Burlington Beer Company

Went to Burlington Beer Company with some friends and we were excited to try different beers and kombucha. We also ordered snacks to share (wings, fries, and pretzels). Everything was good until we got to the chicken wings. They were clearly pink inside and had that undercooked texture. We asked if they could be cooked a little more, and the server agreed they looked undercooked and took them back. A few minutes later, someone from the register area brought them back and just said, “This is the dark meat,” in a really dismissive tone and walked away. Honestly, if it had just been explained politely, we wouldn’t have minded. But, the way it was handled came off as rude. Drinks and other food were great, but the undercooked wings and the attitude left a bad taste. Definitely an area they could improve on.

Excellent brewery and dining spot just outside of the downtown core of Burlington. There are a ton of draft, beer options, cider, barrel, aged beers, and flights as well. The food options are fantastic and definitely something for everyone. We had the goat cheese and blueberry salad with chicken on top and the Thai sandwich which we’re both unbelievably tasty. there is ample parking out front, and the way staff are very attentive and fast. Definitely would highly recommend for a quick lunch/dinner/drink when visiting the Burlington area.

They had it all at Burlington Beer Company (BBCO). Wanting a flight and a snack to pair, the Whale Cake sour flight and the hummus plate worked well together. All the sour flavors blended together by the end, so discriminating one from the other was fruitless. Hummus platter was good, but more oily than preferred.

Overall I had a good experience. My food was great, filling and fast. The service was friendly. The atmosphere is unique and perfect for a brewing co. Love the selection of sours and overall variety of beers. You don’t always see this.

Very super okay. I miss the old place during the craft beer heyday. I remember making the trip for the first ever release of strawberry whale cake. Anywho, this place looks great. Beers were solid. Food was meh. Sweet Thai chili wings were squishy (I like em crispy) and the sauce is so thin that it didn't stick to the wings so they were pretty flavorless. The sauce did fill the bottom of the bowl and that was good. The taco nachos were tasty. The pulled chicken was good and the crema was the best part of the dish. I saw some sandwiches coming out and they looked amazing but we're expensive. In hindsight, I wish we got sandwiches instead of apps. They have an arcade but zero games actually worked. Some played lightning fast, others had broken joysticks. Was hoping for some good bottles while here but there were only 2 and one was birthday cake flavored, umm, no thanks.

Super variety of beer here. Love this place. Highly recommend. Great food, I would suggest the cheesesteak.

Good food, good drink selection. Free classic video games in the back, lots of seating yet open and bright.

Great brewery. Food was good, beer was good, atmosphere was chill. Only headache was finding a table but one popped up after a little bit. Overall would recommend

What an incredible brewery! I visited on a Saturday afternoon and was blown away with how beautiful and spacious the place was. They had a great variety of beers and an awesome food menu too. We decided to sit at the bar and we ordered a couple of beers and tried the Paulie's Shaved Steak and the Sweet Thai Chicken sandwiches, both of which were great. The bartender was super attentive and friendly. There is ample seating in various parts of the brewery and an area to purchase merchandise and beers to go. There's also lots of parking out front and Switchback is their neighbor so you can visit two breweries in one area. Definitely a must visit while in Burlington!

The Korean Beef Nachos are delicious - ginger and acid in the slaw, flavorful toppings, and a large portion to share. The beer rated average to good in all that I sampled. It is a large place with a good vibe and plenty of seating.

