Grains or Grapes? No need to choose!

Connecting good friends with great wine! Never Drink Ordinary! Grains or Grapes? Which to choose? An ice cold IPA or a nice Pinot Grigio? A thick, rich stout or a plush, velvety Cabernet? We think you shouldn't have to choose, so we are hosting TWO great events next weekend.  On Saturday, September 27, Beer Extravaganza 5.0- taste 40+ beers and ciders, nosh some beer-friendly food, and enjoy some red-hot blues courtesy of local band Three Stories. 4-7 PM On Sunday, September 28, Pennywise!- 30+ bottles of wine to taste, all 20-70% off original retail price. Order exactly what you want-bottles or cases-for pickup the following Friday. 1-4 PM Both events FREE.  Never Drink Ordinary! -Ann and John Please share this email with friends who are enthusiastic about great wine, beer, and spirits. (Keeping all the good stuff for yourself is bad karma.)

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Beer Extravaganza 3.0!!

Connecting good friends with great wine! Never Drink Ordinary! Beer Extravaganza 3.0 Friday, May 16 6-8:30 PM This week is National Craft Beer Week, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than holding a Beer Extravaganza. Please join us to taste and appreciate some fine examples of the art form that is craft beer! We'll be pouring samples of 45+ beers, many brand-new to the store. A giant pot of white chili (Chicken, white beans, and HEAT) is prepping as you read this. And all the usual fixins. Homebrewers-check out the organic hop plants of Amy from Painted Lady Flower Farm.  Smooth tunes courtesy of Three Stories, one of our favorite local groups. This event is free, but we will be accepting free will donations to the Franklin Food Pantry. Hunger is a year-round problem-let's share our plenty with those who need our help. Never Drink Ordinary! -Ann and John Please share this email with friends who are enthusiastic about great wine, beer, and spirits. (Keeping all the good stuff for yourself is bad karma.)

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Massachusetts Craft Brewers Passport

From the Mass Great Outdoors Blog I find this:

Craft beer tourism is exploding across the country and in Massachusetts. There is a growing consumer interest in distinct, fresh and natural craft beers, and now there are more premium, high-quality craft beers to choose from. The Buy Local movement in Massachusetts has grown from local produce to craft beer, which supports both top notch products and a local connection. 

The Massachusetts Craft Brewers Passport features a map of the Commonwealth, with the locations of local breweries split into five regions. Breweries that use Massachusetts-grown ingredients are indicated with a small tractor icon. At each brewery, you can get your passport stamped and when a region in completed, receive a free T-shirt! Downloadable passports and information for both brewers and growers is available at www.mass.gov/massgrown and http://www.mass.gov/agr/massgrown/culinary_tourism/brewery_tours.htm

MA Brewers Guild

Try this link to the Brewery Tours if the one above doesn't work
http://www.mass.gov/agr/massgrown/culinary_tourism/brewery_tours.htm


Note:  When using the interactive Mass Grown Map, I do find that the listing of CSA Farms is missing the three farms in Franklin. Hoffman Farm, Akin-Bak Farm and Grateful Farm all offer CSA shares and are not currently listed.

Pour Richard's: Beer Extravaganza

Calling all craft beer enthusiasts! On Saturday, Nov 9th, Pour Richard's will host its first-ever Beer Extravaganza!

We've called on our distributors to pour some of their newest and most-interesting seasonal offerings. Do you like good beer? Yes? Then you won't want to miss this. 

Pour Richard's

Lagunitas. Founder's. Ommegang. Evil Twin. Stillwater. Foolproof. Berkshire. Sierra Nevada. Goose Island. Wormtown. Jack's Abby. Avery. Anderson Valley. And much, much more. 

Are you thirsty yet? We'll provide some spicy chili and all the fixings. The event is free, 21+ only, and held 4-7 PM so you cannot possibly still be doing yardwork. 

Please forward to similarly beer-obsessed friends. See you there!

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Pour Richards: Introducing In-Store Pick-up

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Connecting good friends with great wine! Never Drink Ordinary!    Introducing In-Store Pick-up! Welcome to the first phase of our new e-commerce site. Check it out....reserve online, and pick up when convenient.    Never Drink Ordinary. Ann Williams and John Wass Remember, join us for our Spring Holiday tasting this Sunday from 2-5 PM.   [Insert social links here - select the logos from the toolbar on the left side.]

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Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits (photo essay)

Pour Richard's logo

I met Ann Williams at a networking event with the Downtown Partnership. I recalled the license transfer coming before the Town Council. They had purchased the license for the store by the Dunkin Donuts on King St and were moving into larger space on Grove St. Shortly after they opened I stopped by to visit and then returned again Saturday to take some better photos. I met John Wass on Saturday and he graciously sent along the JPG for their logo so I could share it here.

