My favorite of Noonan's beers was the Wee Heavy Scotch ale. This ale had a nice malty sweetness with peaty overtones with just hint of Kent Golding hops. Noonan calls it the Scottish answer to Barley Wine. Traditionally, Noonan brews it on New Year's Day and ages it for 6-18 months. Regrettably, we did not have time to visit the many other breweries in Vermont.
Maine is number one.
Regardless of their lower rank, there is lots of fine beer being made in Vermont , and I would recommend a visit to Otter Creek or the Vermont Pub and Brewery as good places to get started.