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    4.1 (212 reviews)
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    Ann E.

    Took a ride up to Hill Farmstead with my sister. The last time I was at the brewery, it was their one year anniversary, so needless to say, many things have changed. One thing that did not change was the delicious brews- so worth the trip. And, all of the employees are so friendly and helpful. We went on a beautiful day in August. Sat in some Adirondack chairs and enjoyed the beautiful scenery while sipping on great beer! I had Arthur and George. I love how many of their beer is named for family members- their stories are fun to read. Very family and pet friendly. We brought sandwiches, but there was a BBQ food truck on the premises. We bought some cans to bring home. I would strongly urge beer lovers to check out Hill Farmstead-guaranteed deliciousness.

    Matthew J.

    A true bucket list experience is visiting Hill Farmstead Brewing. They are on a gorgeous property that may be more impressive than the beers. But the beers are nothing to sleep on. The staff are also some of the kindest individuals that I have met in the industry. Providing lengthy explanations of the history of the brewery, the story behind the beers, and even showing a little bit of where the beer itself is brewed. I tried a few different beers ranging from their lagers to their barrel aged stouts - all some of my favorite beers I've had all year. Poetica 2024: A Czech Pilsner brewed with Saaz hops, brewed in a single decoction mash process, fermented with Czech & German lager yeasts strains in a French oak puncheon. Some tannins from the wood come through. Nice and bready with deep malt flavors and a pleasant spicy hop flavor. Wheat Blanc (03/16/2022): A Wheat Ale blended from 9 to 16 month wine barrel-aged ales hopped with Motueka from Freestyle Farms and Hallertauer Blanc hops from Seltz Farms. Bright and citrusy. A slight acidic bite to the beer, but not sour by any means. Medium-light in body. Lemon, lime, and hints of apple. The Order of Things 03: An Imperial Stout aged in Sherry Barrels for two years consisting of a blend of several Bourbon Barrels. This was brewed in honor of batch #1,000 and was deep and malty with complex Sherry notes from the barrel. Cocoa, espresso, and burnt caramel rounded out by bitterness that doesn't destroy the palate. _______

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    Matthew L.

    Hill Farmstead Brewery is a craft farm brewery that opened in Greensboro Bend, Vermont in 2010. It was founded by brewer Shaun E. Hill. The history of the farm property and estate date all the way back to 1791 when father and son Peleg Hill Sr. and Jr. first settled the land. The Hill family even helped with the founding of Greensboro and North Greensboro as well as the building of the first roads, mills and the first tavern in 1809 (owned and operated by Aaron Hill). Seven generations later, Shaun Hill would create his first homebrew as a high school science project. After working at a few small Vermont breweries, Hill accepted a position at Nørrebro Bryghus in Copenhagen, Denmark where he excelled under the mentorship of Anders Kissmeyer. After returning to the U.S. in 2009, Hill quickly put a plan together to open a brewery on his ancestral land. The logo for Hill Farmstead was inspired by the original Hill family tavern sign. The beer's popularity took off at an alarming rate and within a few years Hill had to expand from a small garage brewery to a much larger brewery, tasting room, production facility and packaging room. Throughout this time, the brewery would win several awards and accolades with some even calling it "the best brewery in the world". I recently visited Hill Farmstead for the first time while I was on a Vermont craft beer road trip. Although I had never been to the brewery before, I've heard nothing but fantastic things for well over a decade. I would always get excited anytime I would attend a bottle share and someone showed up with a Hill Farmstead beer. I arrived just as the brewery was opening for the day. The location is very isolated but beautiful. There weren't too many people there and there was plenty of seating in the taproom as well as outside on the grounds. The brewery production and packaging facility was also quite impressive. For my first draught pour, I enjoyed "Mosaic" (Single Hop IPA). Brewed exclusively with hand-selected Mosaic hops, it was absolutely delicious. Afterwards I enjoyed a pour of "Aaron: Bourbon/Cognac" (Barrel-Aged Barleywine). The 2020 Vintage was nothing short of fantastic! Before leaving, I visited the retail shop and purchased a bottle to take home. My first visit to Hill Farmstead was truly memorable and I hope to return!

    Florence K.

    Came on a weekend and they have so many people lounging around and bringing kids and dogs. Overall, very relaxing vibe but definitely not an easy place to get to and has limited cell service. Luckily, they have free WiFi if you need to look up instructions on how to get home. Even if there are a lot of people, the line moves pretty quickly and you can sample a few beers before purchasing! I love their concept of naming beers after their ancestors. Lastly, they also had a food truck if you need food.

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    Jamie L.

