Dog friendly and super friendly in general! Attached to a restaurant so you can take your food and eat on the brewery side. I wasn't sure which beer I wanted to try so the bartender gave me a sample and when I decided poured a very full glass of the red dwarf. The brewery is dog friendly with a water bowl on the side and a big container of dog treats. The beer itself was good. There's some small seating areas inside. Really appreciated the kindness. read more

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I was here during a tasting trail and had a sampler flight of 7 beers, which I believe is the number of taps they have. There was a nice mix of year round brews and rotating recipes. Normally I trend towards stouts but in this case Heart of Lothian was my favorite. My recommendation though is to try them all! They have an assortment of board games on tables inside - we played Trouble while sipping our brews. There are a few tables outside as well. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Let me start by saying this is a brewery that has great food available at the Grapevine Grill housed in the same building (and they will bring it to you) The beer here is great, UK & European style beer with some classic American ones. Usually EPL matches on the telly. Dog friendly, say hi to Bernie (owners cute little fella) read more

A proper neighborhood pub. Classic beers done exceptionally well. Cask Saturdays during cold months. Owner/brewer is wicked talented and a great dude to have a pint with. read more

Nice quaint tap room, staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I enjoyed their beer menu that had the in depth descriptions of each beer including the grains used, hops ect. All the beers were basic styles that were well crafted and balanced. Nothing blew me away, but I like all their beers, and I would drink them anytime. read more

Still our favorite Vermont brewery 3 years running. (and we went to 16 this year) Killer playlist, Awesome employees. Keep it up guys. Between last year and this year they got their pint license so you can get more than samples here now. Thanks for being so awesome Drop In! read more

Drop-In Brewing Company. Truth in advertising. It is what you actually do here. Drop in and have some samples of their tasty beer. It is just that simple. Samples are the name of the game here and they are free. If you like what you've tasted you can buy a growler. We did the tasting and bought a growler. Too easy. Beers like Sunshine and Hoppiness (Belgian style Golden Ale), Heart of Lothian (Shilling Ale) and Parklife ESB (Bitter) were on offer plus a few others and a cider. We tasted them all and walked out the door with a growler of the Heart of Lothian. Two stops into this trip and two breweries down. The beginning of a nice vacation. read more

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Good place with Good beer, good sample, good people and a good looking bottle. :D Also got a chance to join the life music event, it was fun and relaxing. It's locally local. read more

On our recent "Vermont Beer and Cheese Tour," we almost slipped out of Middlebury without stopping by Drop-In Brewing, which would've been a shame; fortunately, the small sign caught our eye from the highway and we, er, dropped in and tried a sample of each of their four beers, all of which were crazy good (and stood up to the other 25 beers I tried in those few days). I especially liked Sunshine and Hoppiness--a hybrid ale made with Belgian yeast (providing a little effervescence and desirable funk), German malts, and citrusy American hops--and picked up a 1L "Squealer" for that evening. And though I'd rate Drop-In five stars on the beer alone, they also receive the Gold Star of Worthiness for being the home of the American Brewers Guild, which offers intensive training for practicing and would-be professional brewers as well as weekend workshops for homebrewers. A standout in a town full of good locally produced beer. read more

This is by far my favorite locals brewery that I just found! From the dog friendly atmosphere to the amazing beer, this place rocks. Where else can you cuddle up on a couch with your best furry friend, and have a pint?! They even have a few dog toys there! Their beers are very good and they are actually one of only three beer brewing schools in the country!!! read more

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A-OK. That's just what Drop-In was when we stopped by on Saturday. Great vibe in the tasting room. Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots and Hungry Hungry Hippos on a table right when we walked in and tons of old steins, pints, and bottles lining the walls. Definitely a chill spot. The beertender was awesome. Super knowledgeable about the production and business in general and very friendly. I wasn't blown away by any of the six beers that I sampled, but each one was brewed to style and there wasn't a dud in the bunch. I almost walked out with a Sunshine and Hoppiness shirt, sooo cool, but I've been trying to get better about my impulse buys. Don't hesitate to drop on in! read more

