“ Came on a weekend and they have so many people lounging around and bringing kids and dogs. Overall, very relaxing vibe but definitely not an easy place to get to and has limited cell service. Luckily, they have free WiFi if you need to look up instructions on how to get home. Even if there are a lot of people, the line moves pretty quickly and you can sample a few beers before purchasing! I love their concept of naming beers after their ancestors. Lastly, they also had a food truck if you need food. ”

“ I've been making the pilgrimage to Hill Farmstead for 9 years now, and the excitement and intrigue never fades with each visit. The setting is 2nd to none, and if you're into excellent and well thought out recipes along with awesome vintage offerings, this is your place. The crew including Denise, Anne, Gabe, Will, and Natasha are always so warm and welcoming and treat you like family. Highly recommended for any beer enthusiast's bucket list journeys. Cheers ! ”

“ Updating my review after 10 years and countless visits. Still one, if not the best, brewery in the world. They basically nail all of the styles, from hoppy stuff to farmstead ales to stouts and everything in between. The staff here are always very friendly and helpful and always greet regulars and new visitors with a smile. Some tips: The bottle/retail shop for to-go items is the first building on the left. The tasting room is the larger building on the right. Always visit both spots. They tasting room will always have a nice selection of the freshies as well as special bottles pulled from their expansive cellar. They are both very kid friendly and dog friendly. Just no dogs in the tasting room. They usually have some cheese/olives for sale on site and during the warmer months they may have food trucks. However, there is no issue if you decide to pack some food with you to enjoy onsite. ”

“ Hill Farmstead Brewery is a craft farm brewery that opened in Greensboro Bend, Vermont in 2010. It was founded by brewer Shaun E. Hill. The history of the farm property and estate date all the way back to 1791 when father and son Peleg Hill Sr. and Jr. first settled the land. The Hill family even helped with the founding of Greensboro and North Greensboro as well as the building of the first roads, mills and the first tavern in 1809 (owned and operated by Aaron Hill). Seven generations later, Shaun Hill would create his first homebrew as a high school science project. After working at a few small Vermont breweries, Hill accepted a position at Nørrebro Bryghus in Copenhagen, Denmark where he excelled under the mentorship of Anders Kissmeyer. After returning to the U.S. in 2009, Hill quickly put a plan together to open a brewery on his ancestral land. The logo for Hill Farmstead was inspired by the original Hill family tavern sign. The beer's popularity took off at an alarming rate and within a few years Hill had to expand from a small garage brewery to a much larger brewery, tasting room, production facility and packaging room. Throughout this time, the brewery would win several awards and accolades with some even calling it "the best brewery in the world". I recently visited Hill Farmstead for the first time while I was on a Vermont craft beer road trip. Although I had never been to the brewery before, I've heard nothing but fantastic things for well over a decade. I would always get excited anytime I would attend a bottle share and someone showed up with a Hill Farmstead beer. I arrived just as the brewery was opening for the day. The location is very isolated but beautiful. There weren't too many people there and there was plenty of seating in the taproom as well as outside on the grounds. The brewery production and packaging facility was also quite impressive. For my first draught pour, I enjoyed "Mosaic" (Single Hop IPA). Brewed exclusively with hand-selected Mosaic hops, it was absolutely delicious. Afterwards I enjoyed a pour of "Aaron: Bourbon/Cognac" (Barrel-Aged Barleywine). The 2020 Vintage was nothing short of fantastic! Before leaving, I visited the retail shop and purchased a bottle to take home. My first visit to Hill Farmstead was truly memorable and I hope to return! ”

“ I've been a Vermont beer fan for years, all great beers across the state. But, this one is out front in my opinion. Great selection of beers, all intricately crafted and tastes amazing! Staff is also super friendly, knowledgeable, and let you sample all that they have on tap before you buy a drink. Also have a separate retail store where you buy bottles/cans to take home. Will definitely visit again! ”

“ A true bucket list experience is visiting Hill Farmstead Brewing. They are on a gorgeous property that may be more impressive than the beers. But the beers are nothing to sleep on. The staff are also some of the kindest individuals that I have met in the industry. Providing lengthy explanations of the history of the brewery, the story behind the beers, and even showing a little bit of where the beer itself is brewed. I tried a few different beers ranging from their lagers to their barrel aged stouts - all some of my favorite beers I've had all year. Poetica 2024: A Czech Pilsner brewed with Saaz hops, brewed in a single decoction mash process, fermented with Czech & German lager yeasts strains in a French oak puncheon. Some tannins from the wood come through. Nice and bready with deep malt flavors and a pleasant spicy hop flavor. Wheat Blanc (03/16/2022): A Wheat Ale blended from 9 to 16 month wine barrel-aged ales hopped with Motueka from Freestyle Farms and Hallertauer Blanc hops from Seltz Farms. Bright and citrusy. A slight acidic bite to the beer, but not sour by any means. Medium-light in body. Lemon, lime, and hints of apple. The Order of Things 03: An Imperial Stout aged in Sherry Barrels for two years consisting of a blend of several Bourbon Barrels. This was brewed in honor of batch #1,000 and was deep and malty with complex Sherry notes from the barrel. Cocoa, espresso, and burnt caramel rounded out by bitterness that doesn't destroy the palate. _______ ”

“ Great imperial stout! There were plenty of beer connoisseurs here, so before I tried anything I felt like this place is legit. Staff is friendly. Not alot of room to sit so you'll have to fight for a table. But if you're just here for good beer, you're golden. ”

“ Amazing outdoor atmosphere with great craft beer in the middle of nowhere. Took us an hour to drive from Stowe but it was a beautiful Nov day with temps in the high 40s so we brought a sandwich along and had a wonderful lunch outside on the picnic tables. We have been here before when the place was mobbed with people so today was a nice change, very quiet. Check the online list of beers to make sure you like something that is on tap. Limited beer sales to go in cans or bottles. Bring a sandwich, have a beer and enjoy the views. No cell service here so be sure to get directions back to your hotel while you are on hill farmsteads wifi. ”

“ The best brewery in the known Universe. This is a must visit for beer lovers and a pilgrimage I make whenever I'm visiting Stowe. The retail store offers online ordering (it says it opens at 7am, but sometimes it's not available until 8am) and pickup 4 days a week beginning at 1130 am. The taproom has returned to allowing walk-ins, but you can reserve a table in advance which is a good idea during busy times. The outdoor area is spacious and features sweeping views of rural Vermont. There's an apple orchard across the street. And sometimes there's a food truck on site. ”

“ Drove over five hours To Hill Farmstead from Rhode Island and would 100% do it again! This brewery absolutely blew me away and easily became one of my top favorite breweries EVER! Our server Dylan absolutely made the best experience for us. He was super kind and helpful in understanding out tastes and recommending the best beers. We loved all the beers we tried. The IPAs weren't too hoppy, stouts weren't too thick, and the farmhouse ale was perfect. We went at the end of September when it was cold and we had to sit inside. I can imagine in the summer it is full of people outside. Absolutely a beautiful venue and I would love to come back here again! ”