Brewery Profile

The Norwich Inn - Jasper Murdock's Alehouse

Within Norwich’s beer scene, Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse is closely tied to The Norwich Inn rather than presented as a separate destination brewery. A visitor arriving at the property finds an on-site brewing operation built into the experience of a historic inn, with house-made craft beer available to guests and drop-in patrons. The emphasis is primarily on English Style Ales, giving the beer program a more traditional focus than a tap list built around constantly changing trends. The setting matters here: the ales are part of the inn’s broader hospitality identity, alongside its attention to local culinary and historical offerings.

Travelers in the Upper Valley often come through the area for Dartmouth College in nearby Hanover, New Hampshire, or for the outdoor recreation available around this part of Vermont and New Hampshire. A stop at the Alehouse fits that pattern as a low-key beer visit connected to place, lodging, and food rather than a large production facility. For someone planning a day around campus visits, regional drives, hiking, skiing, or other outdoor plans, it offers a way to try beer made on the premises without leaving the center of the inn experience. The English-style focus may be especially relevant for visitors interested in classic ale traditions and a quieter drinking setting.

Practical expectations should stay simple. The handcrafted ales are available for consumption on the premises, and visitors often use the historic front porch seating area when conditions allow. Since specific beer names, hours, food details, and the day’s tap list are not provided here, the alehouse is the place to confirm what is being poured during a visit. Guests staying at The Norwich Inn have the easiest access, but the brewery also serves visitors who want to include a local beer stop while in Norwich or the surrounding Upper Valley.

Jasper Murdock's Alehouse operates as the on-site brewery for The Norwich Inn in Norwich, Vermont, producing craft brews focused primarily on English Style Ales. The brewing operation is integrated into the historic inn, providing guests and visitors with house-made selections. Located in the Upper Valley region, the brewery benefits from its proximity to Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, and the area's diverse outdoor recreation opportunities. Patrons can consume the handcrafted ales on the premises, often utilizing the historic front porch seating area. The Alehouse contributes to the Inn's focus on local culinary and historical offerings.

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325 Main St, Norwich, Vermont, 05055-9453

Phone: (802) 649-1143

Website: http://www.norwichinn.com