Best breweries & distilleries in Vermont
Vermont pours well — we’ve mapped 8 of its most trip-worthy breweries. Pick your pour, then build the trip around it.
the maker of Heady Topper, the beer that launched the New England IPA.
a remote farmhouse brewery routinely rated among the world’s best.
a Mad River Valley taproom famous for Sip of Sunshine.
a creative lakefront brewery on Burlington’s waterfront.
Austrian-style lagers at the Sound of Music family’s mountain lodge.
a friendly free-tasting taproom near Lake Champlain.
a Burlington staple known for crisp lagers and clean IPAs.
a farmhouse-and-lager taproom in Vermont’s Lamoille Valley.
Tasting-room hours and tour availability change — check ahead and reserve where needed. Please enjoy responsibly and always have a sober driver.
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