Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Fred Forsley Part of USM Panel Discussion

On March 30th, Shipyard Brewing Company's President, Fred Forsley, was part of a panel discussion on "The Economy, the Courts and the Way Forward: Maine’s Court System in 2014," sponsored by the University of Maine School of Law and the Maine Trial Lawyers Association.

Read the Bangor Daily News article HERE and see why Mainers could use their own Judge Judy....

View photos HERE.

Monday, March 30, 2009

The Inn on Peaks Island on Facebook

Be sure to log on to Facebook and become a fan of The Inn on Peaks Island! It's a great way to stay up to date on all the special events going on.

Check out the Fan Page HERE.

Don't miss the April 10th beer dinner at the Inn featuring beer from Shipyard Brewing Company. More info HERE.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

The Shipyard Sweet 16: Elite 8 Results

Here are the results for the Shipyard Brewing Company's Elite 8:

1) Shipyard Export Ale (Trounces Shipyard Blue Fin Stout)
2) Old Thumper (Narrowly squeaks by Shipyard Pumpkinhead with 2 votes!)
3) Prelude Special Ale (Handily beats Carrabassett)
4) Shipyard Summer Ale (In a tight match defeats Shipyard IPA)

Now it's on to the Final 4!

Go to SHIPYARD.COM to pick the 2 finalists.

Listen to the experts discuss the matchups today and next Thursday, April 2 on WJAB 96.3 FM from 5-6PM.

Cheers!

Summer Begins on April 2nd!

You're invited!
Join the Shipyard crew Thursday, April 2nd from 6 - 8 at Three Dollar Dewey's in Portland, Maine for our annual Shipyard Summer Ale Release Party.

Think Summer!

Monday, March 23, 2009

April 10: Brewer's Best Beer Dinner

The Inn on Peaks Island Presents:

Don't miss this last event of the 2009 Island Dining Series! It's going to be a great night for beer lovers. Enjoy a gourmet meal prepared by Chef Gordon (Maine Restaurant Association's 2009 Maine Chef of the Year) with each course perfectly paired with an award-winning selection of Shipyard Brewing Company's finest beers. It's sure to be a night of good friends, delicious food, and great beer. Beer pairings presented by Shipyard brewer Robert Griffin.

WHAT: Brewer's Best Beer Dinner
WHEN: April 10 -- 6:00 pm
WHERE: The Inn on Peaks Island, 33 Island Ave, Peaks Island, Maine
COST: $45 per person (table of 8 $320)
RESERVATIONS: 207-523-5111
www.innonpeaks.com

For the Casco Bay Lines ferry schedule click HERE.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

This Friday at The Inn on Peaks Island

This Friday, March 20
6:00 pm
Celebrate the start of spring with Tapas and Tango at The Inn on Peaks Island!

Special price: $25 per person
To Reserve: 523-5111


Come learn salsa, meringue, and tango with dance instructor Ricky Hines while executive chef Christian Gordon serves up his delicious tapas and Kettle One cocktails. It's sure to be an unforgettable night of food, fun, and dancing.

Monday, March 16, 2009

March 27 - Special Weekend at Sunday River

March 27-29: Plan your weekend at Sunday River now!

Call for reservations: 1-800-543-2SKI
Say you are a Shipyard Mug Club Member to receive these special rates.

March 27 and 28 only!
These great rates include lodging Friday and Saturday night, and skiing on Saturday and Sunday.

Snow Cap Inn
Only $138 per person for two nights
Includes lift tickets good for March 28 and 29

Grand Summit -or- Jordan Grand Hotel
Only $258 per person for two nights
Includes lift tickets good for March 28 and 29


Saturday, March 28
Noon - 4:00

Blues, Brews, and BBQ
The Shipyard Brew Haus at White Cap Lodge will be serving up $3 beer specials and great BBQ!

Featuring: The unique blues stylings of TRAILER TRASH Over the years, Trailer Trash has developed its own unique sound, reminiscent of a roadhouse band with the same raw energy, excitement and heart. Combining acoustic guitar, electric bass, blues harmonica, and tasty drums, Trailer Trash plays an amazing variety of music. A band that shouldn't be missed, you can almost see the chicken wire!

WHERE:
Shipyard Brew Haus White Cap Lodge
Sunday River
Bethel, Maine

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

You're in for a treat! Capt'n Eli's Soda at the Big Y

World class soda at a world class market! Check out the full line of Capt'n Eli's Soda now avialable at Big Y stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Capt’n Eli’s Soda is available across New England, Florida and in select markets on the West Coast and is hand-crafted in small batches with real cane sugar and is caffeine free.

Available in 12-ounce glass bottles, 4-packs and draft this premium soda line includes: Blueberry Pop, Root Beer, Ginger Beer, Orange Pop, Strawberry Pop, Lemon Lime and Parrot Punch.

Capt'n Eli's Soda is produced by Shipyard Brewing Company in Portland, Maine.

For distribution information contact:
Scott Doyle, Brand Manager
207-761-0807 x7167
sdoyle@shipyard.com

Thursday, March 5, 2009

March 9: Meet Your Maker - Your Beer Maker

Monday, March 9 -- 5:00 PM
From 5:00 - 6:30 pm on Monday, March 9 head upstairs at Brian Boru in Portland, Maine for this Restaurant Week Maine special event -- a beer and mussel fest! Don't miss this this opportunity to experience Shipyard brews -- including Pugley's Signature Series Imperial Porter -- and Casco Bay’s preeminent Bangs Island mussels and kelp noodles from Ocean Approved, LLC. Shipyard's Brewmaster, Alan Pugsley, will be on hand. Come and ask questions, learn from the master and devour your share of the mussels and more.

Tickets are available online HERE.

QUESTIONS? Click HERE.