July 13 -- Maine Beer Comes to the Maine State Pier in Portland

Maine Brewers’ Guild Craft Beer Festival Comes to Maine State Pier

FMI:  Lora Burns --  events@mainebrewersguild.org   

Portland, ME – May 10, 2013 – The Maine Brewers’ Guild will host their 3^rd annual beer tasting festival and fundraiser, “Craft Beer Comes to Maine State Pier” in Portland on Saturday, July 13, 2013. This unique outdoor festival features representation from every Maine Brewers’ Guild member and a chance to meet the owners and brewers from all over the state in one iconic waterfront setting.

The past two years the festival has been hosted at Boothbay Resort and tickets have sold out quickly.  This year, the Maine Brewers’ Guild aims to reach a larger fan base and share Maine’s award-winning beer with loyal local craft beer enthusiasts and tourists alike.  Attendees will enjoy hand-crafted beer and views of the Casco Bay on Portland’s Maine State Pier in the heart of the historic waterfront district. 

In addition to craft beer from dozens of Maine breweries, the event will feature a special “from away” guest, Victory Brewing Company of Pennsylvania.  Charlie Papazian, president of the national Brewers Association and author of The Complete Joy of Home Brewing, will also be in attendance.  German-themed food will be prepared by Sebago Brewing Company and VIP ticket holders enjoy early access to mingle with brewers and taste exclusive specialty brews. 

"The Guild is focused on making the festival a truly unique and top-notch experience,” said Daniel Kleban, MBG President. “We’ll have craft beers pouring from every Maine brewery outside on the ocean during the height of summer – it will truly be a special event not to be missed."

One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event support the Maine Brewers’ Guild and its continuing mission to promote the growing craft brewed industry in Maine. 

Featured Maine breweries include:

Allagash Brewing Andrew’s Brewing Atlantic Brewing Bar Harbor Brewing Baxter Brewing Belfast Bay Brewing Black Bear Brewery Boothbay Craft Brewery Bray’s Brew Pub & Eatery Bunker Brewing Deep Water Brewing

D.L. Geary Brewing Geaghan Brothers Brewing Gritty McDuff ’s Kennebec River Brewery Maine Beer Marshall Wharf Brewing Oak Pond Brewing Oxbow Brewing Peak Organic Brewing Penobscot Bay Brewing

Rising Tide Brewing Rocky Coast Brewing Run of the Mill Public House Sea Dog Brewing Shag Rock Brewing Sebago Brewing Company Sheepscot Valley Brewing Shipyard Brewing Sunday River Brewing The Liberal Cup

About “Craft Beer Comes to Maine State Pier”:

When:  Saturday, July 13 from 1:00 – 4:00pm

Where:  Maine State Pier, Portland, at Franklin and Commercial

Cost:  General admission tickets are $50 and include beverages, German-themed food and a commemorative tasting glass.  VIP tickets are available for $75 and include early entry at 12:00pm.  Designated driver tickets are $25.  Tickets are available for sale online and must be purchased in advance.  This is a 21+ event and pets will not be permitted.  This event will be held rain or shine.  Tickets can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/360745.

FMI:  Lora Burns --  events@mainebrewersguild.org   www.mainebrewersguild.org

About the Maine Brewers’ Guild: The Maine Brewers' Guild is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the craft brewed industry in Maine. Since 1986, Maine has been at the forefront of the craft brew movement.  The state is home to nearly three dozen breweries which produce more than 100 different brands.  More information about the Maine Brewers' Guild can be found at this link:  www.mainebrewersguild.org

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Maine Hot Wing Cook-off Challenge Heats Up

Shipyard Brewing Company is proud to sponsor this 2nd annual event.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2^nd Annual Maine Hot Wing Cook-Off Challenge

CONTACT: 

Dan Bolduc

207-420-0413

bolduc_dan@yahoo.com

The Portland Waterfront Heats Up With the 2^nd Annual Maine Hot Wing Cook-Off Challenge and Block Party:  Benefits Make-A-Wish Maine®

Portland, Maine (May 9, 2013) – On Saturday June 22, more than 30 Maine restaurants will flock to compete at the 2^nd Annual Maine Hot Wing Cook-Off Challenge at Ocean Gateway on the Portland waterfront.  The festivities will kick off Friday night with a Portland Waterfront Block Party co-hosted by HOT 104.7FM and featuring DJ Ryan Deelon and DJ Grooves. 

