Cute place and well stocked when visiting Jay Peak for a ski trip. Cashier was friendly alsoread more

This place deserves so much praise. What an adorable spot. And the perfect place to fuel up on gas…read moreand good food. Also alcohol and local gifts! Incredibly reasonable prices and friendly staff. Can't say enough good things about this place. Breakfast sandwiches all the way!

I LOVE this store! It's like a mini Bevmo :) Large variety of wine, beer and spirits to choose…read morefrom. The store is very clean and orderly. My only regret is that I didn't buy their reusable bag :( They actually charge you for their grocery bags if you don't have a reusable bag - how's that for pushing the green effort? One day I shall go back and buy a reusable bag (which is en Francais!) - that's my current daydream, lol...

Great selection of wine and high end alcohol. By far ones the best shops i've been in the north eastread more

Dependable, flexible, always friendly, well-stocked liquor aisle. Thank you.read more

Vermont Beer Collective is a craft beer specialty store that opened in Waterbury, Vermont in…read moreFebruary 2024. It was founded by husband and wife Nate and Liz Dunbar. The shop on 3 Elm Street had originally opened under the name 'Craft Beer Cellar' in December 2013. It was part of the 'Craft Beer Cellar' chain of specialty beer stores that was founded by Suzanne Schalow and Kate Baker in 2010 with the opening of their flagship store in Belmont (MA). Two years later, they began franchising and at the chain's peak they had 33 locations in 15 states. Mark Drutman was the original owner of the Waterbury location. By 2019, CBC locations began to close (including the flagship location which closed in 2023). After the Dunbars made their home in Vermont, they decided to switch craft beer from their hobby into their livelihood. Drutman sold the Waterbury CBC to the Dunbars in May 2023. They slowly began to make the shop their own and by the following year they left the franchise and unveiled a new logo and a new name. The Vermont Beer Collective now has one of the best craft beer selections that can be found in the state. The Dunbars even added a bar in the store where customers can sample beer from 8 taps as well as a three-tap LUKR faucet from the Czech Republic. The couple also have a love for hiking, skiing and cycling and hope to make their shop a venue for the outdoor sports community to gather. I recently visited the Vermont Beer Collective while I was on a Vermont craft beer road trip. It's conveniently located right across the street from the popular Prohibition Pig Restaurant & Brewery. After enjoying some delicious smoked meat and a pint there, I headed across the street to check out the shop. I was really impressed by their selection! They had offerings from the best breweries in Vermont, around the country, and even breweries from the international scene. We're talking the best of the best! The bar was also really cool! The place is not just a shop where you can buy beer but also a place where you can hang out. I spoke for a few minutes with owner Nate Dunbar. He was really friendly and he told me that he's originally from my home state of Connecticut. He explained that the store had about $25,000 of flood damage in their basement just weeks after they bought it, but they pressed on. He told me about the future plans that he has for the shop and seemed very optimistic. Before leaving, I purchased a coveted bottle by Belgian-based Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen to take home. I'm happy to have discovered the shop and I wish them all the best!

Best place I've ever found for buying great beer. They have a large selection of excellent beers,…read morebut most importantly their staff is remarkably helpful. Just tell them what style of beer you like, or which beers you usually drink, and they can provide numerous recommendations. They were also very knowledgeable about beer in general, proving to be an invaluable resource to help you find some good beers to try. In particular I wanted to sample some local beers, and I loved all of the options they recommended based on my flavor preference. If you're anywhere near Waterbury, VT, and enjoy good beer, do yourself a favor and stop by the Craft Beer Cellar for some great beer recommendations.

Essex Beverage has been so great to buy from over the last 6+ years. They WILL match or beat prices…read morefrom their largest and closest competitor in Winooski, Vt and they will do everything possible to make you a regular customer and keep you coming back. We've compared prices on case quantities from other Discount outlets and Essex Discount Beverage (located in Essex Town, VT) always beats its competition. Highly suggest you give them a try if you are buying your favorite brew or other beverages anywhere else. I remain faithful to them and they're the only place I go to for case quantities of our favorite beverages!

Not just reasonably priced alchohol. Great sandwiches and desserts and clean kitchen. Convenience…read morestore with a little bit of everything and really nice and efficient employees.

Great experience here. Friendly staff with a large selection. I'd come back here when in town for…read moreanything I need

Amazing customer service. Becky was kind enough to assist me with a gift for a relative in town…read moreover the phone. She even included a card for her birthday. Could not recommend more.

A couple years ago Maltéhops hosted this whacky horror street festival along Wellington. I found it…read morea little strange that a speciality beer store was hosting a horror street festival but didn't investigate further. I finally got around to visiting the shop itself and it alllll came together: it's a tastefully horror nerdy beer shop with all the fixings. I love it- everything about this store reflects the unique personality and passion of the owners. Honesty, I'm so impressed with the variety of speciality beer, spirits, wines and ciders. In fact, it's overwhelming. Also, as an occasional teetotaler their selection of alcohol free drinks was amazing. More and more brands are developing interesting booze-free alternatives and this place has a great variety. While I didn't buy a ton on the booze front today I epically indulged in their snack selection- the salmon jerky and chorizo were both great. I'm also really impressed with their extensive hot sauce wall. Overall, a great place to indulge and definitely a great spot for gifts for foodie friends.

Everything you need..or..ask and you shall receive. Handy location and late hours yo accommodate…read morethe bring-ur-own booze places in gentrified Verdun. The owner is super friendly..obviously knowledgeable and loves his beer. Go in..ask for something new..or buy a gift..their gift certificates are made of cool chunks of wood from his shop!

Extensive collection of beers almost all available as singles. Many local Vermont options and an…read moreaisle of international beers. Also has cider and wine. Best selection of high quality beers I've seen in Vermont.

Definitely the best spot around in terms of price points and selection. They are knowledgeable and…read morealso very kind. We also bring our cans here too.

They have a large stock with lots of choices. Accommodating and always look for our choices. They…read moreare knowledgeable and always happy to answer our questions.

Food / booze options loads…read more Service they were super helpful Ambiance super quiet but it's a booze store so what do you expect.