BrewView Vermont - Winter 2023 Issue

DESIGN YOUR OWN PERSONAL TASTING TOUR

DELECTIBLE DISHES PAIRED WITH YOUR FAVORITE BREWS

ENJOY WINTER

TO THE FULLEST WE’VE GOT A FEW ESSENTIALS TO HELP YOU THROUGH

VERMONTS

HUT NETWORK GO EXPLORING, THEN RELAX IN COMFORT

VERMONT IN A BOTTLE HANDCRAFTED IN QUECHEE

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Stop In. Your First Taste Is On Us.

Our award-winning No 14 Bourbon is handcrafted, small batch and finished with a light touch of pure Vermont maple for a wonderfully smooth and long lasting finish. Open daily 10AM - 6PM in Quechee, Vermont. Ask for us wherever you get your craft spirits. Please, drink responsibly. It makes our world a better place. VermontSpirits.com

BY MEREDITH MANN, JESSILYN DOLAN, AND AMELIA

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PHOTO THIS PAGE COURTESY OF GOOD MEASURE PUB & BREWERY

With all the snow, cold temperatures, and long nights, this time of year can be a bit of a challenge. And the challenge is accepted. There is plenty to see and do in Vermont at this time of year. You just have to look a little to find it.

We’ve made that easier with this issue. How about your own personal dinner and recommendation tour? We reached out to many of our friends in Vermont and asked them to send us one of their favorite dishes they create and a local beverage pairing. A local brew, cider, locally made gin, and bourbon. Places checked in from all over the state. If you partake, let us know on social media. Send us a pic, a tag—let’s see what you got.

There’s a great spotlight on the Vermont Hut network. A perfect way to enjoy the mountains in the winter and still have a safe, warm, shelter to stay in. Speaking of outdoors in the winter. Check out our Winter Essentials from Outdoor Gear, Onion River Outdoor and Ski Rack. And we run down Day Chaser from Vermont Cider Co. who has teamed up with Ski Vermont!

There’s the latest biz buzz, new releases, and much more.

Cheers everyone.

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Don’t let the weather slow you down.

Biz Buzz!

FOLEY BROTHERS BREWING

Foley Brothers add another location and it’s a beauty. Located in Quechee, right off Route 4 near the gorge. Serving pints, flights, wine, and of course, check out their delicious menu. www.foleybrothersbrewing.com

2023

Sunshine Fund Recipients

DIRT CHURCH BREWERY

They've expanded the kitchen in their taproom! You'll find specials like their New Haven pizzas everyday, tacos on Tuesday, soups and salads on the weekend, scratchmade sandwiches and everybody’s favorite brunch on Sunday! www.dirtchurchvt.com

FOAM BREWERS

The women of Foam Brew introduce their first collab…Intuition, Amber Ale! Amber Ale is refreshing, and stands on it’s own from the usual Foam draft offerings. This beer is an ode to the incredible women of Foam and their commitment to supporting female-identifying folks in the industry and beyond. With the release of Intuition, Foam is donating $1000 to Vermont Access to Reproductive Freedom. Way to go The Women of Foam Brew! www.foambrewers.com

14TH STAR BREWING

PINEAPPLE FRUITED HAZY IPA

ABV: 6.6 / IBU: 20 / SRM: 6

Hazy, hoppy, tropical! Take your taste buds on a tropical vacation with this hazy IPA bursting with juicy hops perfectly balanced with fresh pineapple! www.14thstarbrewing.com

TEN BENDS BREWING

SPLIT SEASONALITY COCONUT STOUT

Embrace winter with our Split Seasonality

Coconut Stout, a smooth 7% ABV stout that combines a thick dark winter ale with coconut flavors of the tropics and a dash of rich vanilla. www.tenbendsbeer.com

4 QUARTERS BREWING

ELEVEN BELOW

it's finally below freezing here in VT, and that means it's time for our annual English-style Barleywine. Brewed using English malt, hops, and yeast, as well as Summit Maple’s organic maple syrup harvested on their sustainable farm in Fairfax VT. If that doesn't warm your heart, this beer is a tribute to Dakota, the beloved late pup that inspired the artwork on the label. 4qbc.com

LAWSON'S FINEST LIQUIDS

DOUBLE SUNSHINE

RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT

DOUBLE IPA : 8% ABV

This special edition of our American Double IPA is made with ruby red grapefruit, adding an extra layer of mouth-watering, juicy, lush fruit character along with dark tropical aromas. www. lawsonsfinest.com

SWITCHBACK BREWING

DOOLEYS BELATED PORTER

The darkest beer for the darkest day. Introducing Dooley’s Belated Porter! Dooley’s features a luscious malt signature balanced by the bold use of Simcoe hops for both bittering and aroma creating a robust yet smooth finishing porter. switchbackvt.com

BENT HILL

RAINBOW BRAIN

Rainbow Brain is a sour ale with pink guava and coconut. The ROYGBIV of sour ales is perfect for this snowy day so hop on up and enjoy a glass!

WHIRLIGIG BREWING SPILT INK

Releasing this week, just in time for Poetry Potluck, please welcome, Spilt Ink, a dark lager, brewed with regional grain and Vermont malt & hops. This beer presents notes of coffee and dark fruit

www.whirligig.com

ZERO GRAVITY POWDER JONES

7.3% ABV

Powder Jones has arrived just in time for all your winter excursions. Brewed with Strata, Idaho 7 and a dry hop of HBC 586, this IPA has juicy orange citrus notes that make for a bright and full bodied beer. Pilsner malt keeps it from weighing you down, striking the balance between hop character and a subtle touch of sweetness.

www.zerogravitybeer.com

STOWE CIDER

VERMONT BEER MAKERS SHADOWS MAPLE STOUT

Shadow's Maple Stout is just in time for stout season with it's robust, malty, roasty goodness, dosed with local maple syrup from vermont maplesyrup.com, in Guilford, VT. It's everything you'd want in a stout without feeling like you're drinking a meal, all while weighing in at 6.7% ABV. www.

vermontbeermakers.com

Run as fast as you can, catch it, it's the Gingerbread can! This cider has all the flavors of the holidays packaged into one can. As always, it's not too sweet, with aromas of fresh baked cookies, notes of molasses and holiday spices, and finishes at a smooth 5.5% ABV. Judging from our Golden Apple Club orders, we definitely didn't make enough of this cider, so get it while you can.

