After spending a few days in Quebec City for the winter festival, we stopped in on our way back to…read morethe US. I'm a brewery hound so this was an easy pick close to the border. I'm not kidding when I say - and my traveling partners agree- this was the best food and drink we put in our mouths our entire trip! Get a fondue, a couple of apps, and a beer and enjoy a wonderful meal!! We even saved room for a maple dessert - also fantastic! Come and enjoy- you won't be disappointed!!

La Memphré bookended our trip to the Eastern Townships, being our first and last food stops in…read moreMagog. This popular brewery was definitely worth the revisit for their high quality food and drinks, with a major perk being that it is open everyday and doesn't close between mealtimes. The Tall Man and I came during semi-off hours, first for a late lunch and later for an afternoon snack/drink. They have a large outside deck with a great view of the lake, but we opted to sit in their cozy dining room both times. We visited with baby in tow, first with a stroller and once without. The accessible entrance was not very obvious (we noticed it only after our second visit) and it was covered in snow. There are several steps leading to the porch and main entrance. The host was gracious enough to find a table that could fit a stroller next to it, but that was made easier by our off-hours visit. The staff is very friendly and most are pretty fluent in both English and French. We ordered in French the first time around, but by our second trip our language skills and brains were a bit worn out, so we were thankful our server cheerfully switched to English. They all gave us great recommendations, and everything we had was quite tasty. Think elevated brewpub than bar food. Drinks-wise, the Tall Man equally enjoyed La Pointe Merry (IPA) and La Kilt (Scotch ale). I opted for their non-alcoholic options and was happy with my Quebec-made kombucha and gin and tonic mocktail. Both came in cans or bottles, and I ended up taking the rest of my kombucha to go. Instead of ordering full entrees, we opted for a spread of small plates. The cod bites (bouchées de morue) were excellent, crisply fried with soft, flaky fish inside and a killer dipping sauce. The kiddo is just starting to eat solid foods and quite enjoyed the fish. The onion rings (nounounes rings) were also a hit. We also enjoyed the duck drumlettes (pilons de canard) and the fries (frites). Note the fries are made French style and not crispy (as opposed to what's usually served in American restaurants ironically as "French" fries). We will definitely be back! I did eat gluten on this trip as a periodic treat, but am usually gluten free. They didn't seem to have too many GF options on their menu, but I would come back to try their entrees and see if I could make it work.

Farnham was absolutely amazing place to stop by, kind of off the beaten path, obviously frequented…read moreby local crowd and some explorers like us. We visited after climbing the hill of Mont Saint-Gregoire and we felt like we deserve all the brew available in the pub. There is a spacious outdoor terrace, big portion of it is covered and one can safely consume a pint during rainy summer day or hide from stronger sun. The pub offers food, the menu is OK, but don't expect anything else than typical pub food with no real healthy options. Regardless we came for the beers and managed to try most of them. First you can get a taster of the eight beers available on tap. Then you can buy variety of cans for experiments at home, which we did as to celebrate Canada Day in style. Unfortunately my favorite Hazy Camper IPA was not available that day. Farnham also offers few amazing hard seltzers that are worthy trying. The staff is super nice, but a little bit slow. Great brew pub to visit if you are in the area!

Followup....upon returning to Brasserie Dunham when visiting again, we had pretty much the exact…read moresame lackluster experience. We tried to go to the Sutton Brewery but they were packed, so ended up at Dunham again. Again, the waitress was rude, non-knowledgeable and stand-offish. You have to get your own water and it took forever to get our food. The poutine was so so and again, luke warm and the cheese never melted. Again, the beer is good but that's about it. The service and the food are meh and it's WAY WAY overpriced. Our 3 piece family got 2 beers, a veggie burger and two poutines....oh and an apple juice...and with tip it was over $100 Canadian. Offensive. We will remember next time and not return again even if everything else is full. Thumbs DOWN!

How lucky could I possibly be?…read more Back in 2013 I attended the Burlington Vermont Brewers Festival and first came across Dunham Brewery. Instantly I was a huge fan. Leo's Early Breakfast for many of us was hands down the best beer of the event. From that moment on, I knew I needed to get to this brewery. I live in the US, but have family that lives in Granby QC. Granby is just a short drive to Dunham. On my most recent trip we made plans to visit the brewery. We decided to go on a Friday night. We quickly learned that the following day was going to be the 3rd anniversary party. We were having such a great time sampling all of the beers, talking with the brewer, and remembering the great time we had in VT, we decided to come back again on Saturday for the big party. The 3rd Anniversary party had a great turnout. Many people arrived to pick up their pre-ordered beer for the special bottle release. Others waited in line in hopes to get a few of the remaining bottles. Following the bottle pickup, there was a truly unique beer dinner. For the price they were charging with all of the courses and beers included it was easy to see that this was a big "thank you" to it's customers. The dinner was fantastic. Many of the items served were works of art and science. Candied grape tomatoes, gel of Leo's Early Breakfast, beads off sauce to accompany the steak, etc.. Live music in the bar closed out the night. What a celebration! Anniversary or not, Dunham Brewery is a great spot. Stop by and sample some of their world class beers.

