Brewery Profile
Brocklebank Craft Brewing
For visitors looking for beer around Chelsea and the surrounding White River Valley, this is a small rural brewery rather than a downtown bar district stop. Brocklebank Craft Brewing has been making hand-crafted ales since 2015 at a former organic dairy farm in Tunbridge, giving it a setting tied more to Vermont back roads than to an urban taproom corridor. When visitors arrive, the main draw is the taproom list: the brewery typically has nine varieties on tap for sampling and growler refills. Because the lineup can range across lighter, hoppy, fruit-driven, and darker beers, a first visit is less about one flagship experience and more about seeing what is pouring that day.
Travelers in this part of Vermont often look for local beer as part of a broader day of small towns, farm landscapes, music, seasonal events, and unhurried drives. Brocklebank fits that pattern by offering a range that includes pilsners, IPAs, fruit beers, and dark beers, so a mixed group can usually compare several styles without leaving the same stop. Its canned selections have included Stack O’Lee pilsner, Potash Pivo Czech-style dark, and Double Barrel Muzzle Loader Vienna ale, giving visitors a sense of the brewery’s interest in both familiar and less common styles. Events such as vintage vehicle nights and Celtic music sessions also place the brewery in the local social calendar, though travelers should check current details before making plans around a specific gathering.
The practical details are straightforward. The taproom hours provided are Fridays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays from noon to 6 pm, so this is best planned as a weekend or late-week stop rather than an anytime drop-in. Growler refills are part of the usual taproom offering, and cans may be available depending on current stock. Other amenities, food options, seating arrangements, outdoor space, and family or pet policies are not specified here, so the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours and any visit-specific questions. Anyone building a route through central Vermont should also account for rural travel times and verify hours before heading out, especially outside the main visiting season or when events may change the normal routine.
Situated at a former organic dairy farm in Tunbridge, Vermont, Brocklebank Craft Brewing has been producing hand-crafted ales since 2015. The brewery offers a diverse lineup including pilsners, IPAs, fruit beers, and dark beers, with nine varieties typically available on tap for sampling and growler refills. Their canned selections feature styles such as Stack O’Lee pilsner, Potash Pivo Czech-style dark, and the Double Barrel Muzzle Loader Vienna ale. Taproom hours are Fridays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays from noon to 6 pm. The brewery also hosts events like vintage vehicle nights and Celtic music sessions.
Website available
357 Dickerman Hill Rd, Chelsea, Vermont, 05038-9098
Phone: 8026854838
Website: http://www.brocklebankvt.com
Popular Beers
A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Brocklebank Craft Brewing.
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Stack O'Lee
Pilsner
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Runaway Queen
Loral Pilsner
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Mna Mna
Lemon Herb Pilsner
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Bobbin Shop
Apple Beer
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Biggie
Pilsner
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Brimstone Corner
Smoked Helles
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Plumber's Craic
Session I.P.A.
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Casual Moon
American I.P.A.
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Rooney
Stout
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Widow Maker
Strong Stout
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Jim Dandy
Dandelion Pilsner
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Potash Pivo
Czech-style Dark
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Timber Rattler
I.P.A. and a half
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Freedom & Unity
I.P.A.
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Double Barrel Muzzle Loader
Double Vienna Ale
Beer Styles at Brocklebank Craft Brewing
Brocklebank Craft Brewing brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Pilsner, Loral Pilsner, Lemon Herb Pilsner, Apple Beer, Smoked Helles, Session I.P.A., American I.P.A., Stout, Strong Stout, Dandelion Pilsner, Czech-style Dark, and I.P.A. and a half. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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Jim Rooney Presents: Live Music at Star Mountain - Folksoul Band
Jun 27, 2026
Live music, beer, and food at Star Mountain Amphitheatre in Sharon, VT. Featuring Folksoul Band.
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Jim Rooney Presents: Live Music at Star Mountain - June 27
Jun 27, 2026
Live music featuring Folksoul Band, with beer and food in an outdoor setting from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Star Mountain Amphitheatre.
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Saturday Sessions: Celtic Music at Brocklebank
Jul 21, 2026
Monthly Celtic music sessions hosted by Footworks at the Brocklebank taproom in Tunbridge, VT. Occurs on Saturdays from 3:00-6:00 pm on specified dates.
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Jim Rooney Presents: Live Music at Star Mountain - The Soggy Po Boys
Jul 25, 2026
Live music, beer, and food at Star Mountain Amphitheatre featuring The Soggy Po Boys.
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Jim Rooney Presents: Live Music at Star Mountain - July 25
Jul 25, 2026
Live music featuring The Soggy Po Boys, with beer and food in an outdoor setting from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Star Mountain Amphitheatre.
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Vermont NanoFest
Aug 15, 2026
The TENTH annual Vermont Nanobrewery Festival celebrating Vermont's smallest breweries. Event includes live music, food trucks, and beer tastings with a $15 entry fee that include…
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Jim Rooney Presents: Live Music at Star Mountain - Beg, Steal, or Borrow
Aug 22, 2026
Live music, beer, and food at Star Mountain Amphitheatre featuring Beg, Steal, or Borrow.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Brocklebank Craft Brewing located?
- Brocklebank Craft Brewing is located at 357 Dickerman Hill Rd, Chelsea, Vermont, 05038-9098. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are Brocklebank Craft Brewing's hours?
- Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call 8026854838 to confirm before visiting.
- How can I learn more about Brocklebank Craft Brewing?
- Visit http://www.brocklebankvt.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.