Arbor Brewing Co.’s Newsletter
May 2, 2009
The Arbor Brewing Company’s newsletter showed up in my inbox and I was excited to see that they are taking my idea of the Michigan Beer Toast and doing this with it…
ABC Brew Pub – Michigan Beer Toast May 11, 2009 06:00 PM
Michigan ratified the 21st Amendment (repealing prohibition) on April 10, 1933 but still remained a dry state for another month. That is until May 11, 1933 at 6pm when beer went on sale for the first time in about 15 years. 2009 marks the 76th anniversary of that event and Arbor Brewing Company is celebrating by hosting an all pub toast. The idea was brought to us by Kevin Nash to raise a glass to the people who fought to repeal the 18th amendment and to the current men and women that have made the Michigan beer scene great. You can read more this hereand join the facebook event here. Join us at Arbor to celebrate this momentous occasion with a complimentary beer sample and toast at 6pm on May 11th.
Michigan Beer Toast May 11, 2009 06:00 PM Michigan ratified the 21st Amendment (repealing prohibition) on April 10, 1933 but still remained a dry state for another month. That is until May 11, 1933 at 6pm when beer went on sale for the first time in about 15 years. 2009 marks the 76th anniversary of that event and we’re celebrating by hosting an all pub toast. The idea was brought to us by Kevin Nash to raise a glass to the people who fought to repeal the 18th amendment and to the current men and women that have made the Michigan beer scene great. You can read more this hereand join the facebook event here.
ABC Brew Pub – Join us at Arbor to celebrate this momentous occasion with a complimentary beer sample and toast at 6pm on May 11th.
Corner Brewery - We’re having a contest to see who can come up with the best toast celebrating the end of prohibition by toasting local beer. Three winners will be asked to make their toast to the bar and will get complimentary brews for the occasion. Email your entries to Joanna@cornerbrewery.com
Here is the rest of the newsletter…
Happy Spring! We’ve got lots of great news and events so read on for details…
News:
Arbor Brewing Company named Best Brewpub in Michigan by Metro Times Readers
Arbor Brewing Company named Best Microbrew in Ann Arbor by Current Readers
Arbor Brewing Company named “Local Hero” by Edible WOW readers for our efforts to help create and support sustainable local food systems
Corner Announces Summer Hours starting May 2 –SERVING LUNCH FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS – Open Monday-Thursday 2pm-12am, Fri & Sat noon –midnight, Sunday noon-10pm.
Corner Launches New Menu May 31 – featuring a variety of great quesadillas, sandwiches, salads, and snacks for carnivores and herbivores with a focus on local, natural, and sustainable foods
Highlights:
(see below or visit our website for details)
CORNER ANNIVERSARY PARTY – featuring a one day only release of the new Velvet Hammer plus our official new menu launch! (5/31)
TASTE OF ANN ARBOR BEER GARDEN (5/31)
MICHIGAN BEER TOAST CONTEST celebrating end of prohibition (5/11)
BREWER EVENT – big brew and brew-a-thon (5/1-5/2)
BREWER EVENT – 3rdannual brews crews homebrew competition (6/6)
RELEASE PARTY – maibock (5/12)
RELEASE PARTY – strawberry blonde (5/19)
BEER TASTING – bocks and trappists (5/14)
BEER TASTING – fruit beers (6/11)
BEER TASTING – RatFest ‘09 (6/20)
BEER CLASS – introduction to homebrewing (6/20)
BEER CLASS – introduction to beer tasting and beers around the world (6/20 and 6/27) featuring new beers!
