Shipyard Prelude Special Ale: The Boston Globe's 12 Beers of Christmas

99 Bottles

12 beers of Christmas
By Steve Greenlee
Globe Staff
December 18, 2010

Read the full list of beers at this link.

Shipyard Prelude Special Ale Style: Winter warmer

ABV: 6.8 percent

Price: $10 per six-pack

The beer: Prelude pours the color of Grade B maple syrup — which is appropriate, since maple is present in both the taste and the aroma. Nutmeg and caramel notes arise too in what is essentially a spiced brown ale. Bold and malty, this ranks among Shipyard’s finest offerings.

Shipyard Emporium opens January 28 in Winter Park, Florida

Join us on the Ship of Fools for the GRAND OPENING of the Shipyard Emporium in Winter Park, Florida! Mark your calendars for the grand opening celebration on Friday, January 28th. Be sure to follow the Shipyard Emporium on Facebook and Twitter.

New England Shipyard Fans: Travel with us on the Ship of Fools trip from Portland, ME to Orlando, FL to join in on the celebrations!

January 27th: Depart Portland
January 28th: Grand Opening
January 29th: Explore Orlando
January 30th: Return to Portland














Trip includes round trip airfare, deluxe accommodations, airport transfers, the grand opening celebration, and transportation to and from the Shipyard Emporium.

$456 per person double occupancy / $630 per person single room

Email hdouglass@shipyard.com for more information or to book your trip now. Space is limited.

Here's what's happening on New Year's Eve!

Shipyard Brew Pub – Eliot
9:00pm Karaoke with Stormin' Norman
Party hats, noisemakers
Champagne toast at midnight
No cover charge
NEW YEARS DAY: New Years Day brunch buffet $15.99

Federal Jack’s -- Kennebunk
Live music with Wayne Morphew
Free buffet @ 11:45pm
Champagne toast
Noisemakers, hats and tiaras
No cover

The Inn on Peaks Island
43N 70W Band (http://www.myspace.com/174961966)
8:30pm - 12:30am
$10 Cover - includes hors d' oeuvres and champagne toast

Sea Dog – South Portland
DJ ZEB spinning tunes starting at 9pm
Champagne toast
Midnight party favors
No cover charge

Sea Dog – Bangor
Dinner specials
Live band
Giveaways
Party favors
Champagne toast
No cover charge

Sea Dog – Topsham
Hollywood themed party - dress as your favorite celebrity or red carpet ready!
10pm-2am
21+
DJ Joe mixing top 40 hits
Raffle - get your ticket at the door
Champagne toast @ midnight
No cover charge

Shipyard Brew Haus – Sugarloaf
All you can eat buffet
$20.99 adults / $8.99 kids
Soups, salads, peel & eat shrimp, Roast Turkey, Black Oak ham, Steamship round of beef, seafood newburg, veggies & desserts.
237-6834 for reservations of 8 or more.
Music 9:00pm – 1:00am
No cover -- Open to all!

Shipyard Brew Haus – Sunday River
Special 4-Course Dinner
Mark “Guitar” Miller Band - 9:00pm - 1:00am
Midnight Champagne toast
NEW YEAR'S DAY: Bloody Mary Bar and football specials
NEW YEAR'S NIGHT: Apres Ski and New Year's Nite Karaoke with Peter Powers

Fine Trays for Fine Beer

Fine beer should be served on fine trays! Check out the new beer sampler trays made for Federal Jack's Restaurant and Brew Pub by the fine furniture makers at Huston & Company in Kennebunkport, Maine.



Read Huston's blog post about the process of making these trays at this link.

Inside York Maine Vacations features Maine Brewing Vacation

Check out what Inside York Maine Vacations has to say about the new Maine Brewing Vacations offered by Federal Jack's in Kennebunk. Read the full post at this link.

For what has to be one of the most unique things to do in Kennebunkport, you could sign up for the three-day Maine Brewing Vacation package at the Kennebunkport Brewing Company. You'll learn how to craft a great micro-brew, and then have the opportunity to tour Maine's largest brewery, Shipyard, in Portland. The perfect getaway gift for the master brewer wannabe in your life...

On the Maine Brewing Vacation you also get to eat at one of my favorite places in Kennebunkport, Federal Jack's restaurant. Overlooking the busy harbor, Federal Jack's is home to my favorite beer, Shipyard Brown Ale. Maybe it will become your favorite, too!

Lewiston Sun Journal: Maine's craft beer industry

Wondering what's new with the Maine craft beer industry? Check out these two articles by Tony Reaves in today's Lewiston Sun Journal HERE and HERE.

Head to Culpeppers on December 9

Meet the owners of Shipyard Brewing Company at a special holiday gathering December 9th from 6-9pm at Jimmy's Culpeppers in Andover, Massachusetts. You just might win free lift tickets to Shawnee Peak!

Cheers!

Alan Pugsley featured on WCSH6 "207"

Follow this link to watch Kathleen Shannon's interview with Shipyard Brewing Company's master brewer Alan Pugsley on WCSH6 TV's magazine show, 207.