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!
October Beer News
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Lawson’s Finest Liquids has been named the Small Business of the Year by the Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation! This is quite an honor that we are really proud of!
We are accepting applications for the Taproom & Retail Beertender positions who will provide our guests with memorable experiences!
Check out Sean Lawson’s interview in the September/October edition of The New Brewer!
Thank you Vermont Congressman Peter Welch for requesting a visit to our Waitsfield Brewery, Taproom and Retail Store. It was fantastic showing off our new space!
Autumn is here and we’ve finished our construction and commissioning of the brewery systems. Our brewery team is working around the clock! We are now open to the public seven days a week!
Below is a photo of the new beer packaging that will soon be filled with delicious Finest Liquids!
SPECIAL EVENTS
On Saturday 10/13 we’ll see you at the 10th annual NH Brewfest in Portsmouth at the Redhook Brewery!
Also Saturday 10/13, attendees at the Snallygaster 2018 in Washington DC will be treated to Lawson’s Finest Liquids! We’re making a special delivery to our DC fans for this Beastly Beer Jamboree – enjoy!
BEER DELIVERIES
During this month, you can Find Our Beer – Sip of Sunshine IPA and Super Session #7 (cans and draft) in Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire and New York.
The end of October brings back Super Session #2 (brewed with Amarillo hops) in cans and draft! You’ll likely start to see the marketplace transition from Super Session #7 to Super Session #2 in November. We anticipate brewing Super Session #2 for a few months until we bring back Super Session #8!
September Beer News
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
WE ARE HIRING!
Lawson’s Finest is looking to fill the following positions:
BREWERY POSITIONS – to help ensure delivery of the best products and customer experiences possible.
TAPROOM & RETAIL POSITIONS – to develop and execute an exemplary service culture.
Over the upcoming weeks, we will be looking for more Brewery, Taproom and Retail Store staff to complete our team prior to our autumn Waitsfield opening so keep your eye on our application portal!
Later this month we’ll be commissioning the brewhouse and firing up our first test batch at the new Waitsfield location! We’ll be brewing your favorite recipes including Knockout Blonde, Maple Nipple, Sugarhouse IPA, Triple Sunshine IPA, The Space in Between, Fayston Maple Imperial Stout, Chinooker’d IPA, Hopzilla IPA, and Double Sunshine IPA – wowza!!!
BEER DELIVERIES
During this month, you can Find Our Beer – Sip of Sunshine IPA and Super Session #7 (cans and draft) in Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire and New York.
Speaking of Sip of Sunshine IPA, did you see the Vineyard Vines catalogue photo?!
SPECIAL EVENTS
Labor Day weekend 9/1 – 9/2 Lawson’s Finest will be at the 24th annual Mount Snow Brewers Festival which is established as one of the premier events of its kind in the Northeast, named one of The 20 Best Summer Destinations In Ski Country by FREESKIER Magazine.
Saturday 9/15 Lawson’s Finest will be sponsoring the Landowner Appreciation Party at Sugarbush featuring the Riders’ Enduro Fest Fall Classic hosted by the Vermont Mountain Bike Association.
Saturday 9/22 is Siptemberfest at Mad River Glen, our favorite local brewfest! Don’t wait to purchase your tickets or else you’ll be outta luck!
August Beer News
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
WE ARE HIRING!
Lawson’s Finest is currently looking to fill the following positions:
BREWERY POSITIONS – to help ensure delivery of the best products and customer experiences possible.
TAPROOM & RETAIL POSITIONS – to develop and execute an exemplary service culture.
- Taproom and Retail Manager
- Taproom and Retail Assistant Manager
- Taproom and Retail Beertender
- Food Curator
- Office Administrator
Over the upcoming weeks, we will be looking for more Brewery, Taproom and Retail Store staff to complete our team prior to our autumn Waitsfield opening so keep your eye on our application portal!
Construction Update – Work is progressing and the results are beautiful! Lawson’s Finest was recently featured on Fox44 TV and their “What’s on Tap” segment. See the full video here which gives you a sneak peak tour into the brewery, taproom and retail store!
The photos below illustrate progression towards finishing the taproom and retail store. We can not wait to open our doors this autumn and show off the beautiful timber frame building while you enjoy a few of your favorite Lawon’s Finest Liquids!
BEER DELIVERIES
We hope you are reveling in the beauty of summer! Nothing pairs better with sunshine adventures than a cold and refreshing Lawson’s Finest Liquids beer.
Have you had an opportunity to try the fresh batch of Super Session #7? It’s the Super Session recipe that you’ve come to know and love, and this variety showcases Idaho 7 hops. Super Session #7 features hop flavors that suggests orange marmalade, dank herbal character, and a slightly spicy dry finish with notes of black tea.
During this month, you can Find Our Beer – Sip of Sunshine IPA and Super Session #7 (cans and draft) in Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire and New York.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Saturday 8/4 is the Trillium Field Trip in Canton MA! We are thrilled to take part in this (sold out) two session beer festival with our taste buds!
The week of 8/4 – 8/12 is Mad River Taste Week. We will celebrate the makers and growers of Vermont’s Mad River Valley with tours, tastings, dinners and other special events. This is a great opportunity to discover all of the incredible food and drink that is coming from of our community, made by our friends and neighbors and sought by foodies across the country.
Saturday 8/11 we’ll be pouring our beer at the Beverage Craft Beer Fest in Wolfeboro NH. You will be able to sample some amazing brews from over 25 New England Breweries while listening to great tunes and eating yummy food. A portion of the proceeds from the fest will go to Camp Sunshine, a camp in Maine for children with life threatening illnesses and their families.
Also on Saturday 8/11 we’ll be doing double duty at the 10th annual Burke Bike n’ Brew with live music, riding, bike games and sampling some of the best beers Vermont and the country have to offer!
Labor Day weekend 9/1 – 9/2 Lawson’s Finest will be at the 24th annual Mount Snow Brewers Festival which is established as one of the premier events of its kind in the Northeast, named one of The 20 Best Summer Destinations In Ski Country by FREESKIER Magazine.
Saturday 9/22 is Siptemberfest at Mad River Glen. Don’t wait to purchase your tickets or else you’ll be outta luck!