I stopped by Burlington Beer Company for dinner and was surprised to see some of their anniversary brews still on tap! Burlington Beer Company (BBCO) is an independent craft brewery in Burlington, Vermont that was founded in 2014. They brew a variety of award-winning beers, including IPAs, DIPAs, lagers, seasonals, and collaborations, using local and international ingredients like malts, hops, yeast, fruit, vegetables, spices, and herbs. For food, I had the famous Korean Nachos. Corn Tortilla Chips are topped with Cabot Cheddar and Fontina Blend, Angus Beef, Pitchfork Pickle Kraut-Chi, Sesame Seeds, Cilantro Verdant Sauce, and Scallions. A massive platter that I had no chance of finishing, but it was so good I ate way more than I should have. For beers, I had a lovely flight. Phresh Wizard: A Double IPA brewed in collaboration with Alvarium Beer Company. Nice tropical fruit aromas that just explode in your nostrils. The flavor is no joke either, melon and grapefruit with notes of lychee and vanilla. Strawberry Whale Cake: A Blond Ale brewed with Strawberry. Nice body that gives it a little heft and beautiful strawberry character that I would love to have on the patio. Kings Canyon: A Mexican Lager brewed with Vermont Heirloom Corn grown by Nitty Gritty Grain Co. Light and crisp with a unique character from the corn. 10th Anniversary: A Triple IPA to celebrate their anniversary. This is full bodied, brewed with Riwaka, Pink, Pacific Sunrise, and Cryo Pop. Exploding with a beautiful bouquet of stone fruit and citrus with underlying notes of passion fruit. Time of the Chimpanzee A New England Style IPA brewed with Wakatu, Waimea, Moutere, Kohatu, Wai-iti, and Rakau. Honey, nectarine, and overripe pineapple with a good medium-full body. _______

BBCO is a favorite of ours, so we try to visit whenever we are in the area. This location is beautifully decorated and there's space for lots of guests. This time we had a couple beers that were new to us, including the 10th Anniversary beer, and we enjoyed them all. We also had the fries with the rosemary aioli and the olive plate. The bartender was super friendly.

A nice brewery in the southern area of Burlington. Very modern brewery feel with very good food and a great beer selection.

[DOG FRIENDLY] I love how dog friendly this place is! The patio had plenty of seating with lots of shade, making it a great place to enjoy a beer and food with your dog. The wings with the dry rub spice was savory with a hint of sweetness, which I really liked. The garlic aoli was perfect dipping sauce for the fries (hand cut fries). The pretzel bites were okay, pretty salty. Overall, the food was a must have to enjoy with your beer. I personally liked the Kathmandu stout (forgot the full name) but it was rich and tasty. The staff is very nice and attentive. If you're in the patio, you'll order at the counter with a blue banner and you'll have a tab with a number, really convenient with a large group

Burlington certainly has a ton of breweries, and Burlington Beer Company is obviously one of these of course. It's located on the South End, close to a few others. One thing is they're also a restaurant. For sure the beers are why people come, and there's lots. The atmosphere has a cool industrial feel, and is good for parties. A lot of breweries in this area. It's located on Flynn Avenue, actually next to another brewery. This one is bigger though. It's about $6 a pint. There's a crap ton on tap. Best one we had was the Ancient Lore, a spelt lager. Good stuff. A light one at 5% ABV. There's notes of cereal, and it's herbal with a light spice. Also there's food. Much of it is meaty sandwiches. It's $6 for the small snacks like the BBQ Roasted Bar Nuts. The entrees are pretty expensive, but the Seitan Bowl at $19 is a good one for vegans if willing to shell out for this. Also there's things like chicken sandwiches and reubens if wanting to get meaty. There's also a few salads. Good place to come with a large group. It's roomy inside. They're also dog friendly and there's lots of merchandise to get like shirts and things.

Great space that can accommodate everyone - whether you're solo grabbing a quick drink or a young family or a large group looking for a good time, this is the spot! There is plenty of seating both inside and out, as well as a game room. The inside is also split into table service or retail/counter service - they share the same menu, just that the latter you need to order at the counter. What really impressed us was the staff and quick service. A large group lined up to order and for sure we thought we were screwed. However, they actually opened up a second register so we were able to order quickly. Then to our lovely surprised, the food came out about 15 minutes later! Thats a great sign that they staff appropriately for potential crowds. My cheesesteak was amazing and the side salad was simple, yet delicious. Unfortunately, my husband's burger was overdone on stale bread. We give them grace on this, thinking someone was just distracted. Happy to return and try other items on the menu. We brought our toddler and appreciate that not only do they have high chairs, but also cute, plastic cups that entertained him.

