July Beer News
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
This August we are unveiling new packaging for Sip of Sunshine and our Super Session IPA Series! It is the same great beer you have come to love, with a refreshed, updated design to match the exceptional quality of the liquids in the can and to align with the beautiful labels and branding of our Waitsfield, VT beers.
Kingdom Trails IPA (6.2% abv) is pale yellow in color, soft and refreshing on the palate with a mild bitterness and an intensely fruit forward and floral nose. The Kingdom Trail Association joined Sean Lawson in Warren, VT to collaborate in the brewing process as well as selecting the hops used. The proceeds benefit both NEMBA and the Kingdom Trail Association. We have limited draft available at our taproom, stop by and give it a try!
Sean has been busy at the original brewery in Warren, VT and one of the anticipated releases is the Bit O’ Balsam IPA. A collaboration with the Vermont Center for Ecostudies to benefit the Mountain Birdwatch; a citizen science program to enhance the conservation of the endangered, high-elevation nesting Bicknell’s Thrush. It’s brewed and “dry-tipped” with Balsam Fir and comes in at 6.5% abv. It will be available in 22oz bottles in our retail store and on draft at our taproom in late July. Stay tuned for the release date!
Mark your calendars for our special August beer release! We are running a limited Waitsfield, VT brewed batch of The Space In Between with blood orange! The Space In Between (5% abv) is a hazy ale with a hint of tartness, brewed with oats and wheat and dry-hopped with Nelson and Galaxy varieties. It will be available on draft in our taproom and packaged cans to go from our retail store.
Looking for great summer beers that are low in calories per serving? Check out our Scrag Mountain Pils that comes in at 138 calories, Super Session #8 140 calories, App Gap Saison 142 calories and The Space in Between 150 calories! Make sure you bring some on your next adventure!
In case you missed the exciting news we shared in June, we have expanded our distribution into New Jersey and Upstate, NY! Distribution will begin sometime in July, so keep an eye out for Lawson’s Finest Liquids at your favorite local accounts. For more details, read our press release.
Lawson’s Finest Cornhole Tournament Series!
Cornhole and some good ol’ fashioned competition go hand in hand. Beginning Thursday, July 18th from 4:30-7pm we will hold the first of our weekly cornhole tournaments. The winner will receive a $25 gift card to Lawson’s Finest Liquids! Stop by the taproom for delicious beverages, light fare and fun every Thursday evening!
During the build of our brewery, taproom and retail store in Waitsfield, VT we worked closely with Efficiency Vermont to ensure we were being as mindful as possible. We are proud to be included in the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Green Brewery Cohort. You can read more here!
NEW MERCH ALERT!
Check out our online shop or retail store in Waitsfield, VT for new Lawson’s Finest merchandise! We’ve recently added some new items.
Lawson’s Finest Cooler
Lawson’s Finest Insulated Tote Bag
Lawson’s Finest Klean Kanteen Tumbler
Lawson’s Finest Ecovessel
Lawson’s Finest Space In Between Headband
Lawson’s Finest Space In Between Skirt
CHARITABLE GIVING PROGRAM
Lawson’s Finest has chosen to pay our staff generous living wages and benefits. There is no tip obligation in the taproom. However, if guests choose to leave a donation, 100% will be donated to local charitable endeavors.
July 1st-15th the donations will be given to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice – Their personal care attendant and homemaking support long-term care program extends beyond the traditional medical sphere. They provide companionship and help with activities of daily living (light housekeeping, cooking, laundry, and bathing and dressing) to central Vermonters who, without the support, would very likely have needed to leave their homes and move to a facility or nursing home. Caring for people in their homes is cost effective, a fraction of an inpatient hospital stay and about half the cost to care for a person in a nursing home. Perhaps more important, by providing one-on-one support, education, and high-quality care in a setting where we know people want to be, they give central Vermonters the tools to manage their conditions and maintain their independence.
July 16th-31st the taproom donations will be given to Downstreet Housing & Community Development – Downstreet strengthens the communities of Central Vermont by engaging with people, providing affordable homes, and connecting people to the resources and services they need to thrive. Donated funds will support the Residences 4 Recovery Initiative which is a collective statewide effort, lead by Downstreet, to accelerate the development of supportive recovery housing in Vermont to assist the thousands of individuals and families, and the dozens of communities suffering from the Substance Use Disorder crisis.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Are you passionate about the craft beer industry? We have three job openings!
Marketing Director
Regional Sales Representative – CT/NY
Craft Beer Delivery Driver
SPECIAL EVENTS
We are looking forward to hosting an array of incredibly talented musicians and plenty of sunny days to enjoy it at outside at our beer garden!
