Long Trail Brewing Company
Microbrewery
in
Bridgewater Corners,
Vermont,
United States 🇺🇸
Owned by
Barrel One Collective
Established in 1989
Contact
5520 US-4, Bridgewater Corners, VT, 05035, United States
Description
Caretaker of Vermont Craft
Take a Hike!®
Inspired by the 273-mile hiking trail that traverses through the Green Mountains, Long Trail Brewing Company has been a caretaker of Vermont craft since 1989. Moved and motivated by the local culture and surroundings, we work hard to create beers worthy of our Vermont roots. From small batch recipes developed in our farmhouse-turned-pilot-brewery to wider ranging staples like our flagship Long Trail Ale and freshly formulated Trail Hopper IPA, our brewers are committed to crafting a trail-worthy family of beers.
Take a Hike!®
Inspired by the 273-mile hiking trail that traverses through the Green Mountains, Long Trail Brewing Company has been a caretaker of Vermont craft since 1989. Moved and motivated by the local culture and surroundings, we work hard to create beers worthy of our Vermont roots. From small batch recipes developed in our farmhouse-turned-pilot-brewery to wider ranging staples like our flagship Long Trail Ale and freshly formulated Trail Hopper IPA, our brewers are committed to crafting a trail-worthy family of beers.
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Pours hazed gold into a shaker. Bright white micro head with good retention recedes leaving sheet lacing. Sweet lemon and cracker aromas. Dry with lemon meringue and pie crust front to back. Lasting pith finish.
Tried
on 20 Apr 2018
at 02:29
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Draught At JFK. Tangerine, lime and orange jump out of the glass. Hazy sunset orange with creamy small head that retains and patterns. Taste is orange and overt malt.
Tried
on 10 Feb 2018
at 15:44
3.8/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 3
Tap at EBF, Boston. Color is slightly cloudy golden with small white head. Aromas and flavors: Spices, onions, some hops and malts. Horrible. Sick and twisted. Not for me.
Tried
from Draft
on 03 Feb 2018
at 18:46
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Tap @ BOT. Roasted malts, chocolate, coffee, bourbon, quite some vanilla. Fairly sweet.
Tried
from Draft
on 16 Jan 2018
at 16:52
3.6/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 2
Texture 6
Overall 3.5
Shared 12 oz. bottle. Hazy orange-gold, very small white head. Aroma of tart fruit, cranberry. Taste is tart fruit, cranberry, very medicinal, honestly quite unpleasant. Drain pour. Avoid.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Jan 2018
at 22:59
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask at GBBF’17, day one, 08/08/17. Lightly hazed golden with a fast collapsing off white covering. Nose is sweet malts, mango, straw, melon, orange pith. Taste comprises mango, soft breads, tangerine, straw, toasted grains, melon. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close with balanced hop bitterness. Ok middle of the road IPA.
Tried
from Cask
on 02 Jan 2018
at 08:01
8/10
Tried
on 30 Dec 2017
at 17:20
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Draft taproom. I’m sure I’ve had this before but alas it’s not rated. Pours golden Amber with a small beige head. Flavor is grassy, brown leaves, caramel malt. Decent.
Tried
from Draft
on 27 Dec 2017
at 17:18
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 7.5
Bottle at godsons baptism after party. Lighter bodied. Nose is fruity and hops. Tastes the same light fruit, florals, hoppy bitters. Watery palate.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Dec 2017
at 13:54
6.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Pours a nice rich brown from a bottle, malty, rye bread and leather aroma, similar flavor, a little fizzy in the mouth. Very dry finish is nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Dec 2017
at 17:15