GOOD MEASURE BREWING

DARKER THAN THE MOUTHS OF WOLVES 2022

This marks the return of our beer that celebrates the dawn of a new year! Our massive Imperial Stout pushed our mash tun to the limit and yielded a chewy 11.8% gem.

www.goodmeasurebrewing.com

MILL RIVER BREWING

NOR'EASTER

ABV 5%

Nor'Easter Brown Ale is a light-colored brown ale with tasting notes of light roast, light chocolate and a nutty finish.

www.millriverbrewing.com

EDEN CIDER CHAMPLAIN ORCHARDS CIDER

We have three ciders ranking among the finalists for the Good Food Awards—Kingston Dry, Larrabee, and Citra Cider! Awards will be announced in April; we're honored to be in the running alongside many of our neighboring Vermont businesses dedicated to producing tasty, authentic, and responsible food and drinks. www.edenciders.com

RED LEAF BREWING

RASBERRY ALE!

Say hello to our last new brew of ‘22, Rasberry Ale! Made with locally grown raspberries from Paul Mazza's Fruit and Vegetable Stand in Colchester and fresh Vermont spring water, we can’t promise this beer will be on the shelves for long. With a subtle raspberry flavor and no gluten, this brew brings us right back to summers on the porch. Which feels pretty good right about now.

LOOKING FOR A COPY OF BREWVIEW VERMONT MAGAZINE

Get your free copy of BrewView Vermont at local breweries, distilleries, wineries, and cideries, and hundreds of other locations throughout the state. Plus the places listed below:

UPPER VALLEY

Big Fatty's BBQ, White River Junction

Public House at Quechee

Information center at Quechee Gorge

Woodstock Beverage

CENTRAL VERMONT

Mr. J's Specialty Craft Store, Barre

Crossroads Deli, Waterbury

Cold Hollow Cider, Waterbury Center

SOUTHERN VERMONT

Meulemans' Craft Draughts, South Londonderry, by the Stratton Mountain entrance

Vermont Country Deli, Brattleboro

Brattleboro Food Coop

Putney Mountain Wine, Putney

NORTHEAST KINGDOM

Whirligig Brewery, St. Johnsbury

St. Johnsbury Distillery, St. Johnsbury

Kingdom Brewing Company, St. Johnsbury

Red Barn Brewing, Danville

Eden Specialty Ciders, Newport

Want to enjoy Winter to the fullest? grab some essentials!

ONION RIVER OUTDOORS WINTER ESSENTIALS

Traction: Kahtoola microspikes, nanospikes or exospikes are great for walking around town or for hiking Mt. Hunger.

Gloves/Mittens: It's important to keep your fingers toasty whether you’re walking the dog, shoveling snow, running errands, taking a lap up Bolton or fat biking in North Branch.

Base layers: Patagonia Cap Air sweaters keep you cozy all winter long. Outdoor Research Cirque II outerwear pants are breathable, stretchy, water-resistant, wind-proof pants that are great for outdoor exploring. Reinforced cuffs and a built-in gaiter for snowy adventures.  www.onionriver.com

OUTDOOR GEAR EXCHANGE

37 Church St.

Burlington, VT

(888) 547-4327

gearx.com

OUTDOOR GEAR EXCHANGE

Skis: Whether you slide on skis, glide on a snowboard, float in snowshoes, or crunch with traction crampons over the stuff, it’s nice to have a favorite piece of gear to keep you moving over ice and powder alike. We recommend the Liberty Genesis 96 Skis because of their lightweight, flexible, all-mountain versatility.

Puffy coat: Keep your core warm this winter with an insulated coat. We like the Outdoor Research Superstrand LT Jacket for this, since it’s filled with the softest, most compressible synthetic down—and it comes in mens, womens and plus size.

Warm Gloves: For many people, their hands feel the cold before the rest of them. Keep warm and dry with Flylow Unicorn Mitts Headlamp: Bring light to the evenings with a headlamp. Extend your adventures by an extra hour with Petzl Tikka Headlamp affordable lightweight, and bright.

SKI RACK, BURLINGTON

85 Main Street

Burlington, VT

(800) 882-4530

www.skirack.com

SKI RACK, BURLINGTON

Winter trail running shoe: The waterproof Brooks Cascadia 16 GTX ready for any trail you take. New, improved adaptability and waterproof protection help you tackle any trail with confidence.

Snowshoe: The Louis Garneau Appalaches 2 Snowshoes are perfect for the trails at Shelburne Sugarworks or even a stroll down the street to the bar if it snows enough. With an easy to use conventional fastening system and a durable design the Appalaches will be your go-to all winter long.

Perfect Pairings

We know it’s cold! There’s snow and frigid temperatures this time of year. But you know what else it is? It’s the perfect time to design your own personal tasting tour. A tour that isn't just the finest brews, ciders, and local spirits made in the state—it's also paired with perfectly delectible dishes so good you won’t even notice it’s five degrees with a wind chill of minus ten! Get into the incredible food and drink pairings tour! Just don't forget to give us a shout on our social when you do!

