Brewery Profile

Schilling Beer Co

In Littleton’s beer scene, this is a stop defined as much by its buildings as by its beer. The original Brewery Pub & Kitchen opened in 2013 inside a restored 1797 gristmill, giving visitors a clear sense of the town’s older industrial fabric as soon as they arrive. The pub side pairs the brewery’s European-inspired craft lagers with wood-fired pizzas, making it a full meal stop rather than only a tasting counter. Schilling also operates a second facility on the Ammonoosuc River, added in 2018, with a Store & Tasting Room and the brewery’s primary aging space. Together, the two sites give visitors a look at both the public-facing pub and the production-focused side of the brewery.

Travelers in northern New Hampshire often look for places that fit naturally into a day of regional touring, casual dining, and time outdoors. Schilling’s focus on traditional European styles gives the stop a different angle from breweries centered mainly on hop-forward ales or rotating novelty releases. The brewery’s lager program is the main draw, with artisan methods and European inspiration shaping the experience. At the newer facility, specialized aging techniques include the use of foudres for certain lagers, which reflects that emphasis on process. For visitors who are interested in how beer is made, the appeal is not only the final pour but also the brewery’s stated commitment to traditional methods and longer-view production choices.

For planning purposes, it helps to know that Schilling is a dual-facility operation, so visitors should check which location best fits the day’s plans. The original Brewery Pub & Kitchen is the known choice for wood-fired pizza with beer, while the Store & Tasting Room is tied to the newer production and aging facility. The brewery maintains extensive year-round outdoor seating areas described as beer gardens, and cold-weather warming huts are part of the seasonal setup. Because tap lists, hours, food service, and seating arrangements can vary, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours and current visitor details before settling in.

Schilling Beer Co. operates a dual-facility setup in Littleton, New Hampshire, centered on the production of European-inspired craft lagers. The original location, established in 2013, is housed within a restored gristmill dating back to 1797, which functions as the Brewery Pub & Kitchen and serves wood-fired pizzas alongside the beer offerings. In 2018, the brewery expanded production with the addition of a Scandinavian farmhouse-inspired facility on the Ammonoosuc River, which includes the primary aging facility and a dedicated Store & Tasting Room. This newer facility allows for specialized aging techniques, including the use of foudres for certain lagers. The brewery maintains extensive year-round outdoor seating areas, referred to as beer gardens, which incorporate cold weather warming huts for seasonal use. Schilling Beer Co. focuses heavily on artisan brewing methods and is committed to traditional European styles.

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18 Mill St, Littleton, New Hampshire, 03561-4000

Phone: 1 (603) 575-5146

Website: http://www.schillingbeer.com

Hours: Store & Tasting Room: Monday 12pm – 8pm Tuesday 12pm – 8pm Wednesday 12pm – 8pm Brewery Pub & Kitchen: Open today from 12pm - 9pm MILL ST. KITCHEN: Open today from 12pm - 9pm