This event is organized by Our Tickets, Tours and Events and proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Maine®. 

“The goal for this year is to raise $6,000 to grant a child’s wish.” noted Our Tickets’ Event and Promotions Manager Dan Bolduc.  “Last year’s event at the Residence Inn by Marriott sold out at 400 attendees who came from all over New England to try the best wings Maine has to offer.  This year we are holding this under a 7,500 square foot tent at Ocean Gateway to allow for 800+ attendees; rain or shine.”

More than 30 restaurants will compete for a chance to win cash prizes and bragging rights in four categories: People’s Choice Award, Best Traditional, Most Creative, and Hottest of the Hot.

Attendees will enjoy all the wings they can eat for just $20.  The cost for the Friday Portland Waterfront Block Party is $10. The event will also provide hot wing lovers a special Wing Eating Challenge for a chance to win $100. Both events include a beer garden and full bar options.

Tickets are on sale now at all Bull Moose Music locations and online at: www.HotWingChallenge.com

Portland Waterfront Block Party

Friday, June 21

7:00pm -11:00pm

21+

Cost:  $10

The Block Party will showcase DJ Ryan Deelon and DJ Grooves who will be featuring Top 40 hits, hip-hop and the electronic genres. The party will continue at Binga’s Stadium as the host of the Official After Party until 1:00am with beer specials featuring Shipyard Brewing and Sea Dog Brewing Companies.

2^nd Annual Maine Hot Wing Cook-Off Challenge

Saturday, June 22

4:00pm – 8:00pm

21+ Event

Cost:  $20

More than 30 restaurants will compete for a chance to win cash prizes and bragging rights in four categories: People’s Choice Award, Best Traditional, Most Creative, and Hottest of the Hot. Attendees will enjoy all the wings they can eat.

For tickets, directions and a complete list of competing restaurants visit:  www.HotWingChallenge.com

Sponsors:  Shipyard Brewing Company and Sea Dog Brewing Company.

Co-sponsors:  Sriracha Hot Sauce, Michaud Distributors-Snyder’s of Hanover, Binga’s Stadium, Coors Light, and HOT 104.7FM.

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Candace Cares Fundraiser at Spring Meadows

Don't miss this special fundraiser for Candace Cares.

Friday, May 31, 2013

8:00pm - 10:30pm

Spring Meadows Golf and Country Club
59 Lewiston Rd., Gray, Maine

Featuring music by The Larry Williams Band

No cover

Donations accepted at the door for Candace Cares.

Candace Cares was created in honor of the memory of Candace Forsley, sister of Shipyard Brewing Company's owner, Fred Forsley.  All the funds raised support cancer programs in Maine.

New: Shipyard Summer Ale in Cans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Tami Kennedy

Office:  207-761-0807 x7135

Cell:  207-838-0816

tami@maine.rr.com

Shipyard Brewing Company’s Summer Ale Now Available in Cans

PORTLAND, ME – (April 23, 2013) – Shipyard Brewing Company’s award-winning seasonal brew, Shipyard Summer Ale, is back for the season on draft, in bottles, and, for the first time – in cans. 

This summer, 6-packs and 12-packs of 12oz. cans will be available in New England and Florida, with plans to expand distribution in 2014. 

In 2010, this traditional American wheat beer was named Best in the Northeast in the United States Beer Tasting Championship.  It also received a silver award at the 2007 Los Angeles County Fair. 

With its inviting golden color and mellow malted wheat flavor, Shipyard Summer Ale is sure to please those looking for a clean, cool taste sensation on long, hot summer days. 

More about Shipyard Summer Ale:

Malt: 2-Row British Pale Ale, Light Munich, Malted Wheat

Hops:  Hallertau

Yeast:  Top-Fermenting English

Color:  Golden

OG:  1.058

ABV:  4.8%

Food Pairings: Seafood

First Brewed: June 1995

Availability:  April - August

Available: 12oz Bottles, 12oz Cans, Keg

The suggested retail price for bottles and cans is $8.50 for 6-packs and $16.50 for 12-packs.

