The release of our 500^th batch was a huge success!  So much so that all the logo glasses as well as the beer are almost all gone. August was a great beer drinking month at Iron Springs.

New beer releases:

Helles Angels Lager

This is a classic German Helles (pronounced “hell-us”) Lager.  Light, crisp, & refreshing & one of the only few true lagers we ever get to do at Iron Springs. Brewed entirely with imported malts and Czech Saaz Hops.  ABV: 4.7%  Food Pairings: Salads, Pastas, Seafood Tacos, & Spicy Sausages

Oktoberfest

Another classic German lager we get to produce once a year to coincide with the start of Oktoberfest in Germany in late September.  The Iron Springs Oktoberfest will be released on Thursday September 23^rd – the first day of Autumn.  Chef Luis and his team will be preparing numerous German dinner specials to go along with the festivities.

A Wet Hopped Version of the Epiphany

What are wet hops, you are asking?  Wet hops are hops that have been freshly picked from the vine, fresh & uncured.  These particular ORGANIC Cascade hops came to us from our friends up in Clearlake – Hops-Meister.  They harvested these hops on a weekend and we were brewing the Epiphany with them by the following Tuesday.  We used 30 pounds of fresh ORGANIC wet Cascade Hops and we are looking forward to doing a side-by-side comparison with the wet hopped Epiphany and the regular Epiphany.  Stay posted on our Facebook page and watch our Tweets for news on the exact release date of this beer.

Altman’s Alt

Back in the line up for our Fall Seasonals is another classic German beer we are featuring this fall.   Altman’s Alt is a smooth, easy drinking amber ale, whose recipe has been handed down the ages from dear great, great, uncle Jebidiah Altman back on the Rhine in Düsseldorf Germany.

Cask Thursdays this month:

Septmeber 2^nd: Cask of Wet Hopped Epiphany which has been dry hopped with Californian grown ORGANIC Ivanhoe hops

Septmeber 16^th: TBA – watch our Facebook page and Tweets for news

Septmeber 30^th: TBA – watch our Facebook page and Tweets for news

GIVE BACK TUESDAY PROGRAM:

(Give back Tuesday requests should be sent to anne@ironspringspub.com.)

Give Back Tuesday recipients for September:

Every Tuesday we donate 10% of all sales to a select non-profit.

September 14^th: – ForWords

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, their students have graduated from high school and gone to 2 or 4 year colleges. Find out more at www.forwords.org.

September 21^st: – The Hungry Owl Project

The Hungry Owl Project, based in San Anselmo, was founded almost 10 years ago in an effort to reduce the residential and commercial use of pesticides and rodenticides by emphasizing reliance on beneficial predators such as Barn Owls, Western Screech Owls, American Kestrels (a falcon), Western Bluebirds and bats.  By putting up appropriate nesting boxes for these creatures, we can keep rodents and insects at bay without poisons.  Through the years they have expanded from Marin into Sonoma and Napa where we are working with vineyards such as Kendall-Jackson and Honig to help make their operations sustainable.  In addition to selling and installing boxes (made by community volunteers, high school woodshop students, Eagle scouts, etc.), we give educational presentations at local schools, featuring our non-releasable Barn Owl, Wookie, do rescue and rehab of owls and raptors in connection with WildCare and other programs.

You can find out more at www.hungryyowl.org.

September 28^th: – Marin Abused Women’s Services

For thirty three years, MAWS has been a leader in the effort to make Marin County’s communities free of family violence and domestic abuse.  MAWS is dedicated to providing not only immediate emergency services for women and children fleeing domestic violence, but also to working with battered women to obtain the skills and resources to lead violence-free lives.  To that end, MAWS provides a complete continuum of direct support services, including a safe shelter for battered women and their children, transitional housing, two 24-hour hotlines for women, support groups, advanced advocacy services, court accompaniment and other critical services for women and their children.  All of these services are offered in English and Spanish.  MAWS is the only organization in Marin County operating an emergency shelter, transitional housing and counseling programs for battered women and their children.  For more information go to www.maws.org.

SEPTEMBER MUSIC:

Please send booking inquiries to booking@ironspringspub.com .

