# Vermont Brewery Challenge — Beer Worth Finding\|Support VBA

> Official guide and passport to Vermont craft breweries with challenges and planning tools. (iPhone/iPad app by DarumaTech.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vermont-brewery-challenge/id1294654891 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DarumaTech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037526947)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 52 MB
- Languages: American English, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2017-12-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vermont-brewery-challenge/id1294654891/reviews.md

## What is Vermont Brewery Challenge?

Your Official Guide and Passport to Vermont’s Craft Breweries
 
Wherever you go in Vermont, you’ll find different styles, different tastes, and a common bond. And with every new taste, you’ll get to know the flavor of our state a little better. From the brewers who led the way, establishing our craft, to a new generation of tap rooms waiting to be discovered.
 
In Vermont, our search for the perfect pint is fueled by a passionate and inquisitive spirit. We explore further and dig deeper. This app is your official guide to Beer Worth Finding™ and offers these interactive features:


•             Statewide brewery challenge passport program - earn prizes and badges by visiting Vermont breweries
•             Comprehensive brewery information including location and hours
•             Beer trail planning with built-in maps
•             Location-based assistance in finding nearby breweries
•             Photo-booth and social media integration
•             Event information and links to ticket sales for Vermont Brewers Festival Burlington in July

## Key features

- Statewide brewery challenge passport
- Earn prizes and badges
- Comprehensive brewery information
- Beer trail planning with maps
- Location-based brewery finder
- Photo-booth and social media integration
- Event information and ticket links

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vermont-brewery-challenge/id1294654891/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great VT beer

*2025-07-08*

Great summer time adventures.

### 1/5 — It used to be better

*2023-09-24*

My friend and I really enjoyed visiting the different breweries. We made it a weekly trip where we’d plan out a few breweries on the list and visit them. At some point the app upgraded and ALL of our stamp’s disappeared!! When looking into this I discovered that they reset them every however often. Extremely frustrating and now completely disappointed in this app. It has removed all of the fun from our trips.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2022-08-03*

I would love to review the app, but I can’t log in.  Apparently, having a log in for the Massachusetts app is a problem, as it uses the same credentials.  However, a password reset has not worked, and my MA credentials are long forgotten.  App “support” recommended I log out of the MA app and try to log in again, but without knowing my credentials and having had my password reset fail for multiple apps from this same developer, I refuse to do that and risk losing my history.  After telling the developer this, they stopped communicating with me.  

If I could give negative stars, I would.

Awful “support” and I’m left frustrated and unable to plan future beer trails outside of my home state.  This is awful.

### 1/5 — They steal Money from you

*2021-11-29*

Vermont Brewers gave me a voucher for my March 2020 tix for the festival and is refusing to honor them for March 2022

### 1/5 — Passport Stamping Does Not Work

*2021-09-03*

Nice app for seeing all the breweries in the state. The GPS location doesn’t work which makes it impossible to “stamp” your digital passport.

### 3/5 — Fun but false advertising

*2020-10-17*

Lets be real, I downloaded the app and “completed” the trail w/ 50 breweries for the beers and spending time with my fiancé & friends. But when I FINALLY reached the 50 breweries I was really looking forward to getting the free merch as the “reward”. I was especially stoked about the vba trucker hat. I claimed my 50/50 rewards and got a T shirt and 1 sticker - no trucker hat, no bottle opener, no koozies, definitely no mention of the early access to the VBA fest. I got the reward for 20/50. I saw the notice stating rewards wouldn't be fulfilled til after the pandemic...so, who knows, maybe the rest will show up someday. Doubtful. Also too bad I've since moved...

And dont bother trying to email them, you wont get a response. Even before the pandemic my fiancé had an issue, tried contacting them, and got no response at all. 

App is cool and facilitates having a great time while enjoying some great breweries and beers along the way. The experience is 5/5 stars, everything else is really lacking.