Join us at the taproom on July 1st from 5-7pm for our Monday night specialty cask and live music from Fiddle Witch. Our special cask will feature Scrag Mountain Pils infused with lime and sea salt.
The 71st year of the Warren 4th of July Parade will be filled with sunshine! Lawson’s Finest team will lead the parade with Sean and Karen Lawson as this years Grand Marshals. Join us in celebrating our independence! If you are in the Mad River Valley we hope to see you there. (Please note our taproom will be closed 7/4.)
Friday, July 5th join the Lawson’s Finest Concert on the Mad River Green in Waitsfield from 6-9pm with live music from The Grift! We are so honored to sponsor our favorite local band for the community to enjoy!
Lawson’s Finest is proud to be the Official Beer Sponsor of the world’s most beautiful marathon; the Mad Marathon! This years marathon will be held on Sunday, July 7th in Waitsfield.
Bring your dancing shoes and join us at the taproom on Monday, July 8th from 5-7pm to enjoy live music from Troy Millette!
In addition to live music and great beer, Bear North Festival is having a pop up ticket sale at our taproom from 4-7pm on Monday, July 8th. Stop by to get discounted tickets for this years must-go-to festival at Sugarbush!
Peter Havens is hosting a beer dinner on Monday, July 8th. The talented staff has created a delicious dinner menu!
Course 1:
Scrag Mountain Pils
Couscous Salad with Corn, Mint, Lime
Course 2:
Super Session #8
Lobster “Canneloni” – Lobster wrapped in thinly sliced mango with goat cheese served in a butter lettuce cup
Course 3:
App Gap Saison
Fried Fish and Pommes Frites with Tropical Tamarind Ketchup and spicy tartar sauce
Course 4:
Sip of Sunshine
Pulled Pork Slider with Pineapple Coconut Coleslaw
Course 5:
Maple Nipple
Cinnamon Sugar Dusted Churro with Blueberry Compote and Sweet Cream Ice Cream
Tuesday, July 9th our Brand Ambassador will be holding a tasting at the Stowe Country Club from 2-6pm. We will be serving Sip of Sunshine, Super Session #8, and Scrag Mountain Pils.
Join us at the taproom on July 15th from 5-7pm for our Monday night specialty cask and live music from Phineas Gage. Our specialty cask will feature Knockout Blonde infused with strawberry and rhubarb.
You can find our Brand Ambassador at the Beverage Warehouse on Wednesday, July 17th for a tasting. Stop by to sample Lawson’s Finest Liquids!
We are looking forward to this years Vermont Brewers Festival July 19th-20th. Mascara Mountain Brut IPA is making its debut as a festival-only exclusive. Brett Seymour, of Collaborative Brewing Company, joined Sean Lawson at our Warren brewery to create this special beer. Mascara Mountain is a super dry, light and crisp IPA that features a fruity effervescence. Brewed with Sabro hops and comes in at 6.7% abv. In addition to Mascara Mountain we will have our Berliner Weiss Style Ale, Scrag Mountain Pils, MC Amalgamation Brett IPA (a collaboration with Big Spruce Brewing), Double Sunshine IPA with Ruby Red Grapefruit, Homestead Haze – Vermont Grown IPA, Peril Imperial IPA and Fayston Maple Chocolate Tart Cherry. Get your tickets now!
A celebration of Pilsner & Love. Join us on Saturday, July 20th for Pils & Love 2019 featuring 60+ of the world’s best pilsners and a whole lot of love.
Monday, July 22nd we welcome Jeremy Hill, Bruce and Nina Sklar for our Monday Night Music Series from 5-7pm. Come enjoy a relaxing Monday evening with local jazz music.
We’ll be pouring at the 6th annual Beveridge Summer Fest on Saturday, July 27th from 12-4pm. Sample amazing brews from some New England breweries while listening to the tunes from Copilot. There will be corn hole, beer pong and other fun games to play at the base of Wolfeboro’s Abenaki Ski Hill. Food vendors will fill your tummies with their tasty goods. Bring a lawn chair if you like and enjoy a day of amazing beer, cider, and music! Get tickets while they’re still available!
Monday, July 29th we are looking forward to hosting Erin Cassels-Brown for our Monday Night Music Series. He will be filling our taproom with tunes from 5-7pm!
August 2nd and 3rd, join us on the slopes of Sugarbush North (Mt. Ellen) in Fayston, Vermont for a weekend of art, music, beer, food, camping, community and more. Purchase your tickets now!
