Back in October, we took the most amazing road trip through New England.  The one part I left out of our recaps was our brewery tour.  One of the items on my 30 before 30 list was to visit 5 new breweries and we were able to accomplish this in one week as we trekked through the northeast.

Vermont Breweries





The brewery at the Von Trapp Family Lodge near Stowe definitely had the best scenery.  You are looking out over the Green Mountains on a deck with sheep and other animals running around below you.  They have a deli with some snacks and 4 different brews to sample.  We loved being outside.

Harpoon Brewery in Windsor also had a great location.  It was located near lots of other shops and eateries.  They had bonfire pits set up outside and a great hang out atmosphere.  Plus, I just love Harpoon beer 🙂

Our favorite brewery of the whole trip was Long Trail.  We stumbled upon it accidentally, but I was super happy that we did.  They had food, beer and a beautiful setting with a “backyard.”  If you ever find yourself in the middle of the Green Mountains (which you should), then I would definitely recommending stopping here for a bite and a drink.

Maine Breweries



Our trips to breweries on the coast of Maine were a little quicker, but enjoyable nonetheless.

Our first stop was to Atlantic Brewery in Bar Harbor, ME.  They had a Leaf Peeper Ale which was meant to be for us.  The blueberry was also super tasty.  In the middle of a busy cruise port, we were happy to find this treat.

On our trip down the coast of Maine, we stopped at the Marshall Wharf brewery.  This was my least favorite of the places we stopped.  The beer was a little too hoppy for me.  We didn’t even finish the 2 oz samples that we shared.  This would be a great place to go if you are an IPA lover that enjoys the tiny places.

Our last stop was Shipyard.  This was a recommendation from lots of friends.  You watch a quick movie and then you get to try a few of their beers.  There were also having a sale on their summer beers, so we stocked up on some watermelon and grapefruit beers… which only lasted a week once we were home.

And then in Portsmouth…


We had deviled eggs and beers at the Portsmouth Brewery.  Our goal was five breweries in seven days.  What can I say?  We are over achievers.

What is your favorite brewery to visit?