2016 OKTOBERFEST VERMONT

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SEPTEMBER 22ND - 25TH, 20162

We are excited and proud to present our second annual Oktoberfest Vermont on the beautiful shores of lake Champlain! This weekend-long festival sponsored by Jay Peak will celebrate the harvest by showcasing local food, authentic Oompah music, games and contests, locally made goods, and of course…BEER!

The weekend kicks off on Thursday, September 22, with a “Meet Your Maker” VIP Benefit Dinner sponsored by Vermont Creamery. All proceeds benefit Fork in the Road food truck, a branch of the Burlington School Food Project. The dinner includes a four-course, food-beer collaboration featuring food from Hen of the Wood, Mi-chael Clauss Events, and Juniper Bar & Restaurant at Hotel Ver-mont with beer from Burlington Beer, Queen City, Citizen Cider, and Zero Gravity breweries. Thank you for helping us raise money for a great cause!

Friday & Saturday play host to the main event with live music, 40 brewers, cideries, German inspired food, costume contests, and games. Try your hand at stein lifting, Plinko, ring toss, and Cornhole as you sample world-class libations and bop along to the Inseldud-lers!

The weekend wraps up on Sunday with a family-friendly Harvest Day sponsored and Lederhosen 5K with all proceeds going to Camp TaKumTa!. We’ve gathered local artisans & producers, entertainers & educators, and as much FUN as possible in an effort to host the entire community! Admission is free, however raffle tickets will be sold at the door for awesome prizes to support Camp TaKumTa!. This all-ages party will excite everyone in your group!

A huge Thank You to all our sponsors & partners for this second event! Please remember to be safe, under control, and take care of each other. We have plenty of security and emergency personnel on premise to help us make this weekend great. Burlington Parks and Recreation is gracious to allow us to enjoy Waterfront Park and we ask you all help to keep it clean and beautiful. Come celebrate the harvest during one of Vermont’s most beautiful times!

From all of us here at Oktoberfest Vermont, Prost!

Oktoberfest Vermont Management Team: Lou DiMasi - Festival Director Chris Maloney - VIP Dinner and Operations Mike Williams - Licensee Kevin Cody - Licensee Jason Bedard – Brew Crew and Beer organizer Heather Winther - Volunteer and Event Staff Coordinator Chris Brosky - Website (Vermont Web Solutions) Diggity Productions - Commercial and Video Productions Mark Eley – Mak Eley PhotographyKevin Pellon - Asst Marketing/Social Media Director

HELLO BURLINGTON! Schedule of EventsThursday, September 22ndVIP Benefit Dinner

6pm Gates open

7-9pm Dinner

10pm Gates close

10:30pm Post dinner reception and raffle prizes at Hen of the Wood

Friday, September 23rd5pm Gates opens for food and

vending

5:15pm Opening ceremony

5:30pm Beer pouring, games, live music, food

9:30pm Last call

9:45pm Gates close

Sunday, September 25th10am Gates open for Harvest Day

10am Lederhosen 5K

2pm Gates close for Harvest Day

Saturday, September 24th5pm Gates opens for food and vending

5:30pm Beer pouring, games, live music, food

9:30pm Last call

9:45pm Gates close

IIn our effort to make Oktoberfest Vermont as close to authentic as possi-ble, we have partnered with some awesome brands to bring youCompetition and Games throughout the event! These include BTV Foodie, Burlington Free Press, Samuel Adams, Long Trail Brewing, Magic Hat Brewing, Able Paint & Glass, SAP Maple, Jay Peak, 101.3ESPN, and Woodchuck Hard Cider, and Patagonia Burlington!ALL GAMES ARE FREE FOR EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE AND CONTESTANTS WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO WIN ALL SORTS OF PRIZES AS WELL AS THE CHANCE TO BE CROWNED CHAMPION OF AN EVENT.

All games and prizes are subject to change before Oktoberfest weekend.Winners will be announced Sunday 9/27 on our Facebook page…so make sure you LIKE!!!

SAP! MAPLE • FOOTBALL TOSSGame Details: Think you have the skills of Tom Brady or maybe Uncle Rico! SAP Football Toss will give you the chance to show off your skills in front of everyone. Put your letterman’s jacket on over your lederhosen and give it your best shot! You will have :30 sec to hit as many targets as you can and the prizes will be awesome! PRIZES: PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED in the weeks ahead!

KING AND QUEEN COSTUME COMPETITIONCONTEST DETAILS:Time to show off your best Lederhosen and Dirndls. Each session of Oktoberfest we will crown a King and Queen. Our judges will be scouring the grounds to find the top costumes to participate in the contest. Don’t miss your chance to win a custom, handmade in Vermont crown by Steve at Pleasant Ranch Studios! They will PRIZES:• Custom, handmade Oktoberfest Vermont crown.• Proclamation of being King and Queen for the day • Set of tickets to Oktoberfest 2017!