About Shipyard Brewing Company:  Founded in 1994, Shipyard Brewing Company is located on the historic waterfront in Portland, Maine and produces 17 varieties of award-winning English style and seasonal beers.  Its products are distributed in over 35 states.  The Brewers Association ranks Shipyard as the 15^th largest craft brewery in the U.S. and 23^rd overall.  In 2012, the brewery produced 158,441 barrels (1,781,260 cases) of its award-winning brews. 

A full list of Shipyard Brewing Company’s distributors can be found at this link:  http://www.shipyard.com/pdf/distrolist.pdf. 

A beer finder for Shipyard’s products can be found at this link:  http://www.shipyard.com/features/beerfinderindex.shtml.

Hashtag:  #sipashipyard

www.shipyard.com

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Marston’s Collaborates with Shipyard Brewing Co.

Marston’s Brewery in England aims to quench the growing thirst for ‘new world’ craft beers by building on the existing collaboration with Shipyard Brewing Co, which will see the launch of Shipyard American Pale Ale in  a draught 30 litre keg format in May.

This collaboration is the next stage of a partnership established between Ringwood and Shipyard to distribute Old Thumper in the USA over 15 years ago. 

American Pale Ale is a new interpretation of Shipyard’s Independence Pale Ale which has been a success on Marston’s guest cask ale programme and will be brewed in collaboration with the Marston’s brewing team at their Park brewery in Wolverhampton.  At 4.5% and bursting with a Citrus hop aroma, American Pale Ale is crafted using four American hops:  Chinook, Cascade, Columbus and Centennial.

James Coyle, sales director for Marston’s comments: “The popularity of craft beer is growing and forecast to continue to rise over the coming years as UK consumers search out new beer experiences. Our research has shown the market for ‘craft beers’ combines more established continental speciality beers with an emerging market of American and UK craft brewers producing lighter lager/Pale Ale hybrid beers with more fruity hop character, which we classify as ‘new world’ craft beers’.

“We feel that the launch of Shipyard’s American Pale Ale will further quench the thirst of UK drinkers who have been swift to adopt American craft beers.”

Similar to the recent growth in world lager, ‘new world’ craft beer is seeing volume growth in an overall declining UK beer market, with sales now equating to a third of all speciality beer sales.

James continues: “The emergence of ‘new world’ craft beer represents a profitable opportunity to build on the success of established ‘old world’ speciality beers of Belgium, Germany and the Czech Republic. Our collaboration with Shipyard is just the beginning of what is set to be a very exciting time for Marston’s in terms of new product development.”

Shipyard Brewing Co. from Portland, Maine USA is an American microbrewery founded in 1994, famous for its Export Ale and characterful brews such as Pumpkinhead and Monkey Fist IPA. The brewery was recently ranked the 15^th largest microbrewery in the USA.

Fred Forsley, founder of Shipyard adds: “This collaboration with Marston’s provides a great platform to bring our beers to a wider audience. The emergence and growth of the US craft beer market in the UK is a very exciting opportunity and we look forward to American Pale Ale providing British drinkers with an enjoyable drinking experience.” 

Shipyard Old Half Marathon Pre-race Party

Shipyard is very excited to be the title sponsor of the 3^rd Annual Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon. Registration is soaring and will be capped at 3,000 runners, so join us next week for the pre-race registration party to claim your spot in the first half marathon that will take you through Portland's historic Old Port district and give you marvelous views of Portland's working waterfront. 

On Thursday, April 25^th at all Portland Pie Company restaurants in Maine save $5 off registration and get a pint of Shipyard beer! If you've already registered bring in a copy of your confirmation email and receive a free pint.

There will be great raffle prizes including race entries, race hats and beer mugs, and goodies provided by Portland Pie Co and Shipyard Brewing Co. A live band – Heavy Dime – will perform from 7 pm to 10 pm at the Portland restaurant located at 51 York St.

For every pint of Shipyard beer or pizza sold, $1 will be donated to Independent Transportation Network Portland and for every dollar raised for ITNPortland at the party the Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon will match it and donate that money to The One Fund Boston, Inc. to help the people most affected by the tragic events that occurred in Boston on April 15, 2013.


To donate to The One Fund directly visit http://onefundboston.org

If you are not in Maine, register for the race here. To keep up to date on the latest race information, like the Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon on Facebook.