NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

- CHOCOLATE BEER MONTH HAS COMMENCED!
- A brand new beer a’ brewin’
- More fun Iron Springs t-shirts in the works!
- Special poster art show at the Pavilion

BREWERY NEWS

Chocolate Beer Month has commenced!

We kicked off our annual Chocolate Beer Month on October 29th with a special cask of the Coco Brown Ale and our Chocolate Porter during our 7th anniversary party, and now we’re on a roll. Here’s the schedule, with a new beer released each Monday:

Saturday 10/29 through Sunday 11/6

Hal Brown’s Brown Ale on cask and Chocolate Porter

Monday 11/07 through Sunday 11/13

Chocolate Oatmeal Stout

Monday 11/14 through Sunday 11/20

Chocolate Chazz Rye

Monday 11/21 through Sunday 11/27

Mocha Porter

Monday 11/28 through Sunday 12/04

Coco Brown

*DISCLAIMER* All these beers may run out before the next one gets tapped on the following Monday.  There will be chocolate food specials all month long, so get your Willie Wonka on and get on down!

New Beer Releases

The brewers are doing another collaboration with the Sonoma Beerocrats Homebrew Club and home brewer Mike Kelly.  He is teaming up with Christian to produce an 80 Shilling Scotch Ale.  This Wee-Heavy is being fermented with a very rare Edinburgh yeast strain that should take this malt forward ale to a higher ground.  Expect to see this yet-to-be-named 80 Shilling mid-November.  Follow us on Facebook & Twitter for exact release dates.

Expect to see the return of the Czechered Past Pilsner the first week of November as well.

Did you know we have five bottled beers?

We are now pleased to announce the official release of our 5th beer available in our 22 ounce bottled beer series; the JC Flyer IPA.  Available in 22 ounce bottles at the pub or your local beer outlet.  Not seeing our beer near you?  Ask you local beer purveyor to start carrying the Iron Springs bottled beer line up.

November Cask Thursdays

We have fun filled, fantastic casks the month of November:

November 3rd -  JC Flyer IPA

November 17th  - TBA

KITCHEN CORNER

Fish and Chips Mondays

Every Monday, you are guaranteed to find Luis’ delectable, succulent Fish & Chips on the specials board.  Combine that with happy hour all day on Monday and you have yourself a winning combo!

Oyster Thursdays

Every Thursday we will be featuring a different variety of oyster, served either on the ½ shell or BBQ.  Prices will vary, depending on the type of oyster.  So far we have showcased Hog Island Oysters, Tomales Bay Oyster Company, and oysters from various locations in Washington state.  Let us know if you have a favorite oyster you would like to see “on tap.”

We are Tweaking Our Menu!

And we’re looking for your suggestions.  Send any thoughts to info@ironspringspub.com.

HOLIDAY CALENDAR

We will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day, and will open at 12pm on Friday November 25th so you can bring the fam in for lunch.

We will be CLOSED on Monday December 12th for our annual staff party.

We will be open from 12-8 on Christmas Eve.

We will be CLOSED on Christmas Day.

We will be open from 12-8 on New Year’s Eve.

We will be open starting at noon on New Year’s day.

GIVE BACK TUESDAYS

Every Tuesday we give back 10% of our sales from the day to a local nonprofit which we feel is doing great things for our community.  Come on out, learn about a new organization, and show your support!  Email your requests or suggestions to anne@ironspringspub.com.

Thank you all for taking part in our 7th anniversary celebration on 10/29.  We had a great time with both ALO & Moonalice and what seemed to be the entire town of Fairfax in the pub all at once.  We are pleased to say that our Give Back Tuesday check to the YES Foundation for all of October will be well over $1700, in part by all the money raised during our anniversary celebration directly for YES.  Thank you all for your continued support of Iron Springs and especially our Give Back Tuesday program, through which we have now donated over $60,000 to various local non profits throughout the Bay Area.

