Monday, December 28, 2009

Post-Holiday Sale at KBC

KBC Gifts and Dry Goods at Federal Jack's Restaurant is having a post-holiday sale through January 3 where everything in the store is 25% off! (This is valid in store only and excludes beer).

KBC Gifts and Federal Jack's Restaurant are both located at 8 Western Avenue in Kennebunk, Maine.

Monday, December 21, 2009

This Wednesday: Don Campbell Band

Special LIVE performance!















WHAT:
The Don Campbell Band

WHEN:
Wednesday, December 23 from 8:00 - 10:00am (That's right 8:00 - 10:00 in the morning!)

WHERE:
Sea Dog Brewing Company
125 Western Ave.
South Portland, Maine

Stop by for breakfast (and maybe even a Sea Dog Bluepaw!) and enjoy the live tunes!

Directions HERE.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Shipyard Brew Haus Opening for the Season 12/16



Starting on December 16th, the Shipyard Brew Haus at Sunday River will be open for its 5th season. Join us for the best food on the mountain Thursday through Sunday 11am-Close. Nothing tastes better after a long day skiing than a frosty pint of Shipyard Ale.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Maine Ahead - Private Tour of Shipyard Brewing

Be sure to pick up the new issue of Maine Ahead and check out Hank Garfield's "Private Tour" article about Shipyard Brewing Company. You can also log on to the Maine Ahead website and read the article online. The print edition has a ton of photos of our brewers at work in the brew house.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Prelude Special Ale Returns for the Season

Since 1993, Shipyard Brewing Company’s award-winning Prelude Special Ale has been a seasonal customer favorite.

Last winter, Shipyard extended the availability of Prelude by turning it into the brewery’s official winter beer. Prelude Special Ale is available nationwide from November through January.

Prelude Special Ale was originally introduced in 1993 at Federal Jack’s Restaurant and Brew Pub to celebrate the holiday season in Kennebunkport, Maine. Prelude is the name of the town’s annual holiday celebration.

Prelude is a rich, nutty, full-bodied English Ale with an inviting amber hue and hoppy finish. Prelude has 6.7% alcohol by volume, making this seasonal specialty the perfect winter warmer.

In 2006, this beer was named one of the World’s 50 Best Beers in the UK International Beer Challenge.

In 2009, 2006, 2003, and 2002 the judges of the The United States Beer Tasting Championship awarded Prelude "Best in the Northeast" in the Strong/Old Ale category.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Pugsleys' Signature Series Imperial Porter--"A wonderful Imperial Porter"

There have been some great reviews coming in about the beers in the Pugsley's Signature Series. The latest review about the Imperial Porter comes to us from mustlovebeer.com.
"The Pugsley's Signature Series Imperial Porter from Shipyard Brewing Company in Portland, Maine pours out jet black in color with no light getting through and a one finger, tan head that sticks around. On the nose aromas of chocolate, coffee, deeply roast grain, nuts and earthiness. In the mouth flavors of creamy bittersweet chocolate, coffee, molasses, smoke and a slight herbal hoppiness. Full side of medium bodied. Nice carbonation. Good lacing. Smooth mouthfeel. Slightly sweet on a long finish that ends with a bitter twang. A wonderful Imperial Porter."
Imperial Porter is a full bodied, very dark, malty beer with a good roasted character. The beer has an OG of 1.070, rounding out after fermentation with just a slight residual sweetness and cutting dry at the finish. This year, Imperial Porter took home a 2nd place Porter award at the West Coast Brewers Festival. This beer pairs well with meat dishes, shepherd's pie, and stews.
Pugsley's Signature Series is named after Shipyard's master brewer, Alan Pugsley. Pugsley's career began in England where he worked under the tutelage of renowned brewer Peter Austin at the world-famous Ringwood Brewery in Hampshire. Pugsley moved to the United States in 1986 to consult on the construction of dozens of North American breweries before partnering with Fred Forsley at the Shipyard Brewing Company in 1992.
Shipyard Brewing Company is located on the historic waterfront in Portland, Maine and produces more than 15 varieties of award-winning English style and seasonal beers. It products are distributed in over 35 states.

Friday, November 13, 2009

New Hampshire Brewers' Festival November 14


Join Shipyard Brewing Company this Saturday, November 14 for the first annual New Hampshire Brewers' Festival. The festival is taking place at The Armory at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, NH. Like the Maine Brewers' Festival, there will be two sessions: Happy Hour Session (1:00-5:00 pm) and an Evening Session (6:00-10:00 pm). Hope to see you all there!