Hill Farmstead expansion plans approved

Discussion in 'New England' started by bugdoc, Jan 23, 2013.

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  1. bugdoc

    bugdoc Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2011 California

  2. smo

    smo Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Direct sales/shipping to customers would put so much strain on them. I can't even begin to imagine haha.... We can only hope though :slight_smile:
     
  3. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Direct shipping to customers would be awesome!
     
  4. youbrewidrink

    youbrewidrink Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Love the avatar Hosser.
     
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  5. omniscientcause

    omniscientcause Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2010 District of Columbia

    Now I just need MA to get their act together if the direct shipping pans through.
     
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  6. Squidly

    Squidly Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2006 New Jersey

    Excellent story...thanks for linking.
     
  7. Flashy

    Flashy Pooh-Bah (1,755) Oct 22, 2003 Vermont
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    HF was distributed by someone for a time, we had it on tap in Southern Vt for several months. Surprise they were able to get any business venture signed off on in this state.
     
  8. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    HF has got to be the biggest boost to the VT economy in years. They're so remote that you pretty much have to stay overnight, if not make a weekend of it. Before HF I went to Waterbury for The Alchemist, but I never would have fathomed staying there and/or spending so much time as I do now...

    Anyway, this is great news.
     
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  9. nathanjohnson

    nathanjohnson Initiate (0) Aug 5, 2007 Vermont
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    Yea... Not at all. Four letters: GMCR.
     
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  10. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    Well fair enough - HF can't compete with a multi-billion dollar company. :slight_smile:

    But in terms of tourism, do people actually go up there for coffee the way beer geeks flock for HF?
     
  11. Patrick

    Patrick Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2007 Massachusetts
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    I would hope not. Green Mountain on the same level as Dunkin Donuts when it comes to coffee.
     
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  12. RochesterAaron

    RochesterAaron Initiate (0) May 24, 2007 New York

    Made 2 trips to VT this summer because of HF. The first we stayed in Stowe one night, ended up going back for a week. Those trips would not have happened if not for HF.
     
  13. SunDevilBeer

    SunDevilBeer Pooh-Bah (1,945) May 9, 2003 Massachusetts
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    There are numerous alcohol laws in MA that are more important than shipping rules.
     
  14. omniscientcause

    omniscientcause Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2010 District of Columbia

    Yea but will shaun be willing to break the shipping laws and send beer to states that dont allow it? My guess is no. The backlash for a company sending beer to someone is probably much greater than in individual.
     
  15. concealed

    concealed Initiate (0) May 7, 2009 Georgia

    yeah no one goes to Vermont for skiing either :slight_smile:
     
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  16. skivtjerry

    skivtjerry Pooh-Bah (1,841) Mar 10, 2006 Vermont
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    Waterbury sure smelled wonderful on those days when John was brewing at the old pub and GMCR was roasting.
     
  17. flayedandskinned

    flayedandskinned Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2011 California

     
  18. youbrewidrink

    youbrewidrink Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2009 Vermont
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    I agree with your logic, but I personallly think the consistent volume of traffic to the Alchemist cannery has a larger impact on the local economy. They also provide enough product to a handfull local reatailers( for now) to increase their traffic.

    From the overnight stay prespective I think the Waterbury beer scene/nightlife generates a fair amount on it's own.

    Lawson's farmers market events also bring a fair amount to the table, just go to The Three Penny Taproom after a market, it's always full of patrons from out of state that are here overnight.

    All in all, we in Vermont need to thank and support the beer industy that puts this tiny state on the map.
     
  19. dunix

    dunix Initiate (0) Jan 26, 2011 Vermont

    I agree. Although I'll add, there is a vocal part of the population in the Greater Hardwick area that would much rather Hill Farmstead set up else where. Even more than that, would much rather places like Pete's Greens, Jasper Hill, and High Mowing, pick up shop and move closer to Burlington. Even though this area has really been economically depressed since the 1930s, and is just starting to see revitalization because of these businesses. It is an interesting dynamic, where the people that have lived in the area for generations and have struggled, don't want these new businesses bringing in more dollars to the local economy.

    As for the economic impact, I'd assume businesses like Ben & Jerry's, GMCR, and Cabot Cheese are doing more individually than the entire beer industry combined for the economy as a whole. Does it really matter who does more? Nope. Either way, spend money here so our state doesn't go bankrupt (and my taxes don't go up more) :wink:
     
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  20. Hanzo

    Hanzo Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Virginia

    While in theory it would, how much fun would it be to sit and stare at a screen full of "out of stock" notices everyday on their beers?
     
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