The Reservoir Restaurant & Tap Room, The Reservoir & Big Tree Brewing
Established in 2009, The Reservoir was created to celebrate the emerging craft beer market of Vermont and beyond. Additionally, we worked to create a menu that is fresh, creative and local when possible. We are proud to call Waterbury, Vermont our home. Since we opened, we have worked countless hours to create a draft list that is filled with a balance of styles, served fresh and the best beers we can source from Vermont. We are privileged to pour drafts from breweries like Hill Farmstead, Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Frost and many more. Our draft list changes daily. Looking for a private space for up to 50 people? Many people don’t know about it, but we have a beautiful private event space that can be used for many different purposes.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
