Was very pleased to finally make it to Foley Brothers Brewery in Brandon, VT. My sister and I sat…read moreoutside on a beautiful fall afternoon and shared a table with some new friends. We had a very pleasant time sipping and chatting. Jane got a sampler, as per her usual, this time all dark beers. She particularly liked the Gingerbread Stout and Long Beard's Oatmeal Stout. I had a Grumpy Wench-a delicious NEIPA. We shared a pretzel. Restrooms are interesting. Parking can be tricky, but manageable. Looking forward to returning.

What a nice place that's tucked away in the woods. Very family oriented as the owner was…read morecelebrating his birthday with his family while we were there. They have a cozy tasting room and a delicious selection of wines and beers ( I bought the pieces of 8). Afterwards, you can cozy up under their heat lamps and soak in the atmosphere.

A quaint venue with a few wines. The owner and winemaker was a pleasure to meet and learn a bit…read morefrom about wine. They're connected to Foley Brothers Brewery which gets a lot of traffic.

This review is actually for Foley Brother's Brewing which is part of Neshobe River Winery. This…read morewas our third stop on our trip to VT. Three stops. Three breweries. This was going to be a very good trip. Obviously this place is a winery, but they have decided to get into beer too. I think the woman told us that they are still pretty new to brewing, but there is nothing wrong with that. They aren't even on the VT beer map. That just makes coming here that much more enjoyable. It is like you are getting in on the ground floor of a stock that you know will make you a ton of money. The setting here seemed very genteel to me. I think there might have been some doilies. If not, there should have been. They have a tasting. You can do wine, or you can do beer. Or maybe you can do both. We did beer. A few they had to taste were a Ginger Wheat (bought a growler of that), an IPA and a Double IPA. For a pretty new brewery they were all very good.

My goodness how much has changed in eleven years! That's how long it has been since we last…read morevisited Paradox Brewery on the south side of Schroon Lake. Their new location in North Hudson is huge and wonderful. Coincidentally, I just realized after reading my previous review that we were here this time on their twelfth anniversary, July 26th. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, PB! Being in Schroon Lake for a memorial visit, it seemed reasonable to travel another twelve miles north to pay PB a visit before returning home. Their parking lot was almost full at 7:30 on a Saturday night. It was amusing to notice the car license plates from so many different states (Canada is still understandingly boycotting the US). There being a 20 to 30 minute wait for a table, we managed to snag two unreserved stools at the bar. I chose to request a Paradox Helles (German style pale lager) while my wife went with a Ginger Hibiscus Cider. Both were excellent. While my wife munched on a House Made Pretzel, I thoroughly enjoyed a Pulled Pork sandwich with a side of spicy coleslaw and potato chips. I dumped the coleslaw (which I didn't find spicy at all) on top of the pulled pork and really enjoyed the combined flavors, textures, and tenderness of the pork on the toasted brioche roll. It was messy but delicious. Their pizzas looked good as I saw them pass by. Next visit may need to be on a weekday when they are less likely to be so busy. Service was excellent considering how busy they were.

Great ambiance with nice views! Drove up from Albany and found this brewery on my roadtrip. Pizza…read moreis delicious- the crust is crispy and on the flat side (Ordered the Buffalo Outlook with Ranch). Just would have liked a stronger buffalo sauce taste but other than that really good! Greats drinks as well! The ciders are on the sweeter side if that's your preference. Friendly service as well. The place is dog friendly!

Beautiful new (opened last fall 2024) taproom. Amanda was super friendly. Eight beers on tap. Don't…read moremiss this place for beer when in Rutland. Flights, pints, growlers available. Chips to snack on. Comfy seats.

A couple of beers and a plate of buffalo chicken tenders. I sat at the bar where I had a great…read moreconversation with the bartender. Chicken was nice and hot and spicy. I ended up using the entire pot of blue cheese. Beers were tasty and the place has a neighborhood sort of vibe to it. Definitely check it out! [Review 18469 overall - 68 in Vermont - 1991 of 2022.]

Dog friendly and super friendly in general! Attached to a restaurant so you can take your food and…read moreeat 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.

Let me start by saying this is a brewery that has great food available at the Grapevine Grill…read morehoused 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)

I like this place! So many tolerate bad beer from microbreweries- drives me crazy to see people…read moredrink bad beer- THAT WILL NOT HAPPEN HERE! Been here three times and the beer is seriously great! One of the very few microbreweries that makes pilsners. This last time we went (Feb '24) they had TWO Pilsner styles and both were fantastic. Decor is a little sparse- They have this awesome bar with a big mirror woodwork, etc (that I hear they salvaged from another place) and it's empty. Normally there would be bottles and glasses but this place only has a beer license- still, it's sparse. We have not tried the food, yet. Will update when we do! Cheers!

Just terrific people who serve terrific beer. What a gem. Definitely worth a stop when you're in…read morethe area.

Started with the fondue which never disappoints! The sweet…read morepotato hash is so unique and always order it! The bonus of the night was the dessert. Menu stated it was a double chocolate brownie but more like a blondie brownie served warm and crispy with housemade ice cream. It was DELICIOUS!! Server and atmosphere was very relaxing. TVs for game viewing, nice bar area. Same owner as Roots Restaurant in Rutland!

Visited the River Bar & Grill again today for lunch...and to much my surprise there is a new…read moremanager and new staff ! Yay !!! Was not happy with the former manager Emily and her lack of customer service and attitude... I stopped going to the River because of Emily ! New manager Madison is personable, professional and just what the River and owner Donald needed I'm sure to restore the faith of many ! I'll be back for sure !

The ambience and interior are exceptional. Beer is exceptional. And they have a decent selection of…read morefood to hold you over. People giving three stars should be ashamed. Especially when you live near Waitsfield and there's nothing else around. This place is a gem in the middle of nowhere.

As far as brewery experiences in Vermont this is my favorite. Beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces…read more Solid food menu. Tons of events. Always new beers to try although nothing has come close to their famous Sip of Sunshine in terms of taste.

One of my son-in-laws loves Whistle Pig, so stopping in for my wife and I was a must do while in…read morethe area. Simon Pierce is next door. Second floor tasting room. Lots of choices. Friendly and welcoming woman behind the counter helped with my selection. Worth a visit even if you aren't a Rye (or bourbon) drinker.

Kelin was our staff member/server. Very knowledgeable of all liqour. Made our first visit…read morememorable. Did a tasting and bought a few things. Area is intimate and not loud at all. Great area to have a great tasting.