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Try a Flight at Upper Pass Beer’s New Burlington Taproom
Upper Pass Beer brings its Tunbridge roots to Burlington’s New North End, with a taproom made for sampling beyond your usual order.
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Upper Pass Beer brings its Tunbridge roots to Burlington’s New North End, with a taproom made for sampling beyond your usual order.
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Love maple creemees and Vermont beer? These breweries bring the two together with maple cream ales and a dessert-inspired stout.
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Come hungry to Stone Corral Brewing in Richmond for inventive nachos, a favorite kale Caesar and an evening of live music.
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Come hungry to Whirligig Brewing in St. Johnsbury, where the food is as much a reason to visit as the beer.
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Switchback Brewing has become a favorite Burlington gathering spot, with experimental beers, Southern-style barbecue and dog-friendly events.
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Queen City Brewery flies under the radar in Burlington's South End, but its clean lagers, relaxed taproom and pizza from next door make it a favorite.
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Burlington has become one of Vermont's best destinations for craft beer, with seven breweries offering everything from hazy IPAs and traditional European lagers to experimental releases. Here's my guide to Foam, Switchback, Burlington Beer Company, Zero Gravity, Queen City, Mothership and Upper Pass, including what to drink and how to plan a brewery tour.
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Vermont has no shortage of famous breweries, but Freak Folk Bier in downtown Waterbury deserves more attention. With experimental beers, barrel-aged releases and limited distribution, this small, adults-only taproom is a destination for serious craft beer enthusiasts. Just know the rules before visiting: no kids, no dogs and very little food.
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Burlington Beer Company is one of my favorite lunch spots in Burlington, with excellent beer, a huge taproom, easy parking and food worth ordering. From Uncanny Valley IPA to Korean Beef Nachos and barrel-aged stouts, here's what keeps me coming back.
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Foam Brewers is my pick for the best overall beer selection in Burlington, with excellent IPAs, stouts and sours. Add a funky taproom, regular live music and a waterfront location, and it's easy to see why I keep coming back.
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