Fiddlehead Brewing

Fiddlehead Brewing Company is a brewer-owned craft brewery founded in 2011 in Shelburne, Vermont by owner Matt Cohen. The company specializes in crafting approachable, multidimensional beers with a focus on consistent quality and innovative brewing techniques. Starting with a 15-barrel system, Fiddlehead has grown to become the 23rd largest craft brewery in the U.S. and the largest Vermont-owned brewery by 2024. The brewery operates a state-of-the-art 60-barrel production system capable of producing 600 barrels per day, supported by nearly 100 employees working around the clock. Fiddlehead is renowned for their flagship IPA, which became Vermont's best-selling draft beer by 2016, as well as sought-after Double IPAs including Second Fiddle and Mastermind. The company maintains an 'Always Cold' cold storage policy to ensure quality during distribution across the Northeastern United States. Fiddlehead operates both a production brewery and tasting room at their Shelburne location, offering draft beer sampling, retail sales of cans and growlers, and community engagement. The brewery demonstrates strong commitment to social responsibility, with 25% of Mastermind sales supporting Team Mastermind charitable grants for pediatric health and community wellness organizations. Their distribution network spans multiple Northeastern states through partnerships like Farrell Distributing, maintaining consistent quality through rigorous quality control processes and testing protocols.