PROHIBITION PIG

Spending a Winter afternoon at the “Pig” in Waterbury is an event, not a stop. Check out “Buy the Farm” and pair it with the Pro Pig Original Skiff Lager. It is like a southern vacation on a cold day! www.prohibitionpig.com

PUBLIC HOUSE AT QUECHEE

Andrew, the Public House owner, brings us Majesty Danish baby back ribs, slow roasted to perfection and served with mashed potato & fresh vegetables. Recommended pairing: Fiddlehead IPA. www.publichousevt.com

IDLETYME BREWING COMPANY

Claudia from Idletyme Brewing Company says, “our shaved prime rib sandwich is thinly sliced on focaccia with Swiss cheese, and sautéed onions. Au jus sauce is served on the side, and it is paired with our lighter beers like Kolsch or Munich Pilsner.” www.idletymebrewing.com

WHIRLIGIG BREWING COMPANY

Chef, brewer and owner, Geoffrey Sewake, of Whirligig Brewing in St Johnsbury, Vermont recently opened his kitchen which highlights familiar yet exciting dishes like the après Swiss dish, Raclette, and baby back ribs glazed in a miso and honey sauce. We recommend you try the smoked baby back ribs, paired with a single barrel wild fermented Of This Place: Local Apple, a collaboration with the East Burke School. www.whirligigbrewing.com

SHELBURNE TAP HOUSE

Barbara Cote suggests their Tagine fresh-roasted fall vegetables and beans that are served in a roasted acorn squash w/saffron couscous.  Pair this tasty Moroccan Stew with Citizen’s Cider “Unified Press” for its crisp & refreshing apple notes.

www.shelburnetaphouse.com

DOC PONDS

The Doc (okay, Eric) sent us their recommendation for next time you’re in. The smoky Vermont half chicken with cabbage slaw and chimichurri. Order it and listen to the next LP dropped. Bartender Tom Rowlett suggests pairing it with Good Measure’s East Street Bitter. www.docponds.com

LAWON’S FINEST LIQUIDS

Lawson’s checked in with their Vermont Grilled Cheese. After a day on the hill, warm up in Lawson’s Finest Taproom with a fresh beer and a bite from their expanded menu, which features small plates. Dress up your grilled cheese with pesto and bacon or simply enjoy the gooey goodness of Cabot cheddar cheese. Pair it with a Scrag Mountain Pils or a Double Sunshine IPA to brighten your day.

MILL RIVER BREWING

Mill River Brewing has a new tap house!

We recommend their classic wood fired pizza, made with pepperoni, sausage, red onions, roasted bell peppers, black olives, mushrooms and banana peppers. www.millriverbrewing.com

RED BARN BREWING

This is a new menu item! Red Barn nachos! Layered tortilla chips, queso, housemade pulled pork and jalapeños! Toss in BBQ sauce or Buffalo sauce and wash it down with an Iris New England IPA! Nachos and beer equals deliciousness!!  www.redbarnbrewingvt.com

THE BENCH

You had us at wood-fired. Wood fired K duck. Dry rubbed for in a juniper-rosemary seasoning. The breast is prepared to medium rare, with leg and thigh confit, roasted carrots, parsnips, broccolini and fingerling potatoes. Finished with an orange demiglace. Perfectly paired with a Hill Farmstead Edward. www.benchvt.com

CALEDONIA SPIRITS

Caledonia Spirits has been collaborating with Jasper Hill in a couple of different ways. But we’re told that pairing a nice Barr Hill gin cocktail with a dive into a Jasper Hill Ginnimere is incredible! www.caledoniaspirits.com

BIG FATTYS BBQ, WHITE RIVER

Go hog wild at Big Fatty’s. Chicken, ribs, brisket. You name it. And what should you pair it with? Take a walk over to their craft store stocked with the best Vermont has to offer! www.bigfattybbq.com

BENT HILL BREWING

Bent Hill is known for their beer and now it’s time to let you know what to pair it with at their tap room: house-made maple buffalo cauliflower tacos. Battered and fried cauliflower, topped with pineapple salsa and cilantro crema, it pairs perfect with our classic Maple Red Ale! www.benthillbrewery.com

EDELWEISS MOUNTAIN DELI

Edelweiss Mountain Deli has an Impressive craft beer selection, and food too! This pairing should tell you all you need to know. Grilled Buffalo chicken, Jasper Hill Bayley Hazen Blue, Cabot cheddar & bacon on sourdough. Paired with Foam Brewers’ Champagne from a Paper Cup classic American lager. www.edelweissstowe.com

RIVER GARDEN MARKETPLACE, BRATTLEBORO

Love this place! Love the vibe! Tim and crew bring us the Muffuletta Sandwich, paired with Whetstone’s version of a classic pilsner that plays on the rich, bready character of Pilsner malt and the subtle spiciness of Saaz hops. Crisp & refreshing. www.rivergardenmarketplace.com

THE RESERVOIR

Love the Rez! And have you checked out Big Tree Brewing? Try the pan seared wild sockeye salmon, served with couscous, heirloom cherry tomatoes, steamed broccolini, and a pan spinach cream sauce. Perfectly paired with a Big Tree Brewing Glampin’ Pilsner. www.waterburyreservoir.com

GOOD MEASURE BREWING

Scott from Good Measure brings us his favorite pairing. 1000 Stone Farm (Brookfield) fried mushrooms, with their house American Farmhouse Ale: Barn Coat. They're brilliant together! Check it out. Oh and they've expanded too! www.goodmeasurebrewing.com

DEDALUS WINE SHOP, MARKET AND WINE BAR

This Burlington wine bar is running a special menu drawing inspiration from some of their favorite classic California restaurants. The dish features the Zuni Café Roast Chicken and it’s paired with one of our Dedalus Exclusive projects— Scar of the Sea x Dedalus Chardonnay (from Sonoma County). A wine that has been made specifically for the Dedalus community! www.dedalus.com

PARADISO HIFI LOUNGE

Grab some company and head over to the Paradiso HiFi Lounge. How about a braised leek with pickled and charred cipollini onions and Russian black bread? Or a butter poached squid with dashi and crispy kelp? Pair either with a Four Quarters Mazzy Star, or Champlain Orchards Kingston Dry. www.paradisohifi.com

BLACK FLANNEL

You know Black Flannel would be ringing in. The Frikadeller Danish Meatballs with caramelized onion and honey-caraway yogurt. Seen paired here with Feats of Strength Festbier. Come try this fantastic dish that holds a special place in the heart of our Executive Chef Christian Kruse. Black Flannel Brewing Co.