We just happened upon Drop-In and it was an A-Ma-Zing find!!!!! To start with, great people!!!!! The beer is wonderful - ALL 7 were incredible!!! We tasted and loved - Bought a pint glass - They let us know about the next brewery coming up and offered us our passport cards to get stamped at the breweries. What a great idea and thank you for letting us know about this fun way to explore Vermont and for the Vermont Breweries Map!!!!! Wonderful experience all the way around!!!!!!!! read more

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My favorite place to go to while vacationing at my summer lake house in Vermont. Seasonal selections of beer so there is always something new to try. Nothing beats bringing home a fresh growler of beer to enjoy while eating lunch or floating in the lake on a hot summer day! Definitely stop in to taste their delicious beer! See you guys soon!! read more

Really crowded and there are no beers aside from ales and IPAs. Parking is semi limited and the place can be tricky to get in to. Blocked like a cool place, but IPAs shouldn't be basically the only thing served. read more

Staff was very friendly and let us sample until we found a brew each of us liked. Good beer!

Beer was excellent, service was even better. The girl dishing out the beer was a lot of fun. She didn't miss a beat when the our group wandered in after a day of touring breweries. She put up with a lot and was always smiling. Changed her music for us too. Free tasting, merchandise and growlers for sale. read more

I love it here. Staff are friendly and informative. Of course the beer is fantastic! Sometimes when they're busy the wait can be long, but it is definitely worth it! The classes they offer are fantastic. I definitely recommend a visit! read more

Been a die hard fan since this place opened. Hands down favorite brewery in VT. Drop-in is stellar at having a wide variety of beers (not just IPAs!) and they are constantly putting out new ones, all of which are consistently delicious and awesome. Drop-in has single-handedly changed my mind about beer types I thought I hated until I tried their versions. The Hazard is my favorite beer on this planet (yup). read more

This is not a trendy brewery with bacon oatmeal stout. Drop-In is a pub. The staff was exemplary. The beer is excellent. We did a self guided brewery tour of Middlebury. They were all good. But Drop-In will draw you in and keep you as a family member. read more

A fun place to stop off at when you are in town and looking to try some beer. They are open for tastings, have a little shop, and sell growlers. The beer is decent and it is fun to bring something home if you like it. read more

I was driving through the area and decided to DROP IN (LOL). Sat on a plush couch and had a 20oz of the Supernova IPA which was spectacular. Judging by the number of people walking in for growler fills, it's a local favorite. Food available at the grille next door, and they have their own parking lot. read more

Drop in is the best brewery in town! From sunshine and hopiness to their supernova IPA, the beers that they crank out are often great. Some beers are not quite as good, but the friendly staff and great beer that you can't get anywhere else makes this place a great stop, worthwhile on a VT beer tour read more

A very well done craft beer. I love the Heart of Lothian, a nice dark beer. Everyone should get a growler!

Don't miss this place. I'm speaking for my wife on this one, because I'm a celiac and cannot drink the beer. Their beer was good, the experience was even better. Got to speaking with Brandon on the brewing process and all sorts of other info on beer. read more

Great small family run business. We really enjoyed the 4 beers they were tasting and the energy of this newish company. The ambiance isn't special but it is a working brewery rather than a gathering spot. You can purchase growlers of various sizes for a reasonable price. Also, they are located on the TAM trail on the south side of Middlebury for anyone looking for a walk with a rewarding destination. There is a sandwich shop next door (didn't try it this time) but had some great sounding menu items for lunch or dinner. We will definitely be back. read more

The ideal local microbrewery. Staff is extremely knowledgeable about the beer selection and brewing process. All seven beers I tasted were outstanding. Prices are very reasonable: three dollars for a seven beer tasting and growler prices are average. Loved the creative batches. Don't miss this stop. read more

Most awesome and fabulose location for libations with friendly folk who know their craft well. Situated next to the ever lovely Grapevine Grill this building is a one stop shop for many glorious occasions! read more