January Beer News
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
We will be closing at 6pm on Tuesday January 22nd, for a staff meeting.
2018 was an incredible year for us at Lawson’s Finest Liquids and we have all of our wonderful fans to thank for being a part of it! We are so excited to offer the ultimate Lawson’s Finest experience and finally have a destination to visit. We look forward to seeing both new and old faces enjoying our brewery, taproom and retail store throughout 2019!
December was a great month for beer! We officially released our new brew, Scrag Mountain Pils which was inspired by the traditional Czech Pilsner style and has been a major hit! Our house lager is a tribute to the source of Waitsfield’s town water and the aquifer deep beneath Scrag Mountain.
In addition, our Belgian style ale, App Gap Saison made its debut in cans! This ale was introduced on the draft list in our taproom shortly after we opened and now you’re able to bring some home from our retail store!
Thank you for continuing to love and appreciate Sip of Sunshine just as much as we do! We’re closing out 2018 with Sip of Sunshine listed as the fifth most popular beer on Beer Menus!
Charitable Giving Program
For the first half of December, our charitable giving program donated to the Mad River Valley Ambulance and due to our guests generosity they were able to use the funds for their new rig! Mad River Ambulance has operated solely on community donations and their equipment and operational costs run high.
During the second half of December, donations were awarded to the Green Mountain Club in loving memory of our employee Andrew Black.
Thank you from all of us at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for visiting our brewery, taproom and retail store the month of December and contributing to our charitable giving program!
During the month of January we will be donating to Washington County Mental Health Services and Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. We have chosen the Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports for the second half of January to help raise money for their new facility they will be building in the Spring of 2019 at Sugarbush! Their 4th Annual Snow Ball which will be held on February 7th is another way for the community to contribute to their new facility.
Taproom Treats!
Our Apple Crisp, Beer Cheese and Vegetarian Chili are the most recent and delightful additions to our taproom menu. Carefully crafted in-house, these snacks are packed with flavor and compliment the other offerings on our menu. On your next trip in, give these treats a try!
While you’re visiting be sure to check out our retail store! Just arrived is our new custom-made Lawson’s Finest Pom Beanie and it is both comfy and stylish. If you are unable to make the trip to Waitsfield they are also available to order online!
SPECIAL EVENTS
Join us in the taproom Monday, January 7th from 5-7pm for a specialty cask and live music from Amerikana Blue! This cask features our rich and complex Fayston Maple Imperial Stout infused with coffee beans from our friends at Carrier Roasting with an extra dose of maple syrup to prime the cask! It’ll be an evening you won’t want to miss!
Join brewer and naturalist Sean Lawson on Saturday, January 19th for a 1-hour full moon snowshoe followed by a buffet local-vore dinner paired with a cash bar of Lawson’s Finest brew. $59 includes snowshoe, dinner and one beer. Snowshoe rental $5 additional. Advanced registration required.
Saturday, January 26th join Lawson’s Finest Brand Ambassadors at the Beveridge Craft Beer Fest. The event brings together some of the finest craft breweries to pour their tasty brews on the ice of Lake Winnipesaukee!
We have two events coming up in February that you’ll want to get tickets before they sell out!
Thursday, February 14th we will be returning for another year hosting a Beer Dinner at Allyn’s Lodge at Sugarbush. Ride the Cabin Cat or skin to the lodge and enjoy a fresh meal coupled with local beers from Lawson’s Finest Liquids. Following the dinner, guests have the option to ski down under the moonlight taking in the commanding views, or ride in the cat back to the base. Find tickets here!
Friday, February 15th we will be joining Stratton Mountain for a Pairing Dinner. Enjoy a four course meal created by Stratton’s team of chef’s inspired by four beer offerings. Get the inside scoop on the delicious meal from the Stratton chef, and details on the brews from a Lawson’s Finest brewery expert!
BEER DELIVERIES
We have exciting beer news for January! Be on the lookout for Maple Nipple at your favorite local accounts (draft and cans) over the next couple of weeks! Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Philadelphia – the Vermont maple goodness is coming your way!
Maple Nipple is our robust, rich maple ale which is loaded with 100% pure Vermont maple syrup. It delivers a smooth and palate pleasing mouth feel with a slightly sticky finish and has been a favorite since we opened our taproom in October! We are so excited to distribute this in the larger market, try it out and let us know what you think. Cheers!
Vermont – be on the look out this month for a the Space In Between and Scrag Mountain Pils in your local stores. We’ll be doing a special limited distribution!
In addition to Maple Nipple, during this month, you can Find Our Beer – Sip of Sunshine IPA and Super Session #2 (cans and draft) in Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Philadelphia.
December Beer News
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Holiday Hours:
Closed Tuesday, December 25th for Christmas.
Closed Tuesday, January 1st for New Years Day.
NEW WEEKEND HOURS!
Saturday and Sunday we are now open 11am – 7pm!
