Archive for 'Pub/Restaurant'

Dec201004

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Made in Vermont – The Spine of the Green Mountains

This is the second in a series of articles which highlight the wonderful variety of breweries available to us Vermonters. As I have told you before, with 21 in-state breweries and less than 650,000 people in the entire state, Vermont has the very best ratio of breweries to people in the country. In my first article in this series – Made in Vermont: Burlington Region – I included a brief review of seven of the breweries in Vermont’s northwest corner. In today’s article I will focus on the more northern central region of the state and another six breweries which can be found within this region.

May201022

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Craft Beer Quest on Vacation

My wife and I have been in Myrtle Beach for the last week. The place we have rented is very nice, right on the beach and the weather has mostly been perfect for relaxing in the sunshine. Its a much needed rest for the both of us after a very hectic fall, winter and spring. [...]

May201015

7

Montbeerlier, VT 05602

This is a story of two successes at once, sort of like a piece of tasty candy with a yummy center. The first of these, the “tasty candy”, has to do with an event which occurred recently in my home town of Montpelier, VT. On May 1st of this year the Three Penny Taproom (TPT), [...]

Jan201016

7

The Denmark Connection

Recently I was fortunate enough to be involved in a rather unique beer tasting event held at the Three Penny Taproom in downtown Montpelier, Vermont. Shaun Hill, an acclaimed local brewer, was there to introduce a small group of beer aficionados to six very limited-run, barrel-aged beers from Denmark. Due to their limited production, these beers will probably never be distributed or sold here in the US.

Nov200921

5

Alchemist Magic

Normally I am one to bring the beer that I buy back to my house, where I can enjoy it in the comfort and quiet of these familiar surroundings. Occasionally though I do like to get out and sample it closer to the source. One of my absolute favorite local watering holes is in nearby [...]