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

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!

• 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)
• 2^nd 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 3/17^th – to celebrate we are tapping a special dry hopped Cask of Sless’ Oatmeal Stout which will carry over to the following day for the….
  • 2^nd Annual Oyster/Dark Beer Trifecta on Thursday March 18^th – 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 3^rd:

The return from Down Under of PINK SABBATH!!  The Sirens of Folk are back!

Saturday March 6^th:

Casual & Cozy Saturday Music Series with Ben Beuttner, David Phillips (slide guitar legend!) and Adrienne Pfeiffer

Wednesday March 10^th:

Dead Set

Saturday March 13^th:

Fairfax Beer Festival – no music on this day

Wednesday March 17^th:

Jack Pribble’s 5^th Annual Living Room Show (& Lini’s 29^th Birthday celebration)

Saturday March 20^th:

Casual & Cozy Saturday Music Series with Pat Echols Experience

Wednesday March 24^th:

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 17^th

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 5^th annual Jack Pribble’s Living Room.  Music starts at 8:30

BEER NEWS:

New Beer Releases:

Rye The Funk Not? We are very excited about this new beer to be tapped on Monday February 8^th.  Rye The Funk Not is the Chazz Cat Rye that has been aging in a special Napa Zinfandel American Oak Barrel for about 1 year.  We inncoculated this beer with a small quantity of brettanomyces  and infused it with over 20 pounds of Fuyu Persimmons to give this beer a very deep & rich, yet light flavor.  A very fluffy beer J   Not only will we be pouring it at the pub, but we will be releasing very limited bottle conditioned 750 ml cork topped bottles for $9.99 per bottle. Exact release date of these bottles will be announced on the Iron Springs Facebook site, and our web site (ironspringspub.com) only.

Menace of Marin Barley Wine A very big & bold barley wine that was produced towards the end of 2009 and has been aging ever since.  Official release date to be announced on our Facebook site.

February is “Barrel Aged Beer Month” Iron Springs Pub & Brewery is pleased to announce its third “Barrel Aged” Beer Month. Each week in February we will be releasing a different “barrel aged” beer. Since we have limited space, we often mimic the barrel aged process by taking different types of oak chips saturating them in various types of aged port, bourbon, or brandy.  We then use these oak chips to age the different varieties of beers.

Week 1 (February 1-7):  Edwin’s Winter Scotch Ale aged with bourbon-soaked oak to give this Scotch a nice warm round body.

Week 2 (February 8-14):  Rye The Funk Not.  This is a true barrel aged beer, aged in an American Oak Zinfandel Barrel.  We inoculated the Chazz Cat Rye with a small amount of Brettanomyces and infused it with over 30 pounds of Fuyu Persimmons.  A one of a kind not to be missed!

Week 3 (February 15-21):  Barstow/Lundy Barley Wine aged with 20 year old port soaked oak chips.  This beer has been aging since 2007 and gets better and more complex each and every month. Week 4 (February 22-28):  Sless’ Stimulating Stout aged with brandy soaked oak chips.   The Sless Stout was voted the world’s best Oatmeal Stout in the 2008 World Beer Cup and makes an excellent “barrel aged” beer. Also during Barrel Aged Beer Month we will tap 2 very special Barrel Aged Cask Beers

On Thursday, February 11^th: We will tapping a Cask Conditioned, Oak Aged, TCHO Chocolate infused Sless’ Stimulating Stout

On Thursday, February 25^th: We will be tapping a Cask of the Rye The Funk Not. Other beer news: February is SF Beer Week (http://sfbeerweek.org), and you will find Iron Springs partaking in a few different events through out the Bay Area during the week.  Here are some of the places you will see our beer pouring:

• Saturday 2/6 Double IPA Festival @ The Bistro in Hayward Casey Jones Imperial IPA will be representing Iron             Springs
• Monday 2/8 Sour Fest @ Triple Rock Brewery & Alehouse Rye The Funk Not will be on tap there
• Tuesday 2/9 Barrel Fest @ Triple Rock Brewery & Alehouse ’08 Bourbon Barrel Edwin’s Winterscotch on tap
• Saturday 2/13 Toronado Barleywine Festival

Debuting The Menace of Marin Barleywine.

• Sunday 2/14 Celebrator Beer News Anniversary Party @ Trumer Brauerei

We are very pleased to be invited to pour at the very prestigious Celebrator 22^nd anniversary bash  www.celebrator.com

• Bill Brand Brew

A Special batch of beer made in honor of Bill Brand by Iron Springs and several Bay Area Breweries. Tapped here at Iron Springs, Drakes Brewery, and another location TBA.  Date of tapping to be announced on our Facebook page.

