Farmstead Brewery
Craft ales brewed with our own hops and the pure water of Vermont's mountains
Our Brewery Vision
The brewery represents the culmination of our farm's integrated approach, bringing together multiple elements of our operation into craft beverages that truly express the character of our land and our values.
Currently in development and planned for launch in Year 3 of our business plan, our small-scale farmstead brewery will focus on high-quality ales made with ingredients grown on our property—including our own hops, honey, maple syrup, and seasonal fruits and herbs.
This element of our farm is a passion project for both John and our eldest son Alex, who at 16 is already developing recipes and learning the craft of brewing alongside his father. Together, they're creating distinctive beers that showcase the flavors of Vermont.
Our Beer Lineup
Core Brews (Year-Round)
Aqueous Pale Ale
American Pale Ale - 5.5% ABV
Crisp, refreshing, with a balanced citrus hop character. Our flagship ale.
Terra Firma IPA
New England IPA - 6.8% ABV
Hazy and juicy, bursting with tropical fruit notes from Vermont-grown hops.
Silica Stout
Oatmeal Stout - 6.0% ABV
Dark, rich, and smooth with notes of coffee, chocolate, and roasted malt.
Aeriform Pilsner
Czech-Style Pilsner - 4.8% ABV
A light, crisp, and effervescent pilsner with a noble hop aroma.
Fall Seasonal Brews
Harvest Haze IPA
New England IPA - 6.5% ABV
A hazy IPA celebrating the fall harvest, with notes of ripe stone fruit and a hint of spice from late-addition hops.
Elementfest Lager
Oktoberfest/Märzen - 5.7% ABV
Our take on the classic German festival lager. Rich malt flavor, smooth, and perfectly sessionable for autumn days.
Jack & Sap Ale
Toasted Maple Pumpkin Ale - 6.2% ABV
Brewed with farm-grown pumpkins, toasted spices, and a touch of our maple syrup for a cozy fall warmer.
Winter Seasonal Brews
Umbra Black IPA
Black IPA / Cascadian Dark Ale - 6.9% ABV
Deceptively dark with a bright hop aroma. Roasted malts provide notes of dark chocolate and coffee, balanced by a piney, citrusy hop finish.
Apiary Nectar Stout
Honey Stout - 6.8% ABV
A rich, dark stout brewed with a generous helping of our farm's raw honey, adding complexity and a smooth finish.
Sapling Amber Lager
Maple Infused Amber Lager - 5.8% ABV
A smooth amber lager with a subtle sweetness and warmth from our own maple syrup. A cozy winter delight.
Spring Seasonal Brews
Bloom Burst IPA
West Coast IPA - 6.7% ABV
A vibrant IPA with bright floral and citrus notes, heralding the arrival of spring on the farm.
Berry Rift Sour
Fruited Kettle Sour - 5.0% ABV
A refreshingly tart kettle sour, conditioned on heaps of our own seasonal farm-grown berries (strawberry, raspberry, or mixed).
Summer Seasonal Brews
Sunbeam Session IPA
Session IPA - 4.5% ABV
All the hop flavor you love in an IPA, but in a lighter, more crushable package perfect for sunny days.
Elemental Shandy Series (Rotating)
Fruit Shandy - approx. 4.0% ABV
Our light lager or ale blended with fresh, natural fruit flavors from the farm. Ask what's on tap! (e.g., Strawberry, Raspberry, Lemon-Mint)
Our Brewing Philosophy
Farm to Glass
We believe that great beer begins in the field. By growing many of our own ingredients, we have control over quality from soil to glass. This approach allows us to create beers with a true sense of place—beverages that could only come from our specific piece of Vermont.
Our one-acre hop yard features varieties selected specifically for our climate and soil conditions, and we grow herbs and specialty ingredients in our gardens to create unique seasonal offerings.
Small Batch Craft
Our small production scale allows us to focus on quality over quantity. Each batch receives personal attention from mash to packaging, ensuring consistency and excellence in every pour.
This approach also gives us the flexibility to experiment with seasonal ingredients and limited releases, keeping our offerings fresh and exciting throughout the year.
Community Focus
Our brewery will serve as a gathering place for the community, with a small tasting room overlooking the farm where visitors can enjoy our beers in the environment that inspired them.
We plan to host educational events about brewing, agriculture, and sustainability, fostering connections between people and the land that sustains us all. The brewery will complement our other farm enterprises, creating a complete farm-to-table experience.
Brewery Development Timeline
Our brewery is being developed in phases as part of our overall farm business plan:
Year 1-2: Foundation
- Establishing our one-acre hop yard with multiple varieties
- Small-scale test brewing and recipe development
- Research and planning for facility requirements
- Securing necessary permits and licenses
Year 3: Launch
- Construction of our small-scale brewing facility
- Installation of brewing equipment
- Initial production of core beer lineup
- Opening of farm tasting room for limited hours
Year 4-5: Growth
- Expanded production capacity
- Distribution to local restaurants and stores
- Development of barrel aging program
- Integration with farm tours and educational programs
Join Us on Our Brewing Journey
While our brewery is still in development, we invite you to follow our progress and be among the first to experience our craft beverages when they launch. Sign up for updates or contact us to learn more about our plans.