This includes their new taproom in Waitsfield that serves, not only, as a craft beer tourism destination but also a sweet après-ski location for nearby Sugarbush and Mad River Glen. ![]() What began as a small batch operation in a syrup shack in Warren has now grown into a major craft beer operation in New England. Since that time, Lawson has built a beer empire. He moved to Vermont for college and never left. Lawson actually grew up in Little Silver, NJ (the town right next to where I currently reside). Very down to Earth for someone of his status within the craft beer world. The first thing you notice about Sean Lawson when you start talking to him is that he is as humble a human as you can find. From New Jersey to Vermont to Craft Beer Icon It's pretty damn delicious and, very drinkable which could be dangerous because 6.6% ABV is nothing to shake a stick at. Lawson's Finest Liquids was kind enough to send us samples of one of their newest releases, Little Sip.īilled as the little cousin to their flagship Sip of Sunshine IPA, it has all the fruit forward, tropical hoppiness that you would expect but at only 6.6% ABV. Halley and I have drank more than our share of Sip of Sunshine IPA through the years, but we had no idea that it had a little cousin. So pull down the safety bar and enjoy the ride because this is a fun one. He also happens to have quite an affinity for tequila. Known for his renowned Sip of Sunshine IPA, Sean Lawson has been instrumental in cultivating the region's incredible craft beer scene that exists today. Since 2008 Lawson's Finest has been brewing up some of New England's best craft beers. In this episode, Halley O'Brien from The Snow Report and I are joined by the legendary Sean Lawson of Lawson's Finest Liquids. If you get the opportunity to try this I highly recommend you do.Lead Photo Credit: Lawson's Finest Liquids Instagram week, means another incredible guest on the Beyond the A près podcast. Thankfully I was wrong for once! This beer is superb & absolutely worth the small fortune I paid to get it. Sip of Sunshine was one of those beers that I’d hyped up so much that I was almost sure it would let me down. Given the ABV, this beer is dangerously drinkable. The hop flavour is reminiscent of a NEIPA, with plenty of juicy fruit notes, however it has a good whack of bitterness, which is a wonderful change up in this age of juice dominant NEIPA’s. The dominant flavours I pick up are mango, grapefruit & peach. The flavour follows on from the nose – there is plenty of tropical fruit & citrus flavours with only the faintest hints of bready malts, which provides balance. There is very little malt on the nose, with a touch of bread noticeable. It’s one of the most complex mix of hop aromas that I’ve ever smelt. There is heaps of mango, pineapple & papaya up front, before stone fruit & citrus flavours take over with nectarine, peach, grapefruit & orange peel all evident. On to the nose and the beer smells like a tropical fruit bomb. This is aided by the continual rising of a number of fine bubbles from the bottom of the glass. ![]() The top of the head dissipates quickly however at least half a finger of head is left covering the beer throughout the course of drinking. ![]() The beer pours with a big off white head, maybe 3 and a half fingers high. Lawson’s Finest Liquids’ flagship beer, Sip of Sunshine, pours a deep golden colour and is slightly hazy. Demand was understandably high, but I managed to secure what I wanted. They got a heap of hyped stuff in super fresh and put it on sale. Then magically up stepped Sydney’s premier beer store, Bucket Boys, with their 2nd Anniversary sale. Lawson’s have a tiny distribution footprint in just 7 North Eastern States (Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New York & New Hampshire). I always thought I would have to travel to the U.S. I’m not 100% sure why, I’m guessing it had something to do with the striking predominantly yellow can. For as long as I’ve been into craft beer I’ve wanted to try this beer! Sip of Sunshine from Lawson’s Finest Liquids, one of the great names in brewing, has always been on my bucket list.
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