Beautiful store with a nice rustic interior, knowledgable staff, places to sit, and a separate beer…read moreroom with loads of crafts (local and otherwise)...AWESOME! After a great day on the slopes, my friend and I walked through town, and stopped here for some refreshing souvenirs to bring back to NY. We had a nice talk with Joan (owner and certified sommelier), as she was providing suggestions, and helping us locate different wines throughout the store. Prices were fair and selection was impeccable!

This store is charging $19 for one bottle of Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout. The retail price…read moreis $19 per four pack. This is blatant price gouging, and Founders should strip them of the right to sell their beer.

Referred by a foodie friend. A nice gourmet wine and cheese selection, plus select other items…read more Worth a visit and certain getting something to eat and drink!

We were referred here by our B&B owner after enjoying an amazing pre-ordered cheese and charcuterie…read moreplate from Dedalus. I'm so glad we stopped by! They have an incredible wine selection, the best cheese counter I've seen in a long time, and were super friendly and helpful as we shopped. They noticed we were choosing from the chilled white wines, and offered to chill any bottle we liked in 15 minutes in their magical chiller in the back. It was a great place to stop and select items for a picnic, or even join the wine club for monthly mail order wines. I wish they were closer to home so I could visit more often!

Still Not The Best Hours! But Better Than Before…read more.. My first rant about Yankee Spirits mentioned their terrible hours. Since posting that rant they have increased their hours on Friday and Saturday from closing at 7:30 p.m. to now closing at 9:00 p.m.- which makes more sense. I'd still be happy to see them open til 10:00 p.m. on the weekends but this is a nice change! When I do get into the store, I'm never really impressed with their beer selection. I mean there are two coolers and that's it for beer other than growlers. I've seen gas stations with better beer selection than Yankee Spirits. Liquor selection is ok, but nothing to write home about. This store has a decent wine selection though. Lastly, they could sell more juices/ mixers in larger quantities, you know so people can make mixed drinks. I was specifically looking for orange juice which they only had smaller, personal bottles rather than larger jugs. I didn't see much for other juices either though they do have some margarita mixes. woo Overall I was disappointed with Yankee Spirits which is a shame because they have a lot of potential. It appears they do the bare minimum to operate a liquor store. End Rant.

There is a person there today who says that she has only two weeks left at Yankee Spirits and can…read morethen feel free to be rude, dismissive and incompetent. There is probably nothing that can be done about her. I just hope that she does not have a next job where she can further insult customers. I called back to report her behavior but she picked up the phone and hung up when I asked for a manager. I'm sorry for the future of your business if she is representative of the caliber of your employees. Honestly it was unforgivable behavior and I won't be coming back.

Vermont Beer Collective is a craft beer specialty store that opened in Waterbury, Vermont in…read moreFebruary 2024. It was founded by husband and wife Nate and Liz Dunbar. The shop on 3 Elm Street had originally opened under the name 'Craft Beer Cellar' in December 2013. It was part of the 'Craft Beer Cellar' chain of specialty beer stores that was founded by Suzanne Schalow and Kate Baker in 2010 with the opening of their flagship store in Belmont (MA). Two years later, they began franchising and at the chain's peak they had 33 locations in 15 states. Mark Drutman was the original owner of the Waterbury location. By 2019, CBC locations began to close (including the flagship location which closed in 2023). After the Dunbars made their home in Vermont, they decided to switch craft beer from their hobby into their livelihood. Drutman sold the Waterbury CBC to the Dunbars in May 2023. They slowly began to make the shop their own and by the following year they left the franchise and unveiled a new logo and a new name. The Vermont Beer Collective now has one of the best craft beer selections that can be found in the state. The Dunbars even added a bar in the store where customers can sample beer from 8 taps as well as a three-tap LUKR faucet from the Czech Republic. The couple also have a love for hiking, skiing and cycling and hope to make their shop a venue for the outdoor sports community to gather. I recently visited the Vermont Beer Collective while I was on a Vermont craft beer road trip. It's conveniently located right across the street from the popular Prohibition Pig Restaurant & Brewery. After enjoying some delicious smoked meat and a pint there, I headed across the street to check out the shop. I was really impressed by their selection! They had offerings from the best breweries in Vermont, around the country, and even breweries from the international scene. We're talking the best of the best! The bar was also really cool! The place is not just a shop where you can buy beer but also a place where you can hang out. I spoke for a few minutes with owner Nate Dunbar. He was really friendly and he told me that he's originally from my home state of Connecticut. He explained that the store had about $25,000 of flood damage in their basement just weeks after they bought it, but they pressed on. He told me about the future plans that he has for the shop and seemed very optimistic. Before leaving, I purchased a coveted bottle by Belgian-based Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen to take home. I'm happy to have discovered the shop and I wish them all the best!

