It's hard to keep track of all of the new Burlington area breweries, but one of the newcomers opened their doors to a packed house on February 28th. About time, too. Murray Seaman had been a homebrewer for 25 years before he started seriously considering the idea of opening his own brewery with friend and... Continue Reading →
Brewery Visit: Burlington Beer Comany
Burlington Beer Company is one of the newest breweries to enter the Vermont brew-scape. Founded, owned, and run by Joe Lemnah, Burlington Beer Company is going to focus on seasonal, farmer's market inspired beers. We got a chance to head over to their new space over in Williston and tried some of the beers they... Continue Reading →
New Offerings from Otter Creek and Long Trail
Long Trail and Otter Creek announced two new additions to their beer lineups today, and both promise to be refreshing styles that will help beer drinkers across Vermont welcome the warming weather. The first is Long Trail's new Mostly Cloudy, a Belgian Witbeer that is replacing the company's long-running summer seasonal, Belgian White. Brewed with... Continue Reading →
Happy Woodchuck Day!
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 →
Four New Vermont Breweries Joining Burlington Area
In the next few months, four breweries will be opening their doors and their taps to the public in the Burlington, VT area. So, what do these newcomers to the VT beer scene have to offer? I decided to find out we can expect. Queen City Brewery Queen City Brewery (QCB) was founded by four... Continue Reading →
10 Weirdest Beer Ingredients Ever
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 →
Vermont Hard Cider Roundup
Fall is officially here, and what better way to celebrate the season than with some hard cider? It’s been gaining some serious popularity, continuously showing up alongside beer on menus and on draft. It’s sweet, tart, delicious, and as diverse in variety and taste as beer. Get fall festive with a few picks from Vermont... Continue Reading →
Brewery Chic: Decorating Ideas for Beer Lovers
As a beer lover, I've gathered a lot of brew-related memorabilia that I want to display. But as a design-conscious female, I don’t necessarily want my beloved craft breweries taking over my apartment. If you want to put your passion for good beer out there for everyone to see, but you or the people you... Continue Reading →
Vermont Brewers Festival Preview: Liz’s Picks!
I am so excited to attend my second Brewfest on the beautiful shores of Lake Champlain! Here are my personal picks for what I want to try most. I’ll be teaming up with other people so that we can use our tickets as effectively as possible and have a little taste of as many beers as... Continue Reading →
Passport Stop #11: Trout River
My only previous experience with Trout River before I visited was as an inexpensive bottled beer special at local bars or in coolers at my friends’ parties in the Northeast Kingdom, and it was always the Rainbow Red. I was excited to make the trek to Lyndonville to see what Trout River was really all about.I thought... Continue Reading →