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We’re Happy to Have You!

You’re invited to cozy up at our beautiful, family-friendly Taproom in Waitsfield, Vermont—the home of Lawson’s Finest. Enjoy a rotating selection of exclusive beers only available here, paired with a local, seasonal food menu crafted by our talented team. Our retail store is always stocked with great merch and fresh beers to go.

Surrounded by the breathtaking Green Mountains, it’s the perfect spot for après-ski in winter and patio days in summer. Whether you’re here for fresh releases, live music, or special dinner pop-ups, there’s always something memorable on tap.

Taproom Menu

Hours

Monday – Friday
12 – 8 p.m.

 

Saturday – Sunday
11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

 

155 Carroll Road
Waitsfield, VT 05673

 

Note: Tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We’re family-friendly, but children must remain with their group and be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Let Us Host Your Event!

You can reserve your own private space at the Taproom! Whether it's a small get-together or a rockin' celebration, we have plenty of space for you and your friends.

Have a Sip!

Learn more about our finest and freshest signature liquids, limited releases, and taproom regulars.

On Draft

Scrag Mountain Pils
6oz $3.50
.5L $7.50

Inspired by the traditional Czech Pilsner style. A tribute to our Scrag Mountain water source. 4.8% ABV

Mi Casa Su Lager
6oz $3.50
16oz $7.50

TAPROOM EXCLUSIVE – A crisp Mexican-style lager brewed with flaked corn for a light body and clean finish to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Subtle notes of lime zest and floral spice from Lorien and Saaz hops make this an easy-drinking lager with refreshing character. 5% ABV

Fest Bier
6oz $3.5
16oz $7.5

Inspired by the lagers served at Munich's Oktoberfest. Toasty, biscuit notes from German malts are complemented by the earth, floral tones of noble hops, making this a Prost-worthy pint. 5.3% ABV

Kölsch
8oz $3.5
16oz $7.5

Our take on a traditional Kölsch-style ale brewed with Saaz hops and honey malt. 5.4% ABV

Nitro Stout
6oz $3.50
16oz $7.50

A dry Irish stout made with malt from the Malting Company of Ireland. Light in body with notes of lightly roasted coffee. 5.4% ABV

Little Sip IPA
6oz $3.50
16oz $7.50

Our little cousin to Sip of Sunshine IPA has a juicy, fruit-forward character layered with tropical hop flavors and bright floral aromas. 6.2% ABV

Kingdom Trails IPA
6oz $3.5
16oz $7.5

Pale yellow in color, soft and refreshing on the palate with mild bitterness and an intensely fruit forward and floral nose.

Chinooker'd IPA
6oz $3.5
16oz $7.5

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 give way to waves of flavor. 6.5% ABV

Hop Wired IPA
6oz $3.50
16oz $7.50

A hazy IPA with cloud-like mouthfeel, crisp character, and a burst of juicy citrus and tropical fruit hop flavors and aroma. 6.8% ABV

Double Sunshine IPA
6oz $4.00
12oz $7.50

Double IPA packed with juicy, lush fruit character and dank herbal aromas. 8% ABV

Sip of Sunshine IPA
6oz $4.00
12oz $7.50

Our flagship IPA with juicy tropical fruit character, bright floral aromas, and layers of hop flavor. 8% ABV

Pub Ale
6oz $3.5
16oz $7.5

TAPROOM EXCLUSIVE – A classic English pub-style ale. 5.9% ABV

Chilly Bin IPA
6oz $3.5
16oz $7.5

TAPROOM EXCLUSIVE – Slang for a cooler/ice bin, this straw-colored IPA is brewed with New Zealand hops and fermented with our lager yeast to provide a clean and neutral profile to let the hops shine. This beer drinks light with notes of nectarine, guava, and other tropical fruits. 6.5% ABV

Edritch Invocation Scottish Ale
6oz $3.5
16oz $7.5

TAPROOM EXCLUSIVE – This dark amber red and brown concoction features a complex variety of European malts and hops. Notes of dark caramel, toffee, chocolate, and a hint of smoke is balanced by a hearty, earthy, and resinous bitterness. This otherworldly brew, made using ancient and forbidden occult knowledge, is inspired by the ales of Scotland, where myths and monsters once roamed. 6.8% ABV

Mad River Maple Ale
6oz $4
12oz $8

Mad River Maple 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 sweet finish! 8% ABV

Non-Beer

Lawson's Finest Sip'n N/A IPA
12oz Can $6

We packed all the juicy, tropical, and dank flavors you'd expect from Lawson's Finest into this bright and balanced non-alcoholic IPA. 0% ABV

Barr Hill Gin & Tonic
12oz Can $10

Made with Barr Hill Gin, house-made tonic and lime. 9.3% ABV

Après Seltzer Pine Rickey
12oz Can $7

Lemon, lime, and pine hard seltzer from Maine. 5% ABV

Après Vodka Lemonade
12oz Can $7

Clean vodka will real, freshly squeezed lemon juice and simple ingredients. 4.5% ABV

Stowe Cider High and Dry Cider
6oz $4
12oz Draft $8

A cider that's as high as Mount Mansfield and as dry as they come. No sugar. No preservatives. Just apples. 6.5% ABV

