Innovation!

Dear Shipyard:

My roommates and I discovered a great way to enjoy Pumpkinhead Ale while transitioning from Summer to Fall on these hot days.

Pour yourself a tall glass of cold Pumkinhead Ale and then drop in a large scoop of vanilla ice cream. It foams up nicely and is very creamy and satisfying! Everyone who tries it loves it. I thought I should let you know so that you can tell the world.

I'm surprised none of the local bars are marketing this yummy treat!
We've been inviting all our friends over to the house to try it.

We hope you like our idea and thanks for making Pumpkinhead!

Shawn

New TV Spots for Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale

Be the first to check 'em out! Featuring comedienne Karen Morgan. And be sure to check out behind the scenes photos at this link.

Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale Release Party

Pumpkinhead fans in southern Maine celebrated the return of Shipyard Brewing Company's Pumpkinhead Ale at the Stockhouse in Westbrook. Check out photos at this link.

PUMPKINHEAD ALE SOCIETY PREPARES FOR RELEASE PARTY IN ORLANDO.

Join the Ale Society gang this Saturday, August 28th at The Crooked Bayou, 50 E.Central Boulevard, for the freshest of Shipyard Brewing's Pumpkinhead Ale. Prize drawings, giveaways, and live music, (bands start at 10pm), await you.

Pumpkinhead six and twelve packs hit the streets in Florida this week. If it's not on tap at your local saloon, please ask for it. We can guarantee however that you will find it at The Bayou Saturday night...

See you there!

Have you tried a Smashed Stout?

Making a Smashed Stout is easy: pour Shipyard Brewing Company's Smashed Pumpkin into a glass. Float some Shipyard Blue Fin Stout on top and enjoy! Cheers!

Sept 10: Comedian Bob Marley at the Regatta

Comedian Bob Marley returns to the Regatta Banquet & Conference Center in Eliot, Maine.

Friday, September 10
Show starts at 8:00pm. Doors open for cocktails at 7:00pm.

Tickets: $22
Purchase tickets at this link.

Third Thursday Challenge At Brian Boru, August, 19th.

Portlandtaps.com is a website that provides a most useful service for those who live and play in greater Portland, ME. As they explain on their site, " Its design is to get you the information about the beers you drink, and the best price to pay, and exactly how to get to the bar you've chosen."

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For this upcoming August 8 event, they are a bit more hands -on. The folks at P.taps have teamed up with Shipyard Brewing, and Brian Boru to sponsor a night of Reggae, but there's a twist...

You see, two of Shipyard's beers will be specially priced for the evening. Their Summer Ale and the just released Pumpkinhead.

One heralds those crazy, lazy, hazy, days, while the other bids farewell to 90 degree temps. and welcomes Autumn and all that comes with it.

So, the gauntlet has been thrown and the challenge will commence at 8:00pm. What say you? Hang on for dear life to the summer of 2010, or bring on football, foliage, and fall? It will be fun to see what happens. See you there. Cheers!

New Shipyard Brew Pub to open in Winter Park, Florida

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Shipyard Brewing and Big Wheel Provisions to Open New Location in Winter Park, Florida: Get a Taste of What’s to Come on August 16 at the Audubon Park Community Market

WINTER PARK, FLORIDA (August 9, 2010) – Fred Forsley, president of Shipyard Brewing Company in Portland, Maine, and chef Tony Adams, owner of Big Wheel Provisions in Orlando, Florida, announce plans to open a Shipyard Brew Pub and Big Wheel Provisions marketplace this October.

Located at 200 West Fairbanks Avenue (the former site of Strollo’s Cucino Due), this joint venture will pair the award-winning craft beer of Shipyard Brewing Company with the locavore and artisan food created by Tony Adams of Big Wheel Provisions.

The Shipyard Brew Pub will feature a 28 gallon brewing system. Beer will be brewed on the premises under the direction of accomplished Orlando brewer Ron Raike. Raike will brew small batches of seasonal and unique beers based on his own creativity and ingredient availability. The pub, overseen by Adams, will feature a chef-driven menu created with local, seasonal ingredients.

The Big Wheel Provisions marketplace will feature a regularly revolving selection of deli items, local produce and eggs, artisanal cheeses, hard-to-find specialty food products, cookbooks, food-focused periodicals, and kitchen tools. Alfresco dining, cooking classes, catering, and local delivery service will also be offered.

On Monday, August 16, food lovers are invited to experience a taste of what’s to come at the Audubon Park Community Market, where Big Wheel Provisions first began. People will have the chance to meet Raike, sample award-winning Shipyard beer, check out foods from Big Wheel Provisions, and chat with Adams about this new venture. The Community Market is held in the Stardust Video and Coffee parking lot at 1842 E. Winter Park Road in Orlando from 6:00-10:00pm.