SAMUEL ADAMS • HOP SLIDEYou have never been on an inflatable slide like this one!

This once in a lifetime experience is like no other. Climb up the 14’ ladder and take the plunge into a 4’ deep pit of Bavarian hops! Take the ultimate picture with your friends while covered in thou-sands of Sam Adams hop flowers.

JAY PEAK • PING PONG TOSSYou’ll be handed 10 ping pong balls from the game organizer, and once you’re armed and ready, test your throwing skill against our labyrinth of glasses. Hundreds of glasses will be set-up on a large platform. Toss your ball into a glass and walk away with a prize.

PRIZES:

Prizes range from a combination of hard & soft goods, concert tickets to the Jay Peak Music Series, passes to Jay

Peak’s indoor waterpark and Jay Peak lift tickets valid for the 2016-2017 season. The Grand Prize, if you’re so lucky, is a Jay Peak Ski & Stay package valid for the upcoming winter season.

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SAMUEL ADAMS OKTOBERFEST STEIN HOISTING COMPETITIONCompetition is open to men and women ages 21+. Step up to compete with a group of 2 to 6 people in the Oktoberfest Vermont Chapter

of the Samuel Adams National Competition. The winner of your individual flight will receive an awesome co-logoed plastic mug to show off to all your friends!! All competitors will be timed and those times will be recorded onto our Oktoberfest Leaderboard to determine the overall champion!PRIZES:

• Prize for every individual competition winner (2 to 6 person competition).

• Chance to have your name engraved as the inaugural Oktoberfest Vermont Stein Hoisting Champion.

• Male and Female Oktoberfest Vermont Champions’ times are entered into the Samuel Adams National Stein Hoisting Competition. The winner of the National Competition is awarded a trip to the 2016 Oktoberfest in MUNICH, Germany!!

LONG TRAIL “TAKE A TOSS” COMPETITIONSponsored by our friends at Long Trail Brewing! Together we have collaborated with them to put an Oktoberfest spin on the famous game of Corn Hole. Participants will each be given 5 bean bags that they will toss onto the board. Points will be scored as 3 pts for a shot made, 1 pt for a bag that stays on the board.All participants will be timed for fastest results and for tie

breakers. The participant who scores the most points in the shortest time span will be crowned the inaugural Long Trail “Take a Toss” Champion!!

PRIZES:• Prizes will be announced onsite.

WOODCHUCK GUMPTION™ RING TOSSSponsored by Woodchuck Hard Cider! Step right up for the Gumption Ring Toss!How to Play:Contestants must be 21+ to participate.Each contestant will be given three (3) rings to toss towards the Gumption bottles.Each bottle has a hidden mark with a number…num-

bered 1 through 5. After all rings have landed, Woody Woodchuck or his assis-tant will tally the sum of points that determine the contestant’s prize!PRIZES:• All contestants will win awesome Woodchuck swag!• Contestants who score 10 or more points will be entered into a raffle for a chance

to win the GRAND PRIZE!• The GRAND PRIZE winner will have their name engraved on the inaugural

Woodchuck Gumption Ring Toss Trophy!

MAGIC HAT “BEERSBEE” COMPETITIONSponsored by Magic Hat Brewing! Participants must stand behind a designated line and try their hand at knocking Magic Hat beer bottles off stakes approximately 10 yards away with a Frisbee. You will be given three Frisbees and will have a chance to knock three beer bottles off three separate stakes. If you knock the bottle off on your third shot you will receive a bonus shot until you miss!

Points System:Knock bottle off by hitting stake – 1 pointDirect hit on bottle – 3 pointsDirect hit on bonus shot(s) – 4 points

PRIZES:CASH PRIZE FOR THE CHAMPION & MAGIC HAT HOODIE!

• Winner will have name engraved on the inaugural Magic Hat BeersBee Trophy!

• All participants who score 6 points or more will be awarded awesome Magic Hat swag!

ABLE’S “TRIPLE-T” COMPETITIONPresented by Able Paint & Glass on Pine Street, the innovative, one of a kind “Triple-T” competition is exciting, unpredictable and can be played anywhere, at anytime. Triple-T stands for: “Triple Time Trials”. The competition involves completing three tasks in sequence. The person with the fastest overall time wins the Grand Prize. There will be nothing more gratifying at Oktoberfest Vermont than completing a round of Triple-T! Well, other than a giant beer sausage or taking home the top prize!