Music starts at 8:00 p.m unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday September 1^{st :}Matt Eakle Band

Matt Eakle, flutist for the David Griman Quintet, brings his finest flute fired fusion to Iron Springs with his new band.

http://www.matteakle.com

http://www.myspace.com/matteakleband

Wednesday September 8^th: Barbwyre

http://www.myspace.com/barbwyremusic

Wednesday September 15^th: Rattlebox

Featuring: Lorin Rowan(Rowan Brothers)guitar/vocals,Barry Sless(Phil Lesh & Friends,David nelson Band,Moonalice)steel
guitar & Doug Harman/Norton Buffalo,Alex DeGrassi,Susan Cianni)cello/vocals. 

Wednesday September 22^nd: 4 Tear Drops

Veteran musicians reconnect with the music of their youth… skinny ties and all!

The Four Teardrops are:

Tommy Atkin – Vocals and Keyboards

Chris Carpiniello – Vocals and Drums

Carrick Montague - Vocals and Bass

Jack Pribble – Vocals and Guitar

Wednesday September 29^th: Brown Chicken Brown Cow

BrownChicken BrownCow StringBand is a nationally touring string band from Southern West Virginia making there way to Fairfax, California for you. BrownChicken BrownCow StringBand began performing in the Spring of 2008 in West Virginia. BrownChicken gelled as a group fast, effortlessly. During late evening jams at various back porches and campfires the band was born.

To learn more about BrownChicken BrownCow StringBand please visit: www.bcbcsb.com

TACO FRIDAY LUNCH:

Taco Friday lunches continue on in September!!  Every Friday from Noon-4:00 p.m. Luis will have one of his fantastic taco plates loaded up with all that Yucatan love, and served with a 10 ounce glass of beer for the low low price of $10.99 (without the beer for $9.99)

FISH & CHIPS MONDAYS:

We started this a few months ago, and as we had suspected, it has really taken off.  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!

NEW AMBREWLANCE T’S AND ZIP UP HOODIES:

We have a new style of merchandise in now that the logo glasses have sold out (we will be doing another logo glass run this fall).  Our new Ambrewlance t-shirt!  Check it out:

LEFT CHEST:

BACK SIDE:

We will have both t-shirt’s and zip up hoodies for sale – another Iron Springs first.  Stay posted on our Facebook page and watch our Tweets for news on the exact release date.

WRAP UP:

We are super excited for all September has to bring.  Hope to see you at the pub!

– The Iron Springs Team

September 14: ForWords

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.

September 21: The Hungry Owl Project

The Hungry Owl Project, based in San Anselmo, was founded almost 10 years ago in an effort to reduce the residential and commercial use of pesticides and rodenticides by emphasizing reliance on beneficial predators such as Barn Owls, Western Screech Owls, American Kestrels (a falcon), Western Bluebirds and bats.  By putting up appropriate nesting boxes for these creatures, we can keep rodents and insects at bay without poisons.  Through the years we have expanded from Marin into Sonoma and Napa where we are working with vineyards such as Kendall-Jackson and Honig to help make their operations sustainable.  In addition to selling and installing boxes (made by community volunteers, high school woodshop students, Eagle scouts, etc.), we give educational presentations at local schools, featuring our non-releasable Barn Owl, Wookie, do rescue and rehab of owls and raptors in connection with WildCare and other programs. You can find out more at www.hungryyowl.org.

September 28: Marin Abused Women’s Services

For thirty three years, MAWS has been a leader in the effort to make Marin County’s communities free of family violence and domestic abuse.  MAWS is dedicated to providing not only immediate emergency services for women and children fleeing domestic violence, but also to working with battered women to obtain the skills and resources to lead violence-free lives.  To that end, MAWS provides a complete continuum of direct support services, including a safe shelter for battered women and their children, transitional housing, two 24-hour hotlines for women, support groups, advanced advocacy services, court accompaniment and other critical services for women and their children.  All of these services are offered in English and Spanish.  MAWS is the only organization in Marin County operating an emergency shelter, transitional housing and counseling programs for battered women and their children.  For more information go to www.maws.org.

October:

All of our Tuesdays in October benefit the YES Foundation.

The YES Foundation funds and is an advocate for high-quality, inspiring, engaging arts and other educational programs for the students of the Ross Valley School District. YES is a collaboration of parents, teachers, administrators, and community members dedicated to:

New Beer Releases:

Helles Angels Lager

This is a classic German Helles (pronounced hell-us) Lager.  Light, crisp and refreshing, and one of the only few true lagers we ever get to do at Iron Springs. Brewed entirely with imported malts and Czech Saaz Hops.  ABV: 4.7%  Food Pairings: Salads, Pastas, Seafood Tacos, & Spicy Sausages

Oktoberfest

Another classic German lager we get to produce once a year to coincide with the start of Oktoberfest in Germany in late September.  The Iron Springs Oktoberfest will be released on Thursday September 23rd – the first day of Autumn.  Chef Luis and his team will be preparing numerous German dinner specials to go along with the festivities.

