Came here for the first time for a special event and we were impressed with the place, which recently underwent an extensive addition that increased the floor space, providing for a large tasting area and plenty of seating. River Roost is just a brewing facility with a tasting room, so there is no food provided or for sale. However, the place is across the parking lot from Big Fatty's Barbecue for some amazing, out of this world barbecue, Mac & Cheese, and the like. And you can bring it here to munch out while savoring the many beers on draft. And since it's not a restaurants, Fido is welcome. The owner was the attendant on that day and he was quite affable and also knew his beers like the back of his hand. I tried a "Mas Verde" IPA and it was absolutely delicious. Overall a superb time with wonderful people and great beer and superb food from across the street.... The only warning about the area is the parking situation. As the area (which used to be a blighted warehouse and industrial area) has become gentrified and dotted with apartments, the nearby Northern Stage Theatre, and numerous restaurants, parking has become an issue and customers should either arrive early or realize they may have to park several blocks away. But that only shows just how popular this area has become and part of it is River Roost's doing. Great place!!!!! read more

My girlfriend and I loved this brewery. My girlfriend had been here before when the seating area was somewhat limited to one room. Not withstanding that, it was popular because people loved the beer. Now they have expanded the seating area markedly. It's at least six times larger! It includes tables and booths and a bar. The beer was great, it's right across the parking lot from a barbecue spot with great smoked barbecue and we will definitely return.! read more

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We visited on a weekday. Beer was solid. We tried several. Industrial setting as far as breweries go. Was disappointed they did not have any stickers available. Bartender said she would try and find some, but never came out with any. As a traveler who collects stickers from. Breweries I visit, it was let down, especially since they had other merchandise for sale. Reached out via e-mail to see if they would sell me a sticker once they receive more, and have not heard back. read more

River Roost Brewing - Breweries Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

Very nice small brewery. Limited selection of beers, but excellent quality. Outdoor picnic tables available for enjoying the brews along with standing room in the building. read more

River Roost Brewing - Menu on tasting barrel - Breweries Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

It's friendly spot music on Saturday indoor outdoor . Ambiance lacking . Decent brew . Location nice spot close to other restaurants. read more

Very wide variety of beers. Polite server very knowledgeable on beers. Not much for ambiance but they make it work.

Such a unique brewery tasting room experience! It was just that. A room! Such great beer. My first experience with real New England style IPAs. When you walk in the doors do not let the small size and lack of tables deter you from trying what they have. You will not regret it. There's a Vermont Brewers Association poster in here that lets you get stamps and local breweries! A must try. We stood here for 30 minutes just watching operations in the back, loved being able to see the beer I'm drinking being made. You need to check this place out if you like local N.E IPAs. A bunch of parking too! read more

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I stopped by here a couple of Sundays ago with my wife. We weren't originally intending to go to River Roost Brewing but it was right across the parking lot from where we ate lunch and so why not. Whenever I entered the brewery there wasn't too much to notice other than a small bar at the front with lots of merchandise on and around it. Once we got to the bar I could see a brewing area off to the right along with a few barrels. There was a chalkboard menu behind the bar which only had two beers on it. During the 10 minutes or so that my wife and I were there a bunch of people popped in and out and my wife and I were both surprised at how much merchandise they sold. As I often do whenever I visit a new brewery, I decided to have some samples here. Since there were only two beers on draft, I decided to try them both at $2 each. As a matter of a fact, I am not sure that you could order a glass as the chalkboard menu only showed 4 oz samples and then 32 and 64 oz growler fills. The first beer that I tried was the Stripes on plaid which was a smoked brown ale. I really got the brown flavors from start to finish where the smokiness finally showed itself a little bit. Then once that was done I tried the Illusionati which was a coffee milk stout. I could really smell the coffee on the nose and it came in from start to finish. To be honest I would not have been able to tell you it was a milk stout other than it's dark color. My wife really enjoyed this one and had a couple of sips from my sample. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. While I wish that they had some more beers, the two beers that I did try were both enjoyable. read more

River Roost Brewing - Beer list 10/6/2019 - Breweries Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

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Stopped in this brewery on our way to Stowe to purchase cans and stayed for a taste. I do not recall much if any seating inside but it was a nice day and there is seating outside with both shade and sun. The beer is unbelievably good and if you're a beer lover and traveling through VT, pop off the highway for a visit! read more

River Roost Brewing - Tastings - Breweries Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