Best place I've ever found for buying great beer. They have a large selection of excellent beers,…read morebut most importantly their staff is remarkably helpful. Just tell them what style of beer you like, or which beers you usually drink, and they can provide numerous recommendations. They were also very knowledgeable about beer in general, proving to be an invaluable resource to help you find some good beers to try. In particular I wanted to sample some local beers, and I loved all of the options they recommended based on my flavor preference. If you're anywhere near Waterbury, VT, and enjoy good beer, do yourself a favor and stop by the Craft Beer Cellar for some great beer recommendations.

There's excellent variety. The hot bar is delicious. My son and I appreciate free samples. Bulk…read moresection is very affordable.

Co-op customer/member for 30 years…read more While prices have gone up, quality and variety have gone down. The deli/cafe, prepared food, and hot bar come to mind - basically cafeteria food now. RIP prepared beverages. Abnormally generous employee benefits seem ripe for cost cutting, as these expenses are directly passed on to shoppers. There are plenty of folks in our community who are completely priced out of shopping here. I have slowly begun to take my business elsewhere.

The food is very good and they have a great deli! They serve breakfast and lunch, but my favorite…read morepart was the daily specials. They also have a public bathroom and the staff is very nice.

The VG has been a local treasure for the entire 47 years I've been in the Valley. And it gets…read morebetter with every passing year. It is WAY more than just a convenience store, although it is that, as well They have the best beer selection around--an entire walk in cooler with a broad selection of beers from all over. Wowser! Their deli has great food either cooked to order or serve-yourself hot dishes like chili and Mac and Cheese. After hours for the deli, you can still get a nice set of selections, including my favorite--their deviled eggs. And pretty soon, the serve-yourself creemee machines will be up and running for the season. Did I mention their specials? Including the annual lobster boil? Oh, and they were the first gas station in the Valley to offer ethanol-free gas. Plus, they give back a percentage of gas sales to a local charity each month. The VG is truly a gem! I'm so glad they are here and hope they will be--FOREVER!

The owner of the shop was very knowledgeable and helpful. The selection was excellent and well…read morecurated. It's a hidden gem in Stowe!

Such a great little store with unique wines, with some not available elsewhere that we have seen…read morebefore. The owner knows his wines and was able to make recommendations. I'll stop by any time I am back in Stowe. Parking is available behind the building.

This is my wife and my go to for an afternoon beer after skiing. Great beer and a cozy room to…read moreenjoy a couple of pints in peace and quiet. Probably my favorite place in Stowe.

Charming! We walked through lovely Stowe and decided the Adirondack chairs were sending us an…read moreinvitation to sit down and relax. He had an IPA from a vast selection. I tried one of their canned cocktails which was light and effervescent. Perfect for an afternoon refreshment. Great people watching on the lawn in quaint downtown Stowe.

Gluten free heaven!…read more Ate at cork last night and every single appetizer and both desserts were gluten free and it was amazing!!! Gluten free lumpia and gluten free beignets?! Mind blowing!

Great food and services Rachel is well knowledgeable and…read moreoutstanding The whole vibe is friendly