Full Brewery Profile

Brattleboro, VT 05301

3 active breweries · Population 16,848 · Vermont

ZIP code 05301 in Brattleboro, Vermont sits at BDI 17.8 — High on the national scale — with 3 active breweries with a walkability score of 91.4 and the opportunity model flags it as Moderate Opportunity. The breakdown below combines four data sources to characterize what the brewery scene actually looks like here, and what it might look like for a new entrant.

At a Glance

Density Index
17.8
High · #1,068 nationally
Walkability
91.4
Excellent Brewery Crawl
Opportunity
46.2
Moderate Opportunity
Active Breweries
3
Population 16,848

Density — BDI 17.8

High

BDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 05301 ranks #1,068 nationally for craft beer density.

Walkability — BWS 91.4

Excellent Brewery Crawl
Walk Score N/A/100
Breweries Within 1hr Walk 2
Cluster Density 2 in 0.5mi

Walkability is calculated from Walk Score, transit data, and how tightly clustered breweries are. A score above 60 means you can chain several taprooms on foot.

Opportunity — BOS 46.2

Moderate Opportunity
Median Income $54,599
Age 25–44 7.0%
Bachelor's+ 48.9%

Opportunity score weights income, target demographics (25–44), education, and current competition. Higher means an under-served market with the right customer base.

Active Breweries in 05301

NameTypeAddress
Hermit Thrush Brewery, LLCMicro29 High St Ste 101CWebsite
McNeills BreweryBrewpub90 Elliot St
Whetstone Craft Beers @ Whetstone StationBrewpub36 Bridge StWebsite

Nearby ZIP Profiles