12 Best Craft Breweries near Winooski

“Four Quarters Brewing has mastered the art of making excellent beer while casually becoming one of the hottest little event spots around. Then the lights go down, the music comes up, and suddenly you are at After Dark watching drag, pole dance, burlesque, and queer excellence unfold in front of you to a backdrop of kick ass sound and lighting production.

The staff brings serious hospitality, and Cat, the bar manager, deserves her own standing ovation. She keeps the energy warm, welcoming, and effortlessly cool, which is no small feat when the room is full of performers, DJs, glitter, beer, and people pretending they are “just stopping by for one.” Four Quarters has become a go to space for top tier event production, DJ’d sets, and nightlife that actually feels alive. It is a brewery. It is a venue. It is a vibe. It might be flirting with you.“

“Great spot, great beers and friendly service. A nice place to enjoy a drink by the lake front in Burlington. We’ll be back next time for sure!“

“Had a lot of fun here on our honeymoon in 2015. Highly recommend!“

“I've been coming to this brewery for a few years now, and I just adore the place! It has a comfortable atmosphere, never too crowded nor too sparse, and the crew working there are always a pleasure to chat with. Plus, they have great taste in music selection (for me, at least!), so the vibe is just right. And of course the beers are A+, great selection with enjoyable mainstays and interesting rotations. I personally love the Wolfhand, it's an easy-to-drink, lower ABV brew that tastes clean on tap or in cans. They also have events each month, like trivia, yoga, and even a knitting night!“

“Great place for craft beers and a good time.“

“Friendly, family fun! Something for everyone and always see friends there! It's our "Cheers" place where everybody knows your name😍😍“

“Cool local brewery with a pub and a pizza sections, plus a surprisingly diverse merchandising area (from caps to t-shirts to frisbees). They have around 5-6 different local beer types, so don’t expect crazy variations, but they are unique and tasty enough, plus prices are quite OK. The pizza is also tasty and large. The staff was friendly and fast in serving“

“Wanted the “full experience “ of delivery with the product. Was not disappointed. Great response/planning with very fair pricing on a first rate product. Made my grandson’s birthday more special. Thank you!“

“Just stopped in here for a solo lunch and am speechless. The food was beyond outstanding; only outweighed by the cozy atmosphere and friendly service. I had the half-half lunch special with a crisp glass of Pinot Grigio. 10 out of 10 recommend!!“

“Hi BBCO,
If this makes it to you, some comments on food choices for dinner last night, May 2026.
The nachos for sharing were very good! My companions had them previously and recommended them. A hit!

The falafel pita could really use more tzatziki sauce. A generous smear would have been great, it was barely there. I would have asked for more, my order was to go so unknown until later.

The Wizard's Grain Bowl was ordered by a family member and looked pretty generous and amazing.
That will be on my next visit.
Thanks for listening.“

“I purchased this tour as a birthday gift for my husband and we were not disappointed! Nick was an excellent, knowledgeable and very professional guide. We learned a lot about the history of beer and Vermont breweries. I recommend this tour to everyone!“

“Crystal was so attentive and incredibly kind as a bartender. She recalled my name and my previous order each time I approached the bar. She gave me beer recommendations based on my previous orders and I was rewarded with new beers I’d happily drink at Three Needs.“