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Best breweries in Burlington, Vermont

Within 13 miles of Burlington we track 25 breweries. 3 rate Exceptional and 4 rate Great. Foam Brewers in Burlington leads the list at 4.59 (Exceptional).

The scale

Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

1
Foam Brewers
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Foam. It's always been an unconscious calling like drifting into a cumulus cloud bank on a sun-drenched day, or collapsing in a frothy curl of a breaking wave. Foam; it's natural beauty that rises up and is here and gone in a moment in time. I have spent my working life in foam, beer foam that is, brewing beer, conjuring up mixtures of malt and hops to ferment into a crowning moment of beer. Great beer has always sat under foam. Foam. It's not one ingredient that gives stability; it's many interwoven to create a structure of strength pouring out visual excitement. As I sit for a time, I enjoy that moment. All that remains is the lacing that adorns the empty glass and the making of a great memory. Until next time, see you under the Foam...
Rating
4.59Exceptional
Popularity
Very widely rated
2
Frost Beer Works
Hinesburg, Vermont, United States
Frost Beer Works produce's world class beer and is ranked #8 in Vermont. They are most well known for "Lush Double IPA", which is an Imperial IPA and "Plush", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
4.51Exceptional
Popularity
Widely rated
3
Burlington Beer Co.
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Burlington Beer Company is an independent craft brewery rooted in Vermont, driven by creativity, and guided by the seasons. Since 2014, we’ve been brewing Mystically Delicious!™ beers that balance imagination with drinkability, from hop-forward IPAs and crisp lagers to expressive seasonals, fruited ales, and limited-release collaborations. Our beers live in thoughtfully built families - like the Wizard Family and our fruited Whale Cakes - designed to evolve throughout the year while staying unmistakably our style. We believe great beer should be fun, flavorful, and made with intention. Great beer deserves great food, too. Our Restaurant & Taproom curates a locally inspired menu crafted to pair seamlessly with our ever-changing draft list, creating a space where food, beer, and community come together. More than a brewery, we’re a gathering place for beer lovers, artists, families, and creators. From supporting local organizations to hosting events, collaborations, and celebrations, we’re proud to be part of the fabric of our community. Est. 2014 Burlington, Vermont ✨ Where Fermentation Meets Imagination ✨
Rating
4.43Exceptional
Popularity
Very widely rated
4
Fiddlehead Brewing Company
Shelburne, Vermont, United States
Fiddlehead Brewing Company is located just outside of Burlington, VT in the scenic town of Shelburne. Our owner and Brewmaster Matt “Matty O” Cohen opened the doors on New Year’s Eve of 2011 and since then, with a focus n quality and freshness, we have grown to the 17th largest craft brewery in the country (as of April, 2026). Our draft, can and bottle offerings are listed on our website.
Rating
4.27Great
Popularity
Widely rated
5
Four Quarters Brewing
Winooski, Vermont, United States
Exploration is at the heart of everything we do. Inspired by the dual nature of the moon as ever-changing yet cyclical, we create consistently imaginative beers that embrace nature’s ever-changing ingredients. So grab a beer and let's explore together.
Rating
4.26Great
Popularity
Widely rated
6
Black Flannel Brewing
Essex Junction, Vermont, United States
Our vision is clear: celebrate true passionate expressions of craft. Our strategy is simple: gather a group of people who have talent and passion for their respective crafts, and deliver a unique experience to our local community. we are rooted in tradition, but not shackled by it. Expect true representations of historic styles of beer, spirits and food — but watch as our crafts people spread their wings and fly — there might be a few surprises in store.
