Microbreweries and the 6' House Pub

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The 6' House Pub serves a variety of beers, some more nationally known, but we are also proud to serve quite a few local and New England Microbrews http://www.6housepub.com/beers.htm

Berkshire Brewing Company, South Deerfield, MA

http://www.berkshirebrewingcompany.com/

Long Trail Ale, Bridgewater, VT

http://www.longtrail.com/

Peak Nut Brown Ale, Portland, ME

http://www.peakbrewing.com/

Sam Adams, Boston, MA

http://www.samueladams.com

Magic Hat #9, South Burlington, VT

http://www.magichat.net

Woodchuck Draft Cider, Middlebury, VT (while not a beer, it's locally crafted)

http://www.woodchuck.com

What makes microbrews and the microbreweries that make them different?

Originality, individuality, customer service, experimentation, quality and diversity. Many of the small craft breweries are not adverse to trying new things or thinking out of the box. Trying things like maple flavoring or in the case of Magic Hat's #9 with a hint of apricot, better enjoyed in a glass then straight out of the bottle. Believe me it has a very different taste in a glass (in a good way). Try a microbrew today if you have never had one, I can say you'll probably be pleasantly surprised.

According to the Brewer' Association:

 http://www.brewersassociation.org/pages/business-tools/craft-brewing-statistics/market-segments

A microbrewery is a brewery that produces less than 15,000 barrels (17,600 hectoliters) of beer per year with 75% or more of its beer sold off-site. Microbreweries sell to the public by one or more of the following methods: the traditional three-tier system (brewer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer); the two-tier system (brewer acting as wholesaler to retailer to consumer); and, directly to the consumer through carryouts and/or on-site tap-room or restaurant sales.