1st Republic Brewing Company (1st RBC) is Veteran owned and operated by Shawn Trout and Mike Drake. Both Mike and Shawn served our great country on active duty, as well as, the Vermont Army National Guard. Both served with distinction overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. Shawn was stationed in Colorado Springs and deployed with both the 2nd and 4th Infantry Division’s and after his second tour overseas to Afghanistan he decided it was time to come home. Mike served with the 3rd ACR and then deployed with VT’s TF Saber with the 2BCT/28ID (PA NG). Mike was on the hiring committee of a local military contractor that helped bring Shawn back to VT. They became great friends and today are expanding their business.

We love beer. We love to brew it; we love to drink it, we love to teach others about it. Nothing represents a gathering of true friends like a raised pint of cold beer. Because you deserve the best, we’re creating some of the best Veteran crafted brews in the area! For homebrewers we offer some of the best selections of grains, hops and yeast in VT. Whether you’re a homebrewer or a beer lover, come join us for a flight of samples, a full pint, some local delivered food, fun, games and a great atmosphere. When you’re done shopping for supplies, then pull up a chair or relax on the couch in the taproom and enjoy a fresh pint of one of Shawn’s latest releases.

1st RBC – voted 2018's VT Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year. With respect and honor for this nation’s first republic, 1st RBC has deep VT roots. A mindfulness of the past and an eye on the future, 1st Republic is brewing great beer for great people. “Veteran crafted brews, just for you!”