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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
ABV 4.8%
6oz $3.50
0.5L $7.50

Scrag Mountain Pils was 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.

Lager
ABV 5.0%
6oz $3.50
16oz $7.50

Our easygoing lager is made for kicking back and relaxing. This recipe is light in body and big in crisp, clean flavor. Unmistakably smooth and distinctively Lawson’s Finest. Throw it back and enjoy!

Fest Bier
ABV 5.3%
6oz $3.50
16oz $7.50

This festive offering is inspired by the lagers served at Munich’s Oktoberfest. Toasty, biscuity notes from German malts are complemented by the earthy, floral tones of noble hops, making this a Prost-worthy pint with a finish as crisp as the Vermont air.

Nitro Stout
ABV 5.4%
6oz $3.50
16oz $7.50

Our Nitro Irish Stout utilizes authentic Irish malts to deliver notes of chocolate and roast that are elevated by a dose of nitrogen during kegging.

Mad River Maple Ale
ABV 8.0%
6oz $4.00
12oz $7.50

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!

Little Sip IPA
ABV 6.2%
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. Notes of grapefruit and pineapple complement this delectably balanced beer.

Chinooker'd IPA
ABV 6.5%
16oz Can Special $6.50

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.

Hop Wired IPA
ABV 6.8%
16oz Can Special $6.50

Hop Wired is brewed for those who think and dream in hops. This hazy IPA satisfies that deep-down, can’t-get-enough-hops sensation. It delivers a full-sensory experience with a cloud-like mouthfeel, crisp character, and a burst of juicy citrus and tropical fruit hop flavors and aromas.

Deaf Glow IPA
ABV 7.2%
6oz $3.50
16oz $7.50

TAPROOM EXCLUSIVE – Deaf Glow was created to benefit the Vermont Association of the Deaf and their support of the Yolande Henry Community Foundation, which provides interpretive services that are not covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. This golden-hued Good Brews for a Cause IPA brims with dank and fruity hop character.

Double Sunshine IPA
ABV 8.0%
6oz $4.00
12oz $7.50

Before Sip of Sunshine, there was Double Sunshine. Brewed by Sean Lawson in the early days of Lawson’s Finest Liquids, people drove from all over to the little town of Warren, Vermont, to get bottles of Double Sunshine.

Sip of Sunshine IPA
ABV 8.0%
6oz $4.00
12oz $7.50

This lupulin-laden India Pale Ale is packed with juicy tropical fruit character, bright floral aromas and delectable layers of hop flavor. Pour mindfully, inhale deeply and enjoy a tropical vacation in a glass.

Cosmic Shift IPA
ABV 6.2%
6oz $4.00
16oz $7.50

Brewed with passion and purpose, Cosmic Shift is a juicy, balanced, otherworldly IPA that embodies the spirit of change and the strength of community. By donating to local nonprofits, we’re driving real transformation right where it matters most—in communities just like yours. Cosmic Shift is a Good Brew for a Cause supporting affordable housing. We will be donating a portion of proceeds to Downstreet Housing & Community Development.

Non-Beer

Lawson's Finest Sip'n N/A IPA
ABV Less than 0.5%
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
ABV 9.3%
12oz Can $10

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

Après Seltzer Pine Rickey
ABV 5.0%
12oz Can $7

Lemon, lime, and pine hard seltzer from Maine.

Après Vodka Lemonade
ABV 4.5%
12oz Can $7

Clean vodka with real, freshly squeezed lemon juice and simple ingredients.

Stowe Cider High & Dry Cider
ABV 6.5%
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.

Cold Hollow Cider Donut Cider
ABV 5.2%
6oz $4
12oz Draft $8

Made from their famous blend of Cold Hollow Cider and infused with the same spices to make their legendary cider donuts: cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, ginger, and allspice.

Black Flannel Margarita
ABV 6.0%
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.

Pratsch Grüner Veltliner
ABV 11.5%
5oz $9

A dry, Austrian white wine.

Valdinevola ProDry Frizzante
ABV 11.0%
5oz $9

Crisp, bubbly Italian sparkling wine.

Quantobasta Rosso
ABV 13.5%
5oz $9

An organic, biodynamic, medium-bodied Barbera.

Côtes du Rhône Rouge – Chilled
ABV 14.0%
5oz $9

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

Paul D. Rosé
ABV 11.5%
6oz Can $9

Light-bodied, bright, Austrian rosé.

Underberg
ABV 44.0%
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 Fresh Press N/A Cider
12oz Can $6

Snowcap 802 Cold Brew
12oz Can $7

Snowcap Maple Latte
12oz Can $7

Jarritos Mineragua Sparkling Water
12oz Bottle $4

Just Ice Tea Black Iced Tea
16oz Bottle $5

Young at Heart Ginger Beer
12oz Can $7

Food

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

Caesar Salad
Vg
$16

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

Good Soup
$10

A rotating seasonal house-made soup. Ask your beertender for today's selection.

Classic Beef Chili
$10

Gaylord Farm grass-fed organic beef topped with Cabot cheddar cheese, scallions, and jalapeño.

Chicken Caesar Wrap
$16

Marinated chicken breast with Little Leaf greens, house-made croutons, and shaved parmesan served with greens and our house-made honey vinaigrette.

Veggie Naan Wrap
$16

House-made hummus with cucumber, pea shoots, shredded carrot, Cabot cheddar, tomato, and a balsamic reduction served with greens and our house-made honey vinaigrette.

Greek BLT Wrap
$16

North Country Smokehouse bacon, tomato, crispy greens, red onion, and house-made tzatziki served with greens and our house-made honey vinaigrette.

Pickle Bowl
V GF
$6

House-made pickled vegetables.

Vermont Smoked Nuts
GF
$7

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

Crudités
Vg
$7

Assortment of vegetables with ranch.

Marinated Olives
V GF
$8

Castelvetrano olives marinated in olive oil and lemon with red pepper drops, garlic, and herbs.

Green Mountain Twisters Pretzel Crostini
$12

Classic salted or everything seasoned soft pretzel with house-made Double Sunshine beer cheese.

Mezze Plate
GF
$16

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

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