Ambiance was very industrial, rustic and cool. Definitely gave me Portland vibes. Really enjoyed all the indoor tropical plants and bar area. Good for dates, big groups, and happy hour. Service was fantastic - hubs and I sat at the bar and were well taken care of by the crew. Food was fresh, delicious, and comforting. Ordered 2 chicken sandwiches (I forget one was spicy and the other had Alabama white bbq sauce. Both were FIRE!!) Chicken wings with the dry rub were bomb. Cheesecake dessert was simple and good too. Flight of beer was good and their hard kombucha. After you're done eating, make sure to check out the gift store for treats and other goodies.

Beautiful open bar area, wide selection of delicious brews and cocktails, excellent food and outstanding customer service. There was a very minor issue that we were over compensated for. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive, going the extra mile to ensure everything was made right. My daughter commented that the pretzel bites were the best she's ever had in her life (she's a foodie so this is high praise). Everyone was delighted with their meals and every bite was gleefully consumed. We'll be back next year (it's almost a 5 hour drive or else we would frequent this gem more often).

This one is a bit of a secret gem that is becoming more popular. The food here is consistently delicious. It is one of my top recommendations for quick eats when people visit. There is a mix of comfort food as well as some upscale offerings. Their new location is an excellent place for large and small parties.

Came here while I was on a work trip in town. Really cool building - HUGE inside with lots of seating, which makes it really nice for people to be able to spread out. Tons of beer options with lots of variety and even a bunch of cocktail/non alcoholic options. I got the maple kombucha with my meal and it was very tasty ! Full kitchen - we got the Rueben and the salmon entrees. The salmon had a perfect crisp on it ! One star deducted for pricing- a little on the high side. But would definitely recommend checking out !

Came here one night for a quick dinner; the place is huge but was only about half full on a weekday night. We got the whipped goat cheese and the beets & blue cheese salad; both were delicious. The bathroom wall art was particularly cool. Would come here again; seems like a great place for large groups to hang out.

Great visit to BBC. Sat at the bar; it wasn't that crowded. Atmosphere is great here; nice open space with a high ceiling. The best pretzel bites I've ever had; soft and the beer mustard was amazing. Also had a smash burger and added bacon. Really good. A great experience and the beer selections are very plentiful. A must stop of the brewery tour when in Burlington.

This place was super cool and one of my favorite stops on my trip. The place is huge and the location is pretty cool too. They have a full bar with almost anything you could think of, including craft cocktails. There is even a game room with pinball machines as well as other gaming consoles. Their beer selection is extensive, but they break it down very well on their menu. Samples are only a quarter each, so it's very affordable to try all their beers if you wanted to. We opted for four - Radical Candor, Sea of Air, Stainless Forest, and Creatures of Magic. All tasted very good, but Sea of Air was my favorite. This place would be perfect for an event as it has so much room and separate rooms that are great for private gatherings. They were using the rooms for staging vendors selling different items. I will definitely be back!

Can't go wrong with a burger and beer after driving in from Montreal, a ferry from NY to Vermont, and periodic downpours and outstanding blue skies.

Had lunch with a friend. The server was great in helping with choices of beer and food. The atmosphere was great too. A place to go back and try other beers.

Wasn't sure about this place but was pleasantly surprised. Came with a large group and grabbed the tables in the game room. The food was quite good, and there was plenty to choose from on the drink list. Unfortunately the cheesesteak came with american cheese, so I got the shaved steak instead which was a good choice. I also tried the pretzels and the hummus, both were great.

