Four Quarters Brewing

We happened to stop by Winooski and found out it was Four Quarters’ second anniversary. They had various events scheduled for the day featuring their beers at local restaurants/​bars and a canning release. We had the french toast bear (Great beer with cinnamon sticks) at Sneakers. The beer was surprisingly light and tasted like cinnamon. Great with our breakfast.
We were at their canning release and it was a very decent crowd already waiting for the release. The canning release was fairly organized and there were so many new bottle releases.
We also had a chance to stop by the Four Quarters Brewing tasting room. The tasting room is rather small and seems to be converted from a garage. There were also some picnic tables set up outside the brewery. We did a flight of their beers that they offered during the second anniversary. We were pleasantly surprised by the flavors and complexity from some of the beers. My favorites were the Fleur de Lis and the Sundog. We are definitely looking forward to trying the cans and bottles we purchased. Also, there is plenty of parking spots near the brewery.

There’s no place in Burlington or Winooski where I’d rather stop and try some beers. Four Quarters is very small, but their dedication to the craft and art of brewing is obvious. You walk in along a wall of beers aging in barrels and immediately see homages to Cantillon and other Belgian beer crafter, which is a great sign. The brews on hand are usually Belgian-​inspired with that Vermont ingenuity and charm, and no surprise, they’re fantastic. There’s always some classic vinyl spinning and they’ve added a crowler for cans to go and have multiple growlers volumes to go.
It was also great for our designated driver, as well, who was able to enjoy the maple soda they have on tap, which is also a tremendous palate cleanser along with being totally delicious.

When I was invited to a Unilocal event with beer, food, and board games, I expected to like the games and the nibbles. The beer I planned on trying politely, and then ignoring for the rest of the evening. Why? I don’t like beer. Never have. After living in several countries well known for their marvelous beers, having been to college with a beer snob best friend, and dating a pair of people who revel in different beers like hops sommeliers, I thought I never would.
So imagine my shock when I tried Four Quarters’ Fleur de Lis, and actually *liked* it.
Then I went to their tasting in Winooski, tried their Chrysalis, and like that one *too.*
Two beers, out of every single beer I’ve tried in fifteen years, made by the same place, and I enjoy them. Lightning doesn’t strike twice accidentally.
So, I can’t speak on how good their beers are with all the worldly experience of a beer enthusiast. Read other reviews for that. I can, however, speak to the excellent quality of their brewing, that is truly so terrific that it’s let me peek over into that world. Definitely go visit them and try everything they have on tap. I’m very glad I did.

Really cool place! They have a nice set up with vintage records, picnic tables with chalk on it, and other DIY touches. The guy serving up the brews was really nice, and he was great with the crowd once things got a little more packed later on. To be honest, the beer itself was not the best that we tasted on our brewery tour, but they did have good variety like a sour wild beer and a chocolate-​y stout.

First thing you should know before going here is that it’s more brewery than ‘brew pub.’ Meaning, it’s not a bar/​restaurant that brews beer, it’s a brewery that lets you taste beers and buy growlers. Don’t expect to grab a table and order some buffalo wings.
That said, the beers were quite good, stylistically diverse and interesting, the service was quite good, they do play cool music, and it’s a great chance to see how a small brewery works, and check out their extensive barrel aging program. Definitely worth a stop if you’re interested in that sort of thing.

Super nice owner, his beers are amazing! Support small local breweries and go, learn and imbibe.

This is exactly what a microbrewery experience should entail:
A variety of beers on tap, offering different flavors for different preferences. (Not everyone loves an IPA so I appreciate places that aren’t all about the hops.)
A sort of garage-​like atmosphere with brewing and fermenting happening right there, the smell of the mash making you thirsty.
A friendly bartender pouring beers, with lots of knowledge of what you’re drinking and what’s coming up on tap next.
Loved it! I’ll be back in a few weeks to experience their next line-​up!

Great spot tucked away in Chittenden County for delicious craft beer! The team that works there are friendly and passionate about their art. Check them out! You’ll be glad you did.

Lovely little brewery in Winooski, VT. Brewers were friendly and informative and the beers were excellent. They had 4 brews on tap as well as a cold brew coffee (no beer in that one). Pick up your Vermont brewery tours pass, collect a stamp, and sample some of Winooski’s finest craft beers. Also, great music selection (LPs & 45s) are playing and available for purchase.

This was everything I want a brewery visit to be. The owner/​brewer is there pouring beers and describing all that goes into making them. Passion is everything when it comes to beer. All of the beers were great, but the Janus (past and future) just really impressed me. It was a unique beer (and I try a lot of beers) and it was just a ton of great flavors and really an enjoyable, drinkable beer. Beers run out quickly so get them while you can! Cheers!

Yahoo! We love the brew here, and the friendly atmosphere. Definitely a terrific addition to Winooski’s downtown, and a fun place on a Friday night.
We are already planning to give Four Quarters brew for the holidays!

Definitely off the main drag a bit, but worth the effort to get to on the weekend. They specialize in Belgian style beer but they definitely have the chops to brew whatever. One of my favorite spots on a recent visit. It is small and homey, and not so big you can’t immerse yourself in brewery sights, sounds, and smells. We had a taste and then a few pours. Tempted to buy one of their neat glasses. Who knows next time I visit they might hit it big or they might call it quits so it was nice to capture in the moment.

Delicious unique brewery opened by a very talented and passionate homebrewer-​turned-​professional brewer. We were just visiting town and unfortunately couldn’t visit during one of their events, but they sound like they’re planning fun events on a regular basis so you should check them out if you can and we can live vicariously through your Unilocal reviews. The brewery is walkable from downtown Winooski, so hit up Papa Franks and head over for some growlers. I hear there are also food trucks sometimes at the brewery– very cool! If you like good music and affordable craft beer, this is your place.

We had a great night watching them brew, listening to vinyl, and enjoying some amazing beers. The owner/​brewer, Brian, is a guy whose ambition in brewing is matched only by his talents. Check it out.