Mike was great! Couldn't ask for a better bus for a brew tour or whatever you're looking for. It…read morewas great to be able to go with the flow and customize where we were going to go. Will definitely look for an excuse to have Mike drive us around again!

Working with Mike Jengo and Alpine Limo this weekend for a wedding...shuttling a wedding party at…read morethe end of the evening safely home. Have to say, Mike was fantastic. Anticipating our needs up front, showing up with a smile and a great attitude. We were only with him for a couple hours but we enjoyed the experience so much that when we arrived at our final destination (rental house) we invited him to hang out. And he accepted, spending part of his night with the family. Great service...the kind of personal touch that makes you want to come back. Well done, and thanks Mike if you read this.

Taylor was an amazing guide! Picked us up from the hotel right on time and was very knowledgeable…read moreabout the area. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone in the area!

Taylor was wonderful but I expected to go to different restaurants. Going to get coffee was great…read more But getting cheese samples, a small box of chocolate and an ice cream cone with a cake donut was not worth the amount of money that we paid. I would not recommend.

Recommended to us at Von Trapp and came to visit and were treated amazingly!! Drinks, food, and…read morestaff were great. Would definitely recommend!!

Excellent, excellent cocktails that you can't even taste the alcohol in due to the honey in them…read more(and in the spirits themselves). Live music. Free activities. Lawn games. Ample seating. Great service. Friendly patrons. A perfect pit stop during your VT vacation and one we'll be returning to again and again.

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.

There was no doubt that we would stop at Blackback Pub for lunch when passing through Waterbury. We…read morewere fortunate enough to snag two seats at the bar on a very busy Memorial Day afternoon. Since it was a national holiday, the Waterbury Patriot Burger called out to me. Great choice- nicely spiced, cooked perfectly on a fresh brioche bun. The accompanying kettle chips were yummy. I chose to have a mug of Hill Farmstead Symposia-a delicious Rauchbier poured from a LUKR tap (side-pull). What a treat. Jane chose sliders that quickly disappeared. Her beer choice was Common People from Bluejacket-a micro brewery in Washington, DC. You can always count on the best beer selection anywhere at Blackback Pub. I only wish we were staying in town longer so we could enjoy more of their deliciousness. The bartender was very friendly and attentive despite being slammed. Looking forward to stopping by again when in the area.

Charming, welcoming pup experience with really creative dishes like delicious Japanese potato salad…read moreand date Brussels sprouts. Appetizers are better than entrees, which are burger-heavy and a little charred, but a rustic spot that's a great hang, especially if you're a beer drinker. So many great beers.

Put our name on the waitlist for a busy Friday night and by the time we got there we only had to…read morewait a few minutes for our table to be ready even though our quoted time when we showed up was a little longer. Had an assortment of appetizers including one from the specials menu and a burger. Everyone in my party loved the food.

The dressing on the Caesar salad was perfect and the bread crumbs with the thinly shredded cheese…read morewere delicious. Definitely something I would order again. The street corn queso was good too, but probably not something I personally would get again. Not pictured are the dry rub chicken wings, which were so good. They were crispy, flavorful, and came with a delicious homemade sauce on the side. I also got a Moscow mule which was super good and fairly priced at only $9. I would definitely recommend this place and come back again!

I love exploring new cider places, and on my trip to Stowe, I was excited to see Stowe Cider…read morevisible from the road with plenty of parking. We went just for drinks. We elected to sit outside on the deck under an umbrella. We could hear the band from the Japanese restaurant next door. I ordered a flight which consisted of four ciders that I could choose. The server wrote the initials of my choices on a board and told me what they were. I ordered less sweet, more dry kinds. There were subtle differences between them based on the fruit notes. I did miss getting a Huckleberry flavor like I do when I go to Washington state. Our server was upbeat and friendly even though we only ordered drinks. Tip: To enter, use the doors that say "use other door," I thought the arrow was saying go to an entrance around the building but that was an employee only door.

My wife and I love cider. And there is no better place to get cider than where they grow the apples…read morethemselves. It was a cold and rainy day so the cider house was a little slow but that didn't stop the cider from flowing! The space is very nice and open with tons of seating inside as well as outside {when the day's are nicer}. The people working are great! Everyone is awesome, greeting you with a smile and helping you with recommendations as their menu is extensive. Next time we're in town we will definitely take more time there.

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.

A very attractive spot by the water/lake/river? Staff really…read moreattentive and friendly. Great selection. Outdoor and Indoor sections, and you can play cornhole (is that what it's called?)... It's an ok game, but a lot of bending over!!!

Flloyd is amazing. Had a great conversation with him while at the bar, and got some amazing peanut…read more butter stouts from California. Friendly, service and he helped give us all his ice to keep our crowlers cold for the trip home. Stayed til 9:45 to help me decide on stouts and ciders, too! That's going the extra mile!

Lawsons do have some fine liquids!…read more Attended a wedding welcome party at Lawsons, in their main dining area. The venue itself was very nice, open and airy, the food was great and from what I can tell standard menu items, set up to be catered. The beer, cold and delicious and staff friendly. One cool thing that I learned is their gratuity system is set up to help local non profits and charities, with a new charity receiving all (possibly a portion) of the tips. A very thoughtful way to help the local communities!

my wife and I drove out to lawsons when we in Vermont a while back. The brewery is beautiful, and…read morethere is a lot of seating indoors. The bartenders were friendly, and the beers were great, obviously. It will definitely be in my rotation when we go back to Vermont.