This place is huge! Big open space with lots of seating. We came here right after visiting Switchback brewery which is the next building over. Completely different vive here as this is a full service restaurant and brewery. They have 4 separate sets tasting flights, can't swap out the selected beers which is a bummer, so we opted for the darker beer (mostly stouts and porters). Their beer was flavorful and I enjoyed the regular stout and amber. With so much beer selection it's impossible to try them all. The food looks yum too, we only had a side order of fries (the aoli sauce was really good) and the eggnog dessert which was DELICIOUS!!! Really nice place. Def worth a visit!

This place has it all -- deliciously creative beers, friendly and attentive service, quality food, and an inviting, industrial ambiance. We particularly liked the Vaulted Blue IPA, but honestly none of the beers disappointed. Although the flights are all preselected, you can alternatively get an 8oz pour of any beer for only $4 or $5. The Korean Beef Nachos are so tasty and perfect for sharing. This is a must stop for any beer lover who finds themselves in the Green Mountain State!

No patio table service yet asking for a 25% tip ! No tip, stop tipping for no reason people, don't be safe, be smart ! Rediculous bunch of lazy condescending kooks ! Lmao

Have now been four times to BBCO. The atmosphere reminds one of a noisy high school gymnasium. Has the reputation as a legitimate culinary option. On this very warm evening, i opted for the BLT w greens for a light dinner. Instead of Heirloom tomatoes as described and crispy bacon, the tomatoes were the lowest-quality pale red, mealy ones genetically engineered to ride for weeks on trains. And instead of the local, McKenzie bacon I expected based on menu claims, the bacon was thin sliced, limp and fatty. The bread seemed to be white, butter-grilled texas toast for some reason. Pretty disgusting sandwich honestly. Side of Greens crispy, Lightly-dressed with delicious dressing. Guess I'm one of the few who can't buy into BBCO as a legitimate restaurant, culinarily. Go for the beer, pretzels and fries.

Awesome place. HUGE inside. It gets busy and appears a lot of people make reservations for tables. I had no problem getting a seat at the bar but it did fill up fast on a Friday night. Happy to enjoy some yummy pretzel bites and beer. Wish the bites came with beer cheese but the mustard was yummy. Bar tenders were awesome. Fast service and friendly. I'll have to return for a full dinner sometime. Great experience so far. Can't wait to return.

Loved this visit. In Burlington on business and as usual used Yelp to locate local breweries. Several popped up of course and BBC was my choice, based on reviews and pics. Pretty busy on this Wednesday evening, about 6pm. Love seeing the crowd. Made my way to a bar chair and settled in. Great service at the bar, two servers, helpful, attentive and good follow up. Thank you! Had two different t beers, really loved the flagship Elaborate Metaphor Pale Ale, fit my palette perfectly! The Maple BBQ Roasted Bar Nuts are crazy good, and priced well for the size of the bowl delivered! I didn't really need more food but the new menu spoke to me, had to grub. Chose the Shaved Steak sandwich w/fries. Dang, so good, and so big! I so wanted the Chocolate Cream Pie but had dessert in a glass instead! Did I mention the pale ale rocks!? Go here!

Great beer and building. Good food and cool vibes. Nice place away from downtown. We enjoyed ourselves.

Love this place! Great food and service. Beer selection is awesome! We will definitely be back and we recommend it to everyone.

The beer is phenomenal, the food was exceptional, and the ambience great! This place has everything you can dream of in a brewery. Huge beer and food menu, tons of seating and very spacious. Everything I had was great and the staff and service were also special. Quickly catapulted into one of my favorite breweries all time

We had a great visit here yesterday. The place was packed, but we were able to get seating. On the left is the dining area where you get table service. On the right is the lounge area which is first come first serve and you order food and drinks at the retail counter. In the back there is a crazy gameroom with a bunch of small arcade setups and a rack of board games. Overall, the brewery is extremely, extremely family friendly. Tons of activities for the wee ones and friendly, patient staff. Overall, the food here was excellent. We got the dry rub wings and the reuben and cleaned off our plates completely. Most importantly, the beer here is pretty top notch, with my husband being pleasantly surprised by most of their offerings. The pale ales were probably the best of the bunch being lower abv packed with flavor. The barrel aged stout was solid as well.