Able’s Oktoberfest Triple-T will consist of these 3 tasks:THE WIFFLE! Tossing a wiffle ball into a bucket.THE RINGER! Hook the ring on the special peg and win an ABLE T-shirtBIG BEIRUT! Sink it in the special barrel to win an ABLE Koozie

PRIZES:

• The contestant with the best time will have their name engraved on Able’s inaugural Oktoberfest Vermont Triple-T Champion Trophy!

• T-Shirts for the right Ringers!

• Koozies for the special barrel sinkers!

PATAGONIA PLINKOPatagonia Burlington wants you to “Come On Down” and be the next contestant in Patagonia Plinko for Prizes! Made famous on The Price is Right game show, contes-tants will get to drop Plinko chips down an 8’ board and watch where it lands! Could be a big prize, could be a small prize, could be no prize at all…only gravity decides who wins in Plinko For Prizes!

PRIZES:TO BE ANNOUNCED

BTVFOODIE.COM GIANT BEER PONGSponsored by BTVFoodie & Burlington Free Press. Will you be the last player standing?How to Play:• Each contestant will be given 10 volleyballs to throw at the six garbage

cans.

• Each contestant will have 30 seconds to get as many volleyballs as they can into the cans.

• Contestants may run after missed volleyballs to retrieve and re-throw from the starting line.

• The contestant with the most volleyballs in the cans within the allotted time, will win the GRAND PRIZE.

PRIZES:TO BE ANNOUNCED

PLAY SOME GAMES & WIN SOME PRIZES!!

IIn our effort to make Oktoberfest Vermont as close to authentic as possi-ble, we have partnered with some awesome brands to bring youCompetition and Games throughout the event! These include BTV Foodie, Burlington Free Press, Samuel Adams, Long Trail Brewing, Magic Hat Brewing, Able Paint & Glass, SAP Maple, Jay Peak, 101.3ESPN, and Woodchuck Hard Cider, and Patagonia Burlington!ALL GAMES ARE FREE FOR EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE AND CONTESTANTS WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO WIN ALL SORTS OF PRIZES AS WELL AS THE CHANCE TO BE CROWNED CHAMPION OF AN EVENT.

All games and prizes are subject to change before Oktoberfest weekend.Winners will be announced Sunday 9/27 on our Facebook page…so make sure you LIKE!!!

CONTEST DETAILS:Time to show off your best Lederhosen and Dirndls. Each session of Oktoberfest we will crown a King and Queen. Our judges will be scouring the grounds to find the top costumes to participate in the contest. Don’t miss your chance to win a custom, handmade in Vermont crown by Steve at Pleasant Ranch Studios! They will PRIZES:• Custom, handmade Oktoberfest Vermont crown.• Proclamation of being King and Queen for the day • Set of tickets to Oktoberfest 2017!

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TRAVELER Burlington, VTStep right up and try the world’s first Pumpkin Shandy!

Jacko Traveler strikes the perfect

VON TRAPP BREWING Stowe, VTA humble brewery with capacity for 2,000 barrels per year quickly attracted

attention under the name Trapp Lager, and the brewery received requests from all over the United States. The von Trapp family, who had always been reticent to commercialize their family heritage, realized that they had a prod-uct deserving of the family name. The new facility, completed in 2015 under the name von Trapp Brewing, allowed the family to expand beyond their home territory and spread the gospel of craft lagers.

QUEEN CITY BREWERY Burlington, VTFounded by long-time

friends and brewers Paul Hale, Paul Held, Phil Kaszuba, and Maarten van Ryckevorsel, Queen City Brewery pro-duces a variety of traditional ales and lagers, as well as several unique spe-cialty beers. Our tasting room hours are Wednesdays 2-7PM, Thursdays 2-7PM, Fridays 2-9PM, Saturdays

LONG TRAIL BREWING Bridgewater Corners, VTLocated on the banks

of the Ottauquechee River, our visitor center and brew pub offers a seasonally rotating menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and beer fresh from the source. On tap we have more than a dozen beers including our year-round staples, seasonal se-lections and limited releases. Look for super-limited, small batch brews from our Farmhouse Ales series brewed in our farmhouse-turned-pilot-brewing facility and exclusively available in our visitor center. When the weather warms up, grab a seat on our deck or dip your toes in the water and go with the flow.

