von Trapp Bierhall ★ 4.5
Johannes von Trapp opened the brewery at the Trapp Family Lodge in 2010; the Bierhall opened 2016, a mile from the lodge, serving Austrian-style food.
Tip: Bierhall is dog-friendly outside; lodge dining rooms separate.
StyleSaisons, mixed-fermentation, double IPAs
Neighbourhoodgreensboro
Taproom hoursWed-Sat 11:30-17:00; Sun 11:30-15:00
Tip: Download directions ahead; service is patchy past Hardwick. Retail allocations rotate.
Location
Address: 403 Hill Rd, Greensboro Bend, VT 05842, Burlington
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Zero Gravity Craft Brewery ★ 4.7
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Foam Brewers ★ 4.7
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Switchback Brewing Co. ★ 4.5
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Queen City Brewery ★ 4.4
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