A Wet Hopped Version of the Epiphany

What are “wet hops” you are asking yourself?  Wet hops are hops that have been freshly picked from the vine, fresh & uncured.  This particular ORGANIC Cascade hops came to us from our friends up in Clearlake-Hops-Meister.  They harvested these hops on a Weekend and we were brewing the Epiphany with them by Tuesday.  We used 30 pounds of fresh ORGANIC wet Cascade Hops and we are looking forward to doing a side-by-side comparison with the wet hopped Epiphany and the regular Epiphany.  Stay posted to our Facebook & Twitter pages to see the exact release date of this beer.

Altman’s Alt

Back in the line up for our Fall Seasonals.  ANOTHER classic German beer we are featuring this Fall.   Altman’s Alt is a smooth, easy drinking amber ale, who’s recipe has been handed down the ages from dear great, great, uncle Jebidiah Altman back on the Rhine in Düsseldorf Germany.

Upcoming Cask Thursdays:

Septmeber 2nd:

Cask of Wet Hopped Epiphany which has been dry hopped with Californian grown ORGANIC Ivanhoe hops

Septmeber 16th:

TBA: Stay posted to our Facebook & Twitter pages!

Septmeber 30th:

TBA: Stay posted to our Facebook & Twitter pages!

August 3 - DebShred

Raising money for brain tumor research and patient support through outdoor pursuits.  Find out more at www.debshred.com.

August 10 -  Lily’s Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary

A West Marin senior dog sanctuary for abandoned, homeless, or displaced large breed dogs.  Check out lilyslegacy.org

August 17 – Surfrider Foundation of Marin

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.  Find out more at www.surfrider.org/marin

August 24 - IN SPIRIT

IN SPIRIT has been helping quadriplegics in Marin County stay healthy and live at home since 1987. They provide financial aid for personal care attendants and assist with a variety of other essential needs and services that facilitate health, well-being and independent activity.   Check out http://www.inspirit-marin.org for more information.

August 31 - Sustainable San Anselmo

Sustainable San Anselmo’s goal is to mobilize our community to work together with local government, business leaders, and schools to create a town that is environmentally, economically and socially sustainable; enhancing our quality of life while leaving a positive legacy for future generations.

Come to our weekly Garden Exchanges where local home gardeners swap their excess produce. Saturdays, 9-10:30 am, San Anselmo Town Hall lawn.

Check out www.sustainablesananselmo.org.

Quincentennial Batch Trippel

A 9.7% trippel Belgian style blonde ale brewed as the 5ooth batch of Iron Springs Beer produced from the brewery. Goes good with funky Cheese, light desserts, pork, & sausage. Served, for a nominal extra charge, in a special Iron Springs Logo Belgian Glass to take home! Ask your server for details.

Czechered Past Lager:

One of 4 lagers created at Iron Springs, this traditional Czech Helles-style light lager is crisp, smooth, light, and refreshing.  Brewed entirely with imported malts and Saaz hops.
Hops: Saaz Abv: 5.5%  O.G. 1.054
Grain Bill: German Pilsner, Wheat, Munich
Food Pairings: Salads, Pastas, Seafood Tacos, Spicy Sausages

Kent Lake Kolsch Ale:

Our rendition of this classic from Cologne is brewed with all German
ingredients.  This light and crisp ale holds many characteristics of a lager; tangy and tart notes are
attributed to the slight addition of acidulated malt.
Hops: Tettnang, Hallertau Abv: 4.5%  O.G.: 1.050
Grain Bill: German Pilsner, German Wheat, Vienna, Munich, Acidulated
Food Pairings: Fish Tacos, Tuna Tartar, Herb Chicken, Caesar Salads

Chazz Cat Rye Ale:

A light, golden amber ale with a slight hop bite;  well balanced with fruity, earthy notes and spicy overtones.    “We all got high on the Chazz Cat Rye”
Hops: Liberty, Fuggles, Cascade Abv: 5.5%   O.G.: 1.054
Grain Bill: Belgian CaraPils, British Two-Row, Munich
Food Pairings:Fish or Prawn Tacos, Herb Chicken, Quesadilla, Nachos

