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Aaron Isaac Altman turns 1: April 23rd, 2010!
BEER NEWS:
- We are pleased to report that we now have 13 award-winning handcrafted beers on tap. The Crippla’ has been tapped, & this is the best batch in the 5 years that we have been producing this spring seasonal. April 1st we tap a cask of Crippla’ as well!
- Speaking of Casks, this is a month with 3 Cask Thursdays:
- 4/1: “The Fool” – a cask of Crippla’
- 4/14: “The Refund” (we hope) – a cask of JC Flyer IPA
- 4/29: “ The Bull” – an elegant blend of Casey Jones & porter dry hopped with a blend of Simcoe & Citra hops in honor of all the Tauruses out there.
- The Release of the 750 ml bottles of Rye The Funk Not? The wait is finally over. On April 20th (in & around) we will finally be releasing this much sought after & anticipated nectar of the gods, and might we say-it was SO worth the wait. Follow us on Facebook for the exact release date & time. (http://www.facebook.com/ironspringspub)
- 7th annual Firkin Fest on Saturday April 24th at Triple Rock Brewery in Berkeley and we will be showcasing a Cask of The Malice (Oak-aged Menace Barley Wine)
- FISH & CHIPS MONDAYS: In March we started a new tradition at Iron Springs, & the response has been phenomenal. Join us every Monday for Luis’ special Fish & Chips – this is Luis’ special recipe which uses the freshest Mahi Mahi battered in our own Kent Lake Kolsch and served with those yummy french fries! Don’t forget, all the oil used to make this delectable treat then gets filtered and put back into the Ambrewlance as a viable fuel source – a win-win for all!! Tasty & environmentally beneficial.
APRIL MUSIC: Music starts at 8:00 p.m
As always, there is never a cover. Please send booking inquiries to booking@ironspringspub.com
- Wednesday April 7 th: Michael LaMacchia & Friends: more info
- Wednesday April 14th: Wendy Fitz & Friends: more info
- Wednesday April 21st: Big Possum
- Wednesday April 28th: Savannah Blu
From our friend Aaron Render of Hot Buttered Rum:
Aaron Redner and Friends will be performing at the Masonic Theater on Saturday, April 10th. This concert is a one-time affair and is not to be missed! Aaron is best known for his work with the nationally-touring band Hot Buttered Rum. He just finished recording his upcoming album “City by the Bay” in Fairfax, to be released this summer. More info:
http://events.marinij.com/mill-valley-ca/events/show/105214045-aaron-redner-friends
GIVE BACK TUESDAY PROGRAM:
Give back Tuesday requests should be sent to anne@ironspringspub.com
In March, It was all YES Foundation all month. The YES Foundation supports the local Ross Valley School District and funding programs such as music, art, and PE. Especially with the state of the California budget, work that the YES Foundation does is even more critical to our schools.You can learn more about the YES foundation at www.yestokids.org.
In April we have a variety of great nonprofits who will be beneficiaries:
April 6 – San Geronimo Valley Community Center
For the past 40 years, the Community Center has been serving the four villages of the San Geronimo Valley — Woodacre, San Geronimo, Forest Knolls and Lagunitas — and Nicasio, and the surrounding communities in western Marin County. The Center has become a focal point in for programs in the Arts, Human Services and for community events and activities. Our visual, literary and performing arts programs provide outstanding cultural opportunities for all Valley residents. Our human services, wellness programming and school-linked services programs serve the children and families, and adults both young and old. More information at www.sgvcc.org.
April 13 – Bread and Roses
Bread & Roses is dedicated to uplifting the human spirit by providing free, live, quality entertainment to people who live in institutions or are otherwise isolated from society. For more information check out www.breadandroses.org.
April 20 – ForWords
ForWords, in partnership with the Canal Community Alliance, supports middle and high school students to be academically successful in writing; to develop literacy skills, improve digital technology skills, and to receive instruction in memoir, narrative, research, poetry, and persuasive writing. Since 2007, For Words has offered summer and after-school programs to hundreds of students at the Canal Community Alliance offices and Pickleweed Park in San Rafael. ForWords was founded in the memory of a Fairfax native who passed away at 25 years of age. She attended Manor, White Hill, and Drake High School, and was an accomplished writer in her own right. For more information, please visit www.ForWords.org .
