Vermont Brewers Festival

  July 17 & 18, 2009, Waterfront Park, Burlington

 


 



































































































































































































































































































































































































































































2008 Schedule

FRIDAY, JULY 18

TASTING SESSION I
Open To Public
6:00 PM - 10:00PM

SATURDAY, JULY 19

TASTING SESSION II
Open To Public
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Recommended Session
for Families with Children

SATURDAY, JULY 19

TASTING SESSION III
Open To Public
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Brewers/Exhibitors Setup
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Site is closed to the public during setup.)


MUSIC TENT
Longford Row
6:30 - 9:30 PM



EDUCATION TENT

7:00 PM
Bringing Back Balance To Beer: Challenging the Trend of High Hopped, High Gravity Beers
Matt Cohen
Magic Hat Brewing Co.

8:00 PM
Chocolate & Beer Pairing
Gary Coffey
Lake Champlain Chocolates

Brewers/Exhibitors Setup
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Site is closed to the public during setup.)


MUSIC TENT
What's Left
12:30 - 3:30 PM



EDUCATION TENT

12:30 PM
Making Sourdough Bread with Spent Grain
Matt Zimmerman
New England Culinary Institute.

1:15 PM
Brewing Battles
Amy Mittleman,

2:00 PM
Cheese & Beer Pairing
Vermont Cheese Council

2:45 PM
Cooking With Beer
Chef Jeff Lang
The Alchemist


KIDS TENT
Arts & Crafts, Games, Toys

Brewers/Exhibitors Setup
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(Site is closed to the public during setup.)


MUSIC TENT
Dixie Red Delights
5:30 - 8:30 PM



Please Note:
Session III is the most popular session. It may sell out, so we encourage you to buy tickets in advance. Expect long lines. We will accommodate you as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your understanding.

POLICIES

New Beer Ticket Policy: With the recent change in Vermont law, specialty beers up to 16% alcohol will be allowed. A few of these specialty beers will be available in very limited quantities. The Vermont Brewers Association has set the following ticket policy:

  • Each beer sample shall be limited to 3 ounces.
  • Up to 8% ABV = 1 Ticket
  • 8.1-12% ABV = 3 Tickets
  • 12.1-16% ABV = 4 Tickets
  • Download the Festival Guide for a list of all beers.

Weather: Tickets sales are final, rain or shine. In case of severe weather, the Burlington Fire and/or Police departments may order the closing of the festival. No refunds will be given.

Pets: Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed at all times. Bring a pooper scooper and/or bag.

Smoking: No smoking inside tents. Smoking is allowed in the park, but please be courteous to non-smokers. Ash buckets will be located near the rest rooms.

Dress Code: Shoes required.

Kids Tent: The Kids Tent is reserved for children and their guardians only.

Seating: Seating is limited, so feel free to bring collapsible chairs.

CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLY. DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE.