Magic Hat Brewing Company by sarahandgareth
Magic Hat is one of the older and better-known New England craft breweries: they've been around since 1994, and as well as brewing fine beer they have memorable brew names and art work (examples include Circus Boy, Blind Faith, Hocus Pocus and the less exciting but no less memorable Magic Hat #9). We visited Magic Hat on a previous trip to Burlington, and came away loaded with information and branded gear, as well as renewed enthusiasm for their products, which aren't hard to find locally (or indeed across New England). They normally do brewery tours, but in Spring 2008 they began a major expansion - good for them - and the tours have been suspended until the work is complete. We would recommend checking back on their website because they are a very enthusiastic bunch and it's a fun place to visit.
