Brewmaster Alan Pugsley featured in May issue of Down East Magazine

Shipyard Brewing Company's brewmaster, Alan Pugsley, is featured in the latest issue of Down East Magazine.

The article, entitled "It's About the Beer," examines the major influence that Pugsley has had not only on Maine beer but on beers across the country:

"Among the beer cognoscenti, however, Pugsley’s reputation verges on the legendary. 'My former partner called him the Johnny Appleseed of craft beer,' says Bob Johnson. Now an owner of South Portland’s Scratch Baking Co., Johnson co-founded Magic Hat Brewing in Burlington, Vermont, in 1993. 'Brewing is an almost magical mix of hands-on physical labor, art, and science. When they all come together, at the end of the day, you’ve got this beautiful glass of beer — and Alan Pugsley is the one who brought that aesthetic to New England.'"

The Shipyard Brewing Company was founded by master brewer Alan Pugsley and entrepreneur Fred Forsley. Shipyard first began in 1992 at Federal Jack's Restaurant and Brew Pub in Kennebunk, which is one of Maine's original brew pubs and working breweries. Within two years, demand for Shipyard beer outpaced the small operation and, in April 1994, Forsley and Pugsley opened the Shipyard Brewing Company in the heart of the waterfront in Portland, Maine on the site of the former Crosby Laughlin Foundry.

Read the full article HERE.

Summer Ale Party at all 3 Portland Pie Locations.

On Thursday May 6th, come on out to your favorite Portland Pie location between 5:00pm and 8:00pm and help us welcome Summer 2010.

Enjoy Shipyard Summer Ale and Export Ale for $3.00 a pint, while helping to support Portland Trails, ($1.00 from each pint sold will be donated to this wonderful organization).

Hope to see you at the Portland, Scarborough, or Westbrook Portland Pie Company for raffles, prizes, Shipyard ales and support of a great cause.

Beers from "The Other Portland"

On the West Coast, when someone mentions Portland the automatic thought is that of Portland, Oregon not Portland, Maine.

This past Wednesday Hi-Time Wine Cellars in Costa Mesa, California held a beer tasting featuring beers from "the Other Portland," (Maine)!

The store featured beers from Shipyard Brewing Company, Sea Dog Brewing Company and Allagash Brewing Company. In all 14 beers were poured and all were very well received by the 50 tasters.

Shipyard a big hit at the Los Angeles Beer Festival

Beer lovers at the Los Angeles Beer Festival flocked to the Shipyard Brewing booth to get a taste of our award winning beers, including the Pugsley's Signature Series XXXX IPA!

Over 7500 people attended the festival, which was held on April 10 at the Sony Pictures Studio Lot.

Shipyard beers are available across California as well as 35 other states across the country.

Birdies & Brewfest in Kissimee, Florida

Join Shipyard Brewing Company and other craft brewers for some great golf, great beer, and great food all in beautiful Kissimee, Florida.

The Birdies and Brewfest is taking place on Saturday, May 1st at 5:00 P.M. at the Falcon's Fire Golf Club.

The event starts with a 9 hole scramble on the newly renovated course followed by a beer dinner overlooking the 18th green.

Space for this event is limited and preregistration is highly recommended and can be done online at this LINK.

The Falcon's Fire Golf Club is located at 3200 Seralago Blvd, Kissimee, FL 34746.

For more information call 407-397-9244 or email cteumer@falconsfire.com

Bill the Beer Guy & Maine Beer Get Some Serious Press

When President Obama visited Portland, Maine a few weeks ago he pointed out Bill "The Beer Guy" Milliken, owner of The Maine Beer and Beverage Company. During his speech, Obama also asked for a few samples of Maine beer. Yesterday, Bill and the Maine Brewer's Guild answered by sending a gift basket full of beer from breweries across Maine.

The news spread fast and Bill got a ton of press for his gift to the President.

Shipyard Brewing included both Export Ale as well as Pugsley's Signature Series XXXX IPA in the basket.

See photos from the press conference HERE.

Check out some of the great press that the send off got:

Portland Press Herald Article

Portland Daily Sun Article

Boston Herald (AP Story)

WCSH 6 (NBC Video):

Shipyard at Who's on First in Boston

Who's On First - Shipyard's Home Field Advantage For Fans

Join the Shipyard Crew at Who's On First this Friday, April 23 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM for a huge Shipyard Brewing Promo before the Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles.

The bar will feature Shipyard specials and some great giveaways, and, as an added bonus, Miss Maine, Katie Whittier, will be making a special appearance.

$4.00 for a 16oz Shipyard Draft and $15.00 for a 60oz Pitcher

Best Price Within Home Run Distance From Fenway Park

Who's on First is the official destination bar for Shipyard Red Sox Fans and is located at 19 Yawkey Way.

DIRECTIONS: The bar is on Yawkey Way directly across from the main entrance to Fenway Park.

Starting at 4:00pm Yawkey Way in ONLY open to TICKET HOLDERS.
If you have ticket you can use the front entrance on Yawkey Way.
If you don't have a ticket you can use the side entrance on Brookline Ave. (The side entrance is down the driveway just before Copperfield's.)

If you have a ticket you can enter Fenway through Who's On First.


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Bill "The Beer Guy" Milliken - Maine Beer to President Obama

View photos at this link.
Read Ray Routhier's story about the press conference at this link.

Maine Brewers’ Guild members gathered this morning at the Public Market House in Portland to celebrate a gift basket of Maine beer being headed to the White House.