GOOD WATER BREWERY

Buttermilk and herb brined fried chicken sandwich with roasted garlic aioli, iceberg lettuce, house dill pickles, tomato, and brioche.  Paired with a Tru Pils pilsner, or InspiRED, dark Irish red go nicely. www.goodwaterbreweryvt.com

Thanks to all the rock stars who sent in cover submissions. You make it so hard to choose! It's too bad we can only pick one. They're all so great, we just gotta share the awesomeness with the whole wide world. Keep

CALEDONIA SPIRITS shares cocktails to warm a cold winter night

▲ Fir’get about tomorrow

• A FOREST MARTINI •

1K oz Balsam Fir infused Barr Hill Gin

O oz Zirbenz Stone Pine Liqueur

K oz Blanc Vermouth

N oz Palo Cortado Sherry

1 dash spiced cranberry bitters

Stir with ice; strain into a Nick and Nora glass; garnish with skewered cranberries. (c. Nate Canan-Zucker @ Barr Hill)

NEGRONI ▲

• BITTER ORANGE HONEY •

1K oz Barr Hill or Tom Cat Gin

1 oz sweet vermouth

1 oz Campari

Stir with ice; strain over big ice cube in rocks glass; garnish with an orange twist. (c. 1919 Italy)

Big City Cat ▲

• A BEEKEEPER’S FRENCH 75 •

1K oz Barr Hill Gin or Vodka

K oz fresh lemon juice

K oz raw honey syrup

Top Sparkling Dry Hard Cider

Shake with ice; strain into flute glass; top with hard cider; garnish with lemon twist. (c. Sam Nelis @ Barr Hill)

▲ Granite St. Sour

• CHRISTMAS SPICE SOUR •

1 oz Tom Cat Gin

1 oz Angostura Bitters

1 oz fresh lemon juice

1 oz Pecan Orgeat

Shake; double strain into a coupe.

(c. Sam Nelis @ Barr Hill)

BY BART BEESON

On a typical winter day at the Chittenden Brook Hut in the Green Mountain National Forest, you’ll find rows of skis and splitboards leaning up against the deck railing. Inside, the current guests will be enjoying the warmth from the propane stove after a long day of skiing in the nearby backcountry zones of Brandon Gap. The attention to detail in the cabin design is obvious: mountain profiles on the back of one of the benches, a poured concrete countertop for the cooking area with a slick mountain profile backsplash, and

a cozy reading nook that doubles as a sleeping cove for two. With the babbling of the nearby brook, it’s hard to imagine a more idyllic location for a winter getaway.

CREATING A HUT NETWORK

The Chittenden Hut is the first completed project of the Vermont Huts Association, or VT Huts, which began in 2016 when a group of folks from various organizations got together to talk about creating a statewide hut network. Representatives from the Catamount Trail Organization, the Vermont Backcountry Alliance, the

Green Mountain Club, and the Randolph Area Sports Trail Alliance, as well as several other individuals, discussed whether existing organizations could take on the task of developing a network or if it should be run by a separate group. “We needed an organization that could be agile and operate in four seasons,” says VT Huts Executive Director R.J. Thompson. “So Devin Littlefield and I formed the nonprofit that year and pretty much hit the ground running.”

The central goal of VT Huts is to create an end-to-end style experience in

THE BIRTH OF VERMONT’S HUT NETWORK

Go exploring then relax in comfort

Vermont for skiers, bikers, and hikers. To that end, they are also working closely with numerous mountain biking chapters to create the Velemont Trail, which would connect towns, villages, and trail systems across the state for a hut-to-hut riding and skiing experience.

Since forming in 2016, VT Huts has come a long way. They currently promote eight huts, including the Nulhegan Hut, the Crow’s Nest Yurt, the Triple Creek Cabin, and the

Chittenden Brook Hut, all of which can be booked through their website. For the building of the Chittenden Brook Hut, they partnered with Yestermorrow, a Waitsfield-based building and designing school. Much of the work on the exterior deck and railing, as well as interior work, was done by volunteers. R.J. says that one of his favorite parts of the whole endeavor has been the volunteer response. “They’re super motivated and with minimal call

to action on our end they tend to show up in good numbers.” He cites the winter of 2018 as an example, when volunteers showed up despite blizzards and made it up the two-mile access road to Chittenden Brook to finish the hut.

RISING TO MEET CHALLENGES

The effort has not been without its challenges, and even some intrigue. In 2017, the Trust for Public Land purchased a house that was to be the crown jewel of the hut system. Says R.J., “It was a beautiful log home and we were going to retrofit it with a few modifications to make it accessible according to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and turn it into a hut. Two nights before we were scheduled to do an overnight to feel out the situation and better understand what needed to be done there, I got a call that someone torched it.” No charges were ever filed for what was determined to be arson. According to R.J., they hope to rebuild something in the vicinity of the old cabin if the land is eventually transferred to the Green Mountain National Forest.

Of course, the coronavirus pandemic has presented challenges as well. In response, the association has instituted various measures to ensure the health and safety of their guests. All reservations are

for the entire hut, and guests are required to fill out a digital health survey on the day of their arrival to make sure no guests are symptomatic. Check-in and check-out times have been modified to allow more of a buffer between guest stays. VT Huts tries to adequately stock its huts with hand

sanitizer, cleaning agents, and disposable gloves but encourages guests to bring their own supplies as well. Finally, full refunds are given for any reservation canceled due to COVID-19 illness, including those canceled by VT Huts due to future government or selfimposed shutdowns.

As for the future of VT Huts, R.J. says they hope that eventually the network will be statewide, stretching from the northern border with Canada to the Massachusetts border in the south. He adds that he’d like to have huts in most counties in the state, expanding to the east and west as well, so that it’s not just a linear network. “I would hope that we truly can offer a bikepacking experience with the huts, allowing that opportunity to tie into rural communities and provide the users of the trail with the huts experience in the backcountry and a taste of Vermont’s towns as they navigate through the network.” U

Photo By: Good Bites & Glass Pints

BY TAY GREENLEAF

PAIRED PERFECTLY

Ski Vermont partners with Woodchuck Hard Cider to bring the perfect slopeside experience.