Saturday, August 3rd is Long Trail Day! Join the Green Mountain Club‘s annual social fundraiser and hiking challenge! Individuals and groups will hike segments of the Long Trail to complete the entire 272-mile trail in one day, all while raising money for the Green Mountain Club to continue its work caring for the mountains and trails of Vermont. The fun continues by joining other hikers at Lawson’s Finest Liquids to celebrate the completion of the hike from 4-7pm.
The first 272 people to register will receive a free pair of Darn Tough socks and all registrants will receive a free digital Long Trail Map. Rewards for fundraising include Long Trail Day merchandise and Skida and Osprey products!
Can’t hike that day? You can be a virtual hiker by registering and fundraising online, with the same access to rewards as those hiking.
NENSA App Gap Challenge on August 3rd is a fun and exciting dual technique Rollerski Race. Competitors ski a pursuit format, starting with skate, and transitioning to classic mid course at the parking lot of Mad River Glen, before making the push to the top. Come and try and break the course record for $100 cash or challenge yourself to a spectacular ski up the eastern slope of the Green Mountains. Racers will get to enjoy our App Gap Saison at the finish line!
BEER DELIVERIES
Be on the lookout for our Scrag Mountain Pils! This summer’s must-try is our house lager that features a mild floral aroma, is dry, crisp and refreshing with a delicate amount of noble hop spice. It pairs well with adventures and will be available at some accounts throughout the Northeast U.S.! Inspired by the traditional Czech Pilsner style; our house lager is a tribute to the source of Waitsfield’s town water and the aquifer deep beneath Scrag Mountain.
You can Find Our Beer – Sip of Sunshine IPA and Super Session #8 (cans and draft) in Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Philadelphia.
New Jersey and Upstate NY Distribution News
LAWSON’S FINEST LIQUIDS AND REMARKABLE LIQUIDS ANNOUNCE NEW DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP FOR NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK STATE
Distribution agreement brings Sip of Sunshine IPA to the Jersey Shore and Upstate N.Y.
WAITSFIELD, VT. and GUILDERLAND CENTER, N.Y. (June 18, 2019) – Lawson’s Finest Liquids, a signature Vermont brewery, and Remarkable Liquids, New York and New Jersey’s premier craft beverage distributor, have announced a new distribution agreement that will bring beers from the Waitsfield, Vt. based brewery into New Jersey.
Starting in July, Remarkable Liquids will begin distribution of Lawson’s Finest flagship beer, Sip of Sunshine IPA, statewide in New Jersey, as well as in central and upstate New York, in addition to the rotating Super Session single hop IPA series and limited specialty beer releases.
“We are thrilled to launch distribution of Lawson’s Finest in New Jersey, where we’ve received countless requests for our beer. The team at Remarkable Liquids shares our commitment to proper handling of the highest quality beer to ensure customers receive it exactly the way the brewery intends – cold and fresh – consistently delivering the experience that discerning craft beer drinkers seek,” said Sean Lawson, founding brewer, Lawson’s Finest. “I was born in Red Bank, N.J., and as a Jersey boy originally, it has been a longstanding goal of mine to satiate the thirst of the Garden State,” continued Lawson.
“Lawson’s Finest products have always been in high demand; these guys work tirelessly to create some amazing beers and it truly shows in the quality of their brews,” said Spencer Noakes, co-founder and general manager, Remarkable Liquids. “Sip of Sunshine and Super Session are household names in the craft community, the only thing holding most back from enjoying them is accessibility, and we’re excited to be the ones closing the loop and getting these amazing products into the hands of those who will enjoy them the most.”
New Jersey craft beer fans can expect regular deliveries of cans and draft beer of both Sip of Sunshine IPA and the Super Session IPA series, a quaffable brew loaded with hops, designed to be light and refreshing with lower alcohol and calories (4.8 percent ABV, 140 calories), yet having the full hop character of an IPA. Be on the lookout for Super Session #7 in late July, the newest rendition brewed with Idaho 7 hops. In addition, fans can expect limited releases every other month of Lawson’s Finest specialty beers from Vermont, with Scrag Mountain Pilsner in July, Hopzilla Double IPA in September, and Fayston Maple Imperial Stout in November.