April 27 – Drake High School Mountain Bike Team
These fine riders are the 2009 California State Champions, and 2004 & 2006 NorCal High School Mountain Bike Racing League Champions. Find out more about them at www.drakemtb.org.
FRIDAY LUNCHES:
Starting Friday May 7th and going all the way through to Labor Day we will be open on Friday’s starting at 12:00 p.m. to get your weekend started off right. Luis, as always, will be running some great Friday lunch specials. For up to date listings of the Friday Lunch Specials: Follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/ironspringspub).
WRAP UP:
We are looking forward to some very exciting things for April:
- The Craft Brewers Conference & World Beer Cup. We have 7 beers entered in this year’s World Beer Cup and we are hoping to keep our World Beer Cup winning streak alive.
- Cask Thursdays!
- Friday Lunches!
- Iron Springs Pub & Brewery have been selected as finalists for the 2010 Acterra Environmental Business Awards. Apparently the competition is very stiff this year and we are honored just to be nominated as finalists. The winners will be notified on or before April 12th and we are biting our nails in anticipation.
- Luis and his crew have been formulating and testing some exciting new dishes for the Spring & Summer-stay tuned for all this deliciousness and follow us on Facebook for up to the minute updates on when these items will be available on the menu.
Cheers!
Wednesday March 17: St. Patrick’s Day!
WE OPEN STARTING AT 3:00 P.M. LUIS HAS HIS FAMOUS TRADITIONAL CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE, THE BREWERY WILL DAZZLE YOU WITH A CASK OF DRY HOPPED SLESS’ STOUT. MUSIC BY JACK PRIBBLES LIVING ROOM!
Come on down and celebrate the Patron Saint of Ireland – St. Patrick – in all his glory!
Thursday March 18th: Iron Springs Presents The 2nd Annual OYSTER AND DARK BEER TRIFECTA!
3 dark ales paired with 3 types of oysters SERVED AS HALF DOZEN OR FULL DOZEN & paired with 5 ounces of each ale.
FROM THE SEA:
EFFINGHAM OYSTERS:
Nurtured and grown in the deep waters on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in a remote pristine environment, Effingham Inlet oysters have plump cream colored meat with a vibrant briny flavor and smooth lettuce like finish.
MARIN MIYAGI OYSTERS:The Marin Miyagi Oyster has a smooth texture and mild flavor with a kiwi-like aftertaste. Its heavy, fluted shell contains a morsel of full-flavored, slightly salty meat.
HAMMERSLEY INLET OYSTERS:
Hammersley Inlet is located in southern Puget Sound. The oyster is mildly salty, rich, plump, and sweet.
FROM THE BREWERY:
DRAFT FAIRFAX COFFEE PORTER: Infused with a special blend of coffee from “Fairfax Roasters”, this English style porter has hints of chocolate and roasted nuts. Draught dispensed
NITRO SLESS OATMEAL STOUT: GOLD MEDAL, 2008 WORLD BEER CUP Dark, hardy, thick, rich, roasted and chocolaty, this ale is amazingly smooth due to the generous addition of oats. Nitrogen dispensed.
DRY HOPPED, CASK CONDITIONED SLESS STIMULATING STOUT: Our award winning stout, fermented in a traditional firkin with whole, dried English style “Fuggles” hop flowers.
THE SATURDAY CASUAL & COZY MUSIC SERIES CONTINUES SATURDAY MARCH 20th
Come get cozy and casual with the PAT ECHOLS EXPERIENCE featuring an all star line up- Pat Echols, Greg “licorice lips” Laakso, Jack Pribble, & Michael Ratikan on keys
Wednesday March 24th:
The return of Matt Eakle (Flutist for David Grisman Quintet): Flute Fired Fusion in support of his new band: the Matt Eakle Band!
Come on down!
FEBRUARY RECAP:
- We teamed up with the Red Cross & Integrated Design Studios to donate & pour our beer & soda in the Ambrewlance at their site in Mill Valley to benefit relief efforts in Haiti. Iron Springs help raise over $6,000!
