We are now open for lunch Wednesday – Sunday!

Starting tomorrow we begin our new lunch hours:
Wednesday-Sunday we open starting at NOON
Monday & Tuesday we open at 4:00

Check out our quick hop Sack Lunch Specials we will be offering during the week Wednesday – Friday.  Great food on the fly!

Pressed Tukey Cuban: Kettle cooked turkey breast, melted Swiss, pickles, whole grain Dijon mustard
Griddled Meatloaf Reuben: Niman Ranch meatloaf, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, Emmentaler cheese
Tofu Wrap: Fried local tofu, arugula, tomato, onion and chickpea sour cream
Avocado Roll Up: Whole sliced avocado, tomato, crispy onion strings, romaine lettuce, chipotle and jalapeño – cilantro aioli
Includes house made potato chips
Only $9.99

Mother Day Brunch Specials at Iron Springs

Our mother’s day brunch is sure to please the whole family.  Beginning at noon on Sunday, May 13th.

Pastries, Fruit, and Cheese
Lemon poppy seed scone, cheese blintz, apple, strawberries, orange pinwheels, Marin French breakfast cheese, Farmstead Toma, wild flower honey

Corn Beef Hash Benedict
Crispy corn beef potato croquettes, poached Skillman Ranch eggs, Creole mustard hollandaise, arugula salad

Petite Quiche Lorraine
Pork shoulder bacon, gruyere cheese, sliced tomato, baby spinach, sabayon

Seared Hawaiian Tuna Salade Nicoise
Haricot vert, new potatoes, grape tomatoes, coddled egg, Nicoise olives, Spanish boquerones

Bucatini Pasta Putanesca
Kalamata olives, anchovies, San Marzano tomato, roasted garlic, capers, Calabrian chilies, Pecorino Romano

PLUS
We will be offering a special Mother’s Day Grapefruit Mimosa  to go with the lineup of 15 great beers we have on tap.

Make your reservations today at (415) 485-1005.

See you at the pub!

–The Iron Springs Team

•    New beer releases

•   Lunches begin Wednesday May 9th
o        Grab & Go Box Lunches

•    Cinco De Mayo Celebration

•    Mother’s Day Brunch!

•    Give Back Tuesday’s 4th anniversary.
o         May is another big Give Back Tuesday month with some very special events

•    The Iron Springs Review has been published!!

BREWERY NEWS

New Tappings

Honey Blonde

This spring ale refresher is brewed using organic Pilsner, light Crystal, and Honey malts with a backbone of Oatmeal. The Galena and Ahtanum hops compliment a mellow bittering for the toasted honey finish.

Yet-Unamed Heffeweizen

The as of yet to be named Hefe is a traditional Bavarian style that was made with 50% wheat malt. It will have those classic clove and banana aromas and flavors, be cloudy, effervescent, and medium bodied. This new Iron Springs creation weighs in at  ~5% ABV.

May Cask Thursdays

May 10th: – Cask of Sless Stout
May 24th: – TBA

KITCHEN CORNER

Alex Klarkowski, our new head chef, is fully ensconced and has been literally cooking up a storm.  So far we’ve seen lots of fun, amazing new specials, and rave reviews.

LUNCHES NOW WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY

The time has finally come – lunches during the week starting May 9th!   Not only will we have our standard lunch menu, but we will be offering grab & go lunch boxes for those in need of a quick lunch fix, to take with you to enjoy in the beautiful outdoors.  More details coming soon…..

Cinco De Mayo

On Saturday May 5th, we will have our annual Cinco De Mayo celebration with some fantastic food specials from chef Alex and his Yucateco crew.  Make sure you come in for our amazing dishes – Chicken Mole, Pork Belly Chimichanga, So-Cal yellowtail Sweet Shrimp Ceviche, Red Jalapeño Poppers, Pt. Reyes Farmstead Cheese Enchiladas!   If we’re feeling especially festive, look for churros or tres leches cake to finish off your meal.

Mother’s Day Brunch

Moms-who is more important?  No one in our family, that’s for sure!  Well to celebrate on May 13th we will have some very special food & drink specials going on for Mother’s Day, including our first ever Mother’s Day Brunch, with a special Grapefruit Mimosa created by our very own Emily Berg.  Make your reservations now!

