Nov 4: Pumpkinhead in the Big Apple

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Shipyard Brewing Company is holding a Pumpkinhead Party in New York City on November 4th from 6-9 pm at the Pony Bar.

Craft beer fans will enjoy award-winning Shipyard beer on draft:

- Pumpkinhead
- Smashed Pumpkin
- XXXX IPA
- Imperial Porter
- Export
- Old Thumper
- Fuggles IPA

See you there!

A SMASHING REVIEW FOR SMASHED PUMPKIN.

Well known blogger Tom Bedell has a running post titled, "Tap Beer Of The Week".

Week 42 is dedicated to Smashed Pumpkin Ale. As many reviewers have done in the past, Blodell compares and contrasts "The Smashed", to the brewery's better known Pumpkinhead Ale. Eventually though he correctly points out that "Smashed" can, and does stand on its own merits.
He writes,"Smashed Pumpkin is a more sophisticated and heady beer in various ways, not only in its increased strength, although that is a major factor, making it a sipping beer that would be welcome at the dinner table".
It's a most insightful review. You'll find it at this link, http://bit.ly/c3nQnA.

Pumpkinhead Fan Photos

Denver Post: Drink Up: Smashed Pumpkin Ale

October 20, 2010

Drink Up: Smashed Pumpkin Ale by Shipyard Brewing Co. - The Denver Post

Purists might want to skip this one, but pumpkin ales and lagers are becoming a fall staple, and the "other" Portland's Shipyard has a winner with its Smashed Pumpkin, from the brewer's Pugsley's Signature Series. It's a clear copper pour with a frothy light-tan head and a nose that's malty and not quite as spicy as some other pumpkin brews. Nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon are light but noticeable. On the palate, it's surprisingly balanced, with Light Munich malt upfront, followed by the pumpkin flavor and spices, and finishing with Hallertau and Willamette hops. The creamy mouthfeel is a plus too. Enjoy it with hearty seasonal dishes such as beef stew or, naturally, pumpkin pie (or in lieu of same). Alcohol by volume of 9 percent lends credence to the "Smashed" of the name, so a single bomber is plenty. Shipyard Brewing Co., Portland, Maine; shipyard.com

Marcus Chamberland

October 29-30: Pumpkinhead Festival at the Phoenix and Sunday River

Click on the image for all the details. Book your room today! Sunday River is offering overnight accommodations at the Grand Summit Hotel at a special rate of $49.50 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. This special rate includes breakfast. Reservations can be made by calling 800-207-2365. Sunday River is also offering Haunted Chondola rides all weekend long. Details, including price, will be available at www.sundayriver.com.

Halloween Weekend Fun at the Regatta in Eliot, Maine

Read full press release HERE.
Halloween weekend fun for all ages! Pumpkin hurling, costumes, music, food, and Shipyard Pumpkinhead beer. Get ready for the Pumpkinhead Festival Oct. 29-30 at the Regatta Banquet & Conference Center on Route 236 in Eliot, Maine.

For beer lovers, don’t miss the Hops and Harvest Beer Dinner on Friday Oct. 29 at 6:30. Meet your brewer, make new friends, and enjoy delicious food and beer, all while raising money for Maine Cancer Foundation. For families, get your munchkins in costume and come down to the free Pumpkinhead Family Festival on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 11:00-3:00. There will be pumpkin painting, pumpkin hurling, scarecrow building, a costume parade, and live music by Dan Blakeslee. Starting at 1:00, a unique chef’s cook-off will benefit the Maine Cancer Foundation. Want to enjoy Halloween grown-up style? Saturday night don your best 60s and 70s attire and give it up for the Beatles Tribute Band, All Together Now. Doors open at 7:00. Prizes for best costume.

Celebrate Halloween all weekend at the Regatta Banquet & Conference Center’s Pumpkinhead Festival! For more information or to buy tickets to the beer dinner or All Together Now, visit www.regattaroom.com or call (207) 351-4623.

Spend Halloween with the Beatles

WHAT: Beatles tribute band All Together Now special Halloween weekend show. Prizes for best costumes. 1960s and 70s attire encouraged.

WHEN:
Saturday, October 30
7:00 – Doors open
8:00 – Show begins

WHERE:
The Regatta Banquet & Conference Center
Eliot Commons – 28 Levesque Drive (Route 236) Eliot, Maine (next to Shipyard Brew Pub)

COST:
$12 in advance / $15 at the door
General admission. This is a 21+ show.

FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION:
To purchase via phone: 207-351-4623
To purchase in person: Shipyard Brew Pub -- Eliot Commons – 28 Levesque Drive (Route 236) Eliot, Maine

MORE: All Together Now was formed in 1994 and is New England’s favorite Beatles tribute band, performing music from the full range of the Beatles career. www.alltogethernow.us

DIRECTIONS: Click HERE. The Regatta Banquet & Conference Center is located just 5 minutes from Portsmouth, 2 miles off I-95, on Route 236 at Eliot Commons, right next door to the Shipyard Brew Pub in Eliot, Maine.

www.regattaroom.com

Hops and Harvest Beer Dinner kicks off Pumpkinhead Festival Weekend at The Regatta in Eliot: Raises funds for Maine Cancer Foundation

The Regatta Banquet & Conference Center will host a spirited Hops and Harvest Beer Dinner on Friday, October 29 at the Regatta located in Eliot Commons on 28 Levesque Drive (Route 236) in Eliot. Read full press release at this link.

More party than presentation, the dinner will feature beer from Shipyard Brewing Company in a casual and fun environment, making it enjoyable to novice and seasoned beer drinkers alike. A delectable five-course harvest menu will be expertly paired with Shipyard’s award-winning craft brews and guests will have plenty of time to mingle and talk with executive chef Charlie Casey about the beers and the food.

Shipyard’s trade brewer Bruce Elam, will lead this casual and engaging evening. He will provide an expert introduction to the beers and answer guests’ questions about brewing, beer tasting, and food pairing.

The evening begins at 6:30 p.m., the first course will be served at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person. Beer lovers and the beer curious are invited make reservations by calling (207) 351-4623 or stopping by the Shipyard Brew Pub located next to the Regatta.

Hops and Harvest Beer Dinner kicks off Pumpkinhead Festival Weekend which includes a special Pumpkinhead Family Festival and Chef’s Cook-off on Saturday October 30 and a 21-plus Halloween party and costume contest that evening featuring the Beatles tribute band, All Together Now. For more information, go to www.regattaroom.com.

Proceeds from the beer dinner and other events throughout the weekend will benefit Maine Cancer Foundation.

HOPS AND HARVEST BEER DINNER
Friday, October 29, 2010
The Regatta Banquet & Conference Center
Executive Chef Charlie Casey

First

Fried Pumpkin Ravioli with a Stout Maple Glaze
Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale

Second

Roasted Harvest Vegetable Stew served in an Acorn Squash bowl
Shipyard Brown Ale

Third

Mixed greens tossed in cranberry vinaigrette with candied red onions
and blue cheese crostinis
Shipyard Export Ale

Fourth

Smoked New York Sirloin served with a cheddar ale sauce,
twice-baked sweet potatoes, sautéed Brussels sprouts in garlic & olive oil
Old Thumper

Fifth

Pumpkin Apple Spice Cake with nutmeg crème Anglais
Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin Ale
(Pugsley's Signature Series)