Facebook: Shipyard Brew Pub Winter Park
Twitter: @ShipyardWPark

More about Ron Raike: Raike is a native of Orlando, Florida. He has worked with Shipyard Brewing Company for over 13 years as a brewer and Florida brewery representative. He started brewing over 20 years ago while working on his Masters in Engineering at the University of Central Florida. He is a credentialed beer judge (through the Beer Judge Certification Program) and is a certified Cicerone. He is also a two time Southeast Homebrewer of the Year winner and has been awarded many National Homebrew Competition medals. He is an active member of the Central Florida Home Brewers and has served on the board of the Florida Brewers Guild.

More about Big Wheel Provisions: Big Wheel Provisions is a catering and charcuterie company located in Orlando, Florida and created by Chef Tony Adams. He is a native of Fairfield, Maine and has lived in Orlando for the past seven years. His passion for locally produced food is the driving force behind Big Wheel’s success. All of Big Wheel’s food is made in small amounts by hand. From custom event catering to handmade condiments, pickles, slow simmered stocks, and smoked foods, Big Wheel’s products are all created with fresh, local ingredients and backed by the integrity of Chef Adams. www.bigwheelprovisions.com

More about Shipyard Brewing Company: Shipyard Brewing Company was founded in 1994 by master brewer Alan Pugsley and entrepreneur Fred Forsley on the historic waterfront in Portland, Maine. Shipyard produces 16 varieties of award-winning English style and seasonal beers as well as a full line of hand-crafted Capt’n Eli’s Soda. Florida’s coastal heritage, ties to New England, and growing interest in craft beer makes it a strong market for the Shipyard family of products. www.shipyard.com

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The Pumpkinhead Cometh

Pumpkinhead you wicked brew

Please tell me are the rumors true

They say you've been released again

When can we meet, my spicy friend

It's been too long ten months at least

Since last I quaffed your hops and yeast

Your time has come, can't wait no more

I'll be the first one through the door



There's a Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale release party near you!

Aug.19 at the Gridiron Restaurant in Lewiston, Maine at 6:00pm

Aug.19 at the Greatest Bar in Boston, Massachusetts at 4:00pm

Aug.26 at the Stockhouse in Westbrook, Maine at 5:00pm

"Spamalot" Contest, Lots Of Fun.

To promote their production of Monty Python's "Spamalot", Maine State Music Theatre has teamed up with Mae’s Café, Shipyard Brewing Co. and six restaurants in Bath for the Bring Your Own Grail Pub Crawl, from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6.

Contestants must locate participating restaurants in Bath, and purchase specific items that in turn can be redeemed for the all important token. A minimum of three tokens is needed to be entered into the prize drawing. Prizes include tickets to Spamalot, DVD's, Shipyard goodies, and restaurant gift certificates.
The keepers of the tokens you seek on your quest, as well as more detailed instructions are listed here, http://www.msmt.org/.
To purchase tickets for the performance, call 725-8769 or visit the box office located at Pickard Theater on the Bowdoin College campus.

Culinary Delights Trolley Tour Is A Tasty Departure For Portland,ME.

Most guided city tours give you a full helping of history, architecture, and local lore. This year however Portland Discovery Trolley has partnered with Maine Foodie Tours to serve up a tour hilighting Portland as a culinary destination.

As the trolley winds its way around the cobbled streets it makes several stops to sample some of the area's finest food and bevs. Standard Bakery, The Farmer's Table, Dimillo's, and Shipyard Brewery are just a few of the satisfying stops along the way.

The tour is 2 1/2 hours long, and meets at LeRoux Kitchen, 161 Commercial Street. For schedules, rates, and reservations, click on either of the above links, and have a delicious day.

Tee Up for TaTa's Benefits Maine Cancer Foundation

Don't miss the annual Tee up for TaTa's Golf Tournament in August 2011! This year's tournament was sold out.

WHAT: Annual Tee up for TaTa's Golf Tournament

WHEN: August 2011 (stay tuned for exact date!)

WHERE: Spring Meadows Golf Course -- Gray, Maine

WHY: 100% of the funds raised from this event will go to Maine Cancer Foundation to support breast cancer research, education and patient support programs in Maine.

COST:
$100 Single Player
$400 Foursome
$600 Foursome and Hole Sponsorship
$250 Hole Sponsorship

CONTACT:
Peggy Pollard
Spring Meadows Golf Course
P.O. Box 164
Gray, Maine 04039
207-653-3410
peggy@springmeadowsbanquet.com