It’s been just over a month since we officially opened our new taproom, brewery and retail store in Waitsfield, VT!
For the first time in our 10 years of business we are excited to be able to offer twelve beer varieties of packaged beer at our retail store and fourteen beer varieties on draft in our taproom! Check out draft and retail availability here – updated daily!
Thank you to all who have filled our establishment with laughter and good times; we are looking forward to so many more.
We are so honored to announce that we are a recipient of the Brewbound Rising Star Award! Sean Lawson traveled to sunny Santa Monica, CA for the Brewbound LIVE conference to accept the award.
The Brewbound Awards acknowledge breweries for their execution of various business and philanthropic initiatives. As the craft beer world grows more competitive, and as more breweries open their doors, Brewbound has selected five rising stars from around the country who demonstrated a unique ability to thrive in a challenging climate and emerged as players to watch in the coming years. We are so thankful to be recognized alongside such a great group of breweries.
Congratulations to our fellow rising stars – Tree House Brewing, New Realm Brewing, Braxton Brewing Company and Fort Point Beer Company!
At our taproom we employ a “no tip” model as we have chosen to pay our staff generous living wages and benefits. There is no tip obligation when guests come to the taproom. However, if guests choose to leave a gratuity, 100% will be donated to local charitable endeavors. We are so proud to have been able to donate to the Mad River Valley Food Shelf as our first recipient!
During the month of November our charitable donations have been given to the Mad River Valley Community Fund, which assists local families with housing, heat, transportation and other critical needs that may not be provided through various social service organizations; and also the Mad River Valley Senior Center, which provides activities and quality food for seniors including the Meals on Wheels program. Thank you to all of our guests who have contributed to our charitable giving program. Your kindness and contributions will go far!
We’d like to introduce you to Sugarhouse IPA! This is a special brew as it was inspired by the first recipe crafted in 2008 at our home-based nanobrewery in Warren, VT. This hop-forward American IPA celebrates the “Sugarhouse Brewery” that is now our wizard’s workshop for experiments and taproom-only specials. Since the opening of our new Waitsfield taproom and retail store this IPA has been a hit!
Our first original recipe to come out of our Waitsfield, VT brewery is officially released! Our golden ale, Above the Clouds is crisp, clear and an approachable light bodied brew. It features notes of straw and fresh grain along with a subtle citrusy hop aroma. You can find it on draft in our taproom and freshly packaged in our retail store.
Keep an eye on our website and social media accounts for other exciting December releases!
The holidays are upon us and we have the perfect merchandise for the beer lover in your life! Check out our online store for an assortment of Lawson’s Finest goodies. Make sure you place your order before December 17th for holiday delivery.
SPECIAL EVENTS
On Thursday, December 13th join Karen and Sean Lawson for an evening of great company and delicious food and beer at Simon Pearce! Last year’s dinner sold out, so call today to reserve your spot with Joanne Reichle at 802-295-1470 ext. 3321.
Also on December 13th you can find Lawson’s Finest Brand Ambassadors at Meadhall in Cambridge, MA for their 12 Brewers of Christmas event. It’s a special event where 12 breweries take over all 110 taps with proceeds donated to Toys for Tots! Silent auction and rare beers galore!
Friday, December 14th – 16th we’ll be at the first annual East Coast WinterWonderGrass festival hosted by Stratton Mountain Resort and The Green Mountains. The event is near charming Manchester, VT, which is surrounded by lodging, farm to table restaurants and picturesque Vermont culture. This three day event has an incredible musical set list that will not disappoint! Find out more information and buy tickets here!
Saturday, December 15th, you can find us at the BeerAdvocate IPA Fest in Boston, MA! The IPA Fest is a one day, two session event with a mission to explore and celebrate the diversity of a beer category that continues to attract more fans year after year: India Pale Ales. We’re excited to be alongside a group of outstanding breweries for an event that’s sold out!
We’re looking forward to another year celebrating with Worthy Kitchen for their Night Before Event on Wednesday, December 19th from 6:30pm-9:30pm! There will be silent and live auction items, food, beers and surprises. All proceeds will benefit the Vermont Foodbank. Come bid on great items from some of the country’s finest beer producers, as well as gear from some favorite local businesses.
BEER DELIVERIES
Philadelphia, we are excited to announce that you can now find Sip of Sunshine and Super Session #2 distributed monthly throughout Philadelphia and surrounding counties (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh and Montgomery)! Thanks to our distributor Sarene Craft PA, accounts will be delivered cold, freshly packaged cans and draft. In celebration we are holding several Lawson’s Finest launch events in your area December 5th-7th. Come out and visit Sean Lawson and the Lawson’s Finest team!
Wednesday, December 5th:
Khyber Pass Pub | Starts at 4pm
Jose Pistolas | 5pm – 7pm
Thursday, December 6th:
Bottle Bar East | 5pm – 7pm
The Bards | 7pm – 9pm
Friday, December 7th:
Barrel House | 5pm – 8pm
Pitchers Pub | 6pm – 8pm
In addition to Philadelphia, during this month, you can Find Our Beer – Sip of Sunshine IPA and Super Session #2 (cans and draft) in Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire and New York.