What a charming place! Came here on one of the most beautiful days we've had this year as we…read moreexplored the North Country of New Hampshire. After seeing the iconic Balsams, we were hungry and had the Reel Craft Pass. So we checked the brew houses and came up with Coös. Definitely the right choice. Entering the warehouse type setting, the brew mechanisms are on the left and the building's nave hosts several picnic benches , some really comfy sofas with side tables at one end, and on the other end, the service bar and kitchen. Bathrooms were at the entrance to the building and they are immaculate. The three servers on duty were charming and friendly, knowing everything about their trade and offerings. The cheerful welcome we got wars a part of the festivities. We ordered a Double Raspberry Sour - so good we had another one.... Then a Dooryard New England IPA, hoppy and aromatic. And then our last one was the Woodland Wit, a citrusy wheat beer with spices. Foodwise, we ordered the Veggie Lovers Personal Flatbread-Style Pizza, a delicious veggie pizza with a crusty base, and the Pepperoni & Burnt Haoney flatbread, delicious. We sat in their expansive outside seating area overlooking the beautiful Vermont peaks across t the river. A wonderful lunch ina spectacular place with superb brews.

Located right in the heart of Colebrook and adjacent to the ATV trail, this place is a quiet gem…read moreaway from the hub-bub. Nestled right out of town, in the Industrial Complex, Coös (co-ahs) Brewing doesn't disappoint. Plenty of seating available publik-house style, with comfier accommodations around the perimeter, and additional outdoor seating to take in the beautiful Mountain views. Beer flights of 4 and 6 available, in additional to a solid 8 rotating taps in various styles. Food menu is also available if you're feeling peckish. If you're taking in the sights via side-by-side or general leaf-peeping, checking out a new brewery and getting a nice brewski doesn't hurt.

I am the certain kind of person who has a really specific palette for beer, so of course, I had to…read morecheck out Dieu du Ciel. Even those with more casual interest in beer probably know that DDC makes really great drinks. And yep, they were excellent. I wasn't there to do a long session, so I got a couple tasters, one including Peche Mortal and the other a NEIPA. Two very different styles and both extremely well done. Beyond that, the space had a very old-fashioned look. Really nice wooden fixtures and a very warm, welcoming vibe. The server was also attentive and friendly, but also knew when to let people sit back and enjoy their drinks. You probably don't need me to tell you, but yes, you should go.

Visiting from out of town, Dieu du Ciel was clearly on the list of breweries I had to go to. This…read morereally has a brewpub/gastropub vibe to it. It was very busy, thankfully grabbed seats at the bar. Had a few drinks, and left. Glad I went, but not itching to come back. If you're visiting from out of town, make sure you stop in though.

Wow. Wow. As you enter the reception area, the ambience is awesome. Plants, large windows, they hit…read morethe mark with the flow of the restaurant! I had the French onion soup and it left me wanting more with trying to figure out why it stood out front the rest! The maple syrup Mac and cheese was incredible!

Lots of different beers to try here. Tons of positive energy by the people who work at the brewery.read more

There was pretty great! Not the best in Vermont, but still exciting…read more The food was pub staples. It tasted fresh and had pretty good prices. My smashburger was one of the better burgers I had in my life, so that was very exciting. The vibe is a modern and somewhat industrial brewery feel, which felt spacious and clean. Service was okay. We had to repeat our orders a few times, but they were considerate and pleasant.

Had a great time visiting this spot. Friendly serve from beginning to end. Great layout with a cool…read moreBiergarten in the back for a family & dog friendly option. Server was sweet & attentive. Our fish and chips entree was a good portion with nice flavor and crunch with good quality French fries. Nice merchandise to savor the memory also. Total must try!

Terrific soaring space, love the woodwork, incredible bar…read more Great service and beers. Food has improved since I was there before. Kale salad was tasty and full of good flavors. Decent burger but too well done. (American cheese in Vermont?!?) I like the kombucha also.

Loved the outdoor seating and heaters. Outside patios are dog friendly and they have pretty good…read moreheaters. Server will bring you a water bowel too. Inside gets very crowded and loud. Food was good, a bit expensive for what it was. We had to find street parking as it was busy on a Saturday.

When I first went here, years ago, I felt as if it was basically a giftshop. Sample a beer, move…read moreover to the register, and buy your beer to go. But my last visit was a lot different. There are now areas to be able to drink onsite. They have a bunch of seating, high and low, and they also have a stage for musicians. I am glad it is now a spot to be able to sit down and have a beer, instead of being just a spot to pick up cans.

Stopped here about an hour before they closed for the evening. The brewery is huge! We immediately…read moreloved the one of a kind decor flourishes such as custom made lamps and murals (even on the ceiling). You could see some of the brewing area and everything looked so clean. It was intriguing to peek behind the curtain and they even offer paid tours. All of the workers we encountered were pleasant and enthusiastic about the products. We loved the chill vibe of the location, as they had an open outdoors area with seating and lawn games, including disc golf and corn hole. There was also an outdoor patio with a couch and stage for live performances. It was a place I could see myself kicking back at on the regular if I were local to the area. The location was not serving food when we visited though a food truck was located on site and said it would be opening in May. They did have complementary bags of pretzels available for guests to take. We also enjoyed the gift shop and the fun merch for sale. We purchased a hat. My husband enjoyed his beer and regrets not purchasing a four pack to take home.