Rating
4.17Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
7
Ausable Brewing Company
Keeseville, New York, United States
Ausable Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Face Cord IPA", which is an American IPA and "Wayne Legitsky", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
4.15Great
Popularity
Lightly rated
8
American Flatbread
Burlington, Vermont, United States
American Flatbread produce's high quality beer and is ranked #21 in Vermont. They are most well known for "Ohana", which is a New England IPA and "Pacific Cooler", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Rating
3.96Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
9
Weird Window Brewing
South Burlington, Vermont, United States
Weird Window Brewing produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #28 in Vermont. They are most well known for "We Named the Dog Citra", which is a New England IPA and "Cersei's Wildfire", which is a Cream Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.95Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
10
Zero Gravity Beer
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Zero Gravity is a Burlington, Vermont based brewery that has been making beautiful and balanced beers since 2004. Brewing modern and unique originals while staying rooted in the classic styles and techniques of the world. In addition to selling beer throughout the Northeast, Zero Gravity has a brewery and beer hall located in the South End of Burlington, Vermont.
Rating
3.86Fine
Popularity
Very widely rated
11
Simple Roots Brewing Company
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Our taproom is located at 1127 North Ave, Ste 8 in Burlington, VT. Open F 3-9, Sat 3-9 and Sun 1-7. We're Dan Ukolowicz and Kara Pawlusiak - husband and wife team. Simple Roots is about life's simple pleasures like hanging out with friends and family while playing cards or bocce and of course drinking great beer! Find us at many stores in and around 50 miles of Burlington.
Rating
3.82Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
12
Simple Roots Brewing Company
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Our taproom is located at 1127 North Ave, Ste 8 in Burlington, VT. Open F 3-9, Sat 3-9 and Sun 1-7. We're Dan Ukolowicz and Kara Pawlusiak - husband and wife team. Simple Roots is about life's simple pleasures like hanging out with friends and family while playing cards or bocce and of course drinking great beer! Find us at many stores in and around 50 miles of Burlington.
Rating
3.81Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
13
Kickback Brewery
Westford, Vermont, United States
Veteran-owned and Operated Nano brewery in Westford, VT. The brewery name is derived after returning home from a deployment with the Vermont Army National Guard in 2005 and wanting to hang out with my friends on a regular basis after being gone for over a year. When we tried to come up with a name we kept coming back to inspiration that Charlie Papazian gives home brewers in his famous book "The Joy of Homebrewing." Charlie always says, "relax have a homebrew." This inspiration led us to talk about what we think about when drinking beer, we called out words like, relaxing, feet up, easy drinking, and then kicking back was suggested. That's when we stopped and said, "That's it, that's the name, it has to be Kickback." I hope you and your friends can sit down to a session and enjoy the beers I make. I put every effort to research and develop beers that I would like to drink and stay true to our motto. "Kickback, relax and have a beer."
Rating
3.79Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
14
Queen City Brewery
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Queen City Brewery produce's fine quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Yorkshire Porter", which is an English Porter and "Hefeweizen", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and Wheat Beers.
Rating
3.76Fine
Popularity
Well rated
15
Stone Corral
Richmond, Vermont, United States
Inspired by its origins on our horse ranch, but more comfortable than the little brew shed and tack room that served as our original tasting room, the Stone Corral taproom, brewery, and restaurant offer a comfortable place to relax and enjoy great beer, delicious food, and live music. We aim to have about a dozen brews on tap at any given time, so there’s something for everyone, from beers like our German-inspired Black Beer to a tart and fruity Bramble Sour or our juicy and bold Bad Rooster Vermont IPA. We also offer take-home packages in growlers, squealers, bottles, and single-serve 16oz cans and four-packs. So don’t go home empty-handed. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner or just some delicious snacks to go with your beer. Our taproom and brewery are located at 83 Huntington Rd in Richmond.
Rating
3.76Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
16
1st Republic Brewing Co.
