A Half-Gallon of Heaven Back in September, the finest growler in Westchester County was still a virgin. Emblazoned with the Union Jack and “God Save the Queen,” the ceramic objet d’art was a retirement gift for Simon Ellis of Katonah, and we were pleased to witness...
Resolution in the Air It is the time of year when our new year’s resolutions, not quite a week old, are—for the most part—very much intact. Yet we all might learn something from the denizens of Captain Lawrence’s tasting room, where the most popular resolution is,...
The Captain’s Log: New Year’s, New Beers The final tally is just…about…in. As the year comes to a close, Captain Lawrence has produced nearly 20,000 barrels of beer in 2013—that’s close to 40,000 kegs, and a whopping 35% increase over 2012, its first full year in...
'Twas a Few Nights Before Christmas ‘Twas a few nights before Christmas And all through the brewery People were enjoying the opposite Of nature’s fury. The seasonal carols speak of snow, frost and ice And wintry sleigh rides you’d want to do twice. In fact, Sunday was balmy—temps up to 68! Some missed...
The Gift That Keeps On Reliving With a fresh blanket of snow across Westchester, it finally felt like the holidays. For many over at Captain Lawrence, it meant an opportunity to reflect on the merriest of Christmas memories—specifically, the greatest gift they ever received. Whit Whitaker...
‘Tis the Season to be Freezin’ The weather outside wasn’t exactly frightful, but it would be pretty messy in a matter of hours. Snow and ice were in the forecast, which some found irritating, but others felt enhanced the festive holiday mood in the tasting room. Jeff...
Worth Their ‘Wait’ in Gold It is the biggest traffic day of the year. While the rest of the world calls it Getaway Day or Thanksgiving Eve, it is, over at Captain Lawrence, Growler Wednesday—the day when half the county, and many others from beyond Westchester...
The Captain’s Log: Giving Thanks, Bringing Beer Frost Monster on the loose! We’ve teased the coming of this imperial stout for months as it hibernated in the fermenter and in rum barrels, and it’s finally ready in time for the holidays. The barrel-aged Monster is available in...
Where the Beers Are It’s gray and damp, a chilly mist discouraging most outdoor activity. The formerly dazzling fall foliage has been reduced to a wet, messy nuisance. It’s not quite the holiday season, and the Giants and Jets don’t provide much of a reason to...
Far-Out Friends, and ‘Horrible People’ We like to think of Captain Lawrence as our own local Westchester thing; when it picks up a gold medal at the Great American Beer Fest, well, we all feel a certain bit of pride in the honor. Yet the Captain...