Vermont trip help

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  1. Jewrican23

    Jewrican23 Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2015 Massachusetts

    I am currently in jeffersonville vermont and I wanted some advice on getting lawsons finest and the alchemist beer at the closest location to me that won't sell out right away. This is my first time in vermont for a beer trip and I wanted to secure some heady topper, sip of sunshine, focal banger, super session 2 or any other amazing beers in the area. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also if there are any other amazing beers or breweries I should know about in the area that would be great. I have a car and am willing to drive an hour or more.
     
    #1 Jewrican23, Jan 25, 2016
  2. bostonwolf

    bostonwolf Zealot (656) Jan 20, 2015 Massachusetts

    Headyspotter.com
     
    #2 bostonwolf, Jan 25, 2016
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  3. bostonwolf

    bostonwolf Zealot (656) Jan 20, 2015 Massachusetts

    http://www.lawsonsfinest.com/find-our-beer/
     
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  4. mgr78704

    mgr78704 Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2013 Texas

    Hill Farmstead is an hour away and definitely worth going to.
     
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  5. Jewrican23

    Jewrican23 Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2015 Massachusetts

    Is the headyspotter site accurate? Because it says greentop market has it but they are permanently closed. I know I can check out both breweries websites for delivery Info but I wanted some info/insight from people in the area who can help me guarantee some. Hill Farmstead is definitely on my list of places to visit
     
    #5 Jewrican23, Jan 25, 2016
  6. Tine802

    Tine802 Zealot (592) Jun 21, 2014 Vermont
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    I would try Healthy Living in South Burlington today at 3:30 pm if you want Heady Topper. You can get a case and it hasn't been selling out immediately over the last few weeks. They also may have some Super Session #2 on the shelves.
     
    #6 Tine802, Jan 25, 2016
  7. jhavs

    jhavs Grand Pooh-Bah (3,587) Apr 16, 2015 New York
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    How long will you be in the area? Hunger Mountain Coop on Thursday will be a good option. Many options around there to buy as well (Waterbury, Stowe, Montpelier, Barre).
     
    #7 jhavs, Jan 25, 2016
  8. vtcraft

    vtcraft Zealot (719) Apr 1, 2013 Vermont
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    In Burlington. Area super session has been sitting a little bit and you should be able to find some no problem. Last Thursday afternoon Healthy living has a stack of heady and super session I'm assuming left from Wednesday 5 o'clock drop. Not to mention lots of other great stuff:
     
    #8 vtcraft, Jan 25, 2016
  9. vtcraft

    vtcraft Zealot (719) Apr 1, 2013 Vermont
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    Also you are close to lost nation and rock art
     
    #9 vtcraft, Jan 26, 2016
  10. TBonez477

    TBonez477 Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2015 Vermont
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    Focal is not sold retail FYI. You can have it at a bar or restaurant but is not available for carry-out sales. You can find Heady and Lawson's probably most easily by taking Rte. 100 into Waterbury or Stowe. The websites for each brewery list the delivery days to each store.
     
    #10 TBonez477, Jan 26, 2016
  11. mjmcnns

    mjmcnns Aspirant (257) Jan 28, 2014 Canada (BC)

    I didn't want to create a new thread for my question because it's vaguely related...

    It looks like I'm going to be driving from Montreal to Boston in June. There are a few routes I can take to get there, and I'll probably spend one night in Vermont along the drive.

    Tips on what town to stay in (that doesn't take me way off route) for a combination of a beer/brewery/tasting room stop in that night, and there also being something else to do in town?
     
    #11 mjmcnns, Jan 27, 2016
  12. mendonjoebeer

    mendonjoebeer Zealot (735) Nov 9, 2010 North Carolina


    Waterbury.
     
    #12 mendonjoebeer, Jan 27, 2016
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  13. howopeeps

    howopeeps Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2011 Ohio
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    Going up to Vermont next month. Looking for some new places to hit up other than the usual ones. Going to be there two days. Staying in Waterbury
     
    #13 howopeeps, Feb 4, 2016
  14. JosephThompson

    JosephThompson Zealot (584) Nov 29, 2011 New Jersey

    You may get answers if you let us know what the "usual ones" are for you.
     
    #14 JosephThompson, Feb 4, 2016
  15. howopeeps

    howopeeps Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2011 Ohio
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    Sorry. Hillfarmstead, lost nation, fiddlehead, warren store, three penny.
     
    #15 howopeeps, Feb 4, 2016
  16. sosbombs

    sosbombs Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2016 Vermont

    they are the usual places because they are the better places.
     
    #16 sosbombs, Feb 4, 2016
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  17. howopeeps

    howopeeps Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2011 Ohio
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    Yes but would like to try something new.
     
    #17 howopeeps, Feb 4, 2016
  18. MattOC

    MattOC Pooh-Bah (2,100) Jan 13, 2013 Massachusetts
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    Was just in Waterbury a few weeks ago. When I'm there I like to do Blackback (favorite beer spot), The Reservoir (for food/beer behind BB for me), Pro Pig (restaurant in front, brewery in back). You should also check out Craft Beer Cellar Waterbury for beers to take back with you, if feasible. They usually have a very good selection. All of these spots are extremely close to each other and you can make a great day out of it without worrying about driving.

    We also checked out Doc Ponds in Stowe for dinner/drinks one night. It is a short drive away (about 20 mins) and we thought it was very solid.
     
    #18 MattOC, Feb 4, 2016
  19. jhavs

    jhavs Grand Pooh-Bah (3,587) Apr 16, 2015 New York
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    This just opened in White River Junction this week:
    http://riverroostbrewery.com/

    I'm optimistic based on the 3 tastings I had. From there you are real close to the Worthy Kitchen in Woodstock, VT. Great tap list and food.
     
    #19 jhavs, Feb 4, 2016
  20. CGuil220

    CGuil220 Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2015 New Hampshire

    Try Frost Beer Works in Hinesburg, VT. Its close to Shelburne and they're making some killer IPA's
     
    #20 CGuil220, Feb 5, 2016
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