FUNDRAISER – Ozone House Youth Drop-In Program (5/9)
FUNDRAISER – Coalition for Adoptive Rights Equality (5/13)
FUNDRAISER – ALS Gears and Beers (5/30)
TRANSITION ANN ARBOR FILM SERIES – the power of community (6/2)
TRANSITION ANN ARBOR FILM SERIES – the end of suburbia (6/9)
TRANSITION ANN ARBOR FILM SERIES – a crude awakening (6/16)
TRANSITION ANN ARBOR FILM SERIES – transition town movies (6/23)
WCBN FREE MOVIE NIGHT –George Clinton: The Mothership Connection (1998) (5/30)
WCBN FREE MOVIE NIGHT – Xanadu (6/10)
MUSIC – Live Music – Rootstand (5/26)
MUSIC – CD Release Party – Bull Halsey (6/13)
CINCO DE MAYO
Details:
BIG BREW-A-THON and RATFEST ‘09
What happens when rat pad meets big brew? How about a 24 hour brew-a-thon culminating with a big brew and resulting in enough beers to throw our first ever ratfest?!
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1. Mini-brew system at Corner Brewery used by homebrewers, ABC and Corner brewers, and other visiting professional brewers to create interesting fermented concoctions
2. Tasty beer that is brewed on the rat pad system and released to the public every Wednesday at 6pm at the barbig brew n
1. World-wide event celebrating national homebrew day by brewing and giving beer demonstrations. This is your chance to observe and participate in the brewing of beer.RatFest n
1. “homebrewed” beer festival featuring beers brewed by local homebrewers on our own rat pad system. RatFest ‘09 will take place on Saturday, June 20 from 6-9 in the beer garden.
Corner Brewery Big Brew-a-Thon 5pm Friday May 1 through 5pm Saturday May 2
We are celebrating International Homebrew Day by hosting a 24 hour brew-a-thon in conjunction with the Ann Arbor Brewers’ Guild’s annual Big Brew. We’re signing up guest brewers to brew on our 10 gallon mini system (the rat pad) from 5pm Friday May 1 through 5pm Saturday May 2. All of the beers brewed on the rat pad will be served at our fist annual RAT FEST on June 20 (details below). For more information or to sign up for a time slot on the rat pad, please contact Mike O’Brien via email or at 734-637-2532.Corner Brewery Ann Arbor Brewer’s Guild Big Brew Saturday May 2 9am-5pm
Big Brew is a world-wide event celebrating National Homebrew Day by brewing and giving brewing demonstrations. This is your chance to observe and/or participate in the brewing of beer. The Big Brew will be held behind the beer garden at the Corner. Everyone is welcome to come and observe or bring your equipment and brew up a batch yourself. Beer garden opens at 12 for non-brewers and brewers are welcome to come anytime after 9am. For more information, please contact Mike O’Brien via email or at 734-637-2532.
Corner Brewery – RatFest ‘09 Jun 20, 2009 6-9PM
This very special beer tasting will feature 20-30 “home-brews” made right here at Corner during the Big Brew-a thon. The tasting will be a three hour extravaganza in the beer garden featuring beer samples and light appetizers. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the tasting. In case of rain it will be held in the lounge and brewery. Advance tickets available at the Corner or over the phone by calling 734-480-2739.
CORNER BREWERY 3RD ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA May 31, 2009 noon-8pm
Velvet Hammer (third)
We’re brewing up something special for this momentous occasion – the Velvet Hammer (third) has already been transferred into oak barrels where it is aging and souring and will soon be bottled just in time for the big day. We are bottling only 30 cases of 750s and it will only be available on May 31. ($12/bottle or $120/case) Whatever doesn’t sell this year will be cellared until next year’s anniversary party and sold alongside Velvet Hammer (fourth). This is a different recipe than the last Velvet Hammer so you’ll definitely want to check it out. We will also have 2 kegs to serve on tap on the 31st that we’ll be tapping at noon and serving while supplies last.
Beer gardening
Matt will undoubtedly be holding down the fort in the beer garden with his 2 liter stein. If you have a special stein you’d like to drink out of, bring it to the party and we’ll fill it at the going rate.
Foodie fun
To celebrate the official launch of the new menu, we’ve invited our local suppliers to join us for a meet and greet from 5-7pm. We’ll also be featuring samples of some of the new stuff so be sure to stop by the lounge and say hi to your local farmers!