Brewed & Cultured in Marin is back!! Last year’s event was so successful we are doing it again this year.  During the week of February 8^th, we will be offering a beer & cheese pairing.  Here is the tentative line up:

• Point Reyes Farmstead Bleu paired with Edwin’s Winterscotch Ale
• Cowgirl Creamery Red Hawk paired with the Casey Jones Imperial IPA
• Cowgirl Creamery Devils Gulch (A triple cream with the rind lightly dusted in sweet and spicy dried red pepper flakes grown and oven-dried by Janet Brown at All Star Organics farm) paired with the Dark Path Lager & *hopefully* Marin French Cheese Rouge Et Noir Yellow Buck Camembert paired with the Kent Lake Kolsch

The brewers have done an AMAZING job with this entire beer line up of events for February on top of all the great beer they brew – kudos guys! Check Out Christian talking about SF  Beer Week in this fun clip; http://www.flickr.com/photos/beerbybart/4307968391/in/set-72157623116053771/

FISH & CHIPS MONDAY’S: Starting on Monday, February 1^st, we will be starting 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.

FEBRUARY MUSIC: Music starts at 8:00 p.m on Wednesday’s & 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. As always, there is never a cover.  Please send booking inquiries to: booking@ironspringspub.com

February 3^rd: Our own Fairfax Favorites-Tom Finch Group

February 6^th: Casual & Cozy Saturday Music Series with Adam Traum & the Traumatics

February 10^th: Aaron Redner & Friends - of Hot Buttered Rum fame is performing tonight with a select group of musicians as a side project

February 13^th: Casual & Cozy Saturday Music Series with Matt Eakles (flutist for David Grisman Quintet) Some more flute fire fusion from Matt & friends.  A slightly stripped down version of his new band

February 17^th: 2010 SF Bluegrass & Old Time Festival.  We are super excited to have Viper Central from Canada playing at the Pub during this fun Festival week.

February 20^th: Casual & Cozy Saturday Music Series with Pat Nevins

February 24^th: Barry Sless, Lorin Rowan, & Doug Harman. Rattlebox is back baby!!

GIVE BACK TUESDAY PROGRAM: 10% of sales on every Tuesday in January went 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!

February Give Back Tuesday recipients:

February 2 – Marin Stables Located right here in Fairfax, CA, Marin Stables & Trails, Inc. is a  non-profit public benefit corporation organized to operate, renovate,  and preserve historic Marin Stables, and to maintain the Canyon and  Ethel More trail heads, to insure that public use and access to these  popular facilities will continue.  For more information visit them at http://www.marinstablesandtrails.org .

February 9 – Cascade Canyon School Cascade Canyon is a small, independent, progressive, co-educational  K-8 school serving families in Marin County from our campus in  Fairfax, California. Since the school opened in 1981, we have  dedicated ourselves to offering progressive education in a small,  community-oriented setting. Our multi-age classes of no more than  fifteen students, in combination with our balanced, integrated  curriculum foster our students’ natural creativity and desire to  learn. For more information visit http://www.cascadecanyon.org.

February 16 – Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) was the first land trust in the  United States to focus on farmland preservation. Founded in 1980 by a  coalition of ranchers and environmentalists to preserve farmland in  Marin County, California, MALT acquires agricultural conservation  easements on farmland in voluntary transactions with landowners. MALT  also encourages public policies that support and enhance agriculture.  It is a model for agricultural land preservation efforts across the  nation. MALT has so far permanently protected more than 41,500 acres  of land on 64 family farms and ranches.  For more information visit www.malt.org .

February 23 – San Anselmo Cooperative Nursery School Founded originally in 1947 as the Fairfax Community Nursery School,  the San Anselmo Co-Op is celebrating its 63nd year in operation.  Except for the faces of the children and their parents, since then  little has changed. The goal of the preschool is to foster physical,  emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual growth in each child.   The school provides a unique experience for families who wish to be  involved in their children’s education and learn alongside them. By  sharing parenting issues, insights, joys and struggles, parents gain a  sense of community with one another and a greater understanding of  their own child’s development. Through their participation, parents  create the kind of school they desire for their children. Their many  talents, strengths and interests provide the energy that fuels the  school. By relying on parent ingenuity, teamwork and labor, we keep fees low and the school available to a wide spectrum of people.  Find  out more at www.sananselmocoop.com.

OTHER NEWS:

• We are open starting at NOON for lunch on Monday February 15^th-Presidents day
• Don’t miss Luis’ fantastic Valentine’s Day specials to complement our regular menu on February 14^th.  While a lot of places use Valentine’s Day as an excuse to raise prices and only give diner pricy options, at Iron Springs we’ll have some great Valentine’s Day specials as well as our regular menu.  This is also the only night of the year we take reservations for parties of 2 & up.  We fill the house every year, so make sure to get your reservations in now.