GERMAN

HOFBRAU Munich, GermanyMunich’s famous “hof-brauhaus”, was founded in 1589 by the Duke

of Bavaria, Wilhelm V. It is one of Munich’s oldest beer halls. It was orig-inally founded as the brewery to the old Royal Residence, which at that time was situated just around the cor-ner from where the beer hall stands today. The beer quickly became quite popular thanks to the first brewer, Heimeran Pongratz, and the famous “Bavarian Beer Purity Law” of 1516 that stated that only natural ingre-dients could be used in the brewing process. Maximilian I, Wilhelm’s son and heir, did not care much for the popular Braunbier, which was the dark and heavy brown beer. So, in the be-ginning of the 17th century Maximil-ian I turned the brewery’s focus onto wheat beers and forbade all other private breweries to brew wheat beer thus creating a monopoly. In 1612, Heimeran Pongraz’ successor, Elias Pichler was under pressure to brew a stronger beer hence the Maibock.

HACK-ER-PSCHORR Munich, GermanyIn the late 18th century, Joseph Pschorr bought

the Hacker brewery from his father-in-law; he subsequently founded a separate brewery under his own name. His two sons divided his estate by each taking control of one of the two separate breweries. In 1972, Hacker and Pschorr merged to form Hacker-Pschorr, but the beers were sold as separate brands well after 1975. When Crown Prince Ludwig I of Bavaria was to celebrate his wedding in Munich in 1810, he decided it was an occasion for all of Bavaria to celebrate. He commissioned Josef Pschorr, the then brewmaster of the Hacker-Pschorr brewery, among other Munich brewers, to develop special brews to commemorate the occasion.

HACKER-PSCHORR PAULNER Munich, GermanyPaulaner obtained its name from the Italian

monastic order of St. Paola, which settled in the heart of what is now Munich in the early 17th century. During Lent, the God-fearing brothers brewed a rich and powerful strong beer which served them as liquid bread: Paulaner Salvator. The high quality and the outstanding taste of the Salvator, which the monks sold to the population of Munich for a small charge, soon spread like wildfire. The secular brewers in Munich feared this competition. Their letter of protest of 1634, which is deemed the first documentary mention of Paulaner beers, was to prevent public sale. The monks only received an unlimited right of sale from the Electoral Prince 150 years later. In gratitude, the first mug of the strong beer is given to the political leader of Bavaria even now at the so-called “Salvatorprobe” (Sal-vator tasting). At the same time, this

WARSTEINER Warstein, GermanyIn 1753, farmer Antonius Cramer

was asked to pay beer tax for the first time as his home brewing volumes surpassed the volume allowed for personal consumption. Little did he know that his actions would kick-start a long-standing brewing tradition in Warstein – a small town located in the middle of the beautiful Arnsberg forest, in the heart of Germany’s Sau-erland region. In 1803, Caspar Cramer built the original building, the Warstein-er Domschänke – a small brewing pub in the centre of the village. The industrial revolution in the second half of the nineteenth century provided Warstein with some crucial transport links, and when Albert Cramer Sr. be-came the family’s first brewmaster to hold a diploma, the company’s future as a modern, professional leader in the brewing industry was sealed.

SPATEN BREWERY Munich, GermanySpaten is one of Mu-nich’s six major beer brands. Its beer brew-

ing history dates back to 1397 when a brewer named Hans Welser set up a small brewery in central Munich, orig-inally named Welser Prew. The own-ership of the brewery changed hands many times until 1807 when the royal Hofbräu brewmaster, Gabriel Sedl-mayr, took over the brewery which had by then changed name to Spatenbräu. At this time it was Munich’s smallest brewery. The still today used logo with a spade symbolizing a malt shovel, bears Gabriel Sedlmayr’s initials. Sedlmayr’s sons continued to run the business and in 1867 Spaten became the largest brewery in Munich, as then measured by malt use.

WEIHENSTEPHAN Freising, GermanyDating back to the year 1040 AD, Weihenstephan is

the world’s oldest existing brewery. Based just outside Munich in the town of Freising, Weihenstephan brews in accordance with the German Purity laws, using 100% local, Bavarian ingredients. Numerous national and international awards, including having Beer Advocate’s highest-rated wheat beers in the world, are testament to the quality that is the hallmark of this iconic German beer brand.

AYINGER BREWERY Bavaria, GermanyThe Ayinger Brewery (pronounced “eye-ing-gr”; German: Brauerei

Aying) is a brewery in Aying, Bavaria, Germany, about 25 km from Munich. Approximately 10% of Ayinger beers are exported, mainly to Italy, the United States, and the rest of Europe. Ayinger beers have been frequent award winners in international beer competitions. We are very lucky to have them!!.

LOCAL BREWERIES

FARNHAM ALE & LAGER

South Burlington, VT Farnham Ale & Lager is a young start-up venture that began in the Fall of 2013, with the mission of making craft beer accessible to all. Our brewery is located in the heart of monteregie, offers a combination of year-round and seasonal products that are likely to match what beer connoisseurs are looking for.

