After Breakfast, I was ready to check out some breweries. Vermont ranks towards the top of craft beer breweries per capita in the United States and Burlington has a solid selection to satisfy all types of beer lovers.
This Way
I took an Uber to the Magic Hat Brewing Company in South Burlington.
First Stop
It was different from other breweries I’ve been to thanks to the vibrant and funky decor.
Magic Hat Brewery
I stood at a spot at the bar and ordered away. I started out with their Big Hundo IPA.
Big Hundo IPA
They do not offer flights, but there are smaller sized tastings available. I tried the Elder Betty and Art Hop Ale.
Art Hop Ale
They offer free guided and self-guided tours as well. I just joined on the spot.
Tour Starts Here
Art Space
Factory
After Magic Hat, I took another Uber to Switchback Brewing Company. From here, I was able to walk to the next two breweries.
Switchback Brewing Co.
They offer generous tasting flights.
Tasting Flight
What’s On Tap?
Smoked Marzen
While walking to the third brewery, I spotted the most random thing ever – the World’s Tallest Filing Cabinet! It’s on Flynn Ave.
World’s Tallest Filing Cabinet
My third stop was Zero Gravity on Pine Street. I already tried a couple of their beers at the Brewpub inside American Flatbread, but wanted to see what else they were offering.
Zero Gravity Brewery
Menu
Bar
For this tasting flight, I chose the Green State Lager, Keeper, Sans Souci, and Conehead.
Another Flight
I also ordered a bowl of popcorn to munch on for $2. Free refills.
Bottomless Popcorn
My fourth and final stop was just across the street. The Queen City Brewery is a family-run brewery located in a renovated warehouse.
Final Stop
Queen City Brewery
On Tap
Another Flight
Bar Area
They offer growlers (64oz) and bumpers (32oz). I bought a bumper of Monk of Underhill because I really enjoyed it and I could bring it along for my sunset sail later.
Bumper To-Go
I had a great time exploring a few of Burlington’s craft breweries. I made my way back to my hotel to get ready for a sail on Lake Champlain.
Magic Hat Brewing Company
5 Bartlett Bay Road
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-2739
Website
Switchback Brewing Company
160 Flynn Ave
Burlington, VT 05406
(802) 651-4114
Website
Zero Gravity Brewery
716 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 497-0054
Website
Queen City Brewery
703 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 540-0280
Website