Bill Milliken, owner of Maine Beer and Beverage Company, was mentioned in President Barack Obama's speech during his visit to Maine earlier this month. Obama highlighted Bill as an example of a small business owner who will benefit from federal health care reform. Milliken owns Maine Beer and Beverage and Market House Coffee, both located in the Public Market House.

During his speech, the President jokingly asked Milliken to send him some samples of Maine beer and stated Bill “nodded in the affirmative” that he would. Today, Maine Beer and Beverage Company, the Maine Small Business Coalition and the Maine Brewers’ Guild fulfilled that promise.

This historic occasion was marked by speeches by Maine Governor John Baldacci, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Portland Mayor Nick Mavodones, and Bill “The Beer Guy” Milliken.


Maine beer headed to the White House in the gift basket includes:
Allagash Brewing - Curieux; Andrew’s Brewing - English Pale Ale; D.L. Geary Brewing - Pale Ale and Hampshire Special Ale; Gritty McDuff’s - Red Claws Ale; Maine Beer Co. - Spring Peeper Ale; Marshall Wharf Brewing - Illegal Ale-Len and Cant Dog IPA;
Oak Pond Brewing - Laughing Loon Lager and White Fox Ale; Sea Dog Brewing - Sea Dog Bluepaw Wild Blueberry Wheat Ale; Sebago Brewing - Single Batch Series Milestone Ale;
Shipyard Brewing -Export Ale and Pugsley’s Signature Series XXXX IPA.

Wildly Exotic Importer joins the growing client list In Florida Serving Shipyard!

John Washburn, owner of Washburn Imports personally searches, (and I don't mean in the "google" sense ), far and wide for that one-of-a-kind piece of furniture, artwork or carving.

Traveling throughout Asia and the Pacific Rim, he is constantly on the lookout for unique handcrafted items. One look at his website, (linked above) makes you wish you could wisk down to FLA, and spend time browsing the ultra cool merchandise overflowing in his stores.

Miraculously, amidst the tribal masks and armoires, there is a, (wait for it...) bar, stocked with wine and craft brews. Keeping in line with the hand carved furniture, one may enjoy a handcrafted Shipyard Ale while you sit in an impossibly ornate chair from Bali, thus bringing this laid back shopping safari to a whole new level.

There is a Washburn Imports in both Orlando and Sanford, Florida. For more store info call, (407) 228-4403, or by all means browse the aforementioned website.

(Pictured are Brett Banta, Kaitlin Delany, and John Washburn)

Shipyard and Shopping, what a concept!

Mother's Day Brunch at The Regatta Room

"Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible." ~Marion C. Garretty

For all those impossible things, here's a great way to say Thank You.

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Best to put it on your calendar now.
Sunday, May 9th is Mother's Day and the Regatta Room in Eliot, is an elegant space for a relaxing brunch.
Mom would certainly approve.

Please call 351-4623 for details and reservations.

Brewmaster Alan Pugsley on The Chef's Kitchen

Don't miss Shipyard Brewing Company's Brewmaster, Alan Pugsley, on the television show, The Chef's Kitchen.

The episode, On the Road with The White Barn Inn Spring Weekend, will air on NECN Saturday, April 17, at 11:00 AM.

You can also catch the episode now on Hulu at this LINK.

Full Brewery Tours on Tuesday Night!

Get up close and personal with the beer you have come to love!

The Shipyard Brewing Company is now offering full tours on Tuesday nights from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

These tours are given by reservation only and can be made online HERE.

We will still continue to have our daily video and tasting tours.

The Red Blazer in Concord, NH invites you to a 5 course Beer Dinner!

At The Red Blazer in Concord,NH, hard wood floors and a two story fireplace provide a cozy New England setting to explore scrumptious food paired with ales hand crafted in Maine.

BBQ Wings made with Shipyard's Imperial Porter, and Wild Blueberry Wheat Salad served with Sea Dog Bluepaw Dressing are just two of five courses you'll enjoy.

Check out the full course selection on the left!

Please join the fun on Wednesday, April 14th, 2010. It all starts at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets are available at The Red Blazer Restaurant and Pub
$45.00 per person includes tax and gratuity
Space is Limited, buy your tickets today!

Bintliff"s in Ogunquit hosts Shipyard Beer Dinner

Enjoy a creative four course meal featuring Shipyard Brewery and Pugsley's Signature Series Ales at Bintliff's Restaurant in Ogunquit on Friday, April 16, 2010.

The cost is $49.00 per person plus tax and gratuity, and kicks off at 6:30 p.m with a reception designed to stir your appetite for fabulous food and world class ales.

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Please call (207) 646-3111 for reservations.

Summer has arrived at Shipyard Brewing Company

On April 1, craft beer lovers celebrated the return of Shipyard Summer Ale at $3 Deweys in Portland, Maine.



Check out photos HERE.

This favorite Shipyard Brewing Company summer seasonal was enjoyed by all.

More about the beer:
Shipyard Summer Ale is a traditional American wheat beer. With its inviting golden color, mellow malted wheat flavor and less hoppy characteristics, it's sure to please those looking for a clean, cool taste sensation on long, hot summer days (or even in early April!). 4.8% alcohol by volume.

Beer Magazine features Shipyard Brewing Company

Drink a little bit of Maine! Shipyard Brewing Company is featured in the new issue of Beer Magazine. Check out the article at this link and see what's behind the brew.