GOODWATER BREWERY Williston, Ver-mont Located on Marshall Ave in Williston this new brewery has hit

the ground running with an instant success. Currently pouring four beers at their tasting room. Stange - a classic Kolsch. Hoppy side of Pale - a beautiful mix of a pale and IPA, Inspired - a easy drinking Irish Red Ale, and Proper Mild - a classic English style ale.

BURLINGTON BEER COMPANY Williston, VTWe brew with local and international malts, hops,

yeast, fruit, vegetables, spices, and herbs while we explore new ways to put our stamp on classic beer styles. We strive to find balance between going too far and staying rooted in tradition. You can find our beer in cans and 750ml corked and caged bottles. Burlington Beer Co. is located in Williston, Ver-mont. Est. 2014

14TH STAR BREWING COMPANY St. Albans, VTThe idea of 14th Star

Brewery was conceived on the battle-fields of Afghanistan and was born in Vermont in May 2012. The brewery began in a 1200 square foot space that included a tasting room. The initial brewing equipment was built from old maple sugaring equipment. Signifi-cant growth in and around Vermont necessitated a much larger brewery and tasting room. On Veterans Day, November 11th, 2015, the new brew-ery located in a renovated bowling alley, opened to the public. While still under construction, the new 2,600 square foot tasting room contains large windows that over look the brewhouse giving patrons the unique opportunity to view the brews they’ve come to love being crafted. In the spring of 2015 a 90 barrel fermenter and bright tank were added to accommodate the growth canning has provided. Today, four of 14th Star’s signature beers can be found in cans throughout Vermont, and in the near future, beyond. The taproom contains 16 taps that offer between 10 and 12 brews, 2 ciders produced by Citizen Cider and 2 beers poured on Nitro. The newest addition of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches has made 14th Star a destination in St. Albans for beer lovers, near and far.

CITIZEN CIDER Burlington, VTBarrell Aged Locat-ed on Pine St. in Burlington, We are

cider makers who love to take fresh local apples and ferment them into delicious, refreshing, dynamic, clean and fulfilling cider!

HERMIT THRUSH Brattleboro, VTHermit Thrush Brewery is dedicated to provid-ing top quality Belgian

inspired ales to the residents and visitors of Brattleboro, Vermont. Through the use of historical brewing processes, oak casks, and new green technologies, we make exciting, yet accessible, beer while keeping an eye on minimizing our environmental impact.

MAGIC HAT BREWING COMPANY So. Burlington, VTThe Magic Hat

Brewing Company has been pouring a performance into every bottle of beer since 1994. From our humble beginnings on Flynn Ave. in Burling-ton, to our current brewery in South Burlington, we strive to brew the best tasting beer on the planet.

OTTER CREEK Middlebury, VTOtter Creek has been hitting, hopping and dos-ing brews with creativity since fanny packs were

cool. Under the direction of brewmas-ter Mike Gerhart, we are undergoing a renaissance of rad, a rebirth of cool - throwing a bit of kind into the kettle whenever possible. Our hop-soaked ales are available throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.

SHED BREWERY Middlebury, VTThe Shed has been a Vermont icon for generations. Born in the

shadow of Mt. Mansfield, the original building served as a cider mill, where local farmers gathered during harvest season for a drink of hard cider and spirited conversation. Today, The Shed’s legacy lives on in every batch of ale, and the spirited conversation that erupts when you drink like a local.

STOWE CIDER Stowe, VTStowe Cider is a family-run cidery, specializing in small batch, artisanal ciders. We

ferment a blend of 100% local fresh pressed apples into a one-of-a-kind hard cider—inspired by those of early America—occasionally accented by a selection of fresh fruits or spices. We opened our doors in August 2013, and now boast an ever-growing cider list that has more than 10 year-round and seasonal varieties. Our ingredients are locally sourced wherever possible, giving us the unique opportunity to showcase the exceptional ingredients Vermont has to offer. At the end of the day, our goal is to both #FreeTheCider of the restraints of over-processed cider making, and to get that cider outside for your next adventure. Please join us to #FreeTheCider and Cheers!

SWITCHBACK Burlington, VT Company located in Burlington, Vermont has been brewing unfiltered

ales since 2002. With a focus on utilizing only the finest quality of ingre-dients, Switchback’s focus revolves around owner and brewmaster Bill Cherry’s desire to maximize complex-ity, flavor and striving to deliver beer the way a brewmaster experiences it. Located at 160 Flynn Avenue, Switch-back Brewing Company is open seven days a week with brewer led tours on Saturdays at 1 and 2. Please visit switchbackvt.com for more informa-tion. (802) 651-4114.

ceremony is the start of Lent. Nowa-days, Paulaner is the largest brewery in Bavaria and one of the leading specialist breweries in Germany.

