Drop-In Brewing Company

Specialties

Steve’s passion and experience are evident in each of his six featured beers. His flagship creation, Sunshine & Hoppiness, is light and crisp with delicious Belgian flavors that balance perfectly with American Cascade Hops. Another year-​round production is the Heart of Lothian, a Scottish 90 shilling (inspired by the flavors of Steve’s homeland) with subtle nuances of chocolate and caramel. Other offerings include Red Dwarf, Oh Vienna (Vienna lager), Black Hole Stout, Supernova IPA, and Dude Are You Ok (imperial IPA).

Each of the beers brewed at Drop-​In Brewing can be found on tap throughout the entire state of Vermont. As a kegging-​only brewery, customers can experience free tasting at the brewery and take home any of three different sized growlers. The ambiance within the tasting room is that of a small museum, with a collection of brewery memorabilia from throughout the United States on display. The beer at Drop-​In Brewing is a must-​try for any person visiting Vermont!

History

Established in 2012.

The Drop-​In Brewing Company has now been in business for nearly two years. Opening their own brewery was a dream for Steve Parkes and Christine Mckeever-​Parkes of Salisbury, since purchasing the prestigious American Brewers Guild nearly fifteen years ago. Their dream was put to action when they acquired an old plumbing supply building on Route 7 south in Middlebury, Vermont. Beginning with his own degree in brewing science at Scotland’s Hariot-​Watt University nearly thirty years ago, Steve will continue to brew a variety of artisan beers that will embody the craft brewing movement here in Vermont.

The Drop-​In Brewing facility contains a state-​of-​the-​art Newlands 15bbl brewing system, a tasting room complete with growlers and apparel, and is the permanent home of the American Brewers Guild — the nation’s premier brewing school for the craft brewing industry, which specializes in intensive brewing science and engineering.