Shining Star Pale Ale:

This American Pale is well balanced, light and crisp.   Lingering citrus and grassy hop notes entertain the palate, while it is still mellow enough to be enjoyed any time.
Hops: Horizon, Cascade, Simcoe Abv: 5.5% O.G.: 1.054
Grain Bill: Marris Otter, Wheat, Vienna
Food Pairings: Burgers, Chicken Quesadilla, Herb Chicken, Apple Crisp

Chalin Blend

A 50% blend of Chazz Cat Rye and Kent Lake Kolsch.

Anne Marie’s Amber Ale:

Caramel, toffee, and slight chocolate notes accent this complex
American style amber that is full of crystal malts and minimal in hop flavor or bitterness.  This ale is
generously sweet, yet bold, like the woman for whom it was named.
Hops: Crystal, Liberty Abv: 5.25%          O.G..:  1.060 Grain Bill: Marris Otter, Vienna, Victory, Vienna, Crystal Malt
Food Pairings: Burgers, Seafood, Cajun or other spicy foods, Roast Pork

Epiphany Ale:

A Pacific Northwest hoppy amber ale with floral and citrus aromas.  Ready for an Epiphany?!  There is a great story to how this beer got its name.  If you are curious please ask Mike.
Hops: Cascade (hop-backed with 12 lbs of whole leaf Cascades) Abv: 5.9%  O.G.: 1.057  Grain Bill: Marris Otter, Dark Crystal Malts
Food Pairings: Meatloaf, Prawn Salad, Sausage Plate, Nachos
*WINNER, BRONZE MEDAL, 2006 WORLD BEER CUP, AMERICAN RED ALE*

JC Flyer I.P.A. (India Pale Ale):

We wanted to experiment with some different hops and we thought the IPA would be a great vehicle for this.  Quickly becoming a new favorite, this IPA has great floral notes, while being smoother than the Iron Springs IPA.  Big & Bold, yet smooth & mellow.
Hops: Chinook, Palisades,Cluster, Nuggets & a generous amount of Simcoe whole leaf hop in the finish Grain Bill: All Pale malts such as  Marris Otter, wheat, victory, & carapils
Food Pairings: Hot wings, Chicken Skewers, Sausage Plate  Abv: 6.0% O.G.: 1.064

Casey Jones Imperial I.P.A.:

This double IPA has twice the hops and grains as its counterpart.   Significant floral, citrus, and peppery notes on the nose, yet even with the enormous hop profile, the huge grain bill results in a very well balanced brew.
Hops: Amarillo, Summit, Simcoe, Cascade Abv: 8.0% O.G..: 1.079
Grain Bill: All pale malts, Marris Otter, Wheat, Victory, CaraPils
Food Pairings: Nachos, BBQ Pork, Garlic Fries, Spicy or Smoked Foods

Fairfax Coffee Porter:

Infused with real “Marin Roasters” coffee, this English style porter has hints of chocolate and roasted nuts.  Very dark in color, but not quite as heavy as the stout, the porter is dispensed with nitrogen gas, replicating natural carbonation.
Hops: Horizon, Crystal Abv: 6% O.G.: 1.065
Grain Bill: British chocolate, British Brown, Two-row Pale, Crystal Malts
Food Pairings: Burgers, Steak, Chocolate Desserts, Reuben

Sless’s Stimulating Stout:

Dark, hardy, thick, rich, roasted and chocolaty, this ale is amazingly smooth due to the generous addition of whole oats.  Named for a friend of Iron Springs and easily the
finest pedal steel player around: Barry Sless, this one is layered with flavors.
Hops: Tetnanger, Hallertau Abv: 7.6%  O.G.: 1.074
Grain Bill: British Brown, Black Barley, Honey Malt, Dark Wheat
Food Pairings:  Pork Sandwich, Chocolate Cake
*WINNER, GOLD MEDAL, 2008 WORLD BEER CUP, OATMEAL STOUT*

All of our beers are hand crafted on location in 10 barrel batches.  We start with the freshest water from the seven Marin reservoirs, as well as the Russian River, and add the finest ingredients available on the global market.  While remaining true to traditions, each of our beers also brings its own unique characteristics to the palate.  From the brew-house to the taps, to your glass, without filtration, our beers are “alive” and made with great care and craftsmanship.