Since the beginning, Ski Vermont has kept its business close to home. Ski Vermont knows that for many visitors and Vermonters alike, the more than 20 alpine ski areas and resorts they support are a premier spot for experiencing everything Vermont has to offer. For this reason, the organization has built its mission around sharing more than just the slopes at the Vermont resorts; they also strive to promote Vermont products— namely food and beverage.

Since 2009, Ski Vermont has partnered with Woodchuck Hard Cider to bring a refreshing sip after a day on the snow. A born and bred Vermont company, Woodchuck has been creating delectable hard cider for over 30 years and shares the same mission as Ski Vermont: to promote all the diverse opportunities in the Green Mountains. Working together, the two organizations have hosted various events and ventures from specialty food and beverage tastings to collaborative promotions each winter. With this sort of camaraderie, it is no wonder Ski Vermont named Woodchuck the official  hard cider of the slopes!

Now, the partners are looking to expand their offerings by going back to the long-held  tradition of après ski. Meaning “after-ski” in French, the

tradition of congregating with friends and having a drink after a long day on the slopes is one of the most beloved aspects of any ski trip. Keeping this

heritage in mind, Ski Vermont has expanded their sights into a bigger and brighter venture: a locally produced canned cocktail.

Continuing their partnership with Woodchuck, Ski Vermont has also added Day Chaser Cocktails; a canned cocktail brand that has become the official canned cocktail of the slopes. Offered in a variety of vodka-soda and tequila-soda options, Day Chasers are made with real spirits, real fruit juice and sparkling water, giving each a refreshing

and light taste after you seized the day out in the mountains.  Sure, a cold beer sounds great after a day in the elements, but neither Woodchuck nor Day Chaser are strangers to a good après scene and both serve as great options for those looking to indulge in a refreshing beverage to enjoy while reminiscing over a day well spent.

Day Chaser is the perfect option for those who love their après ski, and further illustrates the committment these two Vermont based companies

share in celebrating the culture of the state. Always focused on showcasing the best Vermont has to offer to the outside world; giving a little taste of the Green Mountains while exploring them seems like quite a perfect match.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT VERMONT’S BEST WINTER MUSIC VENUES

vibes

MARTELL'S AT THE RED FOX

At Martell’s in Jeffersonville, Winter means live music every week. Every Thursday night they feature an open mic night, and then live music on Friday and Saturday nights—usually a band that starts playing around 9pm, but occasionally some dinner music from 7pm to 10pm.

According to manager, Matt Martell, having a music venue was something his father always wanted, so he and his two brothers are carrying that on. “We’re just trying to give the local musicians a place to play, and we try to have consistent live music and carry on my father’s dream.”

MARTELL'S

87 Edwards Road

Jeffersonville, VT

(802) 644-5060

AT THE RED FOX

www.martellsredfox.com

To find out who is playing and when, check out the calendar on their website for all upcoming events. They have live music most Friday and Saturday nights on the Gregory J Martell memorial outdoor stage. If you are interested in attending a show please check their Facebook page for more information and call to reserve tickets!

ZEN BARN

Located between Waterbury and Stowe, Zenbarn is a community space that offers a little bit of everything, including a wellness studio that offers classes including tai chi, meditation, and yoga. The restaurant offers everything from burgers to BBQ to ramen, and they feature a range of Vermont-based and out-of-state craft beers. As for the music venue, they have weekly shows that include a Wednesday night tribute to the Grateful Dead, and a Friday night American roots night, with local musicians and special guests.

In addition to the weekly music series, Zenbarn hosts a wide variety of music events. Upcoming shows for the 2023 season include the Silks live at Zenbar on February 17, the G Rockwell band on February 19, and Sunny War on March 2. Check our website for more events and tickets.

THE FOEGER BALLROOM AT JAY PEAK RESORT

830 Jay Peak Road

Jay, VT

(800) 451-4449

jaypeakresort.com/music

ZENBARN

179 Guptil Road

Waterbury, VT

(802) 244-8134

zenbarnvt.com/music-events

FOEGER BALLROOM

For folks looking to catch a special show after hitting the slopes or the water park at Jay Peak Resort, the Foeger Ballroom is the spot to check out. Named after one of the founders of Jay Peak, the 500-person ballroom is the venue for the resort’s music series, and has seen the likes of Dark Star Orchestra, Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers, The Wailers, and many other nationally known artists. The music series, which started in 2012, features a concert each month during the winter season. According to Luke Sussdorf, manager of special events at Jay, “We try to create a new series lineup each year, and try to do something new.”

For upcoming concerts this winter season check out their website and facebook page for all the amazing events coming this winter and how to purchase tickets.

THE SNOW BARN

294 Handle Road West Dover, VT (802) 464-4266

mountsnow.com/events

THE SNOW BARN

The Snow Barn at Mount Snow boasts some of the best live music in southern Vermont, with performances every Friday and Saturday night during the winter and more during holiday weeks. It is considered one of southern Vermont’s premier music venues and features local, regional, and national acts right in the Mount Snow base area.  The venue includes a full bar, and is widely known for its tasty pizza.

Check their website and facebook for upcoming acts and entertainment this winter.

PICKLE BARREL

Killington’s Pickle Barrel Nightclub boasts four bars, three levels, and two stages—the town’s largest entertainment venue. A party spot and music venue since the 1960s, the centrally located club continues its long tradition of hosting all kinds of music, from legendary rockers to up-and-coming artists. Through the years, the club has hosted the likes of Snoop Dogg, Warren Zevon, The Roots, Wu-Tang, and many more.

PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB

1741 Killington Road

Killington, VT (802) 422-3035

www.picklebarrelnightclub.com/events

WOBBLY BARN

The legendary Wobbly Barn steakhouse and nightclub in Killington routinely makes USA Today’s Best Après-Ski Bar list. Thankfully the venue’s name has nothing to do with the structural integrity of the building, but rather comes from the fact that the restaurant was created

WOBBLY 22 Park Street Brandon VT | 802-247-TACO ( 8226)

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by collecting pieces of barns from across New England. Since opening in 1963, The Wobbly, as it’s known by locals, has become Killington’s home for goodtime dining and quality entertainment. They feature high-quality beef, along with chops, and seafood, as well as their famous soup, salad, and fresh bread bar.

