Well, this is easy. It was a snowy Saturday on a dirt road…read moreapproaching the farm, brewery, shop and beer. There were 20 people in the draft room. About what I thought there would be. This brewery was known to be superior 8 or so years ago. Us hop heads in CT dreamed about it but never tasted. We were curious, their location was intriguing. It also made us skeptical. So the snow is falling, it's approaching 4pm, the drive brings you up a hill on the dirt road. Add beer to the uncertainty of the moment, it was perfect for anxiety, excitement and first tastes. Draft one was a nitro stout. Yeah, like Guinness but... UNBELIEVABLE. Just that good. Then an IPA close to their origin. Simple. Again, UNBELIEVABLE. Easy sell, I bought each 4 pack available. Asked for a restaurant in Montpelier. The Three Penny Taproom was... UNBELIEVABLE. (Chickpeas, Chicken Nuggs and Hill Farmstead all over the place.) Of course the brewery guys recommended it, and the gas station at Willey's in Greensboro. So we survived the "brief flurry", and a Taproom extraordinaire. The beer is ready for a Connecticut Christmas and will be compared to the beer from Burlington, Stowe and Deerfield. All great brews. The anticipation of enjoying Hill Farmstead beer was just as exciting as the trip and first taste. So, If you need a trip, find them. No complaining about the distance and remoteness, please. It's where they are. Yeah, you can find the beer in other places in state. I look forward to getting it at those spots. I look forward to seeing the brewery in the summer!

A bucket list of mine item has been achieved wonderful beers. It takes a little effort to get here.read more

When I first went here, years ago, I felt as if it was basically a giftshop. Sample a beer, move…read moreover to the register, and buy your beer to go. But my last visit was a lot different. There are now areas to be able to drink onsite. They have a bunch of seating, high and low, and they also have a stage for musicians. I am glad it is now a spot to be able to sit down and have a beer, instead of being just a spot to pick up cans.

Stopped here about an hour before they closed for the evening. The brewery is huge! We immediately…read moreloved the one of a kind decor flourishes such as custom made lamps and murals (even on the ceiling). You could see some of the brewing area and everything looked so clean. It was intriguing to peek behind the curtain and they even offer paid tours. All of the workers we encountered were pleasant and enthusiastic about the products. We loved the chill vibe of the location, as they had an open outdoors area with seating and lawn games, including disc golf and corn hole. There was also an outdoor patio with a couch and stage for live performances. It was a place I could see myself kicking back at on the regular if I were local to the area. The location was not serving food when we visited though a food truck was located on site and said it would be opening in May. They did have complementary bags of pretzels available for guests to take. We also enjoyed the gift shop and the fun merch for sale. We purchased a hat. My husband enjoyed his beer and regrets not purchasing a four pack to take home.

A must stop en route, this brewery has some of the most authentic recipes of any craft microbrewery…read moreIve had. I had a long conversation with the owner and brewmaster, a biochem engineer by trade, and a true, humble Vermonter. Now getting to the beer: it is clarified and small batch, i.e. the IPA is clear and distinguished. Similarly the schwarzbier and belgian witbier are strong with a notable character. Delicious, highly recommend.

Such great people who own this! The owner himself is so cool and has the best stories. If we are…read moreever in the area again, we will definitely be back.

Tried this place out for dinner on a Thursday evening. They close a little early at 7pm so we got…read morethere around 5:45pm. Parking in the lot was easy. Workers were very friendly and welcoming inside. The inside had some bar seating and some table seating with someone playing piano. The menu has a variety of different sandwiches. I started with a hot chocolate and the elote dip. Hot chocolate was nothing special but was good on a cold day. The elote dip was delicious! Warm and cheesy! Yum! I then ordered the falafel pita. It wasn't my favorite. The falafel was crisp but I didn't love the homemade gluten free pita. It was not fluffy and was just kinda bland. The fries were made well! Thick and very crispy. Overall the atmosphere was nice.

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!

A small and intimate tasting room, in the heart of beer centric Vermont. Beer flights are available…read moreso you have a chance to try almost everything on tap. And then you can buy what you like in cans.

On my way back from Hill Farmstead, I asked one of the beertenders where I should stop at. He…read morerecommended a smaller brewery, Ten Bends. Ten Bends Beer is a craft brewery in Hyde Park, Vermont that produces small-batch ales and lagers. The brewery's name comes from a neighborhood in Hyde Park and the Lamoille River, which bends ten times between Morrisville and Johnson, Vermont. Ten Bends Beer's beers are inspired by the region and are made with creative experimentation and perseverance. I enjoyed a flight while here: Refractives White Grape: A Kettle Sour Beer with nice notes of Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Tartness isn't too high, which allows some of the aromatic and subtlety of the grape to come through. Cream Puff War Peach: A Double IPA that is brewed with honey malt and lactose, fermented with Peach Puree, and then Double Dry Hopped. The lactose gives it a fuller mouthfeel and pulls out the orange julius, dare I say, peach julius, vibes of the beer. Not too sweet, but definitely on the sweeter side. Green Fountains: A Hazy IPA hopped with Cascade, Mosaic, and Strata. I get strong notes of citrus and pine, finishing with dank overripe pineapple. Dark Daze: An Imperial Stout aged in Whiskey Barrels. Lower in viscosity than a lot of barrel aged stouts nowadays, but beautiful dark cacao, espresso, and fig notes rounded out by vanilla and oak. ______________