Waitsfield Brewery, Taproom and Retail Store
We are excited to offer guests the ultimate Lawson’s Finest experience at our new Brewery, Taproom and Retail Store. Check back frequently to find out what you can expect for availability at our Waitsfield location!
November Beer News
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
The most exciting news we have to share in 2018 is the official opening of our new brewery, taproom and retail store located in Waitsfield, Vermont! After two and half years of planning, permitting, construction, and interior design, we have officially opened our doors to the public with a highly skilled team of employees ready to serve fresh beer and fantastic food.
It’s an exciting time for us to be able to offer the ultimate Lawson’s Finest experience and finally have a destination for all our fans to visit. We are open seven days a week, 12-7pm Monday through Friday and 11am-7pm Saturday and Sunday!
We will be closed for Thanksgiving. We will resume normal operating hours on Friday; 12-7pm!
If you’re curious of what to expect at the taproom and retail store when you visit, check here.
Our taproom offers a warm, inviting experience with a variety of Lawson’s Finest beers, fine wine, hard cider and non-alcoholic beverages as well as local light fare. The family-friendly atmosphere keeps both adults and kids entertained with arcade games, checkers and foosball. Our four season beer garden includes three fire bowls which are adorned with Adirondack chairs to keep you relaxed and toasty on the colder days and corn hole for some fun outdoor entertainment.
The retail store is packed full with vibrant, new merchandise and plenty of beer to take home with you!
Before you leave, swing through the brewery viewing area to see, smell, hear and experience what goes on inside! Our brewery staff hard at work is a beautiful sight to see.
News coming straight from our Waitsfield brewery is the release of Fayston Maple Imperial Stout in cans! Fans of our stout have been waiting patiently to enjoy this rich and complex beer, and for the first time ever it will be packaged in cans.
We’re also thrilled to announce our newest beer, App Gap Saison, will be available only on draft this month – cans available this December! Our Belgian style farmhouse ale has a slightly spicy character, fruity yeast-driven esters and an effervescent, dry finish. If you’re planning a visit to our new brewery, taproom and retail store don’t forget to check here to see both our draft line-up and retail offerings!
Two of our local media organizations are just as excited about our opening as we are! Take a moment to read the Seven Days article as well as the Burlington Free Press article to give you an idea of what you are in store for when you visit!
Lawson’s Finest Liquids was recognized by the readers of Beer & Brewing Magazine amongst the Top 25 Favorite Small Breweries! Being nominated by those who love and appreciate our beer is a high honor and we couldn’t be more thankful.
SPECIAL EVENTS
On Thursday 11/1 our brew, The Space In Between, will be featured at BBD’s Vermont Beer Day in Las Vegas! The event will be celebrating Vermont brewing craftsmanship by featuring a few phenomenal beers and breweries from the Green Mountain State.
In case you miss out on Thursday’s event, BBD’s is hosting a Lawson’s Finest can party on Sunday 11/4 featuring Sip of Sunshine, Super Session #7 and The Space In Between.
On Wednesday 11/7 you can find us at the Farmhouse Tap and Grill in Burlington, Vermont for their Darkness, Darkness event. Join us to celebrate the changing seasons with dark beers galore including fine treats such as Maple Nipple and two vintages of Fayston Maple Imperial Stout (including one with tart cherry!). In addition, the Farmhouse will have brews from near and far that embody dark days and long nights.
Portland, Maine is in for a treat on Friday 11/9 as we’ll be spreading sunshine at the Novare Res Bier Cafe for their Everybody Loves The Sunshine event. We’ll be joining forces to celebrate Portland Beer Week and bringing a large variety of Lawson’s Finest Liquids with us!
BEER DELIVERIES
Super Session #2 (brewed with Amarillo hops) is back in cans and on draft! Our Session series rotates quarterly – so grab it while you can. This beer is designed to be light and refreshing with low alcohol, yet the full hop character of a Session IPA.
During this month, you can Find Our Beer – Sip of Sunshine IPA and Super Session #2 (cans and draft) in Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire and New York.
We’re Open!
WE’RE OPEN!
The day you have all been waiting for is finally here! We are thrilled to announce we are officially open! Come share in the excitement and enjoy our carefully crafted selection of beers with local light fare. Our retail store is packed full with vibrant, new merchandise and freshly canned beer. Stock your fridge full!
Enjoy our beautiful, inviting and comfortable taproom and retail store 7 days a week!
We are open 12-7pm Monday through Friday and 11am-7pm Saturday and Sunday. You can find us at 155 Carroll Road in Waitsfield, Vermont. Check here to find what we have available in our Taproom and Retail Store. We look forward to seeing you, cheers!
Here is a preview of what you’re in store for!