Lawson’s Finest has long been a staple of the craft beer industry, with the flagship Sip of Sunshine IPA being one of the most sought-after beers in the Northeast, and their unique maple brews winning multiple medals at the World Beer Cup and Great American Beer Festival. Today, they split brewing operations between their 34-barrel Waitsfield location and Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, Connecticut, where their flagship “Sip of Sunshine IPA” and “Super Session” series are brewed at a larger scale to meet the incredibly high demand. In late 2018, Lawson’s Finest opened their new destination brewery in Waitsfield, VT, offering a world-class experience where fans can enjoy a wide array of brews on tap. The taproom features a soaring timber-frame space, with a selection of local artisanal foods in a family-friendly setting, kids games, a beer garden, and adjacent walking trails. Their retail store offers a full selection of beers and branded merchandise to go.
Remarkable Liquids will be responsible for the distribution of Lawson’s Finest Liquids products throughout the entire state of New Jersey, in addition to the following New York counties: Chenango, Clinton, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington. This effectively completes Lawson’s Finest’s New York State distribution coverage, making the beer available throughout New York and New Jersey where fine craft beverages are sold.
More information about Lawson’s Finest can be found by visiting LawsonsFinest.com, as well as on Facebook (fb.com/LawsonsFinestLiquids), and on Twitter (@LawsonsFinest), and on Instagram (@LawsonsFinest).
Additional Remarkable Liquids information can be found online at RemarkableLiquids.com, on Facebook (fb.com/remarkable.liquids.1), and on Twitter (@remarkableliquids), and on Instagram (@remarkableliquids).
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About Lawson’s Finest: Lawson’s Finest was founded in 2008 by Sean and Karen Lawson with a highly acclaimed, small batch artisanal brewery located in Warren, Vermont and in 2014 added an alternating proprietorship in Stratford, CT, where the flagship Sip of Sunshine IPA and Super Session beers are brewed. Lawson’s Finest mission is to produce beer of the highest quality with outstanding freshness, featuring world-class IPA’s and unique maple brews, while emulating the best of widely appreciated styles. lawsonsfinest.com
About Remarkable Liquids: Remarkable Liquids is a craft beverage distribution company based near Albany, N.Y. that was conceived to offer a distribution option different from all others in the Empire State. Selling only craft beer, cider, mead, and kombucha, Remarkable Liquids is committed to passionately purveying the highest quality beverages in the world. remarkableliquids.com
June Beer News
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Friday, June 7th we are releasing our Homestead Haze IPA! Vermont has a special place in our hearts and this is a tribute to the state we love so much. This beer has been brewed with 100% Vermont grown products. We brewed with malted barley and wheat from Peterson Quality Malt and Cascade, Centennial, and Chinook varieties from Homestead Hops. A big thanks to these Vermont farms for cultivating products that we are proud to brew with!
This limited Waitsfield brew is hazy and light amber in appearance with a bouquet of resinous hop aroma and flavors, featuring orange and grapefruit rind, fresh cut grass, and peach and stone fruit esters. We will have this available in draft and in cans, so be sure to stop by our taproom for a taste!
App Gap Saison is making its way back into our lineup Saturday, June 1st! Our Belgian style farmhouse ale has a slightly spicy character, fruity yeast-driven esters and an effervescent dry finish. Named after the Appalachian Gap, our mountain gateway to the valley, it’s a classic adventure road that connects us with our neighbors to the west. Frequently used by cycling enthusiasts both pedal and motor, and has views that will take your breath away. Stop by for a fresh pour or grab cans to go!
Rooski Black IPA (7% ABV) is a tribute to our dear friend and colleague, Andrew Black. The brewing process was a collaborative effort with the Black Family and our staff participating in its creation at our original 7bbl brewery in Warren, VT. This aromatic brew features Marris Otter and Chocolate malts, along with Amarillo, El Dorado, and Sabro hops. We have a limited supply available in 22 oz. bottles and on draft.
Our Beer Garden is coming to life; we’ve recently added additional seating and new games! Enjoy a fresh pour, some local light fare and the beautiful Vermont scenery with friends by your side! If you’re interested in finding out what we have available on draft, in packaged cans and what light fare we are offering (including great new menu items!) please check out our taproom page for the most up-to-date information.
Brewbound’s podcast “Episode 35: Sean Lawson on the Brewery that Sip of Sunshine Built” is live on their website, give it a listen!
NEW MERCH ALERT!
Check out our online shop or retail store in Waitsfield, VT for new Lawson’s Finest merchandise! We’ve recently added an orange stainless steel water bottle, sunshine headband, sunshine foam trucker hat, visor and sunshine skirt!
CHARITABLE GIVING PROGRAM
Lawson’s Finest has 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 donation, 100% will be donated to local charitable endeavors.