Cold Hollow Hibiscus Ginger Cider
6oz $4
12oz Draft $8

Fermented to dryness, infused with a handcrafted blend of hibiscus flower petals and fresh ginger. 5% ABV

Black Flannel Margarita
12oz Can $8

Made with Black Flannel Distilling Agave Dream Spirit, infused with sweet and bitter orange peel, key lime juice, agave nectar, salt, and a dash of soda water. 6% ABV

Pratsch Grüner Veltliner
5oz $9

A dry, Austrian white wine. 11.5% ABV

Valdinevola Prodry Frizzante
5oz $9

Crisp, bubbly Italian sparkling wine. 11% ABV

Gazerra Pinot Grigio
5oz $9

Crisp, sustainably farmed white wine known for its bright notes of lemon and grapefruit. 13% ABV

Quantobasta Rosso
5oz $9

Barbera. Medium-bodied. Organic and biodynamic.

Côtes du Rhône Rouge – Chilled
5oz $9

A vibrant, Grenache-led chilled red blend from the Rhône Valley. Medium-bodied, fruit-forward, and smooth.

Paul D. Rosé
6oz Can $9

Light-bodied, bright, Austrian rose. 11.5% ABV

Underberg
20mL $5

Natural herb bitters made in Germany.

KIS Kombucha
12oz Draft $6

Rotating flavor

Athletic N/A Can
12oz Can $6

Rotating flavor

Rookie's Root Beer
12oz Draft $4

Rookie's Maple Lemonade
12oz Can $4

Polar Seltzer
12oz Can $4

Rotating flavor

Stowe Sparkling N/A Cider
12oz Can $6

Snowcap 802 Coldbrew
12oz Can $7

Snowcap Maple Latte
12oz Can $7

Jarritos Mineragua Sparkling Water
12oz Bottle $4

Tractor Mango Peach Juice
12oz Can $6

Just Ice Tea Black Iced Tea
16oz Bottle $5

Young at Heart Ginger Beer
12oz Can $7

Food

Green Mountain Twisters Pretzel
Vg
$12

Classic salted or everything bagel seasoned pretzel with house-made Double IPA warm beer cheese.

Hatch Chile Tamale
Vg GF
$12

Locally made with Organic All Souls masa, hatch chiles, Cabot cheddar, and house chimmichurri.

Meatball Plate
$16

Hoisin and gochujang meatballs with sriracha mayo.

Summer Mezze
GF
$16

House garlic and lemon hummus with warm naan, Castelvetrano olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, an olive oil drizzle, and ramp salt.

Nachos
GF
$16

Corn tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, crema, diced tomato, house guac, pickled jalapeños, and scallions. Add 5th Quarter Butcher Chorizo $4 Add 5th Quarter Butcher smoked brisket $6

Cheese Plate
$22

A rotating selection of Vermont Artisan cheeses with house pickles, honey, candied walnuts, and crackers. Add 2oz VT Salumi fennel salami and prosciutto $6

Sunshine Salad
Vg GF
$16

Little Leaf baby lettuce, von Trapp Mad River Blue cheese, candied walnuts, cranberries, and house honey vinaigrette. Add Union Brook Farm chicken $6 Add 5th Quarter smoked brisket $6

Caesar Salad
Vg
$16

Little Leaf baby lettuces with shaved parmesan, house croutons, and Caesar dressing. Add Union Brook Farm chicken $6 Add 5th Quarter smoked brisket $6

Grain Salad
$16

Farro and tri-color quinoa with seasonal veggie, roasted pepitas, Vermont Creamery chèvre, and house maple balsamic vinaigrette. Add Union Brook Farm chicken $6 Add 5th Quarter smoked brisket $6

Burrata Salad
Vg GF
$16

Creamy burrata with local slicing and cherry tomatoes, pesto, a balsamic reduction, and Maldon Salt.

Vermont Grilled Cheese
Vg
$14

Cabot cheddar cheese on thick cut rustic Red Hen bread. Add North Country Smokehouse bacon $4 Add pesto or tomato $2

Veggie Burger
Vg
$16

VT Bean Crafters black bean burger with Cabot cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, and chipotle mayo on a toasted brioche roll. Add North Country Smokehouse bacon $4

La Cubana
$18

5th Quarter Butcher mojo pork, Cabot Swiss cheese, ham, pickles and mustard on classic Cuban bread.

Brisket Sando
$20

5th Quarter Butcher slow-smoked beef brisket piled high on Red Hen Fat Cyruss bread with melted provolone, pickled red onion, and Alabama white sauce.

Bahn Mi Bowl
Vg
$22

Koren BBQ seltan on white rice with spicy cucumber pickle, carrot, cilantro, lime, sesame seeds, and sriracha mayo.

Marinated Olives
V GF
$8

West Worcester Smoked Nuts
GF
$7

Woodfire-smoked mixed nuts, roasted and tossed with smoked chile oil, VT honey, salt, herbs, and spices.

Pickle Bowl
V GF
$6

House pickled vegetables.

Kid's Grilled Cheese
Vg
$8

Small size grilled cheese with American cheese on Red Hen bread. Add North Country Smokehouse bacon $4

Kid's Crudité
Vg
$7

Assortment of vegetables.

Island Ice Cream
Vg
$8

Old Fashioned Vanilla, Chocolate Lover, Maple Walnut