Head brewer: Christian Kazakoff.

Also On Tap

Two Rivers Apple Cider: A light cider with a nice balance of tartness and sweetness.  $5.75 pint

Special Announcement:
5th Annual Jerry’s Birthday Tribute Show on August 4th!

Come on down to the Pub on August 4th and celebrate Jerry’s Birthday with us with a very special show – featuring an all-star line-up – and some very special beer.

The Show: We’ll have Barry Sless on board (of Phil and Friends, the David Nelson Band, Flying Other Brothers, The Rowan Brothers, Moonalice, etc.) and Vince Herman (of Leftover Salmon, Great American Taxi, etc.) and special guests. Show starts at 8:30-ish, and the cover is $5. Get here early, as it’s first come, first served. And speaking of served:

BREWERY NEWS:

Release of Batch 500!!!!

The Beer: In recognition of the brewing of our 500th batch of beer we’ll be releasing our Quincentennial Belgian Trippel.  Made with the finest European Pale Malts and hopped with Styrian Goldings, then fermented with a traditional Abbey-style yeast, this trippel is sure to have you quaking in a quagmire of quaffability (9.5% ABV).

Extra Mondo Special Dealio: And as if all that weren’t enough excitement, we’ll also be releasing our new Tear Drop Belgian Logo Glasses on the 4th as well: $6.50 for just the glass, and $9.99 for the glass plus the beer. Can you say “bargain”? Too late: we already did!

Cask Thursdays this month:

August 5^th: Cask of Epiphany

August 19^th: TBA

Fall brews in the works:

• Helles Pilsner
• The return of Altman’s Alt
• Oktoberfest

GIVE BACK TUESDAY PROGRAM:

(Give back Tuesday requests should be sent to anne@ironspringspub.com)

Give Back Tuesday’s continue on!  Every Tuesday we donate 10% of all sales to a select non-profit. Come out and help support some of these great local causes.

Give Back Tuesday recipients for August:

August 3 – DebShred

Raising money for brain tumor research and patient support through outdoor pursuits.  Find out more at www.debshred.com.

August 10 -  Lily’s Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary

A West Marin senior dog sanctuary for abandoned, homeless, or displaced large breed dogs.  Check out lilyslegacy.org

August 17 - Surfrider Foundation of Marin

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.  Find out more at www.surfrider.org/marin

August 24 – IN SPIRIT

IN SPIRIT has been helping quadriplegics in Marin County stay healthy and live at home since 1987. They provide financial aid for personal care attendants and assist with a variety of other essential needs and services that facilitate health, well-being and independent activity.   Check out http://www.inspirit-marin.org for more information.

August 31 – Sustainable San Anselmo

Sustainable San Anselmo’s goal is to mobilize our community to work together with local government, business leaders, and schools to create a town that is environmentally, economically and socially sustainable; enhancing our quality of life while leaving a positive legacy for future generations.

Come to our weekly Garden Exchanges where local home gardeners swap their excess produce. Saturdays, 9-10:30 am, San Anselmo Town Hall lawn.

Check out www.sustainablesananselmo.org.

AUGUST MUSIC:

Please send booking inquiries to booking@ironspringspub.com

Music starts at 8:00 p.m unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday August 4^th:

5^th Annual Jerry Birthday Tribute Show!

This year we are pleased to present Barry Sless, Vince Herman, & Friends.  We will be collecting a mere $5.00 cover charge this evening with 100% of the proceeds going to the band. PLUS: We’re releasing our Quincentennial Belgian Trippel – come on down!

Wednesday August 11^th:

Dr. Elmo & Wild Blue

Wild Blue is Marin County’s premier bluegrass band. The quintet mixes bluegrass classics and originals with folk and country songs, providing an entertaining and energetic show for audiences of all ages.

Wild Blue is led by Dr. Elmo, whose holiday hit “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” has been the most popular Christmas song in the nation for the past 30 years, having sold over ten million copies. Originally from the state of Kentucky — the birthplace of bluegrass music — he has been living in Marin for over 40 years now. He is a veterinarian, plays the banjo and is one of the band’s lead vocalists.

http://www.carltone.com/wild.html

Wednesday August 18^th:

Snakebite Trio

An all-acoustic Nawlin’s Groove & Hot Boogie Woogie featuring Ken “Snakebite” Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass & Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano.