The first half of June our taproom donations will be given to The Catamount Trail Association (CTA). The CTA maintains Vermont’s Catamount Trail and a world-class network of backcountry ski terrain. They work to conserve the mountain lands on which outdoor recreation depends, and run free programs introducing youth to cross country skiing, all in an effort to expand access to backcountry skiing to more Vermonters. The Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition (MRVBC) is a local chapter of the CTA focused on creating managed backcountry ski zones and enhancing opportunities for wintertime recreation right here in the Mad River Valley.
The second half of June our taproom donations will go to Downstreet Residences 4 Recovery Initiative; a collective statewide effort, lead by Downstreet, to accelerate the development of supportive recovery housing in Vermont and to assist the thousands of individuals and families, and the dozens of communities suffering from the Substance Use Disorder crisis. All funds raised will support the cost of operational demand associated with developing and leading the Initiative.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Are you passionate about the craft beer industry? We have two job openings!
Regional Sales Representative – CT/NY
Craft Beer Delivery Driver
SPECIAL EVENTS
Join us at the taproom on June 3rd from 5-7pm for a speciality cask featuring Maple Nipple and live music from Some Hollow.
Philly Beer Week! Sean Lawson and our Regional Sales Representative, John, will be attending to share some sunshine! Be sure to stop by and say hi!
Thursday 6/6
Lucky’s Last Chance Manayunk 5-8pm
Lucky’s Last Chance Queen Village 8-11pm
Friday 6/7
José Pistolas 12-3pm
Whole Foods on Pennsylvania Ave 5-7pm
Saturday, June 8th join us at Sugarbush Resort for their 9th annual Brew-Grass Festival! We will be pouring Double Sunshine IPA, Scrag Mountain Pils, The Space In Between, and Super Session #8.
The Brewers Retreat is an exclusive brewcation for beer lovers! Sean Lawson will be brewing a Maple Ale with participants. He is looking forward to sharing his tips and techniques on how to add maple syrup to the brewing process! The event is in beautiful Boothbay Harbor; June 9th-12th.
Friday, June 14th stop by the White River Co-op and say hi to our Brand Ambassador, Chuck. He will be pouring liquid sunshine for you to sample!
Join us at the taproom on June 17th from 5-7pm for our Monday night specialty cask and live music from Myra Flynn. Stayed tuned to find out what our special cask will be!
Saturday, June 22nd beer lovers are in for a treat with Green City! Lawson’s Finest Regional Sales Representative will be pouring Sip of Sunshine IPA, Double Sunshine IPA and The Space In Between. Green City has assembled a line-up of 70+ brewers from around the world to help celebrate all things hoppy, hazy, clear and carbonated. Also in attendance will be the New York Wrestling Connection. They will be hosting some of the world’s top professional wrestlers battling it out onsite while Casanova Valentine defends his Broccoli Belt Title.
Sunday, June 23rd join Niner Bikes from Fort Collins, CO at our taproom from 11am-5pm for a day of mountain bikes and après biking celebrations of summer in partnership with Mad River Riders! There will be a full fleet of Niner RDO demo bikes for you to throw a leg over and get to know in their hardtail and CVA Full Suspension platforms. Batch Bicycles will also be on site with kids bikes and cruisers as well for families who are attending. The boardwalk will be a great place to enjoy a ride with the family. We’ll also have a quadrant of the parking lot marked for riding, either for kids or riders checking their set up before heading to the trails. Mad River Riders will be providing guided group tours on our local bike trails. And don’t miss our retail store discount of 25% off Lawson’s Finest cycling jerseys!
Join us Friday, June 28th – Sunday, June 30th for this years NEMBAfest. NEMBAfest is the biggest Mountain Bike Festival on the East Coast! With over 90 vendors from across the bike industry, over 4000 attendees, over 100 miles of trails for all ability levels- the vibe and the setting is amazing. This is an exciting year as we have teamed up with the Kingdom Trails Association to collaborate on a brew exclusively for this festival!
Join us at the taproom on July 1st from 5-7pm for our Monday night specialty cask and live music from Fiddle Witch. We will announce our specialty cask closer to the event, stay tuned!
The 71st year of the Warren 4th of July Parade will be filled with sunshine! Sean and Karen Lawson have been named this years Grand Marshalls and the Lawson’s Finest team will help them lead the parade in a vibrantly decked out float. Join us in celebrating our independence!
Friday, July 5th bring your dancing shoes and join the Lawson’s Finest Concert on the Mad River Green in Waitsfield from 6-8pm with live music from The Grift! We are so honored to sponsor our favorite local band for the community to enjoy!
