Yankee Wine & Spirits

11/24/2024

Yankee Wine & Spirits

One-stop shopping for fine wine, craft beer/cider and holiday spirits!

11/24/2024

Make a turkey happy this Thanksgiving.

11/24/2024

Yankee will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Have a wonderful holiday!

10/31/2024

Congratulations to the Von Trapp
brewery in beautiful Stowe, Vermont!

10/19/2024

Everyone is connected.

10/12/2024

Thank you ladies!

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Plato once remarked that the inventor of beer must have been a wise man, but he was mistaken. In truth, beer was discovered by women. Not only did they make this crucial discovery, but their contributions over the centuries have been instrumental in shaping the brewing process as we know it today. Around 7,000 years ago, women in Mesopotamia began mixing cereal grains with water and herbs for food purposes. Through this intuitive act, they unknowingly created a brew that would spontaneously ferment into what we now call beer.

As women continued experimenting with the process, they became experts in producing this cloudy, thick, yet highly nutritious liquid. Their skill and knowledge grew to the point where, according to historian and beer sommelier Jane Peyton, women were the sole producers and sellers of beer for thousands of years. This tradition carried on until the Middle Ages, when beer brewing took a significant leap forward with the introduction of hops, a discovery attributed to Abbess Hildegard of Bingen. This remarkable woman, who was also a theologian, writer, and botanist, found that hops not only added bitterness but also extended the drink's shelf life, revolutionizing beer production.

However, with industrialization, women’s central role in beer production began to fade. Despite this, more women today are reclaiming their place in the industry, enjoying, producing, and sharing their passion for a drink that, contrary to common belief, was never exclusively a man's creation. The rich history of women in brewing reminds us of their often-overlooked contributions, especially in shaping one of the world’s oldest beverages.

09/25/2024

TRIVIA At Langdon Street Tavern Wednesday 9/25
Starts at 8 P.M.

09/21/2024

The Best Vermont Breweries Trust Their Products To Yankee Wine & Spirits!

LAWSONS; ALCHEMIST; BURLINGTON BEER CO.; FIDDLEHEAD; ZERO GRAVITY; VON TRAPP; FOAM; 14TH STAR; RUTLAND BEER WORKS; ROCK ART; LIAMBRUE ALE CO.; SOULMATE BREWING; LONG TRAIL; LUCY & HOWE; SIMPLE ROOTS; BLACK FLANNEL; SWITCHBACK; RIVER ROOST; WATERURY CLUB; SHED; FOUR QUARTERS; TEN BENDS; STONE CORRAL AND MORE!

We've increased our beer offerings by 30% with the addition of a new 2 door cooler. So many flavors! Come in and give us a try!

09/21/2024

OUR NEW COOLER IS FILLED WITH DELICIOUS FLAVORS OF VERMONT CRAFT BEER/ALE/CIDERS. LARGEST SELECTION IN DOWNTOWN MONTPELIER

09/21/2024

Still Looking For The Right Person!

09/16/2024

WANTED: FULL OR PART TIME CLERK/CASHIER. APPLY IN PERSON OR CALL 802-223-2331. ASK FOR BRENT OR SCOTT.

09/15/2024

Show up and be appreciated!

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It’s been a hell of a year for but we made it through thanks to all you! Join us for a long overdue customer appreciation party to honor you and all things Charlie-O’s on Saturday 9/28. The awards ceremony starts at 7 and will be followed by a celebratory Best Dive Bar Dance Party hosted by DJ Party Bear himself. There will be all day drink specials, giveaways, merch sales, snacks and more! Can’t wait to see you there. 🍻

09/11/2024

Please patronize your local pubs, restaurants and shops. Montpelier needs your support!

09/02/2024

Open Labor Day
Noon to 6 PM