Plan a Visit to the Vermont Brewfest in Tunbridge

We’re on the heels of New England’s best-kept secret: the Vermont NanoFest in Tunbridge. This annual, six-hour Central Vermont brewfest is hosted by our good friends at Brocklebank Craft Brewing on the site of the Tunbridge World’s Fair. And The Norwich Inn is proud to be this year’s official lodging sponsor! In fact, we’re offering an out-of-this-world Vermont brewfest package that includes luxury lodging, free entry, a welcome pint from Jasper Murdock Ales, and so much more! Keep reading to learn more about NanoFest, which is widely considered the premier Vermont beer festival by returning guests.

Norwich’s Vermont Brewfest Special

Act fast, because our Central Vermont brewfest special is nearly booked! Not only will guests get free entry to this year’s festival, but you’ll have the pleasure of lodging at one of the most historic hotels near Dartmouth College. After savoring craft ales from some of the best breweries in Vermont, return to The Norwich Inn for fine dining, shared stories of the day’s best samples on our private patio, and utter relaxation inside your lavish guest suite. For just $279, based on double occupancy, the NanoFest special includes (for each guest):

• One-night lodging at the Main Inn
• Free Vermont brewfest entry
• 12-ounce NanoFest tasting glass
• Welcome pint from Jasper Murdock Ales, our on-site brewery
• A free appetizer in the Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse
• A 22-ounce bottle of Jasper Murdock to go

Participating Breweries

Twelve of the best breweries in Vermont will be participating in this year’s NanoFest, including Jasper Murdock Ales and hosts Brocklebank Craft Brewing. One of the best aspects of this event is that it brings the brewing community together in an effort to share inventive creations with the fine folks of New England. The craft brewing industry relies heavily on healthy competition, occasional collaboration, and, of course, delicious ales! Don’t forget to bring your appetite, because some of the best food trucks in the state will be serving smoked BBQ, tacos, woodfired pizza, and grilled bratwurst. Here are this year’s 12 participating breweries, who will all be slinging staples, trendy styles, and festival-only specialty beers.

• Bent Hill Brewery
• Brocklebank Craft Brewing​
• Good Measure Brewing Co.
• ​Green Empire Brewing
• ​Halyard Brewing Co.
• Hired Hand Brewing Co.
• ​Kickback Brewery
• Jasper Murdock Ales
• ​Red Clover Ale Co.
• Saint J Brewery
• Simple Roots Brewing Co.
• Upper Pass Beer Co.

Historic Hotels in Norwich, VT

The third Saturday in August is one of the most popular weekends of the year because of the annual Vermont brewfest. Beer aficionados from across New England flock to our historic Connecticut River town to taste some of the best regional beers from a wide variety of breweries, ranging from local staples to recent startups. Before retiring to your suite, don’t forget to enjoy a grass-fed filet mignon on our peaceful patio, savor a pint of approachable Whistling Pig Red Ale, and gather with friends new and old near our stone fireplace as the sun drips below the trees. To learn more about our Vermont brewfest package, please call us directly today at 1-802-649-1143.