Brewery Profile

Kingdom Brewing

In Newport’s beer scene, visitors find a brewery whose identity is closely tied to the surrounding Northeast Kingdom rather than to a dense urban taproom district. Brian and Jenn Cook established Kingdom Brewing with a focus on beers made primarily from locally sourced ingredients, including American-grown grains and seasonal additions from their own farm and greenhouse operations. The name refers to the “Northeast Kingdom,” a regional term popularized by Vermont Senator George Aiken, and the brewery also notes its position as the northernmost brewery in the state. For someone walking in, the main point of orientation is this farm-linked approach: the beer is presented as part of a broader system of brewing, growing, and using what the region provides.

Travelers in northern Vermont often look for stops that reflect the area rather than a standard lineup that could be found anywhere. Kingdom Brewing fits that pattern through ingredients such as maple sap, spruce tips, and berries when those seasonal materials are part of the brewing schedule. Its range is described as moving from lighter seasonal offerings to more robust and complex styles, so the experience may appeal both to visitors looking for something easy-drinking and to those interested in beers with a stronger agricultural or historical thread. The reference to farm chemistry and heirloom recipes suggests a brewery interested in process and tradition, not only in contemporary craft styles.

Practical details should be confirmed directly before visiting, since specific amenities, food options, tour availability, and regular hours are not provided here. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, especially because beers using seasonal farm ingredients may change with availability. One notable part of the operation is its sustainability loop: spent brewing grains are used to feed the cattle the owners also raise, keeping byproducts within the farm system. For visitors building a Newport-area itinerary, Kingdom Brewing is best approached as a local agricultural brewery stop, with the current beer list and on-site experience verified close to the time of arrival.

Brian and Jenn Cook established Kingdom Brewing in Newport, Vermont, focusing on beers crafted primarily from locally sourced ingredients. The brewery integrates farm chemistry and heirloom recipes, utilizing American-grown grains alongside seasonal additions like maple sap, spruce tips, and various berries harvested from their own farm and greenhouse operations. Kingdom Brewing takes its name from the "Northeast Kingdom," a term popularized by VT Senator George Aiken, reflecting its position as the northernmost brewery in the state. Operating with a focus on sustainability, the owners utilize the spent brewing grains to feed the cattle they also raise, creating a closed-loop system for their production process. The resulting portfolio ranges from lighter seasonal offerings to more robust, complex styles.

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1876 Vt Route 105, Newport, Vermont, 05855-9915

Phone: (802) 334-7096

Website: http://www.kingdombrewingvt.com

Hours: OPEN SATURDAYS 4:00 – 9:00PM