Lawson's Finest Liquids

Lawson’s Finest Liquids started exploring the creation of a non-alcoholic (NA) beer five years ago, as the boom of craft NAs kicked off in response to consumers’ increased interest in bev-alc moderation following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lawson’s CEO Adeline Druart and Rhinegeist CEO Adam Bankovich discuss entering Year 3 of their respective tenures at the top of those companies in separate featured interviews on the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast.

With today’s overcrowded shelves and endless bev-alc options, more and more suppliers are fighting for less and less retail space. Global Partners’ Mark Buonomo, New Trail Brewing’s Paul Gephart and Lawson’s Finest Liquids’ Matt Roth and Seth Talmon share tips for sticking out and getting one of those coveted placements.

Are demographics destiny for craft brewers? Maybe, but maybe not, according to Brewers Association (BA) staff economist Matt Gacioch, who shared the stage with Lawson’s Finest Liquids regional chain accounts manager Matt Roth Wednesday, during a Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) seminar.

Lawson’s Finest Liquids ended 2025 with double-digit dollar sales growth in NIQ-tracked channels, the Waitsfield, Vermont-headquartered craft brewery announced Tuesday.

Convenience store retailers offered an optimistic outlook on 2026 beverage sales in Goldman Sachs’ Q4 Beverage Bytes retailer survey, which represents roughly 28% of the c-store channel (around 42,000 retail locations).

Anthony Trento joins Sunset Distributing; the Brewers Association reveals 2026 CBC keynote speaker; Lawson’s gives big; and Harpoon IPA gets a refresh.

Dan Kleban suspends Senate campaign; BrewDog layoffs hit U.S.; Sunset’s new GM; Outlaw rides into Texas; Lawson’s and Crowns & Hops partner on Illumin-8.

Despite recent headwinds, craft beer continues to have the largest share of beer sales at Total Wine & More stores. But “it won’t stay that way” if industry trends continue, according to the chain retailer’s senior director, merchandising, Andrea Starr.

Family-owned, boutique craft distributor VT Beer Shepherd has sold part of its portfolio, including the distribution rights to Lawson’s Finest Liquids, and has ceased operations. Baker Distributing in Colchester, Vermont, has acquired the distribution rights to Lawson’s Finest and other brands from VT Beer Shepherd.

2025 marks a milestone year for Lawson’s Finest Liquids and its flagship Sip of Sunshine IPA. How will the Vermont craft brewery celebrate a decade of Sip of Sunshine IPA? CEO Adeline Druart shares details on the latest Brewbound Podcast.

The purpose-driven team at Vermont’s Lawson’s Finest Liquids announces the release of their first ever Impact Report, a comprehensive look at the company’s ongoing contributions and progress in the areas of community, employees, and the environment.

A pair of New England craft breweries have shared the results of their philanthropic efforts. Portland, Maine’s Allagash Brewing and Waitsfield, Vermont’s Lawson’s Finest Liquids each shared their respective impact reports this month.

Lawson’s Finest Liquids announces the release of Patagonia Provisions Kernza Lager, because high-quality, responsible ingredients plus high-quality, responsible breweries equal delicious beer.