Where are they located? 14 Grove St

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When driving west along RT 140 and cross the i495 bridge, turn left at Grove St. Turning right would bring you to the 99 Restaurant, BJ's and the train station. Pour Richard's will be located just past the MassHighway facility on your left before the railroad tracks.

View from Grove Street

The Pour Richard's store front

Pour Richard's store front view

They have an interesting way to display their wine. These racks allow the bottles to lie down and yet be visually appealing.

Pour Richard's wine racks

Per Ann, the rack allows for most bottles sizes to fit. They go one step further to help the shopper and write some notes about many of the wines.While they will generally be attentive to the shopper, this helps the shopper browse on their own.

informative notes on the wine

For the beer section, they will focus on local and craft beers. Ann proudly posed with a new sign for Narragansett, a classic beer from Rhode Island.

new Narragansett sign to be hung soon

The craft beer section features sturdy shelving and a refrigerator for some chilling beers. They will do beer tastings on Friday nights. The beer from Ispwich Ale Brewery is being featured Friday, March 1. Stop by after 5:00 PM, try a sample and if it meets your taste and budget, take some home.

craft beer shelving

Don't forget to stop by the "Bargain Boat" to see what is available.

bargain boat

For additional information about Pour Richard's you can visit their webpage http://pourrichardswine.com/

or find them on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pour-Richards-Wine-Spirits/289432037843639?fref=ts

Sam Adams Beer Dinner at 3

Good beer, good food, and likely to be a gathering of folks who like those things as well; sounds like a great combination!

An Exceptional Evening of 3's Great Food Paired with Samuel Adams Beer Please join 3 for an evening of delicious food and beer. We will be featuring a four course dinner specially prepared by Sous Chef Danielle Sargent - each course paired with a beer from the Samuel Adams Brewery. Thursday, January 31, 7:00pm; $55/pp:  includes four course dinner, four beer tastings, tax and gratuity. Plus, some great Samuel Adams Brewery giveaways!    Reservations are required, and can be made by calling 508.528.6333. 3  461 West Central Street, Franklin, MA  508.528.6333  3-restaurant.com Visit our other Let's Eat, Inc. restaurant in Norwood: SKY

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BBC Fundraiser for the Kelly/Lazinski Family

British Beer Company Franklin

FUNDRAISER

FOR

The Kelly/Lazinski Family

Sunday, MAY 20th

11am to Close

10% of every FOOD item purchased at BBC Franklin (with flyer)

will be donated

to the Kelly/Lazinski Family.

**YOU MUST BRING THIS FLYER & PRESENT IT TO YOUR SERVER**

Come down to the pub and make a difference!!

Clown Shoes Beer Celebration - Franklin

Hello Everybody, 

The British Beer Company will celebrate the brewing prowess of Clown Shoes Beer at the Franklin pub on Saturday February 25th. Five kegs and a cask from this popular Massachusetts based craft brewer will be tapped at noon. Flowing through the taps: Supa Hero IPA, Tramp Stamp Belgian IPA, Clementine Witbier, Muffin Top Belgian Tripel IPA, and Hoppy Feet American Black IPA. The cask will be a Vampire Slayer Imperial American Stout - one of Clown Shoes newest and most highly rated beers! How could anyone not be intrigued by a beer made with "Holy Water, malt smoked locally with hickory, beechwood and vampire killing stakes". Mmmm...stakes. Join the BBC from 3-6pm for a brewery promotion and social with a bunch of give-aways. 

British Beer Company executive chef James Gibney of Essex England will be using and pairing Clown Shoes for some unforgettable lunch and dinner specials. These one day only delicacies will put a unique twist on some pub grub favorites and will incorporate and infuse Clown Shoes Beer into the recipes. Sorry...there will be no cotton candy. 

Media Contact
grahamwilson@britishbeer.com 

British Beer Company
280 Franklin Village Drive - Franklin, MA
http://www.britishbeer.com/local/franklin/ 

Clown Shoes Beer
http://www.clownshoesbeer.com/

Pumpkin Fest at British Beer Company, Franklin

What: Pumpkin Fest

Where: British Beer Company in Franklin

When: Saturday October 8^th

Why: Pumpkin beer tap takeover

What else: Pumpkin cocktails, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin menu specials, pumpkin painting

*Not to be confused with Pumpkin Fest in Pembroke this Saturday October 1st

Pumpkin beer: it just might be the hottest trend in the beverage industry right now. 2011 saw the release of literally dozens of new pumpkin beers enter the market – people are actually hording this stuff! From Imperials to Ales and Porters, pumpkin is the darling of the brewing world this season. So…Pumpkin Fest!  The British Beer Company in Frankin will be hosting the first ever Pumpkin Fest, anchored by a tap takeover featuring seven different pumpkin beer styles. Each of the following brewers will be represented and have put a different twist on this new fall favorite: Harpoon, Dogfish Head, Southern Tier, Smuttynose, Shipyard, Brooklyn and Saranac. 