Wednesday August 25^th:

Dgiin

Named “Best World Band” by the North Bay Bohemian, Dgiin is an exciting mixture of French-Gypsy-Funk with a twist of Django-esque Flamenco.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_bodNd6vTc

TACO FRIDAY LUNCH:

Taco Friday lunches are back!!  Every Friday from Noon-4:00 p.m. Luis will have one of his fantastic taco plates loaded up with all that Yucatan love, and served with a 10 ounce glass of beer for the low low price of $10.99 (without the beer for $9.99)

Teacher Pints will also be returning in the month of August with the return of all our fine teachers back from their summer break.  If you are not familiar with our teacher pint program, Monday-Thursday all year long (when school is in session) we offer teachers a special price on our pints.  Just show your teacher ID to receive $2.50 teacher pints during these hours.  It is a little perk we like to extend to all our hard working, under paid public educators .

Stumptown Beer Festival takes place August 21^st up in Guerneville!  Beer, BBQ, & the Ambrewlance right on the river-what more can you ask for?   One of our favorite festivals of the summer.  (This festival is sold out)

http://www.stumptown.com

WRAP UP:

We look forward to another great month of Summer!  The beer, the food, & the amazing Fairfax vibe will be in full swing here at Iron Springs.

We miss you Jerry…

BEER NEWS:

New Beer Release:

Coming August 4^th, we will release our batch 500 – the Quincentennial Belgian Trippel.  A classic Belgian Trippel made with the finest European malts, hopped with Styrian Goldings, and fermented with a very special Belgian Abbey yeast strain.  This beer is light in body but rather strong in alcohol.  This is our 500^th batch of beer that we have brewed at Iron Springs since September of 2004, when we brewed batch #1, the Epiphany, and we are very excited for this release.  That is roughly 140,000 gallons of beer made & consumed since inception!

To help celebrate this auspicious brew we have Iron Springs Logo glasses (these are Belgian teardrop glasses) available for sale.  $6.50 for just the logo glass or $9.99 filled with this once-in-a-life- time ale.

JULY MUSIC:

Music starts at 8:00 p.m on Wednesdays

July  21^st:

Aaron Redner & Friends- of Hot Buttered Rum fame is performing tonight with a select group of musicians and is celebrating the release of his new side project CD, called City By The Bay (This CD is HOT!!).  Music starts at 8:00 p.m.

http://www.hotbutteredrum.net

This is also KPIG night at Iron Springs-Our favorite radio station KPIG, will be out giving away some amazing prizes in between sets.  Music starts at 8:00 p.m.

http://www.kpig.com

July 28^th:

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/music3.html

August 4^th:

5^TH Annual Jerry Birthday tribute show

This, my friends, is something we have been working on for awhile and it is all starting to come together (we LOVE when a plan comes together J).  Every year we try and schedule a show around the birthday of our musical hero-Jerry Garcia as a tribute, and this year is our 5^th annual Jerry birthday show.  Past years we have had such musicians as David Nelson, Barry Sless, & the boys from Hot Buttered Rum.  Suffice to say, this year will be an extremely fun line up of musicians, & we are honored to have them play our little slice of Fairfax.  Please check our Facebook site out as well as our web site for more details as this magical night comes together.  Confirmed so far Barry Sless & Vince Herman (Leftover Salmon, Great American Taxi), the remaining guests will be announced shortly as detail develop.

THE RETURN OF TACO FRIDAY LUNCHES:

Every Friday from noon to 4 we are bringing back Taco Friday Lunches. One of Luis incredible taco plates du jour plus a 10 ounce beer for only $10.99.  Without the beer $9.99

GIVE BACK TUESDAY PROGRAM:

10% of sales on every Tuesday is donated to a local non profit that focuses on the environment &/or education

Remaining July Give Back Tuesday recipients:

July 20 – Marin Open Space Trust

Marin Open Space Trust (MOST) is devoted to helping save more than 15,000 acres of critical open space area in Marin. Many parts of Marin are protected only by regulatory control, which can change over time. Many key parcels are are in private hands and are available for purchase from time to time, and until MOST was formed, Marin has lacked a private non-profit land trust set up to fund the purchase of such key open space.  http://www.marinopenspacetrust.org

July 27 – MYC-  the Marin Youth’s Center’s Culinary Arts program

The MYC officially opened its doors to youth ages 11-20 in early October 2006. The primary motivation and mission was collaboratively identified by a group of youth and adults in the community.  Our mission is to provide an inspiring space created by youth and adults, supporting the development of young people’s talents, potential, and leadership skills through the arts, technology, and community service.  Our goal is to provide youth with quality supervised and structured activities, that are financially and psychologically accessible, with clear and accountable expectations, and that build social, job readiness, and leadership skills in a diverse environment.  We support the fulfillment of our mission through reinforcing the following rules for all individuals (youth and adults) who enter the space: respect for self, respect for others, respect the space.

http://www.themyc.org/program_culinaryArts.html

Cheers!

