“We are hopeful that we can continue to grow both our brands and job opportunities in the Vermont community. “We have a shared commitment to the Vermont community and passion for making great beer,” Kenary said. Harpoon’s expansion to Windsor in 2000 brought the two breweries closer together. Harpoon started brewing in 1987 Long Trail followed in 1989. Long Trail and Harpoon are both storied breweries in the New England craft beer scene. No other immediate changes in brewery operations have been announced.
Bay Brewing will operate both the Long Trail Riverside Pub in Bridgewater Corners and the Otter Creek Brewing Pub and Beer Garden in Middlebury. Shoreham-based WhistlePig Whiskey is set to take over the Otter Creek and Shed brewery in Middlebury. “Through talks about all the ways we could potentially partner, it became clear that we’d be stronger together,” Kenary said.Īs part of the agreement, Long Trail, Otter Creek and Shed beers will now be brewed at Harpoon Brewery’s Windsor facility. Kenary said he and Long Trail CEO Daniel Fulham have been close friends for over 30 years. Together, we raised over 100,000 for the Vermont Foodbank Thank you to all our. The 2022 Point to Point took place on Saturday, August 6, at the State House Lawn in Montpelier.
The two Vermont breweries have a long history of partnership. The Point to Point, powered by VSECU, is an annual cycling and running event that was created in 2002 to raise funds and awareness for the Vermont Foodbank. Bay Brewing Co., is set to acquire Long Trail Brewing next week, Harpoon CEO and cofounder Dan Kenary said in a statement Friday. The brewery also has an extensive retail section where customers can buy Harpoon-related gear, and of course, more beer, available in six-packs, 12-packs, cases, and growlers, which are 64-ounces of Harpoon goodness.WINDSOR - Harpoon Brewing’s parent company, Mass. Tours are offered on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and cost $5 per person. Patrick’s Day celebrations, to BBQ competitions and Harpoon-sponsored bike rides that benefit the local community.įor a deeper look into the brewery, check out the guided tour, with enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides, an overview of Harpoon’s history, beer samples, and a free tasting glass. The Vermont brewery also has a great grassy area perfect for holding their outdoor events, from beer-centric gatherings like Oktoberfest and St. Can’t decide on just one pint? Order up the sample tray, which offers five five-ounce samples of different beers on tap. Then, there’s the beer you can’t get anywhere else, like Harpoon Dark and UFO Pale Ale. In addition, you can try something from their Pilot series, which includes new beers they are brewing but aren’t yet selling. The most recent selection includes the ever-popular Harpoon IPA, Rye IPA, Celtic Red, a cider, the 100 Barrel Series, and a selection from the UFO series of unfiltered wheat beers. While taps are constantly changing, there are usually 20 beers on at any given time. The menu features pub fare with appetizers, salads and sandwiches, and, of course, a solid selection of Harpoon beer on tap, including varieties only available at the brewery.
In addition to the brewery, the Riverbend Taps and Beer Garden is a lively restaurant that offers indoor seating overlooking the bottling line, as well as a patio area complete with a fire pit, perfect for sitting outside on chilly Vermont days. Location in Artisans Park, Harpoon Brewery is a highlight of a shopping and retail area that also includes a distillery, cheese shop, sculpture garden, glass factory, pottery, and river outfitter. Founded in Boston in 1986, the brewery opened its Windsor outpost in 2000, living up to the three founders’ original inspiration as a great spot to drink great beer with friends. Lebanon may not have its own brewery, but just 15 minutes away is one of New England’s most prolific brewers: Harpoon Brewery, based in Windsor.
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