40 1-800-VERMONT CRAFT BEVERAGE EXPERIENCES Get Your Caffeine Fix 802 Coffee/Capitol Grounds - Montpelier Brewing coffee since 1998, 802 Coffee is committed to roasting excellence and building a culture of specialty coffee. While all coffee begins the same, the chain of events to create each bean requires delicacy and attention to detail. 802 Coffee takes their responsibility very seriously, committing to preventing flaws in production, guaranteeing that every bean sold is the product of diligence and care. Every batch is test roasted and tasted numerous times to deliver a profile that highlights the nuances while reinforcing what sets it apart. All of 802 Coffee’s products showcases their close relationship to growers and importers. A Montpelier fixture, signature coffees boast politically inspired names. Roasted in the heart of Vermont, it continues to be served where it all started, just blocks from the Vermont State Capitol at Capitol Grounds. Craft Beer With a Cause Lawson’s Finest Liquids - Waitsfield Located in the Mad River Valley, Lawson’s Finest Liquids crafts fresh, high-quality, flavorful beers with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. Lawson’s Social Impact Program (SIP) supports community vitality and has contributed more than $1.5 million through SIP initiatives. Lawson’s Finest started in 2008 as a home-based brewery. Local and national buzz, as well as recognition through prestigious awards, soon brought fans from throughout New England. As they gained popularity, Lawson’s Finest developed a growing collection of expertly crafted beers, including the renowned Sip of Sunshine IPA. Lawson’s Finest opened their stunning timber frame taproom in 2018. Visitors can sip on freshly brewed beer on draft as well as fine wine, local ciders, and non-alcoholic beverages, take in the picturesque scenery and enjoy local charcuterie, cheese, warm pretzels, and other light fare. PHOTO COURTESY OF: CHAMPLAIN ORCHARDS While Vermont has the most breweries per capita, our wineries, cideries, and roasters boast delicious local pours, offering a taste of Vermont. Beyond the beverages themselves, these makers serve their products in tasting rooms with atmospheres that are truly unique to Vermont. Find your next craft beverage stop at one of these five craft beverage experiences in central Vermont.
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