-I have been slightly hesitant to write this review... This place is special. And I don't want it to blow up out of control from the beer nerd community. But, it's so flippin' good I have to tell all the people. Discovery: Had dinner at Blackback Pub. Perused bang up draft list... (ref my review - https://www.yelp.com/biz/blackback-pub-waterbury-2?hrid=8dERRsZAWe3Gd4xM5kZOzA).. I liked the names of the beers offered from River Roost, so I figured what the hay.. I'll give it a try. I had the Glimpse at Blackback, and remarked to myself how good it was... Next, went to the brewery. Sampled a couple and was like Wow... So picked up a few growlers. -Feet First: El Dorado (single IPA) -Martian Moon DIPA -Unfallen (Mexican Hot Chocolate Stout) I enjoyed these beers recently in the privacy of my place of residence. After drinking the beers, first few gulps or so into it I have exclaimed the following: "Oh my god" "Wow" "Phenomenal" For a good 5-10 seconds after gulps, the flavors reverberate in your mouth... Like nothing else you've experienced. Remember that first time you cracked open a Heady and pulled it down and said to yourself "Wow" or how Julius punched you in the face?!?... The beers out of River Roost will do this to you. YOU'RE WELCOME. The production here is on par with Hill Farmstead, Heady, Tree House level. Maybe better.. Super high quality, world class beers. Shaun Hill watch out, this place can give you a run for your money. Can't wait to return. read more

River Roost Brewing - Ahhhhhhh Yeaaahhhhhh! - Breweries Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

Easy curbside pickup experience, and I love that they're across the street from a great BBQ place also offering curbside pickup. I was impressed by their tasty beers, especially given that I'd never heard of them before until I started browsing breweries near where we were staying. Project Object is incredibly easy to drink, and As Fate Would Have It (Port Barrels) had some great complexity. We'll definitely be back next time we plan a post-pandemic trip to tour the Vermont breweries. read more

Small place, nice owner, great beers! Highly recommend stopping in to pick up a few and sample their selection!

Came here on a pass through up to Lake Champlain and unfortunately the taproom was closed but they were open For to-go only! We tried some of their beer next door at the smokehouse bbq restaurant and got a few packs of their stout to go per request of a friend. It was good, but pretty expensive for a 4 pack, so I would be sure of exactly what you like before you buy. Fun experience though. read more

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Thanks Yelp for being spot on with the five star reviews. Untapped backs up the excellent beer ratings. This place is easy to find at the 89 and 91 junction. Not a ton of parking. Tiny tasting bar, but so worth the stop. Solids IPAs, brown ales and stouts. read more

River Roost Brewing - Behind the bar - Breweries Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

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They offer very good beer. Wish they had more options for tasting but i bought 16 cans after tasting...great stuff!

This brewery is seriously one of THE best in the state. Yes it's small, yes they don't offer full pours. Who cares? If you want full pours, walk one block to Trail Break & get a full pour there! River Roost has great beer & offer cans that go quick. They have a small area to stand. People behind the bar are always very friendly. I laughed at the review that said " I hope they succeed". Hilarious. They are in the lead when it comes to quality & flavor. Phenomenal brewery. read more

River Roost Brewing - Absolutely delicious beer! - Breweries Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

This is a pretty tiny brewery in White River Junction, mostly known for their hazy DIPAs. The tasting room is quite small, and they really only offer a 2x4oz taster of whatever they have for growler fill. I would not suggest coming here to get a drink, as they do not seem to offer full pours. They typically have a few cans to go, and infrequently some bottled beers. They also offer 1L and 2L growler fills to go, so bring some glassware if you can. This place has lots of potential, so let's hope they succeed. read more

I'm been meaning to write this review for awhile now. Come on by and support this small brewery, just off the beaten path in White River Junction, VT. It's only 2 minutes detour off of the Rt 89/Rt 91 junction. The owner brews and pours this craft beer - a labor of love. It's a no frills place...no cornhole, no munchies, no nonsense kinda' place. You come for the beer because it's that good. read more

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Very nice IPA.. must visit... doubtful guest IPA.. really good... even their Oktoberfest lager was good. Only thing is they only have samples to try. No full pour.. :( read more

River Roost Brewing - Doubtful guest IPA and Oktoberfest Lager - Breweries Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

Not much to say that hasn't been said. It's a no-frills experience. The beer was good, but there were only two offerings on tap (both IPAs) the day we went so we didn't get to try as much as we'd have liked. They did have a bunch of cans but didn't want to buy cans of something we didn't try. You can do up to 2 small pours. I think they also have full pours. read more