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BY MEREDITH MANN, JESSILYN DOLAN, AND AMELIA

REVIEWS starlink & geebees

Both strains have been donated by Magic Mann, a female founded and inspired retailer in Essex Jct., VT.

Starlink

The first strain we dove into was Starlink from Full Circle Farms in Chittenden County: grown outdoors and owned and cultivated by two moms.

Starlink is a Vermont bred strain crossing Stardust x Double OG Chem. Starlink’s lab test for cannabinoids boasted THC just over 21%.

This particular pheno leaned mostly towards a sweet citrus aroma upon first smell. The nugget had great density and structure overall, with a purple almost dusty, hue on the flowers and rust colored stigmas, reminding us of the challenges of outdoor growing in this great northeastern climate.

The nuggets were shaped like christmas trees, with a closely manicured trim job, assumingly hand trimmed.Several sugar

leaves remained intact and upon first glance with a jewelers loupe. We saw plenty of trichomes, noting that Starlink could be used to make great hash.

Upon grind, the fruity and sweet smells continued to take over with a grinding moisture content “sticky enough to love and dry enough to roll.” The citrusy limonene and sweet myrcene dominated to create a kind of cakey and sweet dough aroma that so many of today’s retail consumers are looking for.

Once we rolled this sweet smelling and slightly tacky flower, we start with a dry hit as if we are inhaling the joint before it is lit. The intensity was mellow, a consistent sweet flavor with a fun kick of citrus.

Upon smoke, we found it to have a moderate body and mouthfeel. The

sweet fruity flavors continued to prevail, with a slight hint of vaseline or gasoline for a quick fleeting moment. About halfway through the joint, we noticed a bit of the peppery beta caryophyllene spice, as well as a bit more harshness on the continued smoke.

For several of us, this strain offered impressive physical pain relief and relaxation, and even gave one of us a surprisingly fabulous night’s sleep.  We voted it as a  great hybrid daytime and evening strain. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it as the popular hybrid sweet cake and fruit loving consumer, but for those looking for the more funk and rotten strains, or more complexity then the consistency found here, you might look at the next in line….

geebees

The other cannabis we had the pleasure to assess was Geebees from the Northeast Kingdom. The strain Snakes Cake by Marks Organix from York, Maine is a cross of Cherry Pie x Animal Cookies x Pineapple Express.

This indoor strain was gorgeous on the eyes with one of the best presentations we have seen to date. The trim was perfect with the highest of industry standard and was definitely trimmed with the utmost care and detailed attention, leaving those squiggly stigmas sticking out. The deep green was mixed heavily with purple and a grey/silvery frosty hue impressed all of us.

The aroma had a loud intensity, with a rather complex nose, starting with cherry pie, followed with a fuel punch, ending back with a sweet kick once again.

The bracts of the plant were plump and swollen, showing it was harvested at the peak time, with a perfect stem snap in our hands, one of the many basic criteria people use when they look for a proper dry and cure.

A little moist on initial grind, the layers of smells from cherry to fuel to sweet, remained identical on the grind as to the flower in hand, a consistent terpene profile showcasing a great dry and cure job.

On the dry hit, we noted Cherry Pie right off, with fuel immediately following, then finishing with a lingering sweetness. This strain definitely has multiple layers of aromas, tastes and complexity. The intensity was moderate for an indoor, not over the top, but powerful, impressive and consistent from flower to grind to dry hit, leaving us excited to smoke it.

The smoke was as true to taste as it was true to its smell. One reviewer noted that it tasted “clean and  chemical free” with us all agreeing on a moderate to full body mouthfeel. The sweet and gassy was second only to the “cherry pie

intoxication”, sided with a touch of earth/ pine that mellowed back out into the cherry pie.  We noted a bit of pepper and spice halfway through and in the back of the throat, adding to the complexity and enjoyment. We ended with sticky lips and a mouth coated in sweetness.

This was unanimously described as a joint you don’t want to put down until the end, as it burned great, smoked smooth and tasted even better as it went along.

This strain was a bit more uplifting than sedating, offering more of a daytime euphoria than a deep pain relief for a few of us, though our guest reviewer, a seasoned cannabis consumer and now professional budtender, Val, prefers Snakes Cake as one that’s helpful for their all day arthritic pain.

MeredithMann is a medical cannabis patient and former Medical Dispensary Manager, holding multiple cannabis certifications from The Trichome Institute.  Meredith co-founded Magic Mann hemp products, cannabis catering, and soon to be adult-use Vermont cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and retail.

Jessilyn Dolan, RN, CMT, CLD is a certified Ganjier. She is president of the American Nurses Association–Vermont, the founder of the Vermont Cannabis Nurses Association, and serves on the board of directors for the American Cannabis Nurses Association.

Jessilyn cofounded NurseGrown Organics, Vermont’s first Clean Green Certified hemp farm, and is wellness director for CannaMommy‘s virtual clinic.

She is a yoga instructor, massage therapist, experienced herbalist, intuitive healer energy worker, cannabis nurse, activist, labor doula, and childbirth educator.

Amelia is the Director of Communications for Green Mountain Patients Alliance, is a graphic designer, medical cannabis patient, and fierce patient advocate. She advocates for progressive medical cannabis reform in Vermont, with a focus on connecting patients and caregivers.