MONDAY, JULY 5^TH- WE OPEN STARTING AT NOON!

We have a great July in store for you here at your favorite local public house – Iron Springs Pub & Brewery

BEER NEWS:

We hit a huge milestone here in the brewery – the last day of June we brewed batch 500. To put this in perspective, for a town of about 7000 people we have made over 4,750 Bbl’s of beer, or 147,250 gallons, since our very first beer brewed back in September of 2004.  That’s 21 gallons of beer per person.  We’re good drinkers!

Batch 500 is a classic Belgian Tripple – the Quincentennial Tripple,  made with the finest European malts & hops and infused with over 50 pounds of candy sugar.  This beer, as well as logo glasses will be available sometime in mid-July.  You can follow us on Facebook-  http://www.facebook.com/ironspringspub & Twitter- http://twitter.com/ironspringspub for up to the minute release updates.

CASK DATES:

July 8^th : A Cask of the JC Flyer IPA dry hopped with Columbus & Simcoe

July 22^nd: TBA (we will have this update on our Facebook & Twitter sites)

750 ml bottles of Rye The Funk Not?:

We only have about 40 bottles left.  When we are out, we are out -NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN!

Our Summertime Beer Lineup:

For the summer expect to see the Honey Blonde, The High Mountain Wit, & the Kent Lake Kolsch in the line up all summer long as well as the Crippla’ -our double pale ale – to compliment our other 8 beers on tap.  The Pilsner will return in the fall, when we can start brewing a lager again.

FISH & CHIPS MONDAYS:

We have started a new tradition at Iron Springs.  Join us every Monday for Luis’ special Fish & Chips –the freshest Ling Cod 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.

JULY MUSIC:

Music starts at 8:00 p.m – as always, there is never a cover!

Please send booking inquiries to: booking@ironspringspub.com

Wednesday, July 7^th:

Silly Strings

Jack Pribble, Pat Echols, & Michael Ratikan

Americana at it’s best!

Thursday, July 8^th:

Bottom Up Blues Gang

Join us for this amazing special Thursday night of music!!!

The Bottoms Up Blues Gang is a St. Louis Acoustic Blues Duo featuring vocalist Kari Liston and guitarist Jeremy Segel-Moss. The BUBG play a unique blend of originals and covers in the styles of Delta Blues, R & B, Soul, Jazz, and Blues influenced Rock & Roll.

www.bottomsupblues.com/

http://www.myspace.com/thebubg

Wednesday, July 14^th:

Blue Light River

Iron Springs loves to be able to present young musicians just starting out, and Blue Light River- with all the band members under 21, will knock your socks off.  Check them out….

http://www.myspace.com/bluelightriver

A college aged band from the San Francisco Bay Area, Blue Light River features Lindsay Brauner on vocals, Scott Harvey on upright bass, Brian Lesh on guitar/vocals/harmonica, and Ray King on drums.

Wednesday, July 21^st:

Aaron Redner & Friends

He’s back with his talented posse!  Aaron of Hot Buttered Rum brings his side project back to Iron Springs for a night of musical mastery. This will be another special KPIG Night and they will be in house giving away some fantastic prizes!

Wednesday, July 28^th:

Michael  LaMachia

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

GIVE BACK TUESDAYS:

Every Tuesday through out the year, we donate 10% of sales to a local 501(c)3, non profit group.  The Give Back Tuesday program is over 2 years old now and in this period, we have been able to donate over $30,000 to a variety of local causes that are near & dear to us.

July Give Back Tuesday recipients:

July 6 –Point Reyes Seashore Association

The Point Reyes National Seashore Association (PRNSA) exists to preserve the extraordinary wilderness of Point Reyes and to educate the public about the environment. Incorporated in 1964, PRNSA is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working in partnership with the National Park Service at Point Reyes.

Visit their website at www.ptreyes.org.