Corner Brewery – Cinco De Mayo May 5, 2009 06:00 PM Featuring Mike O’Brien’s famous Chips & Salsa Beer (don’t knock it til you try it – it’s DELICIOUS). Goes on tap at 6pm and available while supplies last.
ABC Brew Pub – Cinco de Mayo May 5, 2009 11:30 AM
Instead of celebrating for just one day we decided to celebrate Cinco de Mayo all month long with our Latin American inspired specials! Our monthly special menu will feature a Fiesta Salad, Tamales, Popusas, Fajitas and Churros beginning on May 5th.
Corner Brewery – Ozone House Fundraiser Arms Around Ypsi May 9, 2009 03:00 PM
On May 9 from 3pm – 11pm, Superfriends Productions, a Romulus-based fundraising collective, will be throwing a fundraiser to benefit the Ozone House’s Youth Drop-In Center, located in downtown Ypsilanti. Suggested donation will be $10 per person, or $25 for a family. The event will feature live music, food and prizes. The music lineup will be released April 20th.
All proceeds will go towards the Drop-In Center. A portion of these proceeds will directly benefit the 2009 Ypsi Poetry Slam Team, who will be competing in the Brave New Voices International Poetry Slam in Chicago the week of July 13. Any requests for further event information, promotional materials, interviews, etc. may be directed to: Aaron F. Surma – 248.345.6535 – aaronfsurma@gmail.comABC Brew Pub – Michigan Beer Toast May 11, 2009 06:00 PM
Michigan ratified the 21st Amendment (repealing prohibition) on April 10, 1933 but still remained a dry state for another month. That is until May 11, 1933 at 6pm when beer went on sale for the first time in about 15 years. 2009 marks the 76th anniversary of that event and Arbor Brewing Company is celebrating by hosting an all pub toast. The idea was brought to us by Kevin Nash to raise a glass to the people who fought to repeal the 18th amendment and to the current men and women that have made the Michigan beer scene great. You can read more this hereand join the facebook event here. Join us at Arbor to celebrate this momentous occasion with a complimentary beer sample and toast at 6pm on May 11th.
ABC Brew Pub – CARE Beer Tasting Fundraiser May 13, 2009 05:30 PM Beer Tasting Fundraiser at Arbor Brewing Company to benefit CARE – Coalition for Adoptive Rights Equality. 5:30-7:30. Information on cost of and where to purchase tickets please visit www.secondparentadoption.org.
ABC Brew Pub – Beer Tasting: Bocks & Trappists May 14, 2009 7:00 PM Join us for a memorable evening featuring around 2 dozen of our favorite malty rich bocks, dopplebocks, and Belgian trappist ales. We’ll pair them with an appetizer buffet, provide style and tasting notes, and top off the night with a door prize drawing. Tastings run 7-9 PM. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on tasting day. Tickets are available at the pub or by phone at 734-213-1393. I.D. required at the door. Advance tickets recommended as this tasting often sells out. Call 734-213-1393 to order tickets over the phone.
Corner Brewery – Rootstand -May 26, 2009 07-10 PM No Cover Live Music in the Lounge! Rebel Rootsgrass and Reggae, Swashbucklin’ Folk and Blues… a highland, island sound, abound with the wild blood of american roots and grass, alive with the joy of the jam and the pain of the ballad…Acoustic-electric battlefield blues and rootsrock, country-boy hip-hop and whiskey reggae… www.rootstand.com
ABC Brew Pub – ALS Gears and Beers May 30, 2009 07:00 AM Arbor Brewing Company is proud to sponsor Gears & Beers! A Ride to Cure ALS is a one-day relaxed charity ride starting and ending in Olson Park. There are three ride routes to choose from 100, 67 and 25 miles. Help raise money to cure Lou Gehrig’s disease while riding your bike and having fun. Join us after the ride for the Arbor Brewing Company sponsored after party for food, beer and music at Olson Park in Ann Arbor. Visit http://web.alsa.org/ride2cureals for more info.