What a charming place! Came here on one of the most beautiful days we've had this year as we…read moreexplored the North Country of New Hampshire. After seeing the iconic Balsams, we were hungry and had the Reel Craft Pass. So we checked the brew houses and came up with Coös. Definitely the right choice. Entering the warehouse type setting, the brew mechanisms are on the left and the building's nave hosts several picnic benches , some really comfy sofas with side tables at one end, and on the other end, the service bar and kitchen. Bathrooms were at the entrance to the building and they are immaculate. The three servers on duty were charming and friendly, knowing everything about their trade and offerings. The cheerful welcome we got wars a part of the festivities. We ordered a Double Raspberry Sour - so good we had another one.... Then a Dooryard New England IPA, hoppy and aromatic. And then our last one was the Woodland Wit, a citrusy wheat beer with spices. Foodwise, we ordered the Veggie Lovers Personal Flatbread-Style Pizza, a delicious veggie pizza with a crusty base, and the Pepperoni & Burnt Haoney flatbread, delicious. We sat in their expansive outside seating area overlooking the beautiful Vermont peaks across t the river. A wonderful lunch ina spectacular place with superb brews.

Located right in the heart of Colebrook and adjacent to the ATV trail, this place is a quiet gem…read moreaway from the hub-bub. Nestled right out of town, in the Industrial Complex, Coös (co-ahs) Brewing doesn't disappoint. Plenty of seating available publik-house style, with comfier accommodations around the perimeter, and additional outdoor seating to take in the beautiful Mountain views. Beer flights of 4 and 6 available, in additional to a solid 8 rotating taps in various styles. Food menu is also available if you're feeling peckish. If you're taking in the sights via side-by-side or general leaf-peeping, checking out a new brewery and getting a nice brewski doesn't hurt.

Terrific soaring space, love the woodwork, incredible bar…read more Great service and beers. Food has improved since I was there before. Kale salad was tasty and full of good flavors. Decent burger but too well done. (American cheese in Vermont?!?) I like the kombucha also.

Loved the outdoor seating and heaters. Outside patios are dog friendly and they have pretty good…read moreheaters. Server will bring you a water bowel too. Inside gets very crowded and loud. Food was good, a bit expensive for what it was. We had to find street parking as it was busy on a Saturday.

It was a big exciting day for the Missus and I. We drove in the Sherbrooke to do a Costco run, and…read morethen a quick visit Canada's Store for a pair of rubber boots. We had planned lunch at Siboire afterwards so our level of excitement was pretty high. Parking: Rock Star parking. Seating: Nice table upstairs- partial window-view. Service: Our server was prompt and professional and spoke the language of the clients. Food: I hade the beef tartar, and the Missus chose a prosciutto and arugula pizza. I've dined at some pretty prestige bistros over the years and the tartar they served me was absolutely on par with the best one's I've had in Montreal, and France. Bravo freaking Zulu Chef! Sweetie's pizza was delicious to according to said Sweetie. Again, kudos to the Kitchen! Drinks: White wine for the Missus because that's the way she rolls. A 0% alc brown beer for me because I'm driving. According to many sources the pour that I received was cause for litigation, and cause for much worse than that in Ireland where I'm told the barman's well-being would be forfeit. All in all though, the place was lively, the food and service spot-on, and their bar-person needs to find a job- elsewhere.

Great atmosphere, great staff, excellent food and drink. We will definitely go back when we are…read moreback in town.

Stopped in on a Thursday evening during mud season and had a really nice time. Tried a tasty cider…read moreand a couple of well-made microbrews along with some snacks--everything was solid. The best part was the people. We ended up chatting with the brewmaster, who's from Mexico City, and he was super knowledgeable and easy to talk to. The owner was also very warm and friendly and made us feel welcome right away. We also happened to walk in during a salsa dance lesson, which was a fun surprise--definitely not something you expect to see in rural Vermont. Overall, a relaxed, welcoming spot with good drinks and interesting people. We would return.

Very cool spot. Veteran owned. Large beer selection. Husband loved every beer he tried. We spoke to…read morethe owner at length - a really nice man, passionate about his business. They have a decent food menu also, but we didn't have anything to eat.

I've been to Stowe 2 times now and both trips we hung out at the Den after a day of skiing. Its a…read morelittle tiny but we've manage to get table or bar spots on all four of our trips here which is nice. I love how they always seem to have promo people here, its great to get some freebies. Specials are so-so but the draft list is nice and at 5-5.50 a beer not a wallet drainer like some of the food option at the various resort eatery's. The live music is also a nice touch.

Great dive bar. Great service from Willy the bartender! The Bloody Mary was amazing-homemade…read moremix-spicy with horseradish and a lot of vodka just like I like it!