You really have to try BBC. The absence of screens means that people actually enjoy each others company and some of the best beer in Vermont. The food is inventive pub food and did I mention the beer? Staff is always sweet and helpful. It's a Burlington Gem.

BBCO has built a bright and beautiful taproom where they can serve their extensive line of brews alongside reasonably priced pub grub. The lineup includes a lot of tasty New England IPAs and Doubles IPAs. There are at least 20 on the current menu and they have 40+ taps. My bartender was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the beers in stock. Make it a stop for a casual outing with friends!

Great experience!! Very friendly and welcoming staff. Everybody that works there seems to enjoy their job. The swag shop is huge. The dining area is very spacious and not crowded. Food is yummy and they make some really good beers. I think their sours are some of the best in the Northeast.

A solid 5/5! We loved the atmosphere, the service was great, food and drinks were great! We sat at the bar because we went on a Sunday night and they told us that there were no tables available, we would definitely return if we visit Burlington again. Our favorite spot of the weekend!

What a great place to visit. The food is delicious, the waitstaff is friendly and the beer fresh from the brewery. There are different dining areas, inside and out, loud or quiet. We had Korean BBQ nachos this visit and they were yummy. You can also buy hats, glasses and other merchandise at the store and of course, beer.

More beer fun in Vermont! I feel like I don't get to explore the craft beer scene as much as I would like for this state but feel fortunate to have tried two beers from this brewery. Steve and I had two different IPA'S from this brewery, both we enjoyed pretty well. Elaborate Metaphors was one of the beers we tried. This was a nice, smooth and citrusy IPA which we both really got into with how they prepared the wheat and oats that make up the ingredients. The aroma is very enticing too as it reminds one of wild flowers. The other IPA was the Peasant King which was a double IPA. This one too was very smooth and had a hint of honeydew melons and clementine. Nice roasty malts makes this boozy IPA a fun one to drink. I'd like to explore some of their other beer styles as the two IPA'S were very promising to drink towards our expectations with this brewery.

OMG! Mushroom tart was out of this world! The seitan kimchi bowl was phenomenal! Beer was so-so. Waitstaff was attentive and accommodating. Would definitely come back if we find ourselves in Burlington again.

Excellent food, clean bathrooms, and there was even an old fashioned arcade room! The fries were so good

Loved the food selection and service. I know it is noted for beer but we had cocktails. Excellent again but glasses were a tad small so the cocktail was smaller too! The building is great and there is plenty of room in the renovated warehouse ambiance. However the dining room made it hard for our table of four to communicate without some effort.

What a wonderful brewery! Great big and open space full of light. Service was friendly and attentive. Food was exceptional! We had poutine, mussels, salad and a squash vegetarian bowl. Amazing beers on tap with plenty of styles. We tried a few IPA's and stouts. There were multiple spaces for private events if want to book an office happy hour. Plenty of parking. Love the brick walls and long wooden bar. Highly recommend. Cheers

Very good beers and fries. Great tasting steak sandwich but portion wasn't huge. The environment is very good and aesthetically nice. Had a good server and a great time.

Only came here for the beer, did not get a chance to try the food. I tried a few IPAs (regular DIPA) and all were great. Place itself is huge with a lot of space and different rooms for dining, games, and private events.