2009 is now in the books!
It was a great year, here are some of the highlights:
We broke the 1000 barrel mark in brew house production {a huge endeavor for a town our size}
We rolled out our line of bottled beers. The Kent Lake Kolsch, Epiphany Amber Ale, Casey Jones Imperial IPA, & Sless’ Oatmeal Stout. You can now find Iron Springs in a bottle in many of your favorite local beer markets as well as at the pub.
Mike & Anne experienced the birth of their second son, Aaron Isaac Altman!
The new Meyer house sound system was completed and is working out superbly. We are confident that for our type of restaurant/brewpub, we have one of the best sound systems in all of Marin!
Business remained steady through one of the worst economic climates of our generation. We are satisfied with that – now we are hoping to see some exciting growth in 2010!

MUSIC LINE UP FOR THE NEXT 2 MONTHS

With the way our new Meyer house sound system is working out, you will be seeing more exciting music at Iron Springs in 2010 – just look what we have in store for the next month alone! All this great music and never a cover! Every Wednesday at 8pm and Saturdays at 2pm for our Casual & Cozy Saturday series. Don’t miss our special Thursday January 21st show with Bryan Horne & the Jawdroppers too at 8pm!

Wednesday January 6th

Matt Eakle Band

The flutist for the David Grisman Quintet is back at Iron Springs fronting his new band.

www.myspace.com/matteakleband

Saturday January 9th

Barbwyre

Barbwyre features finely crafted original and cover pieces played on fine instruments, played well, with intricate vocal harmonies. They draw from a diverse range of musical experience form country western to rock and roll, and bluegrass to classical.

http://www.myspace.com/barbwyremusic

Wednesday January 13th

Supernaculum

Our own Evan Wizner’s band is an everything rock band with influences ranging from funk to folk, jazz to jam, salsa to progressive.

http://www.myspace.com/supernaculum

Saturday January 16th

Ain’t Misbehavin’ Trio

Wednesday January 20th

Family Lines

Family Lines performs outstanding original music as well as folk, blues, and roots favorites.

Thursday January 21st

Bryan Horne & the Jawdroppers

An amazing extra night of music including some very special guests! Don’t miss this Hot Buttered Rum side project.

Saturday January 23rd

Dore Coller & Trio Max

Wednesday January 27th

Grandpa Banana

Grandpa Banana will be promoting his new CD I’ll Do Anything for You.

www.grandpabanana.com

Saturday January 30th

Gayle Schmitt & Friends

Bourbon soaked originals for the soul.

http://www.gaylelynnandthehiredhands.com

BREWERY NEWS

As we mentioned above, 2009 was an exciting year in the brewery. Now we have some exciting and lofty goals for 2010! We hope you will see more of our bottled beer out in the marketplace! With any luck, we’ll add a couple more styles to our line as well – keep your fingers crossed.

We are also working on a very special, limited release in 750 ml corked bottles of a special Chazz Cat Rye that has been aging in a Dasche Zinfandel French Oak Barrel, innoculated with brettanomyces, then infused with fuyu persimmons. This is a Christian Kazakoff specialty that you won’t want to miss. We will only have about 20 cases of this special beer, which we are calling Rye the Funk Not? We are working on a wonderful label with artwork by our own Prairie Skye – our in house artist and manager extraordinaire.

In January, look for the release of the ever-popular Black Lager – the Dark Path Lager. This should be released in the next week or two. Look for the actual release date posted on our Facebook page.

KITCHEN TALK

Chef Luis and his crew are up to it again with some great things happening in the kitchen. Here’s some new items:

We added a new veggie sandwich to our menu – roasted veggies and a jabanero aioli – yum!
We added a new option for kids – penne pasta with English peas and Alfredo sauce.
We will now be using homemade chips with our dishes, including nachos.

GIVE BACK TUESDAY

Now in its second full year, the Give Back Tuesday program has donated more than $30,000 to such great causes as
The YES Foundation
Drake High Mt. Bike Team
Marin Community Food Bank
Bread & Roses
Adopt-a-Family of Marin
Point Reyes Seashore Association
Conservation Corps North Bay
10% of sales on every Tuesday in January goes 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!
To nominate a group for Give Back Tuesdays, please send your request to anne@ironspringspub.com
SUMMARY

We have exciting, fun goals and aspirations for 2010 and we look forward to you all being along for the ride.

A REMINDER THAT WE WILL BE OPENING FOR LUNCH ON MONDAY THE 18TH, MLK HOLIDAY MONDAY!

Thank you all for the continued support for the Iron Springs & the Fairfax community.