My alcoholism has begun to worry me. Mainly because I find that everywhere I go I always want to…read moreseek out the breweries and get into deep conversations about beer. So I'm worried that alcoholism has become fun and educational, which is not why I got into it in the first place. Anyway, what was I talking about? Oh yeah, beer. This place has good stuff. They have a mexican-style lager (I think it was called Confetti? Or something?) that is super tasty and refreshing and a sour (forget the name) that was really excellent summer drinking (light and crisp). I tried a few other of their lagers and all of them were pretty different but really quality. Also had a great chat with the bartender about beer and life and so on. The place has a comfy, friendly feel and a pretty awesome outdoor patio. Definitely a place I'd stop by in some alternate dimension where I go to Troy again.

This spot is known for good beer, a stellar friendly staff, and so many fun ways to share your time…read morewith friends while visiting (coloring, old school video gaming, andlive music - oh my!) We loved visiting the outdoor patio space for drinking while rocking to live music, with easy access to food truck parking. The beer list contains a nice variety of styles which met the variety of tastebuds in our group. Also love that this place features rotating guest taps, wine, cider, canned cocktails and kombucha, too. So many local brands are featured and promoted in this spot. Visiting Rare Form again is for sure on the 2023 Summer Goals list - I've heard good things about their pizza and I think we need to test the "what goes better with good beer?" theory v. soon.

Been a fan of Wolf Hollow for many years great beer great people!…read moreMidnight dreary is the black ipa. My favorite!

My first thought here was, "What, they stopped doing flights? No way, -1 Star immediately." But…read moreafter a few minutes here, it became, "No way I could do that, the beer, the ambiance, it's just way too good to do that!" Wolf Hollow does it right. They have the beers (16 on tap tonight), the events, the food trucks, the atmosphere. Everything here is exactly what I look for in a brewery. My only disappointment is that they discontinued flights, but they're always willing to let you sample brews, and for me, that's a great alternative and a great opportunity to try their brews. They do so much, including special events, trivia, etc.. Well done, Wolf Hollow!

Yah, I ferment a lot of stuff at home including Kombucha but I enjoy getting out and trying other…read morepeoples product and see what's new in the booch world. This was a delicious unexpected experience here, I have had a few things from Katalyst before but the tasting room here had more than I could have imagined and the people pouring the booch were super friendly. I will definitely be back soon!

Artisan small batch brewed organic kombucha using local ingredients. Visit the new tasting room…read moreFridays to try the 'Booch and other micro-brewed delights like Mead and Ginger libation! So good. You can also purchase directly from the Artisan Beverage Co-Op there and fill from the tap.

The proprietors are amazing! They're currently closed for classes, but I asked some questions about…read moremead and learned a lot. I'm still too scared to home brew without taking a class, so I'm holding out for when it's safe to take indoor classes again. Peeps, please mask up and vax so I can learn how to make maple mead! lol

Mike and Jordana are a fantastic duo to introduce you to the world of brewing. They are thoughtful,…read morediscerning, and very enthusiastic. When we visited they shared a number of varieties and specialties that we'd never encountered before, and we had a great time learning (and sampling). They're also super plugged in to the local scene, and can tell you all about what's going on in the area. Highly recommend to anyone in the area who loves beer or wants to love beer.

I love that someone called this "Bennington's Best-Kept Secret". That's an apt description…read more Just to be clear: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE, OR BE WITH, A MEMBER TO COME HERE. Harvest Brewing is a member-supported Co-op. Anyone can come hang out, drink, eat, enjoy live music, play games, watch films, and engage in conversation. A very different type of place from the others in Bennington, Harvest is constantly evolving and its popularity is well-deserved. Sean and Lydia provide a place in town for good beer (taps, cans, bottles). Their tap list is impressive and usually includes a cider. They also have a limited selection of wine. The bars are coated in chalkboard paint and cleaned every night. There is chalk on the bar (or just ask) and you'll find everything from tic tac toe to some pretty amazing drawings (Lydia drew a face one night that was incredible). There are always peanuts on the bar but Harvest also has food, and if there is a bowl on the menu: get it. The food is limited -- don't go expecting choice. As a general rule, there is one bowl provided that can usually be made vegetarian. It's a grain or other starch with veggies, meat, and some kind of sauce. Very fresh and very delicious. The last few months have also seen charcuterie on the menu -- always excellent, too. But the bowls are the star -- Sean puts them together and they always work. PRO TIP: if there is an option to get chips and salsa get it. The salsa is the recipe from The Rattlesnake Cafe (moment of silence, please) and will bring back memories to townies of times past. If the bowl or charcuterie don't get you excited, outside food is welcome and Cilantro is right next door so grab some Mexican food and bring it on over. There is often live music on the weekends by local artists like Beard & Glasses, and Sam's band that goes by a different name each time. These guys are kick ass, take requests, and are incredibly talented and infectious. Open Wednesday through Sunday, there are games around (or bring your own) and foosball, ping pong and darts. There's talk of dart and ping pong leagues starting up, too. On Sunday nights there's a movie... this month is Bill Murray month, October was spooky stuff. Sean's vinyl and CD collections are impressive (although don't ask him to play Billy Joel) and he always has great tunes on when there isn't a band. I'm all over the place with this review but there's a LOT going on at Harvest. It's the perfect place for a fun night with cool people -- nothing crazy -- and different from the other spots around town. Pop in, consider a membership ($1 off every beer!), check out the bands, bring a book or a board game and enjoy a great crowd. Ask to sign up for the email mailing list and you'll get it in your inbox every Wednesday with what's coming up for that week -- a great way to stay in touch. Oh, and Lydia does all of the design work -- much of it by hand. Gorgeous stuff!

