Beer and Cheese Pairing 101: How to Choose the Perfect Cheese for Your Beer (and the Perfect Beer for your Cheese!)

With over 100 different styles of beer to choose from and many more cheese varieties, the combinations are endless. Read More »

Elevating Taste in Essex: Black Flannel Brewing and Distilling Serves Excellence & Education

Today, Black Flannel Brewing and Distilling is just over a year old and has rightfully earned its place as a top brewery, distillery, and restaurant in Vermont’s craft beer landscape. Read More »

Drop-In Brewing Company: Shows Vermont How It’s Done

Steve, a Scotland native, is a distinguished brewer, educator, and beer judge, and his work is a testament to the venerability of classic brewing techniques. Read More »

Where Mead Has Come of Age: Groennfell Meadery Brews Carefully Crafted Mead

In addition to supporting sustainability projects to help the world's little pollinators, Ricky and Kelly Klein also get the best, most consistent, reliably sourced wildflower honey to make their mead. Read More »

Finding Fortune Amidst a Pandemic: Lucy & Howe Brewing Company Fires Up Ahead of Schedule

For some, the COVID-19 pandemic put dreams on hold. For Jesse Cronin, owner and brewer at Lucy & Howe Brewing Co. in Jericho, it fast-tracked his plans for opening his own brewery. Read More »

Pioneers of Vermont Wine Expand: Shelburne Vineyard Buys Lincoln Peak Vineyard

The Alberts (owners of Shelburne Vineyard and Wine Tasting Room) felt comfortable taking over Lincoln Peak because they knew Granstrom well and knew the grapes were grown at a similar quality level to their own. Read More »

A Long and Winding Road: Vermont Beer Makers Finds Its Way

There have been some changes in name, location, and ownership over the years, but the brewery was founded a quarter of a century ago and has been pursuing the innovation of one-of-a-kind beers ever since. Read More »

Entrepreneur and Family Business Man: Vermont Distillers’ Ed Metcalfe, Jr.

Ed Metcalfe, Jr., one-time owner of what was at the time the only winery in Vermont, has been in the libation business more than once. Read More »

Woodchuck's Cider House Rules: Rules for Success are Consistency, Quality, and Feedback

Born at a winery and nurtured over time, Woodchuck Hard Cider has made a name for itself and single-handedly created and perpetuated the cider industry in the United States. Read More »