Fish and Chips Mondays

Every Monday, you are guaranteed to find our 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

The newest Iron Springs tradition.  Every Thursday we feature 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 other locations in  California,Washington State, & Vancouver BC.  Let us know if you have a favorite oyster you would like to see “on tap.”

MAY GIVE BACK TUESDAYS

Come on out and support your favorite nonprofit!  To nominate a group, or for more information, please email anne@ironspringspub.com.

We are excited to announce our new partnership with Marin Produce!  Starting in February of 2012, we’ll be donating 15% of sales to the day’s sponsored organization – 10% from us, 5% from Marin Produce.  It’s great to work with another local group that wants to give back to the community

In May, as we celebrate the 4th anniversary of our Give Back Tuesday program, we will be supporting the YES Foundation, which provides support to the Ross Valley School District for programs like art, PE and music that otherwise wouldn’t have enough funding.  Find out more at www.yestokids.org.  We have two special YES events in May:

May 15th – White Hill Middle School Celebrity Waiter Night

Have your favorite teachers wait on you!

May 29th – White Hill Jazz Band Concert

Great music and great fun!

MAY MUSIC

Please send booking inquiries to booking@ironspringspub.com
Music starts at 8:00 p.m on Wednesday

Wednesday May 2nd

No Music This Week

We will be down in San Diego at the Craft Brewers Conference, so we are taking the week off of music.

Wednesday May 9th

Buck Nickels & Loose Change

Singer, songwriter and lead guitarist David “Buck Nickels” Westerbeke learned his cowboy ways in Sonoma, California’s Valley of the Moon.  As a little fella, he watched his grandpa work cattle on the family ranch and soon had his own horse and saddle.  One day, while driving his grandpa’s 1930s sixteen-cylinder Cadillac across the ranch, Buck heard Bob Wills on the radio.  He knew he was destined to be a country star.  After attending college in Colorado, he returned to the SF Bay Area and, while working at the family business and raising his own family, played with many musicians including the Frank Biner Band and the Crocodiles.

Pedal Steel player Larry ‘Loose Change’ Cragg changes gears as easily as his name implies.  A respected guitar repairman and Neil Young’s guitar tech by day, as the sun sinks below the horizon, he dons his black Stetson, slips on his finger picks and sits down at his trusty pedal steel.  Growing up north of Chicago, Larry moved west during the summer of 1967 and soon found himself immersed in the San Francisco music scene.  Whether performing, or working behind the scenes, music has been Larry’s life.  He has played banjo, pedal steel, keyboard, saxophone and more in many of Neil Young’s changing bands. He toured for ten years with Nils Lofgren (of the E Street Band) playing guitar, B-3 and saxophone.  He played bari-sax in the Clarence Clemons Band and has played locally with many musicians.  His return to playing country began when he was the pedal steel player in The Bulls (Alex Call, Dave Jenkins and Lorin Rowan).

Bass player “Rawhide Ross” Perry brings versatility and experience to Buck Nickels and Loose Change.  A veteran multi-instrumentalist (bass, guitar, ukulele and drums) “Rawhide” is no stranger to the Marin music scene.  He is currently playing bass with Marin Rockers Learning Curve.  He has toured Scandinavia, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand with the Natural Gas Jazz Band, playing drums with the traditional jazz band based in Marin and was a part of the new wave scene playing rhythm guitar for te Young Republicans in the early ‘80s.  Ross is the great, great, great grandson of James Ross, founder of the Town of Ross and co-owner of Sunnyside Nursery in San Anselmo.

Drummer CC “Colorado” Dawson grew up in the Colorado Rockies, spent some time in Texas, and joined his father on several rattlesnake roundups.  He studied Music at Western State College, traveled and recorded extensively with his own bands Darkstar, and the Dawson-Tate Band through the 80s and 90s.  He has spent the past 20 years playing locally with numerous combinations of the great musicians in the S.F. Bay Area; David Gans, the Rowan Brothers, Cole Tate, Lynn Asher and others too numerous to mention!!

Wednesday May 16th

Kinky Buddha – An Aaron Redner (Hot Buttered Rum) side project

Kinky Buddha is the brainchild of Aaron Redner, the fiddle/mandolin player from Hot Buttered Rum. The music consists of Aaron’s original songs and also includes covers meant to get the people singing along! Aaron’s music is heart-felt acoustic rock that draws from Bluegrass, Irish, and Americana traditions. The other members of Kinky Buddha are: Chris Haugen (guitars), Ben Jacobs (keys), Bryan Horne (bass), and Denielle Basom (vocals). The tunes are suitable for the whole family and anyone who enjoys virtuostic violin playing, dancing, and singing at the top of their lungs!