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It is our goal to bring together the best local, regional, and world-renowned Oktoberfest brewers on an annual basis so that we can all enjoy their craft. 2016 will bring us 7 traditional German Oktoberfest breweries, 17 local Vermont breweries, 2 Canadian breweries from Quebec, and 12 amazing regional breweries.

Breweries and beers being poured are subject to change at any time.

OKTOBERFEST VERMONT IS PROUD TO WELCOME THESE INCREDIBLE BREWERS TO OUR INAUGURAL EVENT.

noon-7PM, and Sundays 1-5PM.Cheers! We are located at 703B Pine Street in the South End of Burlington, just behind Swish Cleaners

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REGIONAL BREWERIES

BAXTER BREW-ING Auburn, MEBaxter Brewing Co. is a Maine-based craft brewery located

in Bates Mill in the up-and-coming

WOODCHUCK HARD CIDERWoodchuck Hard Cider introduced the U.S. to the craft cider category in

1991, after it was first handcrafted in a 2-car garage in Proctorsville, Vermont. Staying true to its roots, Woodchuck is dedicated exclusively to cider making, with the Gumption to push the boundaries of innovation. Our Cider Makers continuously strive to create unique new ciders using the finest ingredients, while celebrating our friends and fans whose dedication has been pushing us for the past 24 years. We make Real Cider for a Real Cidery…and that’s all we do.

ZERO GRAVITY CRAFT BREWERY Burlington, VTOne of the distinguishing elements of our beers

at Zero Gravity is adherence to the qualities of the classic beer styles that make those beers great. This includes use of the best malt and hops, apply-ing painstaking attention to technique and recipe, maturing the beers to full completion, and striving for internal balance above all. This mode—call it an unwavering commitment to the level of quality found in the great beers of the world—is not at odds with exper-imental brewing. It quietly underpins the work of the best creative breweries of America, and is the foundation our beers are built on.

QUEBEC

LE TRO DU DIABLE Shawinigan, Quebecwe offer our brew-pub 16 different beers in rotation by time, several

beers aged in oak barrels and some very difficult imports have on hand. Our new brewery, lovingly called “The Shop”, we bottle more than fifteen varieties throughout the year that will appeal to novice and will satisfy the initiate. Ask our beers in your pubs, restaurants, grocery stores and convenience stores favorite.

LE TROIS MOUSQUETAIRES Brossard, QuebecFounded in Brossard in 2004, The Three

Musketeers microbrewery brews beers perfect for tasting, of superior quality, and for The Most hand using products from Quebec. The best malts and Transformed cultivated here are selected for the manufacture of our products in order to offer the consumer a Quebec beer, all the while Encouraging the economy and local know-how. The reputation of our high quality products, our passion, our skills and the dynamism of our team contribuer to making progress Con-stantly us and allowed us to Become HAS world renowned.

WOODSTOCK INN AND BREWERY North Woodstock, NHThe Woodstock Inn Brewery is located in

North Woodstock, New Hampshire. Our brewery is located in the heart of the White Mountains. We have been making beer since 1995. We started as a brew pub as demand for our ales increased, we added a 30 barrel production brewery, that is attached to our main bar. We offer brewery tours daily at noon, learn to brew weeks. We also have 39 guest rooms, 5 rooms are Pet Friendly.

SAMUEL ADAMS Boston, MAFor the love of beer it has to be Samuel Adams. Enjoy the beer that started the

Craft Beer Revolution, Boston Lager. A perfect example of an Amber Lager that is both balanced and complex. Embrace the season with Samuel Adams Octoberfest. Made from four different malt varieties that generate all of the caramel and toffee flavors you look for during the fall season. Unleash your inner Rebel with Samuel Adams Rebel IPA. A bold citrus West Coast Style IPA made with 5 different hop varieties from the west coast to produce a 45 IBU 6.5ABV category favorite.

CONEY ISLAND BREWING Brooklyn, NYThrill your taste buds with Coney Island

Hard Root Beer. The most dignified beverage of days past, reimagined for your future self. The only difference is that now you’re tall enough to ride the ride. Coney Island Hard Root Beer is a new twist on an old favorite. With hints of vanilla, licorice and birch, this root beer will bring you back to the boardwalk!