Outstanding wings , spicy chicken sandwich were outstanding. Flavours were amazing, a must visit in south Burlington with a group of friends and forget everything

Visited Burlington Beer Company on Sunday afternoon. A perfectly fine option for beer and food, but would not be my first choice. Quality: As much as I liked the full service concept and the brewery having a large food menu, I just wasn't a huge fan of anything I tried. I shared two Flights, the Staff Choice and the Seasonal. The Staff Choice was filled with IPAs, but only one really impressed me, Radical Candor. The Seasonal had an assortment of darker beers and offered a bit more fun, but again I was not crazy about any. Barista was a major disappointment, especially compared to its description, while Mortise & Tenon was probably my favorite of the visit. For food we got the Poutine, which was just not for me. They went overboard on the gravy and the scallions, leaving it too soggy and oniony. Quantity: Standard pours for Flights and Drafts. Poutine was large and easy to share. Value: $11 for Flights. $7-$11 for Draft Pours. $13 for the Poutine. Ambiance: Burlington Beer Company is a brewery and restaurant located south of the Downtown Burlington area. It sits behind another brewery, but has a much larger space. It is a hollowed out warehouse, which provides for tons of seating. We ended up at a high-top towards the center, but bar seating and private room seating were also open. The music was alternative rock. It seemed like a missed opportunity not to have any televisions. Crowd: It was busy, but the huge space still had tons of tables and seats available. Service: Our waitress was doing her best, but she seemed to have been assigned too many tables. Parking: Massive parking lot.

Favorite brewery in Burlington!!! (Which is saying a lot given the crazy craft beer scene here). Kicked off a weekend of beer tasting here and ended up coming back the next morning to pick up some more beers to bring back to Boston. First of all, the building is beautiful and has tons of seating and an awesome swag store. It's rare to find a brewery who's food matches the quality of the beer, but BBC pulls this off with ease. We shared the poutine (drool), dry rub wings and the double stack smash burger. Everything was cooked to perfection and sooo flavorful. When it comes to the beer, their selection of juicy NE IPAs can't be beat. The draft list is massive so there's something for any beer drinker (plus ciders, cocktails, wine, etc.) and their curated flights offer a nice sample of the menu. Highly recommend this spot!

I am happiest when I'm drinking a flight of beer and eating pretzel bites! This is such a great spot in Burlington - I come here every time I visit. It has a great, huge indoor space. My dad knows my taste in beer better than I do, so I let him take the wheel whenever I'm with him ordering a flight. My favorite in the flight was the Raspberry Whale Cake - so delicious and refreshing and perfect in the summer. The snacks are great too! I obviously loved the pretzel bites the best (see picture for reference), but they have a small menu with different sizes plates snacks and appetizers and some bigger entrees as well.

Beautiful old factory building. Floor-to-ceiling windows, plus huge skylights! Natural light maximum ~ Food is solid. Burger is small for the price and it has an overly large, doughy bun that doesn't work well with the small amount of beef: beware. Pencil French fries. Good service. Hate the little iPad sort of payment things, tho. Solid beer...

Loved the Old Burlington Beer Co. The new brewery is a real disappointment. Had to sit in the hot sun because we had a small dog with us who would have been allowed in the original BBC. Could not order a flight of our choice. Now they have you pick from a selections of their choice. Food is expensive and really nothing we wanted...decided to leave witout a beer or food. Will not return. The craft beer industry that was so unique in the Burlington area is gone along, with everything else that made it fun.....so sad !!!!!

Super popular spot in the Burlington area! Why not come here?? Big fan of the options and variety they have. I think every beer or non beer person can find something they enjoy! There is also a small little shop if you want to take some goodies to go!

Went here last weekend and it was great. Tried two different beers and enjoyed both of them. Ended up splitting the nachos. The flavor on the nachos were really good but it felt like it was missing something, they were a little dry but very tasty.

Great stop in Vermont! Big selection of beers. I personally love IPA's & the beer list was very IPA heavy which I enjoyed. Food was excellent! Had the brisket with the side of beans which were amazing! Our table shared the slaw & potato salad. The cole slaw was more vinegar based & the potato salad was very heavy on the mayonnaise. The wings are a must have! They were excellent too. So many options for beer take out & souvenirs in the gift shop. A must stop if you're in Burlington, VT!