    Drove over five hours To Hill Farmstead from Rhode Island and would 100% do it again! This brewery absolutely blew me away and easily became one of my top favorite breweries EVER! Our server Dylan absolutely made the best experience for us. He was super kind and helpful in understanding out tastes and recommending the best beers. We loved all the beers we tried. The IPAs weren't too hoppy, stouts weren't too thick, and the farmhouse ale was perfect. We went at the end of September when it was cold and we had to sit inside. I can imagine in the summer it is full of people outside. Absolutely a beautiful venue and I would love to come back here again!

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    Timothy R.

    Great imperial stout! There were plenty of beer connoisseurs here, so before I tried anything I felt like this place is legit. Staff is friendly. Not alot of room to sit so you'll have to fight for a table. But if you're just here for good beer, you're golden.

    A nice November day
    Linda R.

    Amazing outdoor atmosphere with great craft beer in the middle of nowhere. Took us an hour to drive from Stowe but it was a beautiful Nov day with temps in the high 40s so we brought a sandwich along and had a wonderful lunch outside on the picnic tables. We have been here before when the place was mobbed with people so today was a nice change, very quiet. Check the online list of beers to make sure you like something that is on tap. Limited beer sales to go in cans or bottles. Bring a sandwich, have a beer and enjoy the views. No cell service here so be sure to get directions back to your hotel while you are on hill farmsteads wifi.

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    Scott S.

    I've been a Vermont beer fan for years, all great beers across the state. But, this one is out front in my opinion. Great selection of beers, all intricately crafted and tastes amazing! Staff is also super friendly, knowledgeable, and let you sample all that they have on tap before you buy a drink. Also have a separate retail store where you buy bottles/cans to take home. Will definitely visit again!

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    Jason B.

    The best brewery in the known Universe. This is a must visit for beer lovers and a pilgrimage I make whenever I'm visiting Stowe. The retail store offers online ordering (it says it opens at 7am, but sometimes it's not available until 8am) and pickup 4 days a week beginning at 1130 am. The taproom has returned to allowing walk-ins, but you can reserve a table in advance which is a good idea during busy times. The outdoor area is spacious and features sweeping views of rural Vermont. There's an apple orchard across the street. And sometimes there's a food truck on site.

    Julio H.

    Drinking beer in a farm or in the mountains is a very pleasurable experience. It totally makes my life better, I don't know why. I always think of those places where I have been able to step outside and enjoy the view of a gigantic mountain or green pastures all around. And this brewery is one of those places. There are many cons here: no small pours, no chairs outside, spotty connection, and lots of private property around. But, but, you still get a lawn where you can sit and just look out into the blue skies. It is a tricky situation and you have to make the best of it, a lot of people come here and most available seating will be taken. If you can, bring a blanket to throw on the grass. About the beer: you just going to have to drink them all. There are special bottles also, so... yep, lots of beer drinking. Luckily, the food trucks are legit.

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    Alec R.

    Wow! What a gorgeous place to have excellent beers. As a homebrewer and huge beer fan hill farmstead was a must stop on a beer tour of New England that my wife and I did. On top of world class beers, the location is absolutely gorgeous with a beautiful scenic view of nearby mountains/hills. We loved the laid back atmosphere outside and of course the beer.

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    Beth S.

    Best brewery (beer + ambience) we've been to. It's in the middle of nowhere which adds to the experience. The beers are legendary for a reason. People who make the trek here want great beer so makes for a chill and fun crowd. Ordering is smooth, no stress about lines.

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    Food ran out almost immediately. Average of 20 dollars for half a glass pour. Not worth the trip to the middle of nowhere. Go anywhere else.

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    Don't bother. Waited today behind another customer for ten minutes, When he was done, wasn't even acknowledged. How about zero stars.

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    If you're into Ales this is the place for you! Lovely staff and a beautiful location. Very good beers!

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    “Seven generations later, Shaun Hill would create his first homebrew as a high school science project.”

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    The Alchemist - Hand-Pulled Heady Topper: the only beer at The Alchemist which is available on draught

    The Alchemist

    4.4(347 reviews)
    24.0 mi
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    Beautiful views of the Stowe countryside while having a great beer. What's there not to love?…read more The Alchemist specializes in dank hop character, but they also have a wide range of beers you can choose from. All come in cans except Heady Topper, which you can grab on draft from a refrigerated beer engine. I have to say, having it on draft is a magical experience. Their aluminum cups are quite cute and you can take them home. Food is from a truck. Jamaican food that can be quite overwhelming with salt and spice if you're not careful. The potatoes were especially good. They hold events on their website including Boogie Bingo which we attended on Thursday night. Great host with a very dry sense of humor. We come up to Vermont every year, and this will definitely become a regular spot for us. Cheers!

    mmmmm...beer. The…read moreAlchemist brews one of my favorite beers - Heady Topper. So recently when my wife and I happened to be in Stowe, I knew I had to visit the brewery! The brewery is on the outskirts of town. It is an attractive facility situated on a large property with picturesque views. It was a beautiful day and they have lots of outdoor activities (corn hole, frisbee golf, etc) so there were people everywhere! This is a family friendly brewery and there were lots of kids running around. What a great vibe! I had a hand pulled Heady Topper. The brewery is the only place on the planet you can get Heady Topper hand pulled. It was worth the trip. My wife had a can of Light. I should note that other than Heady Topper everything comes in a can. No draft options which also means no tasting flights. I found that odd, but I get it. Not a big deal and it won't impact my rating. If you are in the area you might want to check this place out.