ABC Brew Pub - WCBN Free Movie Night! May 30, 2009 08:30 PM George Clinton: The Mothership Connection (1998) -In spectacular fashion, George Clinton and his band pump up the funk in this vintage live show. Featuring hits such as “Tear the Roof Off the Sucker” and “Dr. Funkenstein,” the concert captures Clinton and his musical entourage at their peak.
ABC Brew Pub – Taste of Ann Arbor… and the rest of the world May 31, 2009 11am – 5 pm This community event features restaurants from Ann Arbor and the surrounding area offering visitors bite size culinary delights. Tickets for food tastes can be purchased at the event for $.50 each. Event is free and open to the public. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a sample of cuisine from restaurants you’ve been meaning to try! Arbor Brewing Company will, of course, have our annual BEER TENT featuring several beers on tap outside on East Washington at Main. Beers purchased with event tickets and will start flowing at noon. DannyBoy will be DJing and Arbor will feature tacos, bean dip and salsa along with a specialty small batch beer only to be served outside at Taste!
ABC Brew Pub – Transition Ann Arbor Film Series Jun 2, 2009 06:45 PM Film Series in the Tap Room presented by Transition Ann Arbor, part of The Transition Towns Movement. Bringing the head, heart and hands of communities together to make the transition to life beyond cheap oil. June 2nd : The Power of Community In the 1980s when the Soviet Union collapsed, Cuba lost most of its oil imports overnight. How it adapted to this monumental change is an extraordinary tale of courage, creativity, and the human spirit. We can learn much from the Cuban story as we face the twin challenges of peak oil and climate change. Followed by discussion of the Transition Towns movement. Visit annarbortransition for more information.
Corner Brewery – 3rd Annual ABC Brews Crews Homebrew Competition Jun 6, 2009 Fire up those burners for a chance to brew your award winning beer at Arbor Brewing Company Announcing the 3rd Annual ABC Brews Crews Homebrew Competition! BOS winner will have the chance to work with the staff at Arbor Brewing Company in Ann Arbor to brew their winning beer on the pub system and have it served at the pub. Visit www.brewscrews.aabg.org for all the details. Entry deadline is Friday, May 29, 2009.
ABC Brew Pub – Transition Ann Arbor Film Series Jun 9, 2009 06:45 PM Film Series in the Tap Room presented by Transition Ann Arbor, part of The Transition Towns Movement. Bringing the head, heart and hands of communities together to make the transition to life beyond cheap oil. June 9th : The end of Suburbia: Oil depletion and the collapse of the America Dream.
Winner of many awards, the film sets out the case for peak oil in a clear and compelling way with just enough humour to sugar-coat the bitter pill. Followed by discussion of the Transition Towns movement and how local communities can respond creatively to the anticipated end of cheap oil. Followed by discussion. Visit annarbortransition for more information.ABC Brew Pub - WCBN’s Free Movie Night – Xanadu Jun 10, 2009 08:30 PM Join us in the Tap Room for WCBN’s monthly Free Movie Nights!
Movies will screen every second Wednesday of the month with the movie beginning at 9pm.
Xanadu (1980)Concerned about angst-ridden artist Sonny Malone (Michael Beck), Zeus dispatches winsome muse Kira (Olivia Newton-John) to Earth to inspire the painter. Kira hooks Sonny up with wealthy Danny McGuire (Gene Kelly) – a musician Kira buoyed decades earlier – and the trio revamps a vacant building into the world’s coolest disco roller rink. Blending nostalgia and 1970s glitz, Xanadu includes tunes by Newton-John and the Electric Light Orchestra.ABC Brew Pub – Beer Tasting: Fruit Beers Jun 11, 2009 7:00 PM Join us for our second ever fruit beer tasting. We’ll be serving up everything from Blueberry Stouts to Cherry Alts, from sweet to sour, and from easy-drinking to big and bold. We’ll select 25-30 of our favorites, pair them with an appetizer buffet, provide style and tasting notes, and top off the night with a door prize drawing. Tastings run 7-9 PM. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 if purchased on tasting day. Advance tickets recommended as tastings often sell out in advance. Call 734-213-1393 to order tickets over the phone.
