Please Go to our updated 2018 Vermont Beer Trail Guide for more current Vermont Beer Trail information, see the Top Ten Vermont Beer Trail posted Jan 2018
Beer lovers are heading up to Northern Vermont to taste (and fill their trunks) with all the nationally award-winning craft beers made right here in the neighborhood. Our “Top 7 Local Breweries Tour” features the best of the best for Vermont (and nearby White Mountains). Case in point, the world famous Hill Farmstead Brewery in Greensboro Vermont has become the ultimate beer pilgrimage. This is why we proudly place it in the first position for our Top 7 Brew Tour. Here’s what you need to know:
Hill Farmstead in Greensboro, VT. This is the ultimate beer pilgrimage. Hill Farmstead Brewery has been named 2013 Best Brewery in the World, as well as Best Brewery in Vermont and New England by RateBeer. Also, many of its beers were listed in the top ten new beers in the world. DO NOT MISS a visit to Hill Farmstead. Make sure there is ample room in your trunk (They do not fill clear glass or metal vessels). Hill Farmstead Brewery, 403 Hill Rd, Greensboro Bend, VT (802) 533-7450 OPEN WED – SAT, NOON – 5:00 pm
The Alchemist in Waterbury VT. Home of the flagship double IPA, Heady Topper – 3rd highest-rated beer in the world. Beer pilgrims come from afar to get their hands on this beer. People hoard Heady Topper. Sadly, the brewery is now closed to the public. But you CAN get Heady Topper. The website will guide you to the daily list of nearby locations that received deliveries. Alchemist Brewery, 35 Crossroad, Waterbury, VT (802) 244-7744
Trapp Lager Brewery in Stowe, VT. Known for their traditional European style Lagers. You can taste a flight of 7 varieties in their bakery/Deli. Brewery not open to the public. Trapp Lager Brewery , 700 Trapp Road, Stowe VT (802) 253-5709
Rock Art Brewery in Morrisville VT. These guys produce a large variety of craft beers, 17 at our last count. Tastings and self-guided tours await you here. OPEN MON-SAT, 9 am – 6 pm. Credit cards accepted – except American Express. Rock Art Brewery,632 Laporte Rd/Rt 100, Morrisville, VT (802) 888-9400
Lost Nation Brewing Co in Morrisville VT. Great beers AND good food. Several brew varieties are crafted here. OPEN WED-SUN, 11:30 am – 9 pm. Credit cards accepted. Lost Nation Brewing, 87B Old Creamery Road, Morrisville, VT (802) 851-8041
Schilling Brew Co in Littleton NH. Just 15 minutes from Rabbit Hill Inn. WE LOVE THIS PLACE!! Outstanding microbrewery producing fantastic Belgian style brews. Awesome taproom, small menu offering great food (brick oven flatbreads & more). DO NOT MISS THIS ONE! Schilling Beer Co., 18 Mill Street, Littleton, NH. (603) 444-4800. OPEN 7 days. In winter, check website for accurate hours. Credit cards accepted.
