I LOVE Snow Republic. To start, you can bring your dog INSIDE the brewery. This was a huge game changer (especially because it was an hour drive from Manchester - but well worth it), plus I mean, who doesn't want to drink amazing beer with so many dogs around?! It's also conveniently located by Mt. Snow, so can see it being such a good post-ski option.
The vibe itself is really welcoming and laid back - there are a ton of long tables with benches, board games everywhere, and shuffle board and a pool table. There was a ton of space to settle in, though we did come during the day so didn't see it during peak busyness, but I always love a place with communal seating (and again, dogs). We really enjoyed playing games and just sitting and hanging.
All of the beers/food options were up on boards at the front of the brewery and holy shit, there are so many (incredibly solid) options. There are a ton of IPAs (my personal favorite) as well as ciders, seltzers, wine, and a full bar, so there is honestly something for everyone even if they're not beer drinkers. We opted for beers/seltzers (in cans, not on draft), getting the Valley Boi grapefruit and raspberry seltzers, Joy Ride IPA, Yard Sale IPA, and Hop Avalanche IPA (their flagship IPA). Everything was great - I actually picked up seltzers, the Yard Sale, and Hop Avalanche to-go beers to bring home because I enjoyed them so much. Beers ran about $7-$9/glass so definitely priced nicely for the quality!
The food was also AWESOME, so much so especially when paired with great drinks that we came back a second time. I got the black bean burger both times with fries (Old Bay) that came with this amazing sauce that paired perfectly with the light spice from the Old Bay. The burger was AMAZING - no frozen patty bullshit that gets reheated, it was clearly homemade and fucking MASSIVE. The OG Chicken Sandwich was also a big hit (and also enormous), and my dog very much enjoyed his hot dog (no bun). Really, really solid food options. My only complaint is with myself for not ordering a pizza because they looked AMAZING and are only available on specific days (Friday - Sunday).
All of the people who worked there were so friendly and I heard a lot of people who weren't settled on a particular beer ask for help and the team went above and beyond in helping them find something that worked for their preferred type of beer. We were also told about the live music/upcoming events and invited to come back and attend, so it felt SUPER welcoming.
All in all, this is a place I'll definitely continue to come back to whenever I'm in Vermont and will recommend it HIGHLY to anyone heading to Mt. Snow or wanting to make a well worth it drive from Stratton or Manchester. Quality place with really good energy and vibes. A total win! read more