Vermont has an obvious reputation for great beer but more often than not it's certain brews that get more attention than others. Unwarranted. River Roost is crafting some of the best IPAs in Vermont right now. Actually, consistently THE best IPAs that I have tasted in my state. Hoping the brewery gets a more robust taproom soon and maybe a food option on site. The current taproom is a little small and makes you feel like you need to fill and go. Though that may be by design, I'd like to be able to hang out for a bit, enjoy a brew and not just a sample...and maybe some table top shuffle board? Hands down A+++ for the most consistently delicious, juicy NE style IPAs being offered today. Haven't tasted one yet that I haven't fallen in love with. read more

Fantastic! I sampled all 5 beers available and they were all stellar. Great spot with picnic table seating.

Good beer! We are IPA lovers, coming from a craft beer hub of California and are always on the lookout for new brews & breweries to appreciate. Only reason why I can't give it a full five stars is because we expressed that it was our first time trying the beer & visiting, and the tap room pourer didn't share anything about the beer, themselves as brewers... anything at all. read more

Nice little brewery. The beer guy was friendly an informative about their beers. I suggest the Ever loving Light. Refreshing beer.

Delicious hazy IPAs and double IPAs...we googled dog friendly breweries in the area as we are on vacation and got lucky with this gem. Great beer! Would definitely recommend stopping in. read more

AMAZING BEER! I tried the stout and bf tried the Glimpse and ended up getting a growler full. This was a quick stop along our travels to Burlington, but it was definitely worth it. It was dead and we got to chat with the brewers which was really cool. There are lots of food options in the area and we chose to check out Trail Break which was delicious. Very nice people and amazing beer! Give it a try! read more

Have been waiting to try this place and today was great. Had some local food at Big Fattys, walked over to River Roost for some beers. Staff very friendly. He was very happy to discuss beers and educate me about their hops and brewing. Samples and pours available. Cans to go as well as growler fills. read more

River Roost - love their beers. World class. Some of the best you can buy. But don't expect to come here and hang out. They clearly discourage hanging out lol even though they allow pours and growlers. Seriously awesome bees but come on, at least offer a few bar stools or tasting room seats. They clearly don't want their customers to linger or hang out. read more

Great beers. Not from the area and just stopped in after finding it on Yelp. We got samples of everything on tap and then a growler fill. They're still fairly small so there's no six packs to go or really any standing area to hang out and have a couple drinks. We like all of the beers and it seems like they specialize in more of the juicy, NE style IPAs that we love. read more

This a gem on the beer trail. Have been traveling to VT for years and am so angry I never knew this was 5 minutes from the house. The IPA's are on par with Treehouse and trillium and reasonably priced. Was lucky enough to score the first run of cans. Staff was helpful and generous to offer samples and advice. Favorites are strong suit, Martian main, glimpse, mas verde. Look forward to visiting again this afternoon! Thank you for sharing the delicious hazy IPAs Mark Babson! read more

Free samples! Awesome beer, mostly hazy, juicy IPAs. We ended up getting 3 growlers. Our favorites were Strong Suit, Mas Verde, and the Morilla. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Some of the best beer around. Mark knows how to brew for sure. On par with Trillium, Tree house, Hill Farmstead and Foam.

Had "The Rise" and loved it. It was heavy with a mildly sweet finish. I also LOVE not over paying. Eight to ten bucks for a 32 oz growler ain't bad. If I lived near by I could see myself being a regular. read more

Vermont beer at it's finest. Should be mentioned with the likes of.... Well you know who. We will learn to grovel to their exclusive hours of operation, because we are not worthy. read more

Just visiting here from California. The three beers we tried were all excellent - as good as anything we have back home. We bought a growler of each. read more

Loved the Moody!!! We happened upon this awesome brewery through our VT Overlanding Club, and Moody was all everyone could talk about that night! The owner's a one man show, does it all, and is super cool! We love supporting small local businesses and this one is great for sure! read more

Mas verda! IPAs are excellent, never tasted beer this delicious. Wish the tasting room was larger.

Solid assortment of beers. The brewer was there - super nice guy. Got a growler fill of the Glimpse - great stuff. Next time, I'll arrive hungry and eat BBQ across the way. read more

Excellent up and coming brewery. Right on par with The Alchemist and Lawson's!!! Great job!!

Haven't had a lot from the place but 2 for 2 with Double Dusky and Big smooth. Just great. Both taste similar, the 4 vs 5 star is really because I want to try more variety. read more