In the northern part of the state, Vermont Pub & Brewery became the focal point for the future of what has become a tourist destination for beer enthusiasts in the 2000s and 2010s. Starting with the opening of the Catamount Brewery and Vermont Pub & Brewery back in the 1980s, the tale of Vermont’s beer world has deep roots in those two brewing centers. As anyone who follows the craft beer industry can tell you, Vermont has long been an epicenter for the craft beer movement-going on three decades now. Craft beer is also second only to maple syrup in terms of the overall economic impact for Vermonters. In the U.S., Vermont ranks first in the number of breweries per capita, number one in the quantity of beer produced per capita, and number three in economic impact of beer per capita. The craft beer community of Vermont, if you are not familiar, is fairly renowned. The day was beautiful: sunny and crisp, with no signs of rain in the forecast-perfect conditions for exploring some of the craft breweries that represent the Southern Vermont craft beer scene. We mapped out a loop starting in Manchester, heading southeast to Brattleboro, then north to Windsor, west to Bridgewater Corner, into Rutland, and finally back to Manchester it was an ambitious itinerary to say the least. My partner Sheila and I had set a goal to hit six breweries in Southern Vermont spread out over 210 miles in one day.
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