Written by Isabella Aranda Garcia
What is the first thing you do when you open for the day?
Check on the beer and then check our private event inquiries.
What’s one thing your customers don’t know you do behind the scenes?
We spend most of our time brewing and packaging beer for the northeast markets.
If there was an award for your daily routine, what would it be called?
Most steps walked.
What’s something you’ve gotten better at every year?
Hosting large scale events.
What’s one item you always have on hand?
Roasted almonds.
What’s something you do that seems small but makes a huge difference?
Nothing is small; it all takes work, and it all matters.
What was your “I made it” moment?
When we sold our first keg, it felt like the earth shook, and that was 20 years ago.
Tell us about your favorite local spot.
The Blazer Pub—close to home, my kids love the food, and they sell a ton of our beer.
What northern Westchester business do you secretly (or not so secretly) love?
The Capitol Theater—so nice to not have to go into NYC for a great concert!
What’s the best advice you ever received?
Don’t rest on what you have accomplished, what you accomplish next is more important.
How do you celebrate a big win?
With a beer.
Describe your business in three words.
Brewery that parties.
If your business had a theme song, what would it be?
Anything by the Grateful Dead because that is what is playing in my head all day.
What’s the funniest customer request you’ve ever received?
To donate beer to a “save the bat’s fundraiser.”
What’s your business’s unofficial motto?
Beer makes people happy.
What’s your dream customer reaction?
A smile after tasting our beer or seeing our beer hall.
What’s something your business does differently than anyone else?
We offer a space for everyone from families with kids to hardcore beer lovers.
What’s the smallest detail your customers notice—or that you hope they notice?
We have great bathrooms.
What’s the one thing your business couldn’t function without?
Our dedicated team members.
What’s one thing people often say when they first walk in?
“You make all the beer here?”
What’s the unsung hero of your business?
The keg cleaner and filler—it just keeps on filling!
What’s a word or phrase customers often use to describe your business—and do you agree?
Welcoming—I do agree, we try our hardest to make everyone happy when they visit.
What is your most popular item?
Our beer!
What is something you wish more people knew about your business?
We will have been brewing in Westchester, NY, for 20 years this January! It’s been a crazy ride.
Address: 369 Lexington Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549
Phone number: (845) 261-3279
Website: captainlawrencebrewing.com
This article was published in the January/February 2026 edition of Connect to Northern Westchester.
To view all 2026 Connect to the Best winners, click here.
Isabella Aranda is a designer, writer and social media specialist with an M.A. in emerging media from the New Media Institute at the Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication. Driven by curiosity and inspired by timeless modern design, she blends creativity and strategy to craft compelling narratives that engage diverse audiences.
Her expertise spans digital marketing, content creation and UX design, with notable achievements such as co-creating the Georgia On Your Mind podcast and leading digital campaigns that significantly boosted engagement. A Venezuelan immigrant, Isabella brings a multicultural perspective to her work, enhancing her ability to connect with and inspire others.