Wednesday May 23rd

Bigelow Tree House

The Oakland based band Bigelow’s Treehouse has the musical ability & mojo to get any dance floor moving. Formed out of a passion for performing live, Bigelow’s Treehouse was started by Mike Bond (drums) and Andrew Balmat (Guitarist/Vocals). After playing with a number of the different Bass players the group found a permanent member in bass player John Hansen thus completing the core of the band’s line up. For live shows the band is usually joined by additional musicians such as guitar player Brian DePrimio and Saxophonist Randy Johnson.

Wednesday May 30th

Jugtown Pirates

The Jugtown Pirates play a multitude of genres including bluegrass, gypsy jazz, ragtime, blues, ballads, classical, psychedelic, and straight up rock and roll.  The Pirates’ unique high-energy, quality musicianship, and three-four part harmonies have attracted a growing fan base each and every time they perform.  Sharing a night with Jugtown is always a unique, high vibration experience of their multi-faceted musical creation and the celebration of community.

 THE IRON SPRINGS REVIEW

We are very pleased to announce the creation of the Iron Springs Review.  This bound book of poetry was created out of the monthly poetry group that meets the first Monday of every month here at Iron Springs and was published by our friends at Bootstrap Productions in Lowell, Mass.  This 136 page book of poetry will be available for viewing and purchase mid-May.  Please follow us on Facebook & Twitter to find out exact release date.

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

In May, as we celebrate the 4th anniversary of our Give Back Tuesday program, we will be supporting the YES Foundation, which provides support to the Ross Valley School District for programs like art, PE and music that otherwise wouldn’t have enough funding.  Find out more at www.yestokids.org.  We have two special YES events in May:

May 15th – White Hill Middle School Celebrity Waiter Night

Have your favorite teachers wait on you!

May 29th – White Hill Jazz Band Concert

Great music and great fun!

Here is the current regular beer line up:

•  Kent Lake Kolsch

•  Helles Angel Lager*

•  Chazz Cat Rye

•  The Thriller Strong Lager (Mai Bock)*

•  Alsatian Pale Ale

•  LSD – Late Seasonal Draught*

•  Epiphany Amber Ale

•  JC Flyer IPA

•  Casey Jones Imperial IPA

•  Anne Marie’s Amber

•  Platypus Spiced Ale*

•  Fairfax Coffee Porter

•  Sless Oatmeal Stout

* = New releases

Helles Angel Lager

One of only a few lagers we create here at Iron Springs; this traditional light lager is crisp, smooth and refreshing.  Brewed entirely with imported malts and Czech Saaz Hops. 4.8% ABV.

The Thriller Strong Lager

A traditional German-style pale mai bock which has been lagered (aged) for over 5 weeks. light in color, well balanced with Saphir and Aramis hops, medium bodied and a mellow toasted malt finish. This is an easy drinking heavy hitter that will have you moon walking. 6.8% ABV.

The Crippla 4.0

The latest modification of this tried and true style incorporates a rare and very distinctive Japanese Hop known as Sorachi Ace. This beer is not an IPA, rather a strong Pale Ale with low bitterness and a huge tropical Hop aroma and finish. The addition of Rolled Oats add smoothness to the mouth feel. 8% ABV.

LSD-Late Seasonal Draft

A Northern Californian take on a classic English Extra Special Bitter. Brewed using Maris Otter, light crystal, Vienna malts, and single hopped with Brewers Goldings. It’s a premium brewed fresh quality beer! 5.7% ABV.

Platypus Spiced Ale

A strange animal and Belgian inspired spiced amber ale brewed with Pilsner malts, Dark Candi Sugar, and spiced with Fresh Thyme and Bitter Orange Peel. 7.3% ABV.