Lawson’s Finest is proud to be the Official Beer Sponsor of the world’s most beautiful marathon; the Mad Marathon! This years marathon will be held on Sunday, July 7th in Waitsfield.
BEER DELIVERIES
We are eagerly anticipating the next Waitsfield brewed beer to enter distribution! Scrag Mountain Pils will begin entering the market at the end of June. Inspired by the traditional Czech Pilsner style; our house lager is a tribute to the source of Waitsfield’s town water and the aquifer deep beneath Scrag Mountain. Give this crisp and refreshing pilsner a try and let us know what you think!
You can Find Our Beer – Sip of Sunshine IPA and Super Session #8 (cans and draft) in Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Philadelphia.
Distribution expansion in New York and New Jersey!
May Beer News
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
In honor of our 11th anniversary celebration Sean brewed Peril Imperial IPA and Maple Tripple Ale! These single-batch specialty beers were brewed at the “Wizard’s Workshop” – the original 7bbl brewery in Warren, VT.
Peril Imperial IPA (11.1% ABV) has a menacing hop character and dangerously smooth flavor, achieved by copious dry hopping and cold conditioning.
Maple Tripple Ale (12% ABV) is enticing, rich and complex; this creation defies easy description. Our ‘once-a-year beer’ is brewed only during sugaring season with 100% maple sap from our local friends in VT. No water added! Just barley, hops, and ale yeast.
We have a limited supply of both bottles and draft available at our retail store and taproom. If you’re looking to try these special brews, check our taproom page for the most up-to-date information on what is available!
Our limited release calendar is changing with the seasons! We just brewed our last batch of Sugarhouse IPA until its return in January 2020, so be sure to grab a fresh pour at our taproom or take some packaged cans to go from our retail store.
We are excited to welcome App Gap Saison back into our lineup! June 1st it will be available in draft and cans. App Gap Saison (4.5% ABV) is our Belgian style farmhouse ale that has a slightly spicy character, fruity yeast-driven esters and an effervescent, dry finish. A homage to our mountain gateway to the Valley.
We have a new item in our retail store! This vibrant Sunshine Headband, crafted by Reign Vermont, is the perfect accessory to brighten your wardrobe! They are available at our retail store in Waitsfield, VT or our online shop.
Lawson’s Finest has 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.
The first half of May our taproom donations will go to Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. They are a nonprofit organization that has been serving children and families at risk of child abuse and neglect for 43 years by creating, adopting and carrying out innovative, highly effective prevention programs, including parenting programs, child sexual abuse prevention, and shaken baby syndrome prevention.
The second half of May we are supporting Circle and Sexual Assault Crisis Teams. Circle serves anyone experiencing intimate partner violence in the Washington County area. SACT works to provide advocacy and services for people of all genders who have experienced harm, and to educate for the prevention of all forms of sexual violence.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Saturday, May 4th is the 10th Annual Montbeerlier at the Three Penny Taproom. You can find Lawson’s Finest Chinooker’d IPA, The Space In Between, Sugarhouse IPA, Fayston Maple Imperial Stout and Double Sunshine with Ruby Red Grapefruit being poured!
Sunday, May 5th the Mad River Riders will begin and end their ride, Cranko De Mayo Gravel Grinder, at Lawson’s Finest taproom. This race will take the riders on a tour of the finest Mad River Valley dirt roads. Covering 32 miles, 3900 vertical and two covered bridges along with some Class IV roads and vintage Vermont scenery.
Join us at the taproom on May 6th from 5-7pm for our Monday night specialty cask and live music! Our specialty cask will feature Chinooker’d IPA with tangerine, accompanied by live music from Justin Paniguitti.
Thursday, May 9th Lawson’s Finest Double Sunshine and Scrag Mountain Pils will be poured at the 14th Annual Taste of Vermont Reception in Washington, DC. The annual event has become well known throughout the Capital Region for its dynamic showcase of Vermont products and destinations.
Saturday, May 11th is the Rising Pint Brewfest in Hartford, CT. Lawson’s Finest will be pouring Sip of Sunshine, Double Sunshine, Super Session #8, The Space In Between, and Fayston Maple Imperial Stout. Event proceeds will go to the Folds of Honor Foundation, an organization helping families of those killed on active duty or have returned home severely wounded from duty and Our Companions, an organization that runs a no-kill shelter for pets in Connecticut.
Saturday, May 18th join Lawson’s Finest Brand Ambassador at the 4th Annual Gathering at the Bines Brewfest held at Two Roads Brewing in Stratford, CT. This year there will be one General Admission session from 12:00 – 3:00 PM with a special additional session from 3:00 – 4:00 PM for VIP Ticket holders only! We will be pouring Double Sunshine, Triple Sunshine and Fayston Maple Imperial Stout.