November 1 – San Geronimo Valley Community Center

The San Geronimo Valley Community Center mission is “To foster a healthy San Geronimo Valley by providing a dynamic center for locally-based human services, arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and community building.”  Their Food Pantry is a non-judgmental user friendly place which serves over 300 families a month.  Check them out at www.sgvcc.org.

November 8 – For Words

Established in 2007, ForWords is a literacy and publication project for students in the San Rafael, California “Canal” area. Their students have been historically under-served, are generally from immigrant families, and are often learning English as a second language.  ForWords provides a variety of resources to help these students develop the ability to write effectively, and have their work published, whether poetry, fiction, music, drama, essays, or non-fiction.  ForWords has provided training and mentoring for local teachers, has purchased computers, software, cameras, and other material, developed and implemented 21st century curricula, hired the world-renown University of California Bay Area Writing Project to work directly with our students and local teachers, and hired a talented digital-arts teacher. Since ForWords began in 2007, our students have graduated from high school and gone to 2 or 4 year colleges. Find out more at www.forwords.org.

November 15 – Whistlestop

Whistlestop ends loneliness and social isolation by getting people out of their homes, taking them where they want to go, and offering a full range of fun programs at the Whistlestop Active Aging Center.  Their services are not age or income dependent, everyone is welcome.  If they succeed in our mission, ultimately the result is a thriving and happy community.  They need your help today to keep rolling tomorrow, please support them at www.whistlestop.org.

November 22 – Drake HS Mtn Bike Team

The Drake HS Mountain Bike Team are the 2009, 2010 and 2011 California State Champions, and 2004 & 2006 NorCal High School Mountain Bike Racing League Champions.  They are very excited to have just completed their 9th year of competition in the NorCal League, and their third year of competing in the state finals with the new SoCal League.  Check them out at www.drakemtb.org.

November 29 – Parent Services Project

Parent Services Project is a non-profit based in the canal area of San Rafael founded in 1980 that offers case management and referrals to community resources at no cost to our clients. They also provide parent workshops at some of the local schools, a Dad’s group at San Pedro Elementary School, and a free drop-in playgroup for parents with children 0-5 years of age. They provide workshops for parents and teachers in other states as well. Find more information on their website at www.parentservices.org.

NOVEMBER MUSIC

Please send booking inquiries to booking@ironspringspub.com.  Music starts at 8:00 p.m unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday November 2nd

Jigsaw

Jigsaw is a Northern California based musical group that plays an inspired mix of original music, cover tunes, improvised jams and instrumentals. The Jigsaw repertoire can vary from rowdy and rocking, quiet and delicate to musically adventurous. Jigsaw has shared the stage with such legendary artists as Jorma Kaukonen (Hot Tuna), Bob Weir (Grateful Dead, Ratdog), The Byrds, Johnny Nitro and Vince Welnick (The Tubes, Grateful Dead). The Jigsaw ensemble originated on the east coast and has been playing in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1991
Members:  Steve Rosenfeld – Guitar, Vocals || Rick Solomon – Bass Guitar || Adam Lehman – Keyboards, Vocals || David Solomon – Guitar, Vocals || Scott King – Drums ||

Wednesday November 9th

Machiavelvets

Psychedelic Jazz, existentialist instrumentalist
http://www.machiavelvets.com

Wednesday November 16th

Michael LaMacchia

A gifted guitarist and prolific composer there is always a buzz in Michael’s music with a feeling of freshness and passion.  Bridging musical worlds together Michael creates a sound that is personal and unique drawing from experiences of Jazz, Brazilian, African, Latin, Classical and Pop.
http://www.michaellamacchia.com/home3.html

Wednesday November 23rd

Pre-Thanksgiving celebration with The String Be-In’s featuring Ted Silverman, Pat Echols & Mike Margulies

To ring in Thanksgiving, String Be-in reconnects long-time mates Ted Silverman (guitar, mandolin, bass, vocals) Pat Echols (guitar, ukulele, vocals)  and Mike Margulies (guitar, keys, bass, vocals). 