Paramount Theatre

FEBRUARY 15, 7:30PM

KEB’ MO’

FEBRUARY 19, 7PM

NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY

FEBRUARY 20, 7:30PM

BORED TEACHERS

FEBRUARY 23, 7:30PM

SWEET BABY JAMES: A JAMES TAYLOR TRIBUTE

FEBRUARY 24, 8PM

THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND

FEBRUARY 25, 7PM

REAL RUTLAND FEUD 2023

MARCH 6, 7:30PM

TOTO

MARCH 15 & 16, 7:30PM

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA

MARCH 31, 7:30PM

THE PEKING ACROBATS

FEATURING THE SHANGHAI CIRCUS

APRIL 1, 12:30PM

MET OPERA: FALSTAFF (VERDI)

APRIL 5, 6:30PM

DISNEY’S WINNIE THE POOH—THE MUSICAL

APRIL 13, 7:30PM

GIRL NAMED TOM

APRIL 15, NOON

MET OPERA: DER ROSENKAVALIER (STRAUSS)

APRIL 20, 7:30PM

TERRY FATOR

APRIL 21, 7:30PM

WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?

APRIL 22, 7:30PM

TUSK: ULTIMATE FLEETWOOD MAC EXPERIENCE

GIRL NAMED TOM

SWIMMER

Nectar’s

FEBRUARY 4, 8PM

MIDWINTER LOVE DREAM

FEBRUARY 4, 9PM

PURPLE: A TRIBUTE TO PRINCE

FEBRUARY 4, 10PM

DANCEHARD SPEAKEASY AT METRONOME

FEBRUARY 8, 9PM BOOB

FEBRUARY 9, 8PM

FLIPTURN WITH HOTEL FICTION

FEBRUARY 11, 9PM

GARCIA PEOPLES

FEBRUARY 17, 8PM

WEIRD PHISHES (RADIOHEAD + PHISH)

FEBRUARY 18, 9PM

BAND OF KILLERS

FEBRUARY 23, 7PM

BURLINGTON TAY TAY PARTY

FEBRUARY 24, 9PM THE FULL CLEVELAND

FEBRUARY 25, 9PM SWIMMER

MARCH 1, 9PM

ONE TIME WEEKEND

MARCH 3, 9PM COUCH

FLIPTURN

TRIVIA NIGHT

EVERY THURSDAY STARTS AT 6:30PM

REGGAE NIGHT

EVERY THURSDAY AT 9PM

DEAD SET

EVERY TUESDAY AT 8PM

MARCH 10 & 11, 9PM

DANIEL DONATO’S COSMIC COUNTRY

MARCH 25, 10PM

SILENT STORM HEADPHONE PARTY

APRIL 5, 9PM ONE TIME WEEKEND

APRIL 28, 9PM ONYX

188 Main Street Burlington, VT (802)658-4771

www.liveatnectars.com

Spruce Peak Arts

FEBRUARY 4, 5PM

JAZZ AT THE PEAK: EMPYREAN ISLES

FEBRUARY 18, 7PM

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY AMERICA HEARTBEAT

FEBRUARY 25, 7PM

STAND-UP COMEDY FEATURING TOM RYAN, WALI COLLINS AND SHAUN ELI

MARCH 4, 7PM

WATCHHOUSE (Formerly Mandolin Orange)

MARCH 11, 5PM

JAZZ AT THE PEAK: MESSENGERS TRIBUTE

MARCH 16, 9:30AM & 7PM

CROSS THAT RIVER—A BLACK COWBOY MUSICAL

MARCH 25, 7PM

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY

VIENNA 19C: HAUSMUSIK

APRIL 6, 10AM

THE GOTTABEES—SQUIRREL STOLE MY UNDERPANTS

APRIL 21, 8PM

THE SIXTIES SHOW PRESENTED BY HIGHER GROUND AND SPRUCE PEAK ARTS

Stratton Mountain Resort

FEBRUARY 17, 7PM

PALM BAY WINE PAIRING DINNER

FEBRUARY 18, 6PM KIDS NIGHT OUT

MARCH 11–12, ALL DAY THE VERMONT OPEN PRESENTS 2023 BANKED SLALOM

MARCH 11, ALL DAY FIRST RUN DEMO DAYS

MARCH 18 –19, ALL DAY 24 HOURS OF STRATTON

MARCH 24–26, ALL DAY HOMESICK

APRIL 1, 11 AM

ANNUAL POND SKIM

THE GOTTABEES WATCHHOUSE

HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS

PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

FLYNN

IL DIVO

FEBRUARY 11, 10AM THE MOTT TWINS

FEBRUARY 17, 7:30PM

MANUAL CINEMA’S FRANKENSTEIN

FEBRUARY 26, NOON PHILADANCO

FEBRUARY 28–MARCH 2, 7:30PM

THE BOOK OF MORMON

MARCH 8, 7:30PM

IL DIVO

MARCH 10, 7:30PM

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY

MARCH 11, 8PM

HEATHER MCMAHAN: THE COMEBACK TOUR

MARCH 14 & 15, 6PM

BLUEY’S BIG PLAY

MARCH 29, 7:30PM ZOOOM

APRIL 13–16, 7:30PM, APRIL 15 & 16, 1PM

SHREK: THE MUSICAL

APRIL 19, 7:30PM

OUR PLANET

APRIL 20, 7:30PM

WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?

