• Courtesy Of Katie Palatucci
• Matt Wilson (left) and Kris Nelson at Zero Gravity Craft Brewery

Zero Gravity Craft Brewery — The Burlington brewery’s beer hall has ample indoor and outdoor seating for sipping selections such as Conehead IPA and Green State Lager. Even teetotalers can get in on the action with its nonalcoholic sister brand, Rescue Club. Cheers!

Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)

• Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling Co.
• Burlington Beer Company
• Foam Brewers
• Four Quarters Brewing

• Jeb Wallace-Brodeur
• Hill Farmstead Brewery

Hill Farmstead Brewery — Since RateBeer first voted Shaun Hill's brewery the best in the world in 2013, the rural spot has gained an international following. Fill a growler, grab a bottle in the retail shop or take in the view with a full pour on the porch.

Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)

• 14th Star Brewing Co.
• Lawson’s Finest Liquids
• Red Leaf Gluten-Free Brewing
• Ten Bends Beer