Each has carved various niches since they first started playing together around 1991. 

Ted is a founding member of the Chazz Cats & Belle Monroe & Her Brewglass Boys (both Pub Favorites) and he takes every opportunity to play just about any stringed instrument with a host of other Bay Area groups. As a founding member of the perennial favorite San Diego jam band The Travel Agents in the late 80’s, Pat moved to Fairfax in 1988 and has played with a number of local groups including “Subspace Chatter” (w/ Ted), “Thoze Guize,” and his own ensembles. Mike recently relocated back to the Bay Area after a stint on the East Coast where he was multi-instrumentalist & vocalist for Left At Greenland, a Beatles-heavy Connecticut club favorite. Come enjoy this trio as they prime Iron Springs Pub for the Thanksgiving to come with a variety of folk rock, bluegrass and Americana-flavored cover tunes and original songs.

NEW T-s AND HOODIES

Just in time for the holidays!  Look for a new Casey Jones Imperial IPA t-shirt to add to your Iron Springs collection.

LOGO PINT GLASSES

The holidays are right around the corner – yikes!  Look no further as we will have a plethora of great holiday gifts to share with your loved ones including our Black or Satin etched logo pint glasses.  At $4.99 a glass, they make great house warming, birthday, or Thanksgiving, Hannukah, Christmas gifts, or if you just want to be a nice neighbor.

HOLIDAY 4 PACKS

Every winter we do an extremely rare limited run of winter 4 packs.  Each 4 pack is hand bottled, labeled, & waxed sealed.  This year’s 4 pack is looking to be one of the best ones yet.  Stay tuned for more details!

SPECIAL EVENT THE WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 4th!

THE ART OF MOONALICE

Iron Springs is pleased to be taking part in helping put on this spectacular poster art showcase at the Pavilion on Friday November 4th & 5th:

An art exhibit featuring the Moonalice Poster Series and artwork by Chris Shaw, David Singer, Stanley Mouse, Alexandra Fischer, Lee Conklin, Chuck Sperry, Wes Wilson, Ron Donovan, Dave Hunter, Carolyn Ferris, Dennis Loren, Wendy Wright, Dennis Larkins, Lauren Yurkovich, John Seabury, John Mavroudis, Claude Shade, and Darrin Brenner.

Friday, November 4th, 2011
6-9pm
With a special acoustic performance by The Rowan Bros.

Saturday, November 5th, 2011
Noon-9pm
With a special acoustic performance by Moonalice

FAIRFAX PAVILION
142 Bolinas Rd. Fairfax, California.

The poster exhibit will feature the full Moonalice poster series, plus original art from Moonalice artists.  Many artists will be attending or make appearances throughout the show.  Posters will be available for purchase.

For show updates/info, posters and artist bios, go to: www.moonaliceposters.com

THE POSTERS:
Moonalice is a special band, a band that commissions a rock poster poster for every gig.  Since 2007, over 420 Moonalice posters have been created and distributed to fans for FREE at Moonalice shows.  The art for this monumental poster series has been created by some of rock-n-roll’s most legendary artists as well as the Bay Area’s most promising emerging artists.  From cutting-edge digital graphics, to images reminiscent of 60′s psychedelia, the poster images are as diverse as the artist’s who created them.   Art directed by artist, Chris Shaw, the simple philosophy behind the poster series is to let poster artists do what they do best.

THE BAND:

Moonalice is a band of seasoned musicians who feel that live music should be a communal experience where the listener and musicians feed and derive inspiration from each other. Their songs try to speak to every one, mixing a vari­ety of genres with extended musi­cal improvisations that evoke a sense of adventure and explo­ration.  Moonalice is: John Molo, Pete Sears, Barry Sless, Ann McNamee and Roger McNamee.

We’ll see you at the pub!
– The Iron Springs Team

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!