BRATTLEBORO — Vermonters' love for the outdoors and passion for local brews have come together in a unique collaboration.
Vermont State Parks and Whetstone Station Pub & Brewery in Brattleboro have brewed up a partnership that features two state park named beers, Fort Dummer Summer and Molly Stark Dark, brewed with water sourced directly from those two state parks.
Beginning July 16, Whetstone will give up to 100 vouchers for free park entry into Fort Dummer state park in Guilford and Molly Stark state park in Wilmington, to patrons who order these limited edition brews. Fort Dummer and Molly Stark will also distribute vouchers for a complimentary koozie at the Whetstone.
Fort Dummer Summer combines local malt, traditional hops and fresh water collected from the Broad Brook, located in Fort Dummer State Park. At just 5 percent ABV, this session pale ale is a draft-only brew available at the Whetstone, as well as at the sold-out Vermont Brewers Festival July 18-19.
Molly Stark Dark, which will be coming out in August, is a tribute to the Vermont State Park of the Year. This American take on a Dunkelweizen, combines Massachusetts grains, fresh water collected from within the park itself, a Vermont yeast strain and a touch of local hops, into a dark, but light, sweet and delicious beer. At 4 percent ABV, but full of flavor, this is also a draft-only beer.
The launch dates of each brew are set for Whetstone's Community Pint Nights. Each Wednesday, $1 from every brew sold goes to a local charity.
For more information on the 52 Vermont State Parks, visit VtStateParks.com