Brattleboro is close by and have a few breweries. Please note, they are more restaurant than brewery. I don't think any of these actually have something to tour. Out of all of them, I think that Whetstone is the best!
All of these are good folks! Long Trail is my favorite on this one. In the summer pack some chairs and they will let you have beer in the river! So cool!
Take a little stroll down the street to Phelps Pub at Grafton Inn. The bartender Laura is great! Thursday night is generally Burger & Brew for $12. Live music on the weekends. Check the website to see if they are open.