July 13 – Trips for Kids

For more than 21 years, Trips For Kids® (TFK®) Marin has been providing lessons in self-confidence, environmental awareness, and healthy habits to disadvantaged youth through the simple act of having fun on mountain bikes. Trips For Kids started in Marin and has grown into an international organization with more than 60 chapters operating in the United States, Canada, and Israel.  Check them out at http://www.tripsforkids.org/marin/index.htm

Trips for kids is currently in a competition with 2 other charities for $25,000 through the Clif Bar 2 Mile Challenge.  Find out more at www.2milechallenge.com

July 20 – Marin Open Space Trust

Marin Open Space Trust (MOST) is devoted to helping save more than 15,000 acres of critical open space area in Marin. Many parts of Marin are protected only by regulatory control, which can change over time. Many key parcels are are in private hands and are available for purchase from time to time, and until MOST was formed, Marin has lacked a private non-profit land trust set up to fund the purchase of such key open space.  www.marinopenspacetrust.org

July 27 – the MYC

The MYC is a San Rafael non-profit which seeks to fulfill its mission by offering free classes in the areas of arts and technology in order to help youth grow by learning new skills.

We have developed a comprehensive program for middle and high-school students to learn about cooking, nutrition, and the food industry.   Most recently, we’ve developed a culinary job skills readiness training program for older youth living in Marin County.  This program is fast track program, designed to prepare youth to enter the work force in the culinary industry.

Classes are housed in The MYC’s commercial kitchen, designed specifically as a teaching space. The instruction is free to Marin’s   youth, and focuses on three main objectives: to have young people 1) understand healthy lifestyle and food options to maintain and improve well-being; 2) learn basic culinary skills to cook healthy meals for themselves and their families; and 3) develop job-training skills to become more marketable in the work force.

Check us out at: http://themyc.org/program_cafe.html

WRAP UP:

• Thank you all for the on going continued support.  Please remember, if you can’t make it up to Iron Springs, look for our bottles in your local grocer or beer outlet.  Don’t see us?  Ask them to carry our beer or give us a call and we’ll ask
• Look for a new run of Iron Springs Merchandise -including logo glasses – in July
• Have you checked out our new outside bench?  When you just want to sip your favorite beverage outside, but don’t want to wait for a table, it’s the perfect option

Cheers!

The Point Reyes National Seashore Association (PRNSA) exists to preservethe extraordinary wilderness of Point Reyes and to educate the publicabout the environment. Incorporated in 1964, PRNSA is an independent501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working in partnership with the NationalPark Service at Point Reyes.
Visit their website at www.ptreyes.org.

July 13 – Trips for Kids

For more than 21 years, Trips For Kids® (TFK®) Marin has been providing lessons in self-confidence, environmental awareness, and healthy habits to disadvantaged youth through the simple act of having fun on mountain bikes. Trips For Kids started in Marin and has grown into an international organization with more than 60 chapters operating in the United States, Canada, and Israel.  Check them out at http://www.tripsforkids.org/marin/index.htmTrips for kids is currently in a competition with 2 other charities for $25,000 through the Clif Bar 2 Mile Challenge.  Find out more at www.2milechallenge.com

July 20 – Marin Open Space Trust

Marin Open Space Trust (MOST) is devoted to helping save more than 15,000 acres of critical open space area in Marin. Many parts of Marin are protected only by regulatory control, which can change over time. Many key parcels are are in private hands and are available for purchase from time to time, and until MOST was formed, Marin has lacked a private non-profit land trust set up to fund the purchase of such key open space. www.marinopenspacetrust.org

July 27 – the MYC

The MYC is a non- profit which seeks to fulfill its mission by offering free classes  in the areas of arts and technology in order to help youth grow by  learning new skills. We have developed a comprehensive program for middle and high-school  students to learn about cooking, nutrition, and the food industry. Most recently, we’ve developed a culinary job skills readiness  training program for older youth living in Marin County.  This  program is fast track program, designed to prepare youth to enter  the work force in the culinary industry.

Classes are housed in The MYC`s commercial kitchen, designed  specifically as a teaching space. The instruction is free to Marin’s  youth, and focuses on three main objectives: to have young people 1)  understand healthy lifestyle and food options to maintain and  improve well-being; 2) learn basic culinary skills to cook healthy  meals for themselves and their families; and 3) develop job-training  skills to become more marketable in the work force.
Check us out at: http://themyc.org/program_cafe.html