*WINNER, BRONZE MEDAL, 2011 GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL, GOLDEN/BLONDE 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 with some tangy and tart notes. Water for this beer is locally sourced from Kent Lake.
Hops: Saphir (a type of Hallertau) ABV: 4.5%  O.G.: 1.050
Grain Bill: German Pilsner, German Wheat, Vienna, Munich
Food Pairings: Fish Tacos, Tuna Tartar, Herb Chicken, Caesar Salads

Helles Angel Lager:

One of only a few lagers created here at Iron Springs; this traditional light lager is crisp, smooth, and refreshing.  Brewed entirely with imported malts and Czexh Saaz Hops
Hops: Saaz ABV: 4.8% O.G.: 1.043
Grain Bill: Pilsner & Light Munich

Alsatian Pale Ale:

A single hopped international style pale ale, with a cereal mat flavor, a clean, silky body, and a dominate earthy/citrusy noble hop presence. The Aramis hops used come from the Alsatian region of France. Wheat free.
Hops: Aramis ABV: 5.5% O.G.:1.057
Grain Bill: Marris Otter, 2-Row Pale Ale, C-15, Oatmeal
Food Pairings: Burgers, Chicken Quesadilla, Herb Chicken, Apple Crisp

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.” Dry hopped and wheat free.
Hops: Nugget, Northern Brewer, & Cascade ABV: 6.5% O.G.: 1.062
Grain Bill: Maris Otter, Munich, Rye Malt, & Dextrin
Food Pairings:Fish or Prawn Tacos, Herb Chicken, Quesadilla, Nachos

The Thriller Strong Lager:

A traditional German-style pale mai bock which has been lagered (aged) for over 5 weeks.  Light in colore, well balanced with hops, medium bodied, and a mellow toasted malt finish. Dangerously smooth, this lager is an easy drinking heavy hitter that will have you moon walking.
Hops: Saphir & Aramis ABV: 6.8% O.G.: 1.061
Grain Bill: Pilsner, Light Munich, & Vienna

Late Seasonal Draught:

“A premium fresh quality beer.” L.S.D. is a California take on a classic English-style E.S.B. (Extra Special Bitter). Mild in malt flavor and well balanced in hoppiness, a true session beer.
Hops: Brewer’s Golds ABV: 5% O.G.: 1.047
Grain Bill: Maris Otter, Light Crystal, Caravienne, & Chocolate
Food Pairings: Chicken, Pork, and Mom’s Apple Pie.

The Crippla 4.0:

The latest modification of this tried and true style incorporates a rare and very distinctive Japanese Hop known as Sorachi Ace.  This beer in not and IPA, rather a strong Pale Ale with low bitterness and a huge tropical Hop aroma and finish.  The addition of Rolled Oats add smoothness to the mouth feel.
Hops: CTZ, Citra, & Sorachi Ace ABV: 8% O.G.: 1.068
Grain Bill: Pilsner, Munich, Vienna. Light Crystal, & Oatmeal

JC Flyer I.P.A. (India Pale Ale):

A Fairfax favorite! This IPA is smooth with great floral notes; big & bold, yet smooth & mellow.
Hops: CTZ, Cascade, & Citra ABV: 7% O.G.: 1.064
Grain Bill: Marris OTter, Wheat, & Dextrin
Food Pairings: Hot wings, Chicken Skewers, Sausage Plate

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: CTZ, Chinook, & Zythos ABV: 9% O.G.: 1.084
Grain Bill: 2-Row Pale, Munich, Biscuit, & Wheat
Food Pairings: Nachos, BBQ Pork, Garlic Fries, Spicy or Smoked Foods

Epiphany Ale:

*WINNER, BRONZE MEDAL, 2006 WORLD BEER CUP, AMERICAN RED 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. Wheat free.
Hops: Cascade (hop-backed with whole leaf Cascades) ABV: 6%  O.G.: 1.058
Grain Bill: Marris Otter, Dark Crystal Malts
Food Pairings: Meatloaf, Prawn Salad, Sausage Plate, Nachos

Platypus Spiced Ale:

A strange yet very cool mammal and Belgian inspired spiced amber ale infused with fresh Thyme and Bitter Orange Peel.  The blend of herbs and spice from the yeast play well together in this low hopped amber ale.  Wheat free.
Hops: Aramis ABV: 8.8% O.G.: 1.076
Grain Bill: Belgian Pilsner, Biscuit, Cara Munich, & Dark Candi Sugar

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: 7% O.G.:  1.060
Grain Bill: Golden Promise, Munich, Dark Crystal Malt, Biscuit, & CaraVienne
Food Pairings: Burgers, Seafood, Cajun or other spicy foods, Roast Pork

Fairfax Coffee Porter:

Infused with real “Fairfax Coffee Roasters” coffee, this robust 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: Northern Brewer, Crystal Abv: 6.7% O.G.: 1.065
Grain Bill: Maris Otter, Chocolate, British Brown, & Crystal Malts
Food Pairings: Burgers, Steak, Chocolate Desserts, Reuben

Sless’s Stimulating Oatmeal Stout:

*WINNER, GOLD MEDAL, 2008 WORLD BEER CUP, OATMEAL 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: Nugget & Brewer’s Gold ABV: 8%  O.G.: 1.080

Grain Bill: 2-Row Pale, British Brown, Black Barley, Honey Malt, Cara Munich, & Dark Wheat

Food Pairings:  Pork Sandwich, Chocolate Cake

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.

•    Welcome Alex Klarkowski as our new head chef

•    New beer releases

•    We will be closed on Easter, April 8th

•    Baseball season starts!

BREWERY NEWS

New Tappings

Thriller Mai Bock

A traditional German-style pale mai bock lagered (aged) over 6 weeks. Light in color, well balanced with hops, medium bodied, finishes with a mellow toasted malt. Dangerously smooth.

HOPS: Saphir and Czech Saaz

ABV: 6.8%

Helles Angels Lager

One of only a few lagers we create here at Iron Springs, this traditional Helles-style light lager is crisp, smooth, and refreshing. Brewed entirely with imported malts and Czech Saaz Hops.

HOPS: Saaz

ABV: 4.7%

April Cask Thursdays

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


April 5th – Dry Hopped Cadillac Eldorado IPA – our JC Flyer IPA dry hopped with Eldorado Hops

April 19th – Bothin Porter (non-caffeinated version of the Porter)

KITCHEN CORNER

We are very excited to announce the addition of Alex Klarkowski to the Iron Springs team as our new head chef.  After 8 long years, Chef Luis is stepping down and handing over the reins to Alex.  Look for some really exciting new & different specials on a daily basis as Chef Alex starts getting more comfortable at the helm.

Fish and Chips Mondays

Every Monday, you are guaranteed to find our 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

The newest Iron Springs tradition.  Every Thursday we feature 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 other locations in  California,Washington State, & Vancouver BC.  Let us know if you have a favorite oyster you would like to see “on tap.”

APRIL GIVE BACK TUESDAYS

Here are the groups we’ll be sponsoring as part of our Give Back Tuesday program in April.  Come on out and support your favorite nonprofit!  To nominate a group, or for more information, please email anne@ironspringspub.com.

We are excited to announce our new partnership with Marin Produce!  Starting in February of 2012, we’ll be donating 15% of sales to the day’s sponsored organization – 10% from us, 5% from Marin Produce.  It’s great to work with another local group that wants to give back to the community.

April 3rd

Marin City Manzanita Recreation Center

This Tuesday we’ll be supporting the Marin City Manzanita Recreation Center. The recreation center is open and free to all of the children in the community, providing them a positive, safe, and fun place to be after school hours.

April 10th

DebShred

This Tuesday we’ll be supporting DebShred – raising money for brain tumor research and patient support through outdoor pursuits.  Find out more at www.debshred.com.

April 17th

Fighting for the Cure

Fighting for the Cure is a Drake High School, student-run club whose primary purpose is to increase awareness and raise money for medical research to improve cancer treatments and outcomes. Cancer in its many forms is the critical medical problem of our time, and few families have not been touched by it. We are proud in our first year to be partnering with the National Brain Tumor Society, as we raise money for Oligodendroglioma (Oligo) brain tumor research.  Find out more at www.BrainTumorCommunity.org/fftc.

April 24th

San Anselmo Preschool

This Tuesday we’ll be supporting San Anselmo Preschool.  The San Anselmo Preschool Center is committed to the growth of each child in an emotionally supportive environment that encourages self-acceptance and self-exploration.  Learn more at www.sananselmopreschool.org.

APRIL MUSIC

Please send booking inquiries to booking@ironspringspub.com
Music starts at 8:00 p.m on Wednesdays

Wednesday April 4th

Matt Eakle Band

The flutist in the David Grisman Quintet since 1989, Matt Eakle, teams up with Joey Edelman on piano, Alex Baum on bass and Jack Dorsey on drums to create a synergy that is a force of nature. The Matt Eakle Band plays all original instrumental jams inspired by traditions from New Orleans to Bombay. ”Matt Eakle & his band have brought their incredible flute fired fusion energy & music to the Iron Springs Pub & Brewery this past year,” says Mike Altman, owner, “and Fairfax is truly a better place because of this. Matt and his band are consummate professionals, and from the very first note played they mesmerize the room with their incredibly tight and polished jams. Do yourself a favor and make a bee line to wherever the Matt Eakle Band is playing to see what flute fired fusion is all about!”