But there's more to Pumpkin Fest than beer, the BBC will also be offering some very unique pumpkin cocktails, one day only pumpkin menu specials (including pumpkin bisque in baby pumpkins w/ toasted pumpkin bread), hot crispy pumpkin seeds for all and pumpkin painting for the kiddies. If you've got the carving skills, bring in a jack-o-lantern from home and enter a contest with the chance to win a sweet prize.

All this pumpkin goodness will start to flow as soon as the doors open at noon on Saturday October 8th. The festivities will be taking place all day, but these beers are limited so come early to try them all. 12oz and 16oz pours will be available. For those who show up later the band Chyldz Play will be performing at 10pm – never a cover charge at the BBC. 

pumpkin…Pumpkin…PUMPKIN!

British Beer Company

280 Franklin Village Drive. Franklin, MA

http://www.britishbeer.com/local/franklin

Christmas in July Patio Party - BBC Franklin

Ohhhhhh - the weather outside is delightful…so let's celebrate with a
Christmas themed outdoor patio party!  On Thursday July 28th the
British Beer Company in Franklin will be decking out the patio to
celebrate Christmas in July.  Twinkling lights, stockings hung with
care…dig out your fluffy Santa hat from the closet and join the
celebration.  Fun for the kids for sure (face painting, cookie design,
crafts), but more importantly this party will benefit children in need
through the Franklin Police Department's Toy Drive which is associated
with the Santa Foundation.  Everyone who brings an unwrapped gift to
put under the glorious fake Christmas tree will be entered into a
raffle with some great prizes.  Adults will be able to enjoy a secret
stash of seasonal winter beers that the BBC has been cellaring for a
special occasion along with some Christmas themed (cold) cocktails.
Come join BBC staffers and members of the Franklin community as they
sing along to their favorite Christmas carols under a beautiful summer
sky.

British Beer Company
280 Franklin Village Drive
508.440.5190
http://www.britishbeer.com/local/franklin

The British are coming to Franklin, Massachusetts!

What: British Beer Company opening in Franklin, MA
Where: 280 Franklin Village Dr. (Franklin Village Plaza)
When: December, 28 2010
Why: For the enjoyment of all in and around Franklin
What else: 36 tap lines, 91 bottled beers and 1 cask

In Great Britain, Ireland and across Europe, the pub or “local” is the center of town life: a place to relax, refuel the body and spirit, share news and be entertained. The British Beer Company is excited to bring this same atmosphere and service to the community of Franklin.

The BBC offers an eclectic menu, unparalleled beer, wine and cocktail choices and an array of free live entertainment at all their locations. Settle in to one of the several snugs (a private cozy booth) and enjoy a traditional flaky Pasty Pie (chicken and leek perhaps), a crisp Wensleydale salad or a tasty bar pizza (traditional, gluten free or with multi grain dough). Most important; the BBC wants customers to relax and enjoy themselves. At the BBC servers don’t throw a check on the table before the meal is done and rush customers out the door.

Massachusetts owned and operated, the BBC is a refreshing alternative to the surrounding cookie cutter chain restaurants. It’s easy to see why they’re growing so fast - with Franklin being the tenth BBC location to open in Massachusetts since being founded in 1997. Each location has a unique vibe and personality all its own, yet shares its best features with its other siblings – for example, the carefully crafted mahogany bars shipped in from the UK. The BBC in Franklin boasts 36 tap lines of imported brews and specialty craft beers, 91 bottled beers from around the World and Franklin’s first cask conditioned ale. Live entertainment at the BBC is always free with live bands Friday and Saturday nights. Unique lunch and dinner specials are available daily (a couple weeks after the opening).

Whether it’s a business lunch, an after work get-together, a family dinner in friendly surroundings or a late night soirée fueled by great music over pints with friends…the BBC is destined to be Franklin’s new and only local.

British Beer Company

Open Sun-Wed 11:30am – Midnight.  

Thur – Sat 11:30am – 1am

http://www.britishbeer.com

http://www.britishbeer.com/local/franklin/

Cask Conditioned Ale

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cask_ale

Franklin, MA

What could Franklin do?

What can 10 million dollars and a community do together?

Make a commercial, of course!



Would the money have been better spent elsewhere? on something more important than beer? There might be something to discuss on that topic.


Guinness just launched "Tipping Point", the most expensive TV ad in its 80-year marketing history, with a domino rally that features cars, flaming hay bales and grandfather clocks. Shot up an Argentinian mountain, the ad shows a community coming together to create the mother of all domino-toppling spectacles. Genius! (Production cost: $10 million)