Join us at the taproom on May 20th from 5-7pm for our Monday night specialty cask and live music! Our specialty cask will feature Maple Nipple accompanied by live music from Justin LaPoint.
May 22nd-25th is the Festival Mondial de la bière held in Montreal, QC. The Mondial de la bière offers an assortment of beer discovery activities, from guided tours to pairing workshops, all in a festive atmosphere that will satisfy the curious minds but also any beer lover, both newcomer and epicurian. It differs from other beer festivals in its exclusive offer of international beers, the presence of key players from the world’s brewing industry, and a strong representation from Québec. We will be pouring Fayston Maple Imperial Stout, Maple Nipple, Scrag Mountain Pils, Double Sunshine, and Triple Sunshine.
We look forward to another year at the Brattleboro Brewers Festival. Join Lawson’s Finest Liquids Brand Ambassador on Saturday, May 25th for a day of enjoying amazing beer and great company! We will be pouring Sip of Sunshine, Super Session #8, The Space In Between, and Scrag Mountain Pils. Get your tickets while they’re still available. Event proceeds will go to the Brattleboro Little League.
BEER DELIVERIES
May kicks off our regional distribution of The Space In Between! This beer is a hazy ale with a hint of tartness, brewed with oats and wheat and dry-hopped with Nelson and Galaxy varieties. Check out your favorite local accounts for packaged beer and draft for the chance to try this undefined ale and let us know what you think!
In addition to The Space In Between you can Find Our Beer – Sip of Sunshine IPA and Super Session #8 (cans and draft) in Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Philadelphia.
We have a new member on our sales team! John Kalinski has joined us as the Regional Sales Representative for MA, NH, ME and RI. John has worked within the craft beer industry for six years and we are honored to have him as part of the Lawson’s Finest team!
(Left: Seth Talmon – Sales and Distribution Manager | Right: John Kalinski – Regional Sales Representative)
April Beer News
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Join us in celebrating our 11th anniversary April 26th-27th!
Tickets to Friday Night Beer Lovers Ball is sold out, but be sure to join us on Saturday!
Friday Night Beer Lovers Ball 4/26 7:30pm-10:30pm.
Each ticket is $25 and includes:
– The rockin’ Beer Lovers Ball showcasing live music by The Detonators featuring Dave Grippo and Friends;
– Two beverage tickets;
– A food ticket for a delicious bowl of gourmet tater tots (choose from four varieties!) from Cornerstone Catering;
– Entry into our brewery open house (7:30-9pm) where we’ll be pouring complimentary samples of rare beers from our vault;
– Access to our specialty bottle sale featuring the initial release of our 2017 Maple Tripple and 11th Anniversary Peril Imperial IPA!
Our retail store will be open for packaged beer and merchandise sales.
Anniversary Specialty Beer Retail List
2017 Maple Tripple
(12%) – $25/500ml – LIMIT 4
11th Anniversary edition of Peril Imperial IPA
(11.1%) – $12/22oz – LIMIT 2
Fayston Maple Chocolate Tart Cherry Imperial Stout
(10.1%) – $12/22oz – LIMIT 2
(click here to see additional offerings in the retail store)
Anniversary Specialty Beer Draft List
11th Anniversary edition of Peril Imperial IPA (11.1%)
Double Sunshine IPA with ruby red grapefruit (8%)
Brewer’s special cask of The Space in Between with blood orange (5%)
(click here to see additional offerings in the taproom)
Can’t make it Friday?! We are continuing the celebration open to the public on Saturday 4/27! Our beer garden will be open, live music from Rob Williams (11am-1pm), Barbacoa (2pm-4pm) and Lyon’s Disciple (5pm-7pm), brewery open house and the chance to purchase our 2017 Maple Tripple. We are looking forward to celebrating 11 years with you all!
We are honored to be awarded the 2019 Best Vermont Brewery! Thank you to Vermont Sports and their readers!
Friday, March 29th was the official release of our special edition of Double Sunshine Ruby Red Grapefruit IPA! This brew is fermented with grapefruit purée and finished on fresh peel thanks to our friends at Orchid Island Brewery. Waves of grapefruit aroma and flavor delight the senses, delivering an extra layer of mouth-watering, juicy, lush tropical fruit character. Straight from the heart of citrus country to the Green Mountains! Stop by our taproom for a fresh pour and check out our retail store on your way out to grab cans to go!