Wednesday April 11th

Savanah Blu

Caribbean Americana, Original Hybrid music performed by some of the Bay Area’s finest musicians.  Dore is a local singer/songwriter multi instrumentalist with musical credits from Jerry Garcia to Michael Tilson Thomas.

Wednesday April 18th

Sycamore Slough String Band

Founded January 2012 by David Gans. Mandolinist David Thom worked for 2 years as a guitarist with the David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, and currently leads the David Thom Band and plays in Grandpa Banana’s Band. Fiddle Dave co-founded Cornmeal and currently plays in The Fall Risk, a band led by Furthur vocalist Jeff Pehrson. Bassist Roger Sideman has performed with Michael Kang (String Cheese Incident) and bluegrass legend Frank Wakefield, and currently performs with The China Cats.David Gans performs “solo electric” and with Chris and Lorin Rowan in the “Beatles jam band” Rubber Souldiers, and also does a lot of Grateful Dead-related stuff on the radio, online, and in books. These musicians share an affinity for the music of the Grateful Dead, and came together in an Oakland recording studio in January 2012 to see what they could conjure.

Wednesday April 25th

David Thom Band

The David Thom Band has been a fixture on the Bay Area Bluegrass scene since they started playing together 15 years ago. David Thom, lead vocals and guitar, is passionate about the traditional sound but allows his band to range out into new musical territory from time to time. For this band, tradition means respecting the intentions of the original artists while maintaining a unique identity.  The hard driving 5-string banjo of Andy Shaw, the riveting complexity of Brian Judd’s mandolin, the soulful and high-flying fiddle of Paul Shelasky and the rock solid foundation and playful highlights of Jeff King’s bass round out the band. Everyone contributes to the vocal mix as well, bringing variety and intense, chilling harmonies.  David Thom, himself a masterful instrumentalist, is highly regarded as a talented and creative singer. The David Thom Band has played at Strawberry, Grass Valley, The Great American Music Hall, The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival and a long list of smaller festivals and fairs.

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

We are excited to announce our new partnership with Marin Produce!  Starting in February of 2012, we’ll be donating 15% of sales to the day’s sponsored organization – 10% from us, 5% from Marin Produce.  It’s great to work with another local group that wants to give back to the community.

April 3rd

Marin City Manzanita Recreation Center

This Tuesday we’ll be supporting the Marin City Manzanita Recreation Center. The recreation center is open and free to all of the children in the community, providing them a positive, safe, and fun place to be after school hours.

April 10th

DebShred

This Tuesday we’ll be supporting DebShred – raising money for brain tumor research and patient support through outdoor pursuits.  Find out more at www.debshred.com.

April 17th

Fighting for the Cure

Fighting for the Cure is a Drake High School, student-run club whose primary purpose is to increase awareness and raise money for medical research to improve cancer treatments and outcomes. Cancer in its many forms is the critical medical problem of our time, and few families have not been touched by it. We are proud in our first year to be partnering with the National Brain Tumor Society, as we raise money for Oligodendroglioma (Oligo) brain tumor research.  Find out more at www.BrainTumorCommunity.org/fftc.

April 24th

San Anselmo Preschool

This Tuesday we’ll be supporting San Anselmo Preschool.  The San Anselmo Preschool Center is committed to the growth of each child in an emotionally supportive environment that encourages self-acceptance and self-exploration.  Learn more at www.sananselmopreschool.org.

FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS

** Our last month of Saturday Cozy & Casual Music Series shows!  We have an amazing line up in February from 2-4 every Saturday afternoon

** February is Barrel Aged Beer Month!

** Valentine’s Day is almost here!  15% of your bill on February 14th will be donated to Ceres Community Project

** We will be open on February 20th, President’s Day, at NOON

BREWERY NEWS

Barrel Aged Beer Month

As we do every February, we release a different barrel aged beer the beginning of each week.  Here is this year’s fantastic line up:
•    Wednesday February 1st: 2011 Batch 600- Bear’s DeadicAle Barley Wine aged in a bourbon barrel
•    Wednesday February 8th: 2011 Chazz Cat Rye aged in a Chardonnay oak barrel
•    Wednesday  February 15th:  2010 Cherry Stout aged in a bourbon barrel (the very LAST of this beer forever)
•    Wednesday  February 22nd: 2010 Malice barleywine aged in a Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrel

New Beer Releases

Revolutionary Garde

This is a Chocolate Bier de Garde that was brewed in collaboration with our friends down at Beer Revolution to celebrate their second anniversary.  We plan to release this special beer on Friday February 3rd.