- Barrel Aged beer month was a HUGE success, the best one yet! Rye The Funk Not was the biggest hit by far, only lasting a few days (have no fear, 750 ml. bottles will be ready soon for sale)
- 2nd Annual Brewed & Cultured in Marin was a lot of fun. We paired 4 of our beers with 4 of the finest Marin cheeses during SF Beer week
- The start of our new Monday tradition-Fish & Chips Monday is being met with rave reviews
FAIRFAX BREWFEST:
We here at Iron Springs can’t wait for the 15th Annual Fairfax Beer Festival, held this year on March 13th from 1-5 at the Fairfax Pavilion. This event, co-sponsored by Iron Springs and the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, raises money for the Fairfax Chamber and is not to be missed! 14 of your favorite breweries will be pouring. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, and can be bought at the pub as well as many other locations throughout town, as well as on the official website, www.fairfaxbrewfest.com. This is the first festival of the season and not to be missed!
BEER NEWS:
- We are pleased to report that we now have 13 award-winning handcrafted beers on tap.
- It must be close to the end of winter. Another elusive batch of the Crippla’ is going into tank and should be ready at the end of the month. This is a new 2.0 version Crippla’ that Christian is taking to new hoppy heights.
Stay tuned to our Facebook site for exact release date: Follow us on Facebook!
- St. Patrick’s Day is Wednesday 3/17th – to celebrate we are tapping a special dry hopped Cask of Sless’ Oatmeal Stout which will carry over to the following day for the….
- 2nd Annual Oyster/Dark Beer Trifecta on Thursday March 18th – 3 succulent varieties of oysters paired with 3 of our finest dark beers – the Cask of Sless’ Stout, Nitrogen Sless’ Stout, & Nitrogen Fairfax Coffee Porter
New Beer Releases:
Menace of Marin Barleywine
A very big & bold barleywine that was produced towards the end of 2009 and has been aging ever since. This was just tapped and it is tasting spectacular. Limited time only!
FISH & CHIPS MONDAYS:
We have started a new tradition at Iron Springs. Join us every Monday for Luis’ special Fish & Chips – this is Luis’ special recipe which uses the freshest Mahi Mahi battered in our own Kent Lake Kolsch and served with those yummy French fries! Don’t forget, all the oil used to make this delectable treat then gets filtered and put back into the Ambrewlance as a viable fuel source – a win-win for all!! Tasty & environmentally beneficial. J
MARCH MUSIC:
Music starts at 8:00 p.m on Wednesdays & 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Saturday Casual & Cozy Music Series “officially” ended in February, but we decided to keep it going one more month!
As always, there is never a cover. Please send booking inquiries to: booking@ironspringspub.com
Wednesday March 3rd:
The return from Down Under of PINK SABBATH!! The Sirens of Folk are back!
Saturday March 6th:
Casual & Cozy Saturday Music Series with Ben Beuttner, David Phillips (slide guitar legend!) and Adrienne Pfeiffer
Wednesday March 10th:
Dead Set
Saturday March 13th:
Fairfax Beer Festival – no music on this day
Wednesday March 17th:
Jack Pribble’s 5th Annual Living Room Show (& Lini’s 29th Birthday celebration)
Saturday March 20th:
Casual & Cozy Saturday Music Series with Pat Echols Experience
Wednesday March 24th:
Matt Eakle Band (David Grisman Quintet). Flute Fired Fusion.
GIVE BACK TUESDAY PROGRAM:
In February, we supported some great local causes – Marin Stables, Cascade Canyon School, Marin Agricultural Land Trust, and the San Anselmo Cooperative Nursery School.
In March, we’ll be donating 10% of Tuesday night sales to the YES Foundation., supporting the local Ross Valley School District and funding programs such as music, art, and PE. Especially with the state of the California budget, work that the YES Foundation does is even more critical to our schools.
You can learn more about the YES foundation at www.yestokids.org. Come on out and support the YES Foundation!
Give back Tuesday requests should be sent to anne@ironspringspub.com.
ST. PADDY’S DAY:
Wednesday March 17th
A big day of festivities are planned at Iron Springs-
- We open at 3:00 p.m.
- We have Luis famous Corned Beef & Cabbage, & lots of it-no running out this year J
- A special Cask of dry hopped Sless’ Stout
- Irish Music sty ling’s by the 5th annual Jack Pribble’s Living Room. Music starts at 8:30
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