Vermont’s craft beer scene is booming — the number of breweries continues to grow and Vermont is a leading state for breweries per capita. But the often unseen part of the craft beer explosion is the rest of the supply chain. Hops, a core ingredient, are now starting to be […]
The New England beer scene is booming, and Vermont ranks 1st in the nation for breweries per capita and beer production per capita as of 2016, according to the Vermont Brewers Association. And a recent article in The Atlantic explored some of the reasons for this recent craft beer boom, […]
Mosaic hops are a trademarked brand of hops developed and released by the Hop Breeding Company (HBC). Mosaic hops arrived on the scene in 2012, and are increasingly seen in craft beers as a standalone hop feature. Mosaic hops are recognized for the fruity aromas, and related to Simcoe […]
The calorie intake from beer can be significant, but the Craft Brew Races are a solution to that problem. Pairing the themes of outdoor activity and beer drinking in Stowe, the Craft Brew Races are coming back for their 5th year in 2018 (register here). We had a chance to […]
For many beer enthusiasts, a 4-pack from the local craft beer store is the common answer. But brewing your own beer is hard work, satisfying, and can become a fun channel to learn and network. Homebrew clubs are popular across the country, and we had an opportunity to interview Jason […]
For serious Vermont craft beer drinkers, the value of a growler fill up is well respected — a fresh, large quantity of draft beer from a local brewery. For Stowe tourists heading to Burlington, its worth a stop at The Growler Garage to fill up on some local brews and […]
Weekly news related to the Stowe beer scene from around the web… Will New England’s Craft Beer Bubble Burst? WBUR discusses the growth of the craft beer industry across New England, with the commentary that Vermont has the most breweries per capita in the country. Harpoon’s parent acquires Ipswich’s Clown […]
Vermont tourists increasingly visit breweries, wineries, and distilleries as part of their trip through the Green Mountain State. The Middlebury Tasting Trail was organized to provide Middlebury-area visitors with an itinerary for sampling some of the best liquids of Vermont within a day. We had a chance to interview Sara […]
With Dine Stowe week starting today, we got the chance to interview the founder of Eat Stowe, a local’s guide to the best food & drink in Stowe, Vermont. Be sure to check out their website, and follow them on Instagram and Facebook. For those looking to sample the best […]
