Brewery / taproom
Unclaimed profileCaptain Lawrence Brewing Company
Elmsford, NY · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Captain Lawrence has brewed in Westchester since 2006, growing into the county's largest craft brewery. The draft list spans West Coast and hazy IPAs, a Kölsch, an orange lager, and barrel-aged specialties. Ten-plus GABF medals and NY Craft Beer Competition awards back the reputation. Athletic Brewing non-alcoholic options cover designated-driver visits.
- What should I order?
- Start with Hop Commander, a West Coast IPA at 6.5% ABV, for a classic bitter bite. If haze is the preference, Citra Dreams offers a 7.0% Northeast-style IPA. For a lower-alcohol pour, Clear Water Kölsch lands at 4.8% ABV.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- IPA drinkers will find both West Coast and hazy expressions, while lager and stout fans have core and seasonal options. The range makes it easy for a mixed group to each find a beer.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Founded in 2006, Captain Lawrence is Westchester's largest craft brewery, with a medal haul that includes ten-plus GABF awards. The lineup reaches from a 4.2% orange lager to a 9.1% double IPA.
Beverage categories
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Beer
Captain Lawrence pours a wide range of styles, from IPAs and lagers to stouts and seasonals, with core series, seasonal releases, and barrel-aged specialties.
Menu strengths
- — Brewery offers a wide range of styles including IPAs, lagers, stouts, and seasonal offerings, giving drinkers clear variety.
- — Core series, seasonals, and specialty barrel-aged beers provide depth beyond standard taproom fare.
- — Award record includes ten-plus GABF medals and NY Craft Beer Competition awards, indicating recognized brewing skill.
Standout selections
- — Hop Commander is a West Coast IPA at 6.5% ABV, a solid choice for classic hop character.
- — Citra Dreams delivers a 7.0% ABV Northeast hazy IPA, built for juicy hop fans.
- — Pacific Dawn pushes to 9.1% ABV as a West Coast double IPA for those wanting more alcohol and bitterness.
- — Clear Water, a 4.8% ABV Kölsch, offers a crisp, lower-alcohol alternative.
Nonalcoholic
Captain Lawrence carries non-alcoholic beers from Athletic Brewing Company, including an IPA and a golden ale.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic options come from Athletic Brewing Company, a brand known for dedicated NA brewing.
- — Including both an IPA and a golden ale gives non-drinkers a flavor choice.
Standout selections
- — NA Run Wild is a non-alcoholic IPA at 0.5% ABV, offering hops without the alcohol.
- — NA Upside Dawn is a non-alcoholic blonde/golden ale at 0.5% ABV, a lighter alternative.
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