Good Earth Organic Pale Ale

To celebrate the arrival of our new neighbors across the street, we will be brewing & bottling a very special organic beer for our friends at Good Earth that will be available exclusively for sale at their new location (we will also have it on tap here at the pub).

Outside the Pub Highlights

SF Beer Week is in February!

Iron Springs event schedule so far:
•    Opening Gala @ The SF Concourse 2/10
•    Double IPA @ The Bistro 2/11
•    Iron Springs Pint Night @ Bobby G’s 2/13
•    The Page Bar French Ale Night 2/13
•    Iron Springs Pint Night @ Beer Revolution 2/15
•    Drakes Jack and Jolly release here at Iron Springs on 2/17 – Jolly Roger aged in a Jack Daniels barrel
•    540 Club event on 2/17
•    Iron Springs Night @ Pi Bar 2/18
•    Barleywine Fest @ Toronado 2/18
•    Celebrator Beer Fest @ Trumer Braueri 2/19
•    Humphrey Slocombe Beer Ice Cream Social – Platypus Spiced Ale will be turned into Ice Cream

February Cask Thursdays

January 9th :  Cask of Epiphany dry hopped with Cascade hops

January 23rd:  Cask of Casey Jones Imperial IPA drp hopped with Galaxy hops

KITCHEN CORNER

Valentine’s Day

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 will be our 7th annual Valentine’s Day Specials menu showcasing Chef Luis’ culinary talents.  Keep tabs on our Facebook & Twitter feeds to learn what we will be showcasing.  Needless to say it will be tasty & amazing.  And don’t forget that 15% of your bill will be donated to the Ceres Community Project!

We are Open for Lunch on President’s Day, February 20th

As we do every holiday Monday, we will be open starting at NOON on Monday, February 20th for all your  pre-& post hike needs.

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 team!

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 and Vancouver, BC.  Let us know if you have a favorite oyster you would like to see “on tap.”

GIVE BACK TUESDAYS

Here are the groups we’ll be sponsoring as part of our Give Back Tuesday program in February.  Come on out and support your favorite nonprofit!  To nominate a group, or for more information, please email anne@ironspringspub.com.

We are excited to announce our new partnership with Marin Produce!  Starting in February, we’ll be donating 15% of sales to the day’s sponsored organization – 10% from us, 5% from Marin Produce.  It’s great to work with another local group that wants to give back to the community.

February 7th – Marin Search and Rescue

Marin Search and Rescue is a volunteer organization that searches for missing people in urban and wilderness areas all over California.  They assist the Marin Sheriff’s department in variety of work, and are there to help day and night.  For more information go to http://marinsar.org.

February 14th – Ceres Community Project of Marin

Ceres Community Project of Marin’s Healing Meals program is a one-year-old program that provides culinary and nutritional education to Marin County youth and delivers nourishing, health supportive free meals to those dealing with serious illness.  Where the Ceres program truly excels is through the organization’s integrated model and underlying commitment to youth development. Since beginning one year ago cooking one afternoon a week, Ceres has worked with dozens of youth between the ages of 13 and 18 from local middle schools and high schools. These youth have donated more than 1,200 volunteer hours by spending 2 ½ hours each Wednesday or Thursday in the kitchen where they learn cooking skills and the value of whole, nourishing foods.  These youth also develop skills in team work, project management, communication, and leadership through their participation in the program.  Go to www.marin.ceresproject.org for more information.

February 14th – Bay Area Ridge Trail Council

The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council’s mission is to create a continuous 550+-mile trail for hikers, mountain bicyclists, and equestrians along the ridgelines overlooking San Francisco Bay.  The Council works in close partnership with agencies and local government, parks, land trusts, and other stakeholders and volunteers to plan, acquire, design, build, care for, and promote the Ridge Trail.  Careful planning and design of the Ridge Trail frequently dovetails with preservation and restoration of key upland habitats – opening the trail often allows the public to experience and enjoy restored natural areas for the first time.  For more information go to www.ridgetrail.org.

