Events
4th of July
Make Lawson’s Finest Liquids a part of your 4th of July celebrations! Whether you are going to the beach, out on the boat, camping with family, or firing up the grill before the fireworks – you can’t go wrong with a Lawson’s Finest beer in your hand. If you’re in Vermont, come to the retail store in Waitsfield to pick up your favorite Lawson’s Finest Beer. If you’re in one of our other nine states, use our beer finder to locate our beer near you! We wish you a happy 4th of July and hope that everyone enjoys the holiday responsibly.
Tuesday Tunes
Tuesday Tunes are back at the Taproom! Enjoy one of our refreshing beers in the beer garden while listening to live music every Tuesday 5-7pm.
Oyster Pop-up
If you love fresh seafood this event is for you! We are hosting Boston based Row 34 in our Taproom for a culinary experience you don’t want to miss. Chef Jeremy Sewall will be serving his renowned Oysters, Ethel’s Creamy Lobster Rolls, and Shrimp Cocktail Thursday, July 7th, 3pm until sold out. We hope to see you there!
Biking Events
Calling all gravel and mountain bikers! We will be at several bike races in Vermont this month. Starting with the Raid Lamoille Gravel Ride in Craftsbury, Vermont and the Slate Valley Epic in Poultney, Vermont both on July 16th. We will finish up the month by sponsoring the Rooted Vermont gravel race at Cochran’s ski area July 29-31. It’s going to be a great month for riding so sign up to get in on the fun! Also, make sure you check out our retail store and get your hands on a Sip of Sunshine Cycling Jersey in time for the races.
VT Brewers Festival
The Vermont Brewers Festival is back! We are so excited to see everyone on July 22nd and 23rd at Waterfront Park in Downtown Burlington, Vermont. Purchase your tickets for one of the four sessions or for the whole weekend! While you’re there, be sure to visit the Lawson’s Finest team and sample our world class brews.
Before heading to the Vermont Brewers Festival on Saturday, join Sean Lawson outdoors on the Harbor Terrance at Blue Northeast Kitchen for the Brewers Brunch. Enjoy draft specials, limited bottles, and brunch drinks with your delicious buffet style brunch from Bleu. Space is limited so make your reservations now on RESY.
Beer is For Everyone!
As part of Lawson’s Finest Liquids commitment to focus on community and take good care, we are excited to partner with Change in the Air and New England Brewing Co. to raise money for CT Brewers Guild African American Brewing Scholarship. This scholarship was created to help add diversity to the brewing industry and directly supports African American students enrolled in the brewing science certification program at Sacred Heart University. To help us raise money, visit our retail store in Waitsfield, VT or online to purchase a “Beer is for Everyone” Tote Bag. All proceeds are donated directly to the cause. We thank you in advance for your contribution.
DistroBREWtion
These brews are distributed to our nine states (VT, CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI).
Scrag Mountain Pils Salt and Lime
There’s still time to get the summertime favorite Scrag Mountain Pils Salt and Lime so get it while you can!
Hopcelot IPA
Joining our nine state lineup this month is Hopcelot! This unique blend of hops gives way to layers of citrus and fruit notes with a slightly sweet taste and assertive hop bitterness. It’s a taproom favorite and it’s coming to you for a limited time!
Visit our beer page to find other Lawson’s Finest brews near you!
Taproom Brews
These special brews are available in our Taproom.
Above the Clouds Golden Ale
Above the Clouds is back in our Taproom this month. This crisp, clear golden ale features notes of straw and fresh grain along with a subtle citrusy hop aroma. It’s an approachable and light bodied brew.
Phoebe Ale
Also entering the Taproom this month is Phoebe; an ale brewed with lemon zest and conditioned on lemon zest. This draft only beer was brewed in our Warren brewery where Lawson’s Finest Liquids started.
Kingdom Trails IPA
A summertime favorite and one of our Good Brews for a Cause, Kingdom Trails IPA, was back on draft at the end of June and will be available into July. Proceeds from the first batch of Kingdom Trails IPA will be going to the Fo’Mo, Moriah “Mo” Wilson Fund. This organization is in honor of Moriah Wilson who was a successful gravel racer from Vermont who inspired many people, including the youth, to pursue their dreams. The proceeds from the rest of the month will benefit the Kingdom Trails Ambassador Program which protects a trail network in Northeast Vermont that is vital to the community.
You can also find a new Lawson’s Finest and Kingdom Trails
Association hat in our retail store!
Sunshine Fund
350Vermont July 1-15th
We are proud to announce 350Vermont as our first Sunshine Fund recipient for the month. 350Vermont’s Rewild program has bridged food justice, climate action, and ecological restoration over the past two years by planting thousands of trees across the Green Mountain State. They’ve planted a number of fruit and nut community orchards and partnered with local organizations to provide food to those in need.
Vermont Releaf Collective July 16-31st
For the second half of July, Sunshine Fund donations will go to benefit Vermont Releaf Collective. The mission of the Vermont Releaf Collective is to grow and support a network of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Vermonters passionate about land, environment, agriculture, and food systems by amplifying their voices and experiences, sharing a platform to develop and support their community, and advocating for equitable opportunities and success in Vermont and beyond.
