Vermont's original craft brewpub and a premier local experience was founded by the late, renowned craft-brewing pioneer and author Greg Noonan in 1988. It is the longest running craft brewery in Vermont, serving a full menu and brewing over 80 styles of beer each year thanks to the small 14 barrel brewhouse.Vermont's original craft brewpub and a premier local experience was founded by the late, renowned craft-brewing pioneer and author Greg Noonan in 1988. It is the longest running craft brewery in Vermont, serving a full menu and brewing over 80 styles of beer each year thanks to the small 14 barrel brewhouse. .