APRIL 22, 3PM

THE JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS

FEBRUARY 2, 8PM

STOLEN GIN

FEBRUARY 3, 7:30PM

SAINTS & LIARS, BOW THAYER

FEBRUARY 4, 9PM

GIMME GIMME DISCO

FEBRUARY 4, 7:30PM

TREE, INVERTER, OLD NORTH END

FEBRUARY 5, 8PM

GONE GONE BEYOND

FEBRUARY 6, 7:30PM

ELERI WARD

FEBRUARY 13, 8:30PM

SAMIA, TOMMY LEFROY

FEBRUARY 18, 8PM

WINTER IS A DRAG BALL

1214 Williston Road South Burlington, VT (802) 652-0777

www.highergroundmusic.com

MARCH 12, 8PM

THE DAVE MATTHEWS TRIBUTE BAND

MARCH 18, 8PM

HAWKTAIL, CARLING & WILL

MARCH 20, 8PM

JXDN, BEAUTY SCHOOL DROPOUT

MARCH 22, 8PM

ELDERBROOK

MARCH 25, 9PM

K-POP NIGHT

MARCH 27, 8PM

THE RESIDENTS

MARCH 30, 8PM

JUKEBOX THE GHOST, WILDERMISS

APRIL 1, 8:30PM

START MAKING SENSE

APRIL 2, 7PM

GUSTER

Lebanon Opera House

APRIL 4 & 5, 8PM

FEBRUARY 19, 8PM

STEPHEN SANCHEZ

FEBRUARY 21, 7PM

SOULFLY, BODYBOX, SKINFLINT

FEBRUARY 22, 8:30PM

THE DIP, STEPHEN DAY

FEBRUARY 24, 9PM

EMO NIGHT BROOKLYN

FEBRUARY 27, 8PM

MARGO PRICE

MARCH 3, 7:30PM

THANK YOU SCIENTIST

MARCH 7, 8PM

PEPPER, JOE SAMBA

MARCH 11, 9PM

BROADWAY RAVE

CAROLINE ROSE, HAMMYDOWN

APRIL 7, 9PM

THE MACHINE

APRIL 10, 8:30PM

BIKINI KILL

APRIL 14, 8:30PM

HISS GOLDEN MESSENGER

APRIL 14 & 15, 9PM

MOE

APRIL 19, 7PM

JOYWAVE

APRIL 21, 8PM

UPSTATE

APRIL 21, 8:30PM

PINKY PATEL

MARGO PRICE

JOYWAVE

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Waterbury

www.zenbarnvt.co

Zenbarn

FEBRUARY 17, 9PM

THE SILKS LIVE

FEBRUARY 19, 7PM

ROCKWELL BAND LIVE

FEBRUARY 25, 8PM

MYKAL ROSE LIVE

MARCH 2, 7PM

SUNNY WAR

MARCH 18, 8PM

BEARLY DEAD LIVE

MARCH 24, 8PM

JADED RAVINS & BOW THAYER BAND LIVE

MARCH 25, 7PM

ETHAN SETIAWAN ALBUM RELEASE FEATURING

DAROL ANGER

APRIL 6, 7PM

GRANT GORDY WITH ALEX HARGREAVES, JACOB JOLLIFF AND AIDAN O’DONNELL

APRIL 16, 8PM

THE NTH POWER

Vermont Comedy Club

FEBRUARY 3 & 4, 7PM & 9PM

BRIAN SIMPSON

FEBRUARY 10 & 11, 7PM & 9PM

DANA GOULD

FEBRUARY 16, 7PM

ASHLEY GAVIN

FEBRUARY 17 & 18, 7PM

VT IS PHENOMENAL

FEBRUARY 17 & 18, 9PM

NYC/VT THROWDOWN

FEBRUARY 24 & 25, 7PM & 9PM

JACKIE KASHIAN

CHRIS REDD

MARCH 2, 7PM

MARCH 3 & 4, 7PM & 9PM

CAMERON ESPOSITO

MARCH 24 & 25, 7PM & 9PM

SAM TALLENT

GARY GULMAN

MARCH 30 & 31, 7PM

APRIL 1, 7PM & 9PM

KINGDOM KIDS PRESENT: HOME PLANET

APRIL 14 & 15, 7PM & 9PM

MARTIN URBANO

JOE ‘MR. D.’ DOMBROWSKI

Mount Snow Resort

JANUARY 21–MARCH 11, EVERY SATURDAY, 3PM

LIVE MUSIC AT CUMMINS

See website for list of performances

JANUARY 27–MARCH 17, EVERY FRIDAY, 3PM

LIVE MUSIC AT STATION TAP ROOM

See website for list of performances

FEBRUARY 11, 7PM

SNOW BARN MUSIC SERIES: WEIRD PHISHES

FEBRUARY 18, 7PM

SNOW BARN MUSIC SERIES: FEVER

FEBRUARY 20, 8:30 AM

GROMMET JAM #3–FINALS

FEBRUARY 25, 7PM

SNOW BARN MUSIC SERIES: KREWE LES GRAS (MARDI GRAS)

MARCH 4, 7PM

SNOW BARN MUSIC SERIES: DJ BAY 6

MARCH 11 , 7PM

SNOW BARN MUSIC SERIES: BEARLY DEAD

MARCH 18 , 7PM

SNOW BARN MUSIC SERIES: WYLD NIGHTS (ST.PATRICK’S DAY)

MARCH 24 , 7PM

SNOW BARN MUSIC SERIES: THE ALCHEMYSTICS

MARCH 25 , 7PM

SNOW BARN MUSIC SERIES: ROOTS OF CREATION

MARCH 25 & 26

MOUNT SNOW REGGAEFEST

MARCH 25, 11 AM

SINK OR SWIM

Vermont Comedy Club

101 Main Street

Burlington, VT www.vermontcomedyclub.com

MARCH 26, 11AM

DUCT TAPE DERBY

APRIL 1, NOON

WINTER BREWERS FESTIVAL

21 Essex Way Essex Junction, VT www.blackflannel.com

Black Flannel Brewing

JANUARY 19, 6PM

DJ CRE8

FEBRUARY 2, 6PM

BARREL ROOM MUSIC: TOM CASWELL BLUES JAM

FEBRUARY 8, 6:30PM

PAINT NIGHT: SNOW BEAR

MARCH 8, 6PM

FOXY MOON PAINT N SIP

MARCH 11, 5:30PM

MURDER AT THE DISCO

HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS

PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

FEBRUARY 2, 1:30PM

Vermont Symphony Orchestra

STRINGS WORKSHOP

FEBRUARY 4, 7:30PM

VSO AT THE FLYNN: ELECTRIC DREAMS

FEBRUARY 5, 3PM

VERMONT YOUTH ORCHESTRA SIDE-BY-SIDE CONCERT

MARCH 29, 7PM

A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

Castleton University

MARCH 30, 7PM

A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

NVU-Johnson

MARCH 31, 7:30PM

A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

Middlebury

APRIL 21, 7PM

JUKEBOX AT WALKER FARM

Weston Theater Company

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