Beercation up the East Coast

Discussion in 'New England' started by KeefD84, Jul 2, 2015.

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  1. KeefD84

    KeefD84 Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2015 North Carolina

    I need to use up some vacation days and was thinking of driving up the east coast for a week from NC to visit some breweries and whatnot. I grew up in Saratoga Springs, NY but moved down to NC before I was old enough to drink. My plan was to hit up Treehouse and then head over to Trillium. After that, I was thinking of heading to Vermont to pick up some Heady Topper and SOS if I'm lucky. Anyway make a similar trip and have any suggestions or tips? I would love to visit some more breweries on the way, but not really sure what is convenient off of 95. I'll be flying solo so thinking of staying at KOA's to cut down on costs. Will be making the trip in early August. Cheers!
     
    #1 KeefD84, Jul 2, 2015
  2. lambpasty

    lambpasty Initiate (0) May 3, 2013 New Hampshire

    Other than the obvious things like checking release day/time(s) and brewery hours etc, I would recommend trying to make it over to Jack's Abby as well as Night Shift. When you're up in VT I would also suggest Fiddlehead to grab some Second Fiddle (or anything else they make), it's worth the drive. Hill Farmstead too if you're going to be up in VT, may as well may a day or two of it. If you can make it to Maine, definitely check out Maine Beer co.
     
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  3. PatrickCT

    PatrickCT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,776) Feb 18, 2015 Connecticut

    Is Connecticut chopped liver? You could stop by a place or two here! :slight_frown:
     
    #3 PatrickCT, Jul 2, 2015
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  4. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    Your in the right areas. Hit up Ct first rt 15 parallels 95 more or less, NEBCO.

    On to Boston.

    To Vt, and beer Nirvana.
     
    #4 nc41, Jul 2, 2015
  5. KeefD84

    KeefD84 Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2015 North Carolina

    Thanks @lambpasty I definitely should hit up Fiddlehead and Hill Farmstead since I am driving all this way to begin with. I love driving through Vermont anyways. Another few hours is worth it for sure. I'll probably glance back at this thread before I make the trip so I can remember all these places.

    @PatrickCT I'll probably hit up New England Brewing Co. on the way up! Have only had their Sea Hag, but would love to try some of their other stuff.
     
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  6. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    If you hop off the NJ Turnpike at Exit 4.you can hit up Flying Fish and Forgotten Boardwalk.

    You can also head towards the beach and hit up Kane and Carton.
     
    #6 SammyJaxxxx, Jul 2, 2015
  7. KeefD84

    KeefD84 Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2015 North Carolina

    Appreciate it! I am thinking I'll focus on NEBCO, some of the MA breweries, and then head to VT. Mainly trying to stock up on some hops for the rest of the summer / early fall. If I still have some funds/time I would love to hit up some more places on the way back. Kane and Carton are definitely good suggestions. Thanks @SammyJaxxxx !
     
    #7 KeefD84, Jul 2, 2015
  8. PatrickCT

    PatrickCT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,776) Feb 18, 2015 Connecticut

    NEBCO usually has Ghandi Bot on tap. But if Galaxy PA is a treat. And of course Fuzzy Baby Ducks.
     
    #8 PatrickCT, Jul 2, 2015
  9. jwwjd

    jwwjd Initiate (0) Nov 20, 2014 New Hampshire

    Smuttynose is 45 min. up 95 from Trillium, and Stoneface is 15 min. North on 95 from Smutty. You could then cut over to 93 and head to Vermont.
     
    #9 jwwjd, Jul 2, 2015
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  10. Chknwngbrwng

    Chknwngbrwng Zealot (710) Apr 16, 2011 Massachusetts
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    I feel like Im back on the NE forum, except no one has asked how/where to get Heady Topper yet. But, seriously, enjoy your time in New England we are a growing mecca of beer awesomeness. I will also add a +1 to Jacks Abby, and as a added bonus they do cask beers every week which have been (mostly) amazing.
     
    #10 Chknwngbrwng, Jul 2, 2015
  11. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Tired hands.

    Enjoy
     
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  12. jzeilinger

    jzeilinger Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,847) Dec 4, 2004 Pennsylvania
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    Close to that I-95 corridor up the coast, agree with @Giantspace re: Tired Hands, if you do, call ahead or check the website because they have totally weird hours and depending on your timing, it's hit or miss with the taps. Once again, call ahead and you might get lucky to pick up some DC Brau - Wings in the D.C. area or even some Double Duckpin at Union Craft in Baltimore.
     
    #12 jzeilinger, Jul 2, 2015
  13. slengteng

    slengteng Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2014 Massachusetts

    I would do Tree House, Jack's Abby, Trillium, Night Shift, and Lord Hobo (in that order) as you travel through MA and then on to Vermont. Given that you said Tree House and Trillium and Vermont as your goals the others I mention would be mostly right on your route and all worth checking out.
     
    #13 slengteng, Jul 2, 2015
  14. jhavs

    jhavs Grand Pooh-Bah (3,587) Apr 16, 2015 New York
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    Definitely great NH choices to hit on the way, Stoneface RIS and IPA are world class.

    Sip of Sunshine and Heady Topper have pretty detailed delivery lists on the brewery websites. Their breweries are not open to the public though. Can get both at pubs in the Waterbury/Stowe region though. Websites also list the retail delivery dates. And other links have more specific delivery time estimates.
     
    #14 jhavs, Jul 2, 2015
  15. bostonwolf

    bostonwolf Zealot (656) Jan 20, 2015 Massachusetts

    Tributary is in the ballpark there as well, right?
     
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  16. sammy806

    sammy806 Pundit (834) Feb 29, 2008 Maryland

    Try: http://www.brewerymap.com (also available at apps for Apple and Android but I have not used either of thos yet.).

    Put in your 'start' and 'stop' points. Enter how far off the route you're willing to go. Should generate all breweries within those parameters. Pick and choose.
     
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  17. DoctorD

    DoctorD Zealot (540) May 20, 2015 Maine
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    Smuttynose is a 45 minute drive west just to get to 93, so that is a bit of a side trip vs. just heading straight up 93 from Trillium. If you do head to Smutty I would certainly drive the additional 10 minutes further north to Stoneface and then 10 minutes further to Tributary in Kittery, ME. From Kittery it is 3 hours to Montpelier. Be aware August is peak tourist season, so highway travel on Friday afternoon and anytime after 11am on Sunday is going to test your patience.
     
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  18. KeefD84

    KeefD84 Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2015 North Carolina

    Thanks for all the responses everyone. I'm not sure how much time/funds I'll have to hit up everything I want to. I am hoping to camp as much as possible to save on funds and hit up as many breweries as I can. I am sure traffic will be the toughest thing to factor in. Cheers!
     
    #18 KeefD84, Jul 8, 2015
  19. Whimpers

    Whimpers Savant (1,153) Dec 17, 2010 New York

    Be at hunger mountain co-op at 8:30 am on a Thursday for a no BS easy case of heady topper.
     
    #19 Whimpers, Jul 8, 2015
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  20. bostonwolf

    bostonwolf Zealot (656) Jan 20, 2015 Massachusetts

    ^then if you clear the line quickly you can haul ass to Winooski and maybe get lucky at Beverage Warehouse. And if you don't they have plenty of other bottles to tempt you with.
     
    #20 bostonwolf, Jul 8, 2015
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