Having made it to and passed by its 20-year anniversary (see Rock Art Brewery at 20 Years), Rock Art continues to evolve and put out new and interesting beers. Located just off Rt. 100 in Morrisville, Vermont, this brewery is a must-stop on any brew-tour out of Stowe or on […]
Thanksgiving found the Cicerone in the Boston area this year, and he decided to do a little more field research … this time is was at Turtle Swamp Brewing in Jamaica Plain (Boston). In the old days (circa 1900), this part of Boston featured 24 breweries. Then Prohibition hit, and […]
Leaving the Boston area on the way up to Stowe, Vermont, I’ve often wondered about the many breweries and tap rooms that must be in New Hampshire, dotting my route north. A quick web search brought up several interesting stops, and one in particular, White Birch Brewing in Nashua, New […]
Nearly at the junction of Interstates 89 and 91 in Windsor, Vermont (evidently where the Green Mountain State was “born”), you will find the Harpoon Riverbed Taps and Beer Garden … this operation is an offshoot of its big brother in Boston, Massachusetts. If you’re driving north via I89 or […]
The Cicerone was going to a Boston Celtics game recently and decided to call an audible … a pre-game visit for field research at Trillium Brewing Company in the Fort Point section of the Hub. I had been hearing a lot of great things about this brewery and its beer for a […]
Well, it’s that time of year again … The Holidays … and time for the Cicerone to make his pilgrimage northeast from Stowe to the legendary Hill Farmstead Brewery in Greensboro, Vermont. The purpose of this annual trip is to secure some of the world’s best IPAs and farmhouse ales […]
At a recent check-up at Copley Hospital, a certain nurse technician (“hi” if you’re out there) stated emphatically that her favorite beer is Switchback Ale from Switchback Brewing Company in Burlington, Vermont. Frankly, I was surprised that she didn’t go with the more famous Heady Topper or Lawson’s Sip of […]
As the days grow shorter and the air has a bit more crisp, my beer senses start to turn away from those summer saisons and sours towards more steady and hearty versions. This week I decided to celebrate Fall by tasting four interesting Vermont beers that were recommended by my […]
Venturing east off of Interstate 89’s Randolph exit, I traveled through the gorgeous countryside to come upon Brocklebank Craft Brewing in Tunbridge, Vermont. The brewery is located on the site of a former dairy farm, and the taproom is quaint and cozy, with scenic vistas off to the back. (BTW: its […]
