Smashed Blueberry - On Shelves Now

Smashed Blueberry is the newest beer in Shipyard Brewing Company's Pugsley's Signature Series line.

This beer is a hybrid between a Porter and a Scotch Ale. This beer has a rich mouth feel and a body of complex intensity. Upfront, there are distinct flavors of coffee and chocolate beautifully accentuated by the aroma of fresh blueberries. The finish features a delicate balance of sweet fruit and dry hops.

Malts: Pale, Crystal, Chocolate, Roasted Barley, Light Munich, Torrified Wheat
Hops: Summit, Tettnang, Cascade
Yeast: Top-Fermenting English
Color: Dark Brown
OG: 1.087
ABV: 9.0%
Food Pairings: Glazed Duck, Ribs, BBQ, Chocolate, Blueberry deserts
First Brewed: May 2011
Available: 22oz Bottles, Kegs

Pugsley’s Signature Series is named after Shipyard Brewing Company’s master brewer, Alan Pugsley. Alan is from England where he worked with Peter Austin at the world-famous Ringwood Brewery before moving to the U.S. in 1986. Since then, Pugsley has assisted with the establishment of more than 65 brewpubs and microbreweries throughout the world. To fully experience all the flavors, these ales are best drunk at 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

It's all about Summer...Shipyard Summer Ale!

Shipyard Brewing Company's 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. Look for it in bottles and on draft at your favorite spots.

Can't find it? Contact the distributor nearest you.

Malt: 2-Row British Pale Ale, Light Munich, Malted Wheat
Hops: Hallertau
Yeast: Top-Fermenting English
Color: Golden
OG: 1.058
ABV: 5.1%
Food Pairings: Seafood
First Brewed: June 1995
Availability: April - August

Boston Bacon and Beer Festival!

The 2011 Boston Bacon and Beer Festival

Saturday, April 30th
1:30 - 4:00pm

The Royale at the Bowery
279 Tremont St.
Boston, MA

Tickets: $35

Join the Shipyard Brewing Company at the 2011 Boston Bacon and Beer Festival.

Restaurants and purveyors will be pairing their tastiest bacon dishes with beers from New England's greatest breweries. Proceeds from this event will benefit local hunger relief organizations - Lovin' Spoonfuls, Community Servings, and Share our Strength.


Tickets go on sale Friday, April 1st at 1:00pm!

Summer Returns to Maine on March 31

Celebrate the return of Summer with the Shipyard Brewing Company crew on Thursday, March 31!





We'll be at Three Dollar Dewey's, 241 Commercial Street in Portland, Maine from 5:00 - 8:00pm.

Shipyard Summer Ale Specials: $2.75 pints

Fabulous prizes and giveaways including and overnight stay and a round of golf for two at the Bethel Inn Resort and a whitewater rafting package from Three Rivers - The Home of Serious Fun!

April 2: Keene Beer Festival

Join the crew from Shipyard Brewing Company at the Third Annual Keene Beer Festival

Saturday, April 2nd

2:00 - 6:00pm

Best Western Sovereign Hotel
401 Winchester Street
Keene, New Hampshire

Tickets are available online now for $20. Each ticket includes a souvenir pint glass and 6 (3oz) drink tokens. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.keenebeerfest.com.

March Madness with Shipyard Brewing Company

Your favorite Shipyard beers are going head-to-head for Shipyard's Sweet 16 during March Madness.



Voting starts Monday, March 21st. Cast your vote by liking your favorite Shipyard product in the daily match up on the Shipyard's Facebook page.



Will reigning Old Thumper remain champion? Will Pumpkinhead be the sultan of Shipyard for 2011's March Madness? Our fans will be the deciding factor.




March Madness Pairoffs
1. Pumpkinhead / Double Old Thumper

2. Export / Chamberlain Pale Ale

3. Summer / Smashed Pumpkin

4. IPA / Blue Fin Stout

5. Old Thumper / Light

6. Prelude / Longfellow

7. Brewer's Brown / Imperial Porter

8. XXXX IPA / Barley Wine

Free movie night at the Regatta in Eliot, Maine

FREE MOVIE NIGHT! April 12 join us at The Regatta Banquet & Conference Center in Eliot, Maine at 7:00pm for a free screening of "The Great Locomotive Chase" on the big screen.

This is a Disney movie starring Fess Parker -- of Daniel Boone and Davey Crockett fame.

It is a true story from the Civil War about the North stealing a confederate train and being pursued by a confederate train. This actual event took place on April 12, 1862. So we are playing the movie on the 149th anniversary.

Free popcorn, hot cocoa and coffee.

Directions at this link.

Facebook Page for Florida Fans of Shipyard and Sea Dog Brewing Companies

Florida Shipyard and Sea Dog beer fans: We have a Facebook page just for you with all the scoop about our beers in the Sunshine State. Like us at this link. Cheers!

St. Patricks' Day -- Shipyard Style

Everyone wants to be Irish for a day.... Check out Shipyard Blue Fin stout recipes and what's happening at our Shipyard and Sea Dog pubs this St. Patrick's Day at this link.

Highlights include:

The Inn on Peaks Island
33 Island Ave., Peaks Island, ME
7-10pm
Traditional Irish musical guest Boghat. No cover. Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner special.

Sea Dog Brewing Company
1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham, ME
Live Irish music with Jud Caswell from 4-6pm. $10 Growlers. Happy Hour drink and beer specials.

Sea Dog Brewing Company
125 Western Ave., South Portland, ME
Karaoke at 10pm. $5 Irish Carbombs. Stout Specials.

Shipyard Brew Pub
28 Levesque Dr., Eliot, ME
St. Patrick's Themed Menu March 13-18. Traditional Irish fare, Irish nachos, Shepherd's Pie, Stout Onion Soup, Corned Beef and Cabbage and Bailey's Cheesecake.

Shipyard Emporium
200 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, FL
Outdoor Beer Garden - Pouring great beers from the Shipyard Truck. St. Patrick's Day through the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Show.