### 2/5 — 30 minute Buffer Time

*2019-12-12*

There are a few breweries on the App that are within Geo-location of each other where a stamp will work for both. The app will not let you stamp multiple breweries within 30 minutes of each other. I understand “drinking craft beers responsibly” as the app suggest’s, but at times you forget to stamp as you walk in/out of one place and you are so close you do it next store and the app doesn’t allow you. A possible feature to amend in the future.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work.

*2019-11-30*

Passport stamps don’t work. Just a marketing tool.

### 4/5 — Not working as advertised-Revised

*2019-07-16*

Initially we were unable to make the app work correctly at all for passport stamps, so gave it 3 stars, but through trial and error on our own, we found that if we logged into the app only once we reached a brewery we could get the geo position system to log us at the right location to make the app respond.  Then we had to be sure to log out and then only log in again when were reached the next brewery.  Without this workaround, the passport subsystem just hangs (keeps showing filling glass) - probably because it has locked in a coordinate from some other location.  Note that this approach is never going to work at locations where cell phone service is nonexistent (there are a few places in VT with this issue).

### 3/5 — Bugs, Flaws, and Errors

*2018-11-06*

Just spent a weekend tackling part of the tour. This app needs to be updated, as mentioned by doub1ejack’s review. At one of the biggest breweries, Long Trail, geo-location didn’t work. After three days, there has still been no response from the VBA regarding my submitted selfie (for proof-of-visit) or my notifications of out-of-date brewery listings. Last app update was 3 months ago! Come on, VBA-  get on this and keep your data current! On the plus side, WHEN the app worked for electronic passport stamps, it was a simple enough process.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your feedback. Things such as brewery listings and manual stamp approvals are managed by the association and do not require app updates. I have passed this along to the appropriate department for review, however, I wanted to make sure that you did receive your stamp for Long Trail. Please reach out if you have not - we'd be happy to help!

## Frequently asked questions about Vermont Brewery Challenge

### What is the Vermont Brewery Challenge passport program?

The Vermont Brewery Challenge passport program allows users to earn prizes and badges by visiting participating Vermont breweries. It's an interactive way to track your brewery visits and discover new tastes across the state.

### Does Vermont Brewery Challenge have ads?

No, Vermont Brewery Challenge does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with no ads to enhance the user experience.

### What information is available for each brewery?

Comprehensive brewery information is provided, including their location and operating hours. This helps users plan their visits effectively and know when to find their favorite brews.

### Can I plan my beer trail with this app?

Yes, the app includes built-in maps for beer trail planning. This feature assists users in creating custom routes to explore multiple breweries efficiently.

### How does Vermont Brewery Challenge help me find nearby breweries?

The app offers location-based assistance to help you find breweries near your current position. This makes spontaneous brewery discovery easy and convenient.

### What devices does Vermont Brewery Challenge support?

Vermont Brewery Challenge is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for users on Apple's mobile platforms.

### When was Vermont Brewery Challenge last updated?

The latest version of Vermont Brewery Challenge was updated on March 30, 2026. This indicates recent development and potential for ongoing improvements.

### What is the age rating for Vermont Brewery Challenge?

Vermont Brewery Challenge has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to its focus on alcohol-related establishments and content.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 2.3.3 — 2026-08-04

A small but mighty update to make your app experience even more reliable.

### 2.3.1 — 2026-04-12

We’ve been busy under the hood! This release delivers bug fixes and performance improvements so your exploration experience stays seamless. Thanks for using Vermont Brewery Challenge!

### 2.3.0 — 2026-03-30

We’ve made some behind-the-scenes improvements for a faster, smoother experience! 
Enjoy better performance and improved stability throughout the app.

### 2.2.0 — 2026-02-24

This update includes performance improvements and general fixes to keep everything running smoothly.

### 2.1.11 — 2025-10-28

We’ve made some behind-the-scenes improvements to keep things running smoothly.

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