FAQs

Yes! We offer multiple flights of four beers, curated across styles to help you explore our lineup. If you’re deciding between a couple of beers, we’re happy to offer tasters to help you choose.

Yes, there are! We release Taproom-exclusive beers throughout the year, including small-batch and seasonal creations. Check out our online menu – it’s always up to date. 

Yes, you can! We have a large selection of packaged beers available in our Retail Shop. From year-round favorites to seasonals and Taproom exclusives.

Absolutely. We offer a range of beverages including wine, local ciders, ready-made cocktails, and a great selection of NA options like kombucha and pressed cider.

Yes, we regularly offer NA beer options, in addition to kombucha, cider, and other non-alcoholic beverages.

At this time, we don’t offer public tours of the brewery. However, you can learn more about our brewing process through signage, stories, and our team in the Taproom.

We do not offer growler fills. Our commitment to providing the highest quality beers drives us to only serve our beer on draft or packaged in cans.

Yes, for birthday celebrations, you’re welcome to bring outside desserts like a cake.

We feature both daily and weekly specials that change with the seasons.

Yes! We have a beautiful Beer Garden and seasonal patio areas open during the warmer months. We also have a new fenced in dog park in front of the Taproom with spacious outdoor seating and access to the lawn.

We specifically designed the taproom to be a place for communicating with each other over fantastic beverages. We do not have televisions in the taproom to encourage the best guest experience possible!

We currently have two brewery locations in Vermont. Our original Warren brewery is used for small batches and experimentation. Our Waitsfield brewery (next to the Taproom) is our main brewing facility. We also have a contract brewing arrangement in Connecticut with Two Roads Brewing Co. This is where all of Sip of Sunshine and a portion of Little Sip is brewed.

Our Taproom operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a waitlist once we’re full. For semi-private gatherings, please email events@lawsonsfinest.com.

Kiddos are always welcome!  We offer a seasonal kids’ menu with fun, fresh options. We have also partnered with a local toy store “The Collection” to create busy bags for purchase in retail to help keep the little ones busy, while you enjoy your well–earned beer.

Yes, we offer a variety of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes that change seasonally. Check our online menu for the latest selections.

We make our dishes from scratch and do our best to accommodate allergies. Please let your beertender/server know about any food sensitivities when ordering.

It’s simple. Just add your phone number or email during checkout and you’re in! Points are redeemable in our Retail shop and Taproom.

You can check your balance right on your receipt or by asking a Retail or Taproom team member.

Points never expire.

No, it’s completely free to join.

We host a range of events, from weekly live music to seasonal celebrations like our Maple Beer-Chili Cook-Off in March.

Yes! Many of our events support local organizations through our Sunshine Fund.

Yes, we offer semi-private space for gatherings. A dedicated private event space is planned for late 2026. For inquiries, visit our events form or email events@lawsonsfinest.com.

Our full event lineup is always available on our events page.

New in 2025 — we “unleashed” our Bark Park Patio! Dogs are welcome there while their parents enjoy food and beer. Pets are not permitted in the main patio or indoor spaces. Service animals are always welcome.

During the warmer months, we offer cornhole and other outdoor fun. Inside, you’ll find free arcade games, board games, and plenty of space to play.

Yes, we do, just ask our host when you’re seated.

We do! Try our local root beer, sparkling apple cider and a range of other selections.

Our Beer Garden, Retail Store, Brewery, and Taproom are located at 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT. We’re open Monday–Friday 12–8 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Yes! We’re open year-round, with extended outdoor service during the warmer months.

We have plenty of on-site parking, including EV charging stations, plus a solar-covered lot across the street with additional charging stations.

Green Mountain Transit operates the Mad Bus seasonally, so check out their websites for route information! At this time, Uber is not a regular service in the Mad River Valley.

Yes, our Taproom, restrooms, and outdoor spaces are ADA accessible.

We rarely close for private events, but if we do, we’ll post advance notice on our website. We are closed on July Fourth, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. 

Early afternoons tend to be quieter, but no matter when you visit, we’ll take great care of you.

For groups of 10 or more, please reach out to events@lawsonsfinest.com so we can make sure your visit shines.

he Sunshine Fund helps communities thrive across the Mad River Valley, Washington County, and the state of Vermont, and is a key part of our broader Social Impact Program. This program allows Taproom guests to support local nonprofits by donating in lieu of tips. 100% of these gratuities go directly to the current Sunshine Fund recipient “On Tap” with recipients rotating every two weeks. Learn more about our Sunshine Fund here. 

Our Sunshine Fund application is currently closed and will reopen in July 2026 for the 2027 Sunshine Fund calendar year. If you’d like to be notified when applications reopen, sign up and we’ll alert you when we are taking new applicants.

We welcome donation and sponsorship requests year-round. Please feel free to fill out our donation and sponsorship request form or reach out to sunshine@lawsonsfinest.com with any questions!

Yes! If you’d like to support our Social Impact Program initiatives or connect with one of our nonprofit partners to volunteer, we’d love to hear from you at sunshine@lawsonsfinest.com

Lawson’s Finest is committed to continual innovation and investment in efficiency, while taking steps to green-up our beer production process and minimize our impact in a resource-intensive manufacturing business. Over the years we have installed roof solar arrays on our brewery and office buildings, in addition to constructing the largest solar canopy in the state of Vermont to provide covered parking spaces. We offer more than a dozen EV charging stations throughout our campus and are in the process of switching our fleet of sales vehicles to hybrids as well. We prioritize sourcing locally, implementing energy efficient systems where feasible, and also constructed a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment system to support our Waitsfield production. Learn more about our sustainability and Green is Grand initiatives here and in our most recent Impact Report. 

In lieu of tips in our Taproom, we invite our guests to donate to the Sunshine Fund to benefit local nonprofits. Our staff receive generous wages and total compensation packages that don’t require tips to supplement income, allowing us to harness the generosity of guest donations with the goal of helping our local communities thrive. 

Yes! Our Taproom Retail Shop is stocked with a wide selection of Lawson’s gear and apparel, updated seasonally.

Yes, merchandise is available online and can be shipped directly to you.

Due to Vermont law, we’re unable to ship beer directly. However, you can find our beers across the Northeast using our Beer Finder.

Yes, gift cards are available for purchase in the Taproom and can be used in both the Taproom and Retail Shop. Gift cards must be used in-store only.