ANGRY ORCHARD Cincinnati, OHBranch out with

Angry Orchard Hard Cider. Enjoy the number one nation wide cider Angry Orchard Crisp Apple. Made with apples from France and Germany that represents the perfect example of tannic and bittersweet flavors. Feeling bold? Our Cinnful Apple is crisp and refreshing with a spicy twist. The sweet, slightly tart apple flavor is balanced with cinnamon spice, adding hints of cocoa and a slight heat sure to warm you as the weather cools.

LAKE PLACID BREWERY Lake Placid, NYIt began, like many microbreweries, with a

homebrew kit and a love of beer. Not just a love of drinking beer but a real respect for the craft, the history, the art, and the industry, as well as a passion for the brewing process itself. Today, the Lake Placid Pub & Brewery has been brewing award-winning ales and lagers for more than 17 years and has expanded rapidly due to its popularity and quality, earning the respect of the brewing community and national media attention. Over the years we have brewed almost 80 different styles of beer and we brew almost 350,000 pints of beer annually, placing us in the top 7% of brewpubs nationwide.

SARANAC Saranac, NYA Family Brewery since 1888.

We have a long tradition of taking pride in our beers, quietly earning our reputation as one of the country’s most respected brewers. We still brew our beers to the same quality standards established more than a century ago by our grandfather and great-grandfather. This proud tradition was the inspiration for the Saranac family of beers. In each bottle you can taste our commitment to quality and the patient attention to detail that has been a signature of our brewery for four generations. Here’s to another 125 years. Cheers.

FOUNDERS BREWERY Grand Rapids, MIFounders Brewing Company started

in 1997 when college buddies Dave Engbers and Mike Stevens teamed up to brew beer together. After many speed bumps in the beginning, including bankruptcy in the early 2000’s, Founders has evolved into one of the most highly regarded craft breweries in the United States. All of this is thanks to their dedicated fans, employees, and one simple mission statement: “We don’t brew beer for the masses. Instead, our beers are crafted for a chosen few, a small cadre of renegades and rebels who enjoy a beer that pushes the limits of what is commonly accepted as taste. In short, we make beer for people like us.”

TWO ROADS BREWING COMPANY Stratford, CT

Two Roads isn’t just the logo on our brewery building, it’s our philosophy. Life always seems to offer up two prefer the one less taken and having some fun along the way – in our lives, our careers and especially for our beers! Now our “road less traveled” philosophy is being brought to life in the beers that we create and how we create them.

SMUTTYNOSE Hampton, NHn two decades, our mission at Smut-tynose has remained

simple: to brew the best beer we can in a way we can be proud of. That includes honoring New England’s rich history of beermaking, respecting our environment and playing an active role in our community. We value creativity and quality, authenticity and sustain-ability, but at the end of the day, it really boils down to making great beers to be enjoyed with family and friends. We hope you love drinking our beers as much as we love brewing them.

BROWNS BREWING CO. Walloomsac, NY

In 1993, Garry and Kelly Brown had a vision to turn that abandoned 150 year-old warehouse on a then-blight-ed River Street in Troy into a fully operational craft brewpub. Renovating the space took three painstaking years but the endeavor was well worth it as Brown’s Brewing Company became an instant success and continues to thrive to this day. Today, Brown’s Tap-room is a social hub for the community and offers a menu that compliments the beer brewed on site. Brown’s brew over 25 different styles of ales and lagers throughout the year and serve ten or more beers on tap at any one time.

SIERRA NEVADA Chico, CAFounded in 1980, Sierra

Nevada is a pioneer of craft brewing and sets the standard for quality. Inspired by the nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains, our beers are designed to be as bold, wild and unwavering as those storied granite peaks. With respect to tradition and an unbridled passion for innovation, Sierra Nevada beers are inspired by the philosophy that anything is possible. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of craft beer and we look forward to the day that flavorful beers are the standard throughout the world.

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BALLAST POINT San Diego, CA The perfect balance of taste and aroma. An obsession with ingredi-ents. An exploration of

techniques. And while we savor the result, we’re just as fascinated by the process to get there. What started as a small group of home brewers, who simply wanted to make a better beer, evolved into the adventurers known today as Ballast Point.

balance between bright refreshment and seasonal spice. Brewed with real pumpkin, Jack is a delicious, dark-hued, Shandy-inspired beer.

community of Lewiston/Auburn, ME, Baxter Brewing Co. currently distrib-utes its flavorful and unique craft beers in ME, MA, NH, VT, NY, RI, & CT both in six-pack and on draught.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND, WATERFRONT PARK6

Join us Thursday, September 22nd for the “Meet Your Maker” VIP Benefit Dinner on the shore of beautiful Lake Champlain for an evening of delicious food, artfully crafted beer and a worthy cause. All proceeds are to benefit the Burlington School Food Project & the Fork in the Road Food Truck.

