Highest-rated breweries in Vermont
Cold beer, anyone? American beer drinkers have their fair share of options no matter where they might live.
Indeed, a market once dominated by a handful of major brands has become far more diverse since the craft beer scene expanded sixfold between 2008 and 2016. Independent production cooled off just a little in 2023 but still accounted for a whopping 23.4 million barrels of beer and craft beer's overall market share by volume rose to 13.3%, according to the Brewers Association. For context, in 2013, there were 3,108 craft breweries in the U.S.—and as of 2023, there are 9,761, representing a 214% increase in just a decade. Cheers to that!
Why the ongoing obsession? Putting aside the fact that people simply love their brew, beer has emerged as a wildly versatile beverage category. Craft breweries explore beer to its fullest potential and tend to rank highly as a result.
Another thing about beer is that every sip tells a story. It's first and foremost the journey of the beer's own production, namely one involving water, malted grains, botanical hops, and yeast. However, it's also a chronicling of the area in which the beer was produced since every state has its own respective history, climate, geography, and resources. Then there's the tale of the people who produced it, turning their love of carbonated alcohol into a passion project and hiring all kinds of local talent.
Combine America's love of beer with endless flavor possibilities, and you arrive at a sensational pastime and a thriving national industry. With nearly 10,000 craft breweries bubbling up across the nation, each one offers its own unique qualities, some complete with guided tours and tasting rooms (and maybe some hearty gastropub fare).
Many of the nation's highest-rated breweries are so small and independent that the only way to sample their suds is to visit them in person, while others distribute their products around the country—or even across the globe.
To find some top spots near you, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breweries in Vermont using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a business with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 6, 2024.
Regardless of the brewery's size and scope, one thing is for sure: Now is a great time for a beer!
#30. Beer Naked Brewery
- Rating: 3.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: Hogback Mountain, 7678 VT-Rte 9 Marlboro, Vermont
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#29. Goodwater Brewery
- Rating: 4/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 740 Marshall Ave. Williston, Vermont
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#28. Frost Beer Works
- Rating: 5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 171 Commerce St. Hinesburg, Vermont
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#27. Ten Bends Beer
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 590 East Main St. Hyde Park, Vermont
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#26. Simple Roots Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1127 North Ave. Burlington, Vermont
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#25. Stone Corral Brewery
- Rating: 4/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 83 Huntington Road Richmond, Vermont
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#24. Whirligig Brewing
- Rating: 5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 397 Railroad St. Unit #2 Saint Johnsbury, Vermont
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#23. River Roost Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 230 South Main St. White River Junction, Vermont
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#22. Drop-In Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 610 Route 7 South Middlebury, Vermont
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#21. Trout River Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 100 River St, Springfield, VT 05156 Lyndonville, Vermont
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#20. Red Barn Brewing
- Rating: 5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 2170 Oneida Road Danville, Vermont
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#19. Kingdom Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 353 Coburn Hill Road Newport Center, Vermont
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#18. Bent Hill Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 1972 Bent Hill Road Braintree, Vermont
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#17. Four Quarters Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 70 Main St. Winooski, Vermont
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#16. Hermit Thrush Brewery
- Rating: 4/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 29 High St. 101c Brattleboro, Vermont
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#15. 1st Republic Brewing Co
- Rating: 5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 39 River Road Suite 6 Essex, Vermont
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#14. Foley Brothers Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 79 Stone Mill Dam Road Brandon, Vermont
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#13. 14th Star Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 133 North Main St. Suite 7 Saint Albans, Vermont
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#12. von Trapp Brewing
- Rating: 4/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 1333 Luce Hill Road Stowe, Vermont
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#11. Woodchuck Cider House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 1321 Exchange St. Not "East Middlebury", rather "Middlebury" East Middlebury, Vermont
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#10. Queen City Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 703B Pine St. Burlington, Vermont
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#9. Long Trail Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (116 reviews)
- Address: 5520 US Route 4 Bridgewater Corners, Vermont
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#8. Fiddlehead Brewing Company
- Rating: 4/5 (249 reviews)
- Address: 6305 Shelburne Road Shelburne, Vermont
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#7. Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Address: 716 Pine St. Burlington, Vermont
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#6. Switchback Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (150 reviews)
- Address: 160 Flynn Ave. Burlington, Vermont
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#5. Rock Art Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Address: 632 Laporte Road Morrisville, Vermont
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#4. Hill Farmstead Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (199 reviews)
- Address: 403 Hill Road Greensboro Bend, Vermont
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#3. Foam Brewers
- Rating: 4.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Address: 112 Lake St. Burlington, Vermont
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#2. Harpoon Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (320 reviews)
- Address: 336 Ruth Carney Drive Windsor, Vermont
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#1. The Alchemist Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (329 reviews)
- Address: 100 Cottage Club Road Stowe, Vermont
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jacob Osborn, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