I was on my way for a weekend in VT, and stumbled across this cute lil' brewery near our final…read moredestination. There is some outside seating and the indoor is cozy & unassuming. We tried the "Day Job" NEIPA which had a pleasantly fresh flavor with abundant fruit undertones. We also split a "Dad Bod" which was nice, with a bit more bitterness & subtle earthiness. They have a light menu (see pic).

Stopped here for lunch. Great vibes and the place was packed! Wonderful menu and beverage…read moreselection. Priced good and food came out quick for such a big crowd. Live band helped set the tone. Sorry no picture but I'll be back!

Food was good...and that was it. placed was like a daycare with kids running around. And, the…read morebeer...the beer was horrible. I had a Yard Sale and it was quite possibly the worst beer I have ever tasted. that was until I ordered my second beer, an Alyssa Milano. I'd be irritated if someone named a beer after me and it tasted so bad. To be clear, I've gone to breweries in MA, OH, KY, Montreal, Paris, Barcelona, Germany, Iceland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Costa Rica, Panama and places I have most likely forgotten. Without a shadow of a doubt, these beers were the worst beers I have ever had the displeasure of tasting. Sad, but true...

Stopped by for a drink after an afternoon at Mass Moca. Staff was friendly as always. Bar and…read morewashroom tidy and clean. Decor bright and plenty of seating. The bar was very full of guests playing board games reading and socializing. I ordered an Athletic NA and my friend a Red Rooster on Nitro. I had to try the Rooster and it was very appealing with light hops, my kind of style. There were 12 beers on rotation so you will find a beer to suit you.

If you love beer, you have to check out Bright Ideas Brewing in North Adams, especially if you're…read morevisiting Mass MoCA. It's an easy spot to make part of your day and a great place to grab a couple of pints or enjoy a flight. We loved it so much we stopped in twice, two days in a row. A great brewery with a strong tap list and friendly bartenders. Highly recommend!

What can I say other than Beer Naked Brewery is an absolute MUST when you're in the area!…read more From the perfectly brewed beers and ciders to the absolutely mouthwatering wood-fired artisan pizzas, this place checks every single box. If you're within 50 miles, do yourself a favor, bring your cash, and plan to spend the day. You won't be disappointed--in fact, you'll be planning your next visit before you even leave! We had the pleasure of sitting next to the owner, Jason, who was an absolute gentleman and such a fun guy to be around. And a huge shoutout to our guys Carter and John behind the bar for making our day that much better! Beer Naked is a true hidden gem and worth the trip. Every. Single. Time. If you know, you know!

Had my eye on this place for a while and we decided that a snowy Sunday was the perfect time to…read morehead out this way. This brewery is perched on the side of a mountain with one of the best views of the valley below. For a travel day during the winter travel season it was busy but not overly full. The place is cash only which is posted and they have an atm in the front room for ease. The mountain rustic decor matches the place and area. There was counter service for food and drinks. They had both canned cocktails, wine and locally made beers to sample. The beer selection is great if you like IPA's. We ordered two pizzas and both came out quickly from their in room wood fired oven and were absolutely delicious. Definitely worth a stop if you're traveling near by or during leaf peeping season

A first time visit with a few friends for their Tuesday burger and beer combo, which was excellent…read morein the portions were very good. We had the buffalo wings and the garlic Parm wings there were excellent as well and the beers as well as the non-alcoholic beers were excellent and and having a great ambience of sitting out back and overlooking the farm was great it made for a great visit. Look forward to my next visit.

Been to many breweries and liked this one very much. Friendly staff. Wide beer selection and very…read moregood pub menu. Liked all beers on my flight and standard pretzel was excellent. Quick stop so no more food advice other than saying all food that I saw go by looked great!