This four-course meal features chef-brewer duos that have paired the bounty of Vermont’s harvest with a pour of some of the finest beer on the market! We’ve gathered the best in the business for an evening that will warm both your belly and your soul! We would like to say a HUGE thank you to our presenting sponsors Vermont Creamery for all of their support!

Included in the cost of dinner• Four courses, four beers, and four presentations from the chef/brewer combos.• One ticket to the Friday session of Oktoberfest Vermont.• Raffle ticket to win incredible prizes at post-dinner gathering at Hen of the Wood.• Meet and support the folks from Fork in the Road, an amazing program!!• Beautiful dinner during peak foliage with one of Vermont’s best views!!

VIP DINNERFork in the Road is an extension of

Burlington School Food Project’s existing hands-on gardening and cooking programs. The heart of the mobile restaurant is a culinary job training program that employs students from both Burlington High School and Burlington Technical Center. The food truck is also integrated into academic classes such as business and culinary arts.Fork in the Road - Tour Day

Oktoberfest Vermont 2016 On Wednesday, August 17th, Oktoberfest Vermont brought a group of Burling-

ton High School students from the Fork in the Road food truck on a tour of the businesses that have graciously sponsored a benefit dinner in their honor. The “Meet Your Maker’ dinner, a four-course meal featuring chef-brewer duos that have paired the bounty of Vermont’s harvest with a pour of some of the finest beer on the market, will take place on Thursday, September 22nd.

The tour started with a visit to Pitchfork Farm of the Intervale. Eric gave the students an in-depth look at what a typical day on an urban farm looks like. He answered questions, provided timely agricultural insight, and explained the rewards & challenges that exist in one of Burlington’s bustling food hubs. We then traveled downtown to Hen of the Wood where butcher Calvin Hayes demonstrated how to process whole rabbits. The students watched as Calvin’s hands gracefully broke down the animals for dinner service as he explained his approach to “whole-animal-butchery.” The third stop of the day was in Webster-ville with a guided tour of of the dinner’s presenting sponsor, Vermont Creamery! Matt Reese ushered our group around and we watched as the various goats’ milk products were processed, packaged, and stored - learning how a Vermont business has the ability to reach across the country and beyond! A sampling of their delicious cheeses rounded out the visit. The last stop of the day was back at Hen of the Wood, where we joined servers for the pre-meal meeting in which details of the evening and it’s guests are covered, service notes are discussed, and chef Nick explained changes to the menu. The students enjoyed a hearty lunch while getting a peek into the service-side of the restaurant. A walk through Hen’s open kitchen while cooks prepared for dinner service provided the opportu-nity for the young food-lovers to ask questions and learn about daily routines.

This tour was not only about educating young minds, but also associating a face with the folks who will be contributing to the benefit dinner. Four stops at businesses that make a difference every day… especially today!businesses that make a difference every day…especially today!

FORK IN THE ROAD TOUR DAY

6:15 PM Gates open. Grab a drink and enjoy a beautiful sunset on the waterfront! Silent Auction is open.7 PM Guests are seated. Course/beer pairings with presentations. With Dessert, Silent Auction winners announced!10 PM Post dinner ceremony & raffle at Hen of the Wood on Cherry Street.10:15 PM Raffle begins for a chance to win amazing prizes.

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SUNDAY SEPT 25TH, ALL AGES, FREE TO PUBLIC, WATERFRONT PARK 7

Join us Sunday, September 25th for the inaugural LEDERHOSEN 5K run as a part of our 2nd Annual, ALL AGES, family-friendly Harvest Day! The race will take place on Burlington’s newly renovated bike path along the beautiful shores of Lake Champlain and will be managed & timed by our partners from SUB5 Racing. For added fun, and to keep with the spirit of Oktober-fest, we encourage all race participants to dress in Lederhosen or in a traditional Dirndl. 100% of race and raffle proceeds goes to Camp TaKumTa!!

From 10am-2pm, HARVEST DAY activities will be in full swing! Alongside our partners from the greater Burlington community, Oktoberfest Vermont presents an afternoon of fun, community spirit, and overall well-ness. Admission is FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

HARVEST DAYAN ALL AGES DAY TO

CELEBRATE EVERYTHING VERMONT HAS TO OFFER

• FREE TO PUBLIC – Raffle tickets will be sold at the door!• RAFFLE PRIZES• DATE: Sunday, September 25, 2016• Waterfront Park, Burlington• 10 AM - 2 PM (subject to change)• EVENT TYPE: All Ages, Family Friendly, Youth Program

VENDORSGAMES & ACTIVITIES FOOD

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