Nice size store, easy to find whatever you are looking for. The personal are very helpful! ,…read morecheerful and kind

I love this store! Sadly, as I live in Chicago, I only get to shop here a few times a year when I…read moream visiting in the area. I love to cook and the Co-op has a great variety of high quality items--better than any other options in the area. They also feature a great variety of locally sourced items. Sometimes it can be a little difficult to locate some items, but the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. So, with the help of the staff, I am usually able to get everything on my list from the every day mundane to the more exotic gourmet items. In addition, the staff knows their products and can often help select the best brands of the items they carry. And, if they don't know, they often can direct you to another staff person who might know. Some of these "specialists" even have some interesting back stories on the products. The "beer guy" and the "cheese lady" have both given us excellent recommendations. You do not have to be a member to shop here. But I have enjoyed shopping here so much on my visits, I finally decided to fully support them and join. They are a great well run organization.

Place is a complete rip-off, avoid. $66 + for 2 packs of smokes, 4 pack of Sip 'o Sunshine and 6 pk…read moreof Mike's lemonade. Ridiculous.......and agree with the other review about the rude guy behind the counter. Customer services skills are non-existent, should have had the whole sale voided and gone elsewhere.

Small selection and the guy behind the counter was rude. I wanted to ask a question and he just…read morepointed to a sign that says "No Liquor". He couldn't even have a conversation with me.

We were thrilled to find this store and couldn't believe it took us this long to go in. The store…read moreoffers a huge variety of beers and even had some new hard to find selections! My husband walked away very happy with his selections!

Prices aren't listed -- for a reason. It's way overpriced. And not the best selection either. Go to…read moreone of the many other beverage stores nearby instead.

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.

Charming! We walked through lovely Stowe and decided the Adirondack chairs were sending us an…read moreinvitation to sit down and relax. He had an IPA from a vast selection. I tried one of their canned cocktails which was light and effervescent. Perfect for an afternoon refreshment. Great people watching on the lawn in quaint downtown Stowe.

This is my wife and my go to for an afternoon beer after skiing. Great beer and a cozy room to…read moreenjoy a couple of pints in peace and quiet. Probably my favorite place in Stowe.

Beautiful store with a nice rustic interior, knowledgable staff, places to sit, and a separate beer…read moreroom with loads of crafts (local and otherwise)...AWESOME! After a great day on the slopes, my friend and I walked through town, and stopped here for some refreshing souvenirs to bring back to NY. We had a nice talk with Joan (owner and certified sommelier), as she was providing suggestions, and helping us locate different wines throughout the store. Prices were fair and selection was impeccable!

This store is charging $19 for one bottle of Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout. The retail price…read moreis $19 per four pack. This is blatant price gouging, and Founders should strip them of the right to sell their beer.

Good store, nice selection. Great staff great prices. I only go to this liquor store. ****read more

Bottle redemption. A Vermont state law that requires you to pay a deposit which in turn mandates…read morethat you return the used bottles. 3 times in the last 30 days I've attempted to return approximately $100 in bottles The first time I arrived in the afternoon and there was a line... no problem, I'll come back. The second time was a vacation day for me, Dec 31 and the bottle room was closed... no online notification. The third time was this morning. Online said store opened at 7, I was there at 7:10. The bottle room has a sign on the door, they open at 8. I waited patiently, talking to the manager asking if they could update their online information. As I waited a kid walks up to me and tells me he's not taking me because he doesn't do truckloads on Saturdays.... How friggen wonderful. If you're open for bottle redemption then do your f'n job and take the bottles back. I didn't make the law, I followed the law. Don't go here. They're clearly not interested in your satisfaction, only what they can sell you.

Great little shop for what you need to find.... Not over the top or fancy. Just what you want in…read morethe moment...

Still Not The Best Hours! But Better Than Before…read more.. My first rant about Yankee Spirits mentioned their terrible hours. Since posting that rant they have increased their hours on Friday and Saturday from closing at 7:30 p.m. to now closing at 9:00 p.m.- which makes more sense. I'd still be happy to see them open til 10:00 p.m. on the weekends but this is a nice change! When I do get into the store, I'm never really impressed with their beer selection. I mean there are two coolers and that's it for beer other than growlers. I've seen gas stations with better beer selection than Yankee Spirits. Liquor selection is ok, but nothing to write home about. This store has a decent wine selection though. Lastly, they could sell more juices/ mixers in larger quantities, you know so people can make mixed drinks. I was specifically looking for orange juice which they only had smaller, personal bottles rather than larger jugs. I didn't see much for other juices either though they do have some margarita mixes. woo Overall I was disappointed with Yankee Spirits which is a shame because they have a lot of potential. It appears they do the bare minimum to operate a liquor store. End Rant.

This is for the Lincoln,NH store which does not show. I always chuckle; the state seems to promote…read moredriving and alcohol but the selection is very good, especially wines. The staff is also helpful and friendly; the prices are very competitive and NO state TAX. 4.5 stars

Nicest people you will ever meet. So many options and best prices. Running a promotion and got 2…read more-$30 gifts cards