BREWNEWS
Nov 25, 2025 11:19AM ● By BrewviewVT
Fest Bier! 5.3%
This festive offering is inspired by the lagers served at Munich’s Oktoberfest. Toasty, biscuit notes from German malts complement the earthy, floral tones of noble hops, making this a Prost-worthy pint with a finish as crisp as the Vermont air.
www.lawsonsfinest.com
Good Measure Pub & Brewery

Oktoberfest 5.8%
Our yearly release of Oktoberfest! This German-style Marzen lager was brewed with a blend of Vienna, Munich, and Caramel malts to give big notes of caramel candy, toasted multigrain bread, and dark honey. It was fermented with our house lager yeast, low and slow, and then lagered for an additional four weeks at near-freezing temps for a crisp, clean, snappy finish. It is incredibly drinkable and is one of our favorite beers of the year.
www.goodmeasurebrewing.comFour Quarters Brewing

This dark lager might just elevate the scene with its brooding, bold flavors. The taste will linger, watching you as the last bit of moon disappears behind Earth’s shadow.
www.4qbc.com
Ten Bends Beer

Fresh-Hopped Amber 7%
It’s Harvest Ale season at Ten Bends! Since 2014, we’ve brewed with freshly picked Vermont hops, and today we partner with @champlain. valley.hops, harvested just hours before hitting the kettle. Annually, in early autumn, we source local fresh hops, and within hours of their harvest, we use them to brew Ten Bends’ Harvest Ale. Each year, this results in a unique ale highlighting the freshly harvested hop variety’s characteristics and the growth region’s terroir.
www.tenbends.comBlack Flannel Brewing and Distilling Company

Feats of Strength Festbier 5.9%
Black Flannel’s new festbier has the aroma of light sourdough bread, earthy noble hops, and malty flavors that fade to fresh dough with a clean finish.www.blackflannel.com
NORTH CHAIR BREWING

Oktoberfest 5.8%
Our Oktoberfest is a loving celebration of autumn in Vermont, the perfect accessory for your leafpeeping adventures. The dark, malty flavors of this beer, along with the crisp, cool fall air, hint at the upcoming ski season. This artful Märzen Lager strikes a perfect balance between richness and refreshment, with flavors of sweet and toasty malt, refined German hops, and crisp mountain water.
www.northchair.comSnow Republic Brewery

Magic Carpet Ride 5%
Hop on the Magic Carpet Ride, a session IPA so light, you’ll float from first sip to last. This new beer is hopped with Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic, and Comet hops, giving it a sweet and spicy nose with a full-bodied mouthfeel. Notes of black cherry, citrus, and cotton candy will take your taste buds on a ride straight to the top of the bunny hill.www.snowrepublicbrewery.com
Stowe Cider

Rock the Pink 4.5%
Stowe Cider is proud to once again partner with @rockthepinkofficial in support of their mission to end breast cancer for everyone. This year’s specialty cider blends hibiscus and rose hip for a bright, floral, semidry sip. Recently, Stowe Cider donated a portion of the proceeds from the sales of every can to Rock the Pink and the @americancancersociety. Together, we’re raising cans, raising funds, and raising awareness.
Vermont DistillersThe Pinto Cocktail 18.67%
We recently discovered the Pinto cocktail and got hooked! The unlikely pairing of cherry liqueur and Fernet-Branca liqueur comes together to create a fruity, herbaceous, and tart cocktail that is greater than the sum of its parts. Shake one up and let us know what you think!
www.vermontdistillers.com

This recipe is adapted from the book Pioneers of Mixing at Elite Bars: 1903-1933.
1 oz Metcalfe’s Cherry Liqueur
3/4 oz Fernet-Branca
1 tsp lemon juice
Dash Angostura bitters
Shake ingredients thoroughly with ice to chill and dilute. Doublestrain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel.
