Another year, another beer(fest). This was my fifth year going to the Vermont Brewer’s Festival and each year I feel like it gets better in one way or another. Here are some of my thoughts from this year’s festival. The weather in Vermont is unpredictable Leading up to Brewfest it was looking like it was... Continue Reading →
Today is Brewfest Day! And to celebrate, here's our list of things that go through every attendee's mind during their session. Do you agree with our list? 1. The excitement you feel when you first see the tents as you’re making your way to the waterfront… 2. …and then realizing how bored you are waiting... Continue Reading →
This coming up weekend is the 23rd Vermont Brewers Festival and beer lovers from all over are converging on Burlington. To provide even more entertainment for both fest-goers and non-fest-goers, bars and breweries in the area are hosting fun events and having some cool specials. Here is a short list of events happening this coming... Continue Reading →
The Vermont Brewers Festival announced this year’s T-shirt design recently, and with the fest quickly approaching, we thought it was a great time to look back at some of the merchandise from previous festival years. In the grand scheme of the festival, which is on its 23rd year, we’re relative newbies—we’ve only collectively attended in... Continue Reading →
On Saturday May 30, Ian and I participated in the second annual Craft Brew races in Stowe, VT. Not much can convince me to get up on a Saturday morning and run 3 miles, but that day I had some real motivation…beer! The Stowe Craft Brew Races took place at the Stoweflake Resort on a... Continue Reading →
We've reached 100 followers on Facebook and Twitter, and to celebrate, we're giving away this brand new Fiddlehead Brewing Company growler coozie to one of our followers! This sweet prize can be yours if you do 2 simple things: Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or both! Answer this question on our Facebook or Twitter pages:... Continue Reading →
It's finally starting to feel like summer in the green mountains, and what better way to celebrate than by enjoying the sunshine at the park or beach! Since so many of Vermont's parks and beaches don't allow glass, we've compiled a list of our top 5 Vermont beer cans for summer, so you can enjoy... Continue Reading →
We were asked by VT Beer to come up with our Vermont beer Dream Team 6 Pack. We chose 6 beers that we felt were representative of the landscape of Vermont beer today, were fairly easy acquire, and would realistically be able to fit into a real 6-pack. See if you would have made the... Continue Reading →
Forget about Groundhog Day. This year, Woodchuck Hard Cider has declared February 2nd is Woodchuck Day! That sounds like a lot more fun than waiting for Punxsutawney Phil to stick his head out of a hole. Venues all over the country will be holding events, and there’s even an official Woodchuck Day badge to earn... Continue Reading →
Hey, don’t knock ‘em til you try ‘em. Garlic Our own Magic Hat right here in Burlington, VT once made a beer called Ale of the Living Dead that was brewed with garlic. It reportedly did so poorly in bars and restaurants that the brewery had to buy back all of their stock. People have... Continue Reading →
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