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    Heady Topper off the tap!

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    Highly recommend this wine

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    Lost Nation Brewing - Fried chicken sandwich (sweet). The potato wedges are AWESOME!

    Lost Nation Brewing

    4.5(248 reviews)
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    Fried chicken sandwich and yummy beer! What more could you want ? Also is a restaurant that has…read moresome delicious , elevated dinner choices such as steaks or mussels. Will definitely come here again.

    If you looked through my reviews you would notice I am a fan of craft breweries, my wife is as…read morewell! So while on a trip and looking for a spot to grab some lunch naturally we ended up picking this spot. I've been aware of Lost Nation Brewing but it's been since 2016/2017 when I had a beer from them last. To start they have ample parking and have a nicely painted mural on the side of their building. They have an indoor section we did not check that out and instead sat at the bar in the outdoor section. How can you pass up looking into the kitchen and also the wafting scents of burgers, fries and everything else being cooked. Despite a chillier day than most we have had lately it was worth it! Besides their own brews they had guest taps, guest botttles/cans, and even some cocktails including some spiked apple cider for that fall feeling drink. For beer fans they even had a rotating Hillfarmstead DIPA for a guest tap. I ended up getting their Kolsch and my wife got their gose. Both very solid beers and worth grabbing. Food wise they had a couple burgers, fried chicken sandwich, pulled pork, turkey sandwich, hot dogs, and some small plates. My wife ended up choosing the burger and I got their fried chicken sandwich. She enjoyed the burger and thought it was cooked very well. The chicken sandwich was delicious, the fact it was smothered in honey did make it a bit messy to eat but tasted so good! The fries we got were massive and well seasoned and the side of pickles were great too. Would be a no brainer to get either one again if we visit again! Bartender was friendly and we didn't wait long at all for the drinks or food! Well made brews paired along side delicious food, really what more could you ask for? If you visit during warmer weather it appeared they have a huge outdoor area further back than we were in as well! If you like visiting breweries add this to your list to check out!

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    Lost Nation Brewing - Empanadas and chicken sandwich. We shared two entrees

    Empanadas and chicken sandwich. We shared two entrees

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    Parker Pie Company - Meat Lovers

    Parker Pie Company

    3.9(194 reviews)
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    This is one is tough to review. For its location, it probably deserves 5 stars but take the…read moreproduct and serve and place it in any major city and the rating would surely be much less. The beer menu is undoubtedly awesome even in a sea of awesome beer menus in northern VT. Given its proximity to hill farmstead, they get their share of beer connoisseurs here and no one walks away disappointed. Throw in the fact that they are kinda in the middle of nowhere and it seems impossible. Kudos to Parker pie for their beer procurement! The pizza this time was just OK. BBQ chicken had hardly any chicken but the crust was nice and crispy. My previous 3 visits felt like it wasn't quite as busy and the food came out better and hotter than this particular time. We went on a Thursday and it wasn't slamming but the back bar was pretty full and they had a parking attendant to help you get to a spot in the small lot. There was an open mic but no one stepped up while we were there. The back bar area is pretty tight. There is some outdoor seating as well. Everything was fairly clean and the staff were attentive and polite. In the end, I'm torn between 3 and 4 stars but am rounding up because the beer menu is so good. If you're in the area, it's definitely the place to be but I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to go there since it's a bit off the beaten path.

    Parker Pie was a really good dinner option on a Thursday evening in July 2026 when it was just…read morestarting to rain. It's about a 15-minute drive from the north shore of Lake Willoughby. You'll see a general store - Parker Pie is the red building on the back side. It has lots of pluses. First, we enjoyed the open-mic night with live music on Thursdays from 6pm-9pm. Second, the pizza was OK but the salads were superb (the blue cheese was from Jasper Hill Farm in Greensboro, VT). Third, Hill Farmstead beers are on tap (which were very high quality). On the minus side, the "back bar" area had limited seating (it was quite crowded). Service was OK. You must order first and pre-pay at the front (giving your name and seating location), then wait for the staff to bring your pizza and salad to you. Be sure to pack your patience - it can take a while for the food to arrive if it's crowded!

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    Parker Pie Company - Back bar seating area for live music.

    Back bar seating area for live music.

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