Essex, Vermont, United States
In 1777, Vermonters declared themselves independent and became the Vermont Republic. And as the country’s 1st Republic, we honor their fierce independence as we stay mindful of the past and keep an eye on the future. We are a Veteran owned and operated brewery and are proud to have been voted VT Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year in 2018. For us, it's all about the COMMUNITY, so stop in and say hello to the 1st RBC Crew and see what we’ve been up to lately and what’s on-deck for the COMING SEASONS! We pride ourselves on variety and will have whatever you are looking for whether you are an IPA aficionado, a lager lover, or a sour super fan. We are brewing great beers and promise that we have something for everyone. Come on in and have a flight or a pint with some great people – we have live music, food trucks and locally delivered food, games and events - everything from trivia and cribbage tournaments to cornhole and cook-offs. There is truly something for everyone and everyone is welcome! Cheers~
Rating
3.75Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
17
Lucy & Howe Brewing Co.
Jericho, Vermont, United States
Lucy and Howe Brewing Company is a nano-brewery located in the lovely town of Jericho, Vermont. We are focused on brewing a somewhat balanced combination of adventurous and traditional beers for our neighbors and friends. We focus on Belgian inspired ales and world inspired lagers. Our belief is that real change is incremental and ordinary; that we can make the world a better place through quality, kindness, and action. Our work is daily, critiquing what we’ve done before and working to ensure what we’re doing now is the best possible.
Rating
3.73Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
18
Switchback Brewing Company
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Switchback Brewing Company, founded in 2002 by Master Brewer Bill Cherry and his longtime friend Jeff Neiblum, is a 100% employee-owned brewery in Burlington’s South End. Focused from the start on brewing the highest quality beer, every Switchback is left unfiltered and naturally conditioned for maximum complexity and flavor. Today, our beers are distributed throughout New England as well as parts of New York and Virginia. Visitors can experience it all at the Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse, where house-smoked meats and Southern-inspired dishes pair perfectly with our full lineup of award-winning beers, spirits, and non-alcoholic options.
Rating
3.59Poor
Popularity
Widely rated
19
Citizen Cider
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Founded in 2010 on a hunch and some good old-fashioned hard work. Sourcing all of our fruit locally and pressing them to make a true craft cider, never from concentrate. Cider for the people!
Rating
3.54Poor
Popularity
Well rated
20
Goodwater Brewery
Williston, Vermont, United States
Located in Williston Vermont, Goodwater Brewery serves a wide selection of easy to drink beers for a variety of palates. Our tasting room also features a restaurant space that utilizes our amazing beers in tasty combinations.
Rating
3.52Poor
Popularity
Modestly rated
21
Shelburne Vineyard
Shelburne, Vermont, United States
Rating
3.45Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
22
Askew Beer Co.
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Rating
3.44Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
23
Rescue Club Brewing Co.
Burlington, Vermont, United States
We believe that a high-quality beverage should not have to be judged on its ABV and that it is the people who make the party, not the alcohol. We intend to open people’s hearts and minds to a different way of thinking about non-alcoholic brewing. We are charting a new course. With deep roots in New England’s craft brewing culture, we use a proprietary technique to deliver non-alcoholic beers of the highest quality and flavor. We don’t f**k around. Actually, that’s not true; we f**k around a lot. We think it is super fun to drink regular beers all the time, but we also think there is a time and place for a really great can of suds that doesn’t have any alcohol in it, and since there weren’t any tasty ones out there, we decided to make some. Rescue Club Brewing Company is a partnership between Zero Gravity Craft Brewery and Citizen Cider Co-Founder Kris Nelson. We believe a delicious NA beer can be for everyone, anytime and anyplace, so go ahead and…"Reach For A Rescue Club!"
Rating
3.01Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
24
Vermont Pub & Brewery
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Vermont Pub & Brewery produce's unproven beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Bombay Grab IPA", which is an American IPA and "Forbidden Fruit", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.
Rating
2.97Limited
Popularity
Modestly rated
25
Three Needs Brewery and Taproom
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Three Needs Brewery and Taproom produce's not great quality beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Chocolate Thunder", which is an American Porter and "IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.
Rating
2.96Limited
Popularity
Barely rated