Corner Brewery – Bull Halsey CD Release Party Jun 13, 2009 08:00 PM CD Release Party for Bull Halsey in the Lounge! “With a reverent bow to the past of Chicago’s electric blues scene, the city grime of Detroit, and a little Midwest prairie dust mixed in, you have all the ingredients you need to whip yourself up a nice batch of ‘Halsey’. Who’s got soul? …Bull Halsey’s got soul to spare. Bull Halsey dresses sharp. Bull Halsey plays the blues.” Excerpt from http://www.bullhalsey.com Scotty Karate is coming all the way from Brooklyn NY to play a set to open the show so no excuses, come to this show. Music starts at 8pm. Come on out and celebrate two years of our hot dry work. no cover and smoke free.
ABC Brew Pub – Restaurant Week Starts Jun 14, 2009 11:30 AM Restaurant week is your opportunity to try as many downtown Ann Arbor restaurants as you can fit in your schedule and your budget the week of June 14 – 19. Many of downtown Ann Arbor’s finest and funkiest restaurants, including Arbor Brewing Company, will work to impress you with a creative sampling of what they do best. You get the chance to “test-drive” restaurants you may have never tried for a very special price. Please visit www.mainstreetannarbor.org for more information. Menus will be posted soon!
ABC Brew Pub – Transition Ann Arbor Film Series Jun 16, 2009 06:45 PM Film Series in the Tap Room presented by Transition Ann Arbor, part of The Transition Towns Movement. Bringing the head, heart and hands of communities together to make the transition to life beyond cheap oil. June 16th : A Crude Awakening – The oil crash The story of how our civilization’s addiction to oil puts it on a collision course with geology. The film proposes that our industrial society, built on cheap and readily available oil, must be completely re-imagined and overhauled. Followed by discussion of the Transition Towns movement and how local communities can respond creatively to the anticipated end of cheap oil. Followed by discussion. annarbortransition
Corner Brewery – Introduction to Homebrewing Class Jun 20, 2009 2:00 PM Want to learn how to make your own beer at home? Join owner and head brewer Matt Greff for a hands-on class in which you’ll learn the basics needed to brew your own malt extract beer at home. We’ll be drinking while we brew so you gotta be 21. Class participants will also get to enjoy free samples of your beer at a rat pad release party. This course is being offered through the Washtenaw Community College Lifelong Learning Program. Advance registration required.
Corner Brewery – Beer Tasting Class Jun 20 and 27, 2009 3:30 PM Back by popular demand! Join ABC owner Rene Greff for a two-part class on beer flavors and history. The first session (Saturday, June 20th) will cover the brewing process and the flavor impacts of ingredients on beer. The second session (Saturday, June 27th) will discuss the history of beer and its impact on the development of specific styles and characteristics. This course is being offered through the Washtenaw Community College Lifelong Learning program. Classes will be held at the Corner Brewery. All-inclusive course fee is $59. We’ll be drinking beer so you gotta be 21. Advance registration required. For those who took this course or one of the sessions previously, we will be tasting a new line-up of beers.
ABC Brew Pub – Transition Ann Arbor Film Series Jun 23, 2009 06:45 PM Film Series in the Tap Room presented by Transition Ann Arbor, part of The Transition Towns Movement. Bringing the head, heart and hands of communities together to make the transition to life beyond cheap oil. June 23rd : Transition Town Movies The Transition Towns Movement was sparked by a visionary permaculturalist, Rob Hopkins, and in just a few years has progressed from a college course in Ireland to an internationally acclaimed activist movement – with Transition Town initiatives in places as diverse as New Zealand, Japan and Boulder, Colorado.
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