News from Clipper City Brewing Co.
Clipper City Brewing Co. Vol. 6 No. 10 November 2007 – Local Market Edition
Beginning in November, there is no doubt that the holidaze are now upon us. Take one look at the ads on TV and it becomes clear that, like it or not, it has begun… For the most part, I am all right with this. After all, the holiday beers that are traditionally released this time of year are arguably the most interesting seasonal beers of the year. Now is a good time to experiment with beer and food combinations – a good way to keep things interesting during the onslaught which is approaching. So kick back, relax, take in a college football game, down another plate of oysters chased with an exceptional craft beer, and let’s agree to use our products responsibly during this festive time. The holidaze are only good if you are there to enjoy them. Cheers!
Hugh Sisson, General Partner for Clipper City Brewing Co., LP
November Brewery Tour Dates:
Saturdays, November 3 & 24 – at 1 PM and 2:30 PM. Please arrive 15 minutes early for the session you wish to attend. Featuring “Loose Cannon” on tap and 2007 “Winter Storm!” Also featuring 2007 Below Decks Barley Wine! The tour is free but for beer samples you purchase a take home souvenir glass ($5)which will include tickets for samples after the tour.
Beer News
Now available – 2007 “Winter Storm”. The triumphant return of our Category 5 Ale, always a perennial favorite, a 7.5% ABV Imperial ESB!
Also now available – 2007 “Below Decks”. Our 10% ABV English style barley wine ale is vintage dated and designed to be consumed now, or cellared for a couple of years. This will be a very limited release so act fast when you see it.
GABF News: We scored TWO MEDALS at this year’s Great American Beer Fest which took place in Denver this past October. BaltoMarzHon took a Gold in the Vienna Lager category. This is the second consecutive year BMH has been selected the top beer in the nation in its category! Also, McHenry lager received a Bronze in the American style lager category.
Additional Awards: We have been on a bit of a roll! In the annual MD Brewers’ Governor’s Cup Competition we were just awarded NINE MEDALS – 2 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze! Gold was awarded to Loose Cannon and Oxford Raspberry.
A revised and complete list of our beer’s awards will soon be posted on our webpage – www.ccbeer.com. congratulations to our brewers!
For contact info on all of our distributors click here
Special Announcement
Beginning last June 1, we initiated this program to support our returning troops. Look for this sticker on our six packs. We kicked off this program with the first check presentation on June 26. For further information click here If you or your organization would like to get more directly involved please contact Hugh Sisson at [email protected] Thank you for your support and for supporting our returning troops.
To date we have raised $8119.00 in this program.
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Special Events – MD, DC, VA, PA, DE, NJ
Nov 5 – Olney Ale House Beer Dinner 6p at Olney Ale House, 2000 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832. 6 course meal paired with selections from Clipper City and several other local brewers. Should be a good time at a classic beer bar! Call (301)774-6708 for reservations.
Nov 7 – Tuscarora Mill Dinner, Exploring beer and Cheese 7p, Tuscarora Mill, 203 Harrison St SE, Leesburg, VA. These guys do GREAT work and this 5 course dinner will be nothing short of spectacular. Reservations a must – call (703)771-9300 www.tuskies.com
Nov 16 – Beer Dinner at the Wellwood 6:30p, The Wellwood, 523 Water St, Charlestown, MD 21914. A casual evening featuring 5 courses paired with 6 beers for only $40 inclusive. This is a cool waterfront site located near the top end of the Chesapeake with great views. Hugh Sisson will do the presentation. Call (410)287-6666 for reservations. www.wellwoodclub.com
Nov 24 – 7th Annual Kooper’s Tavern Oyster Fest Noon to 6p, Kooper’s Tavern, 1702 Thames St, Fells Point, Baltimore. This is perhaps the best oyster event of the year. At least 10 different kinds of oysters matched with several different beers (ours of course!) and wines. $55 for all you can eat/drink, or you can pay as you go. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Call (410)563-5423 for information. www.koopers.com
Nov 30 – Dec 1 – 14th Annual Night of 100 Elvises Lithuanian Hall, 851 Hollins St, Baltimore, 21201. A holiday season kick off event, and one of the most amazing things you will ever see – 100 Elvis impersonators, on three stages, over two nights! All benefiting Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Truly an event not to be missed. For tix and reservations go to www.nightof100elvises.com
Thank you for your continued interest in our extrAARGHdinary beers. If you ever have any questions or comments, feel free to send them directly to me.
Sincerely,
Hugh Sisson – General Partner for Clipper City Brewing Co., LP
