Vermont Advice

They are both very walkable towns, but the issue with staying in Burlington is getting back there after enjoying the different watering holes. If you're coming up for beer, staying in Waterbury one night would be my pick.

 

Outside of beer stuff, Burlington is definitely the superior town. But even at the beer level, Burlington is competitive. Farmhouse Tap and Grill in is awesome, as is Folino's/Fiddlehead Brewery close by in Shelburne. Last time I was at Farmhouse, there were multiple Hill Farmstead offerings plus Lawson's Sip of Sunshine. I don't feel like you miss that much by not spending much time in Waterbury.

 

I'd say do one in each. If you're looking for walkable while in Waterbury, the big three bars/pubs are on the same street. It's easy hit all the "go-to" craft places in one night in burlington and Waterbury the next. If you like German beers, check out Trapp Family Lodge before you settle in Waterbury.

 

On a related note, How's the walk from downtown Waterbury to the Best Western at 2 am ish? It looks like I can avoid stumbling up SR 100 by walking up Stowe street. I'm guessing the odds of a cab are none to none?

 

We made this walk from Blackback to the BW in Nov. Wasn't bad at all after a long night of drinking. Takes about 10 - 15 mins.

 

I like the adventure in walking past the I-89 ramps. though stowe st. is the safer bet.

 

The walk to Best Western is no problem, just be careful and bring a flashlight if you want.

 

Bring a flashlight, it can be dark as hell on Stowe St at night.

 

I'm telling you Waterbury area Vermonters- there is a decent living to be made starting a local Waterbury cab company. One car or van, ferrying people locally.

 

There is always Little River State Park. You have a DD that does not mind driving, there are plenty of nice places within 15 minutes I am sure. Check out the Trapp Family Lodge on Priceline, you might get lucky.

 

FYI here is a great site with timely info on VT beer.

http://www.vtbeer.org/

 

Little bit before they open I would imagine. Most of those type places don't want people showing up to early- I would imagine that Mr. Hill is amongst them.

 

Old Stage Coach and the Best Western get Heady Topper on tap. The BW restaurant looked like a good menu too if you get lazy. Also Blue Stone Pizza has a few good beers and very good pizza.

 

you're going to wait regardless.
you can get there around 10 and be out by 12:15ish or you can get there at 12 and not leave till 2-3ish...

 

What is the wait for? Is there typically a line to get in just to get beer on draft?

I will be visiting VT this weekend and am unsure how HF operates. Any advice would be appreciated!

 

Line is for bottle and growler fills. You can get samples poured while waiting in line. There's no tours and no pints/glasses (other than samplers).

 

Thanks! EDIT: Nevermind I misread your original post

I see they no longer take 32oz growlers. Being from FL, that is all I have Guess I will have to purchase some 64 ouncers once in VT.