Our Brewery team was hard at work filling an array of barrels with our Fayston Maple Imperial Stout. These barrels once housed liquids including maple rum, apple brandy and sherry. We are excited to enjoy these brews in months to come, but in the meantime when you visit take a peek in the brewery to see some of the large barrels on display. Thanks to our friends at Mad River Distillers for helping make this happen!
Another incredible turnout for the 2nd Annual Winter Vermont Brewers Festival in Killington, VT! For the event we collaborated with Big Spruce Brewing of Cape Bretton, Nova Scotia and created the MC Amalgamation Brett IPA (6.4% ABV). This beer is brewed with a base of pale malt, wheat and oats and fermented with a special blend of brettanomyces wild yeast strains. Featuring tasting notes of pineapple, grapefruit and a mild Brett funk. Stop by our taproom to try a fresh pour of this tasty Brett IPA!
Our Lawson’s Finest Cuff Beanie is back in stock! They are available to order online or stop by our retail store and pick one up!
Lawson’s Finest has 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.
The first half of April our taproom donations will go to the Brain Injury Association of Vermont. They aim to create a better future for Vermonters with brain injuries and their families through prevention, education, advocacy and support. They provide education in schools to help reduce concussions in young athletes, supporting military veterans who have been exposed to blast injuries, and provide resources to brain injury survivors and their families.
The second half of April we are supporting our local elementary school’s Parent Teacher Organizations which are dedicated to provide additional opportunities outside of the classroom for students, teachers and families to learn, socialize, communicate and grow.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Join us at the taproom on April 1st from 5-7pm for our Monday night specialty cask and live music! Our specialty cask will feature double dry hopped Sugarhouse IPA with Eukanot hops, orange peel, and sage accompanied by live music from The Medicine Tribe Trio. 
Stop by the Craft Beer Cellar in Waterbury, VT on Friday, April 5th to sample some Lawson’s Finest Liquids! Our Brand Ambassador will be there from 3-6pm.
Sean Lawson, Seth Talmon (Sales and Distribution Manager), Scott Shirley (Director of Brewing Operations), and TJ Greenwood (Director of Operations) are heading to Denver, CO for the Craft Brewers Conference and will be bringing the Green Mountains all the way to the Rocky Mountains!
Tuesday, April 9th we’ll be doing a tap takeover at Improper City with 4 Noses Brewing Company, New Image Brewing and Stem Ciders! Lawson’s Finest Liquids available on draft will be Double Sunshine IPA, Chinooker’d IPA, The Space In Between and Sip of Sunshine IPA in cans. The event runs from 6-10pm.
Tuesday, April 9th there is a special tapping at Star Bar! On draft you will find The Space In Between, Double Sunshine IPA, Chinooker’d IPA and Sip of Sunshine IPA in cans.
Thursday, April 11th Lawson’s Finest Liquids and Jester King Brewery are doing a tap takeover at Hops & Pie! On draft you will find Double Sunshine IPA, Fayston Maple Imperial Stout with Chocolate Tart Cherry, The Space In Between, Chinooker’d IPA, Scrag Mountain Pilsner and Sip of Sunshine IPA.
Saturday April 27th, 14th Star Brewing in St. Albans is hosting the Vermont Maple Beverage Tasting which is an official event for the 53rd Annual Vermont Maple Festival. There will be two sessions; 12-2pm and 3-5pm. Registration is required and tickets can be purchased online! If you attend, make sure to enjoy a fresh pour of our Maple Nipple Amber Ale on draft.
BEER DELIVERIES
March kicked off the official distribution of our Chinooker’d IPA. Check out some of your local favorite accounts to grab a four pack or more! Chinooker’d is our traditional American IPA recipe which is chock-full of Chinook hops bursting with pine and citrus aromas. Firm bitterness and a balanced malt profile gives way to waves of flavor. Let us know what you think!
Our Super Session series rotates and Super Session #8 is back in the lineup! You will start to see cans and draft popping up in your local accounts by the second week of April! This brew is made with copious amounts of Mosaic hops and is designed to be a light and refreshing beer with low alcohol, yet the full hop character of a Session IPA.
The next round of distribution for our Waitsfield brewed beers will be The Space In Between, which is a hazy ale with a hint of tartness, brewed with oats and wheat and dry-hopped with Nelson and Galaxy varieties. This special brew will make its debut in May!
In addition to Chinooker’d IPA and Super Session #8, during this month, you can Find Our Beer – Sip of Sunshine IPA (cans and draft) in Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Philadelphia.