February 28th – San Anselmo Cooperative Nursery School

Founded originally in 1947 as the Fairfax Community Nursery School, the San Anselmo Co-Op is celebrating its 64th 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.

FEBRUARY MUSIC

Please send booking inquiries to booking@ironspringspub.com.  Saturday music starts at 2pm and Wednesday music starts at 8pm unless otherwise noted.

Our wintertime casual and cozy Saturday music series is entering its last month!  This is a great way to enjoy a chilly afternoon with some good food, friends, and a great afternoon set.  Every Saturday from 2-4pm. Here’s the poster for the whole session – more information on the February bands can be found below.

Wednesday February 1st

Moonlight Rodeo

Moonlight Rodeo is a Marin County band, specializing in Roots-rock Americana music. The band was formed in 1995 with founding members Kurt Huget, Dave Getz (from “Big Brother & The Holding Company”, with Janis Joplin), and friends. The band has released three CDs of original music, which have received local and international airplay. Their CD “Rio Lindo” features the collaborative contributions of Robert Hunter, longtime Grateful Dead lyricist, who co-wrote 5 of the songs with bandleader Kurt. Tonight’s show features Kurt and Dave, along with legendary bass player, Pat Campbell.  Website: www.moonlightrodeo.com

Saturday February 4th

Casual & Cozy Wintertime Music Series with Jack & Gary

Wednesday February 8th

Dore Collar & Bermuda Grass

Saturday February 11th

Casual & Cozy Wintertime Music Series with The Whutknotts

Wednesday February 15th

Knuckle Knockers (Part of The 13th Annual San Francisco Bluegrass & Old-Time Festival)

We have been the Marin outpost for the last 3 years for this amazing event!  Hailing from the hayseed neighborhood of Bernal Heights in San Francisco, The Knucs stoke the fires of the Appalachian music tradition to give you a glimpse of the past through the eyes of the present, with voice, fiddles, mandolin, guitar and 5 string banjo.  Bluegrass Unlimited recently proclaimed, “This is old-time ensemble singing and playing at its best.”

Saturday February 18th

Casual & Cozy Wintertime Music Series with Mandolin virtuoso Erik Stieg & Friends

Wednesday February 22nd

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

Saturday February  25th

Casual & Cozy Wintertime Music Series with Zack & Brian from The Brough Brothers plus special guests (our 6th Annual series closers!)

Wednesday February 29th-leap year!

Dry Creek Rounders

Hailing from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains in Northern California, the Dry Creek Rounders are putting a fresh spin on classic American music. With Jimmy Rooney on five string banjo, Josh Pera and Andrew Hotz trading guitar and mandolin, Tim Hotz plucking the double bass, and Ross James on pedal steel and electric guitar, the Rounders cover everything from bluegrass to early rock and roll. With their group vocals and rich sound, the Dry Creek Rounders know how to get folks hootin’ and hollerin’.

Opening this show will be a set by Grahame Lesh:
Grahame is the lead guitar player for San Francisco-based rock band Maiden Lane. Recently, he sat down to write some tunes, and they turned out to be far more acoustic and folk-y than anything that came before them. Thus, a solo project was born. Expect Grahame to play those new songs (soon to be released on an EP!), toss in a few covers, and see what happens. Check out http://www.GrahameLesh.com for more information!

We’ll see you at the pub!

– The Iron Springs Team

We are excited to announce our new partnership with Marin Produce!  Starting in February, we’ll be donating 15% of sales to the day’s sponsored organization – 10% from us, 5% from Marin Produce.  It’s great to work with another local group that wants to give back to the community.

February 7th – Marin Search and Rescue

Marin Search and Rescue is a volunteer organization that searches for missing people in urban and wilderness areas all over California.  They assist the Marin Sheriff’s department in variety of work, and are there to help day and night.  For more information go to http://marinsar.org.

February 14th – Ceres Community Project of Marin

Ceres Community Project of Marin’s Healing Meals program is a one-year-old program that provides culinary and nutritional education to Marin County youth and delivers nourishing, health supportive free meals to those dealing with serious illness.
Where the Ceres program truly excels is through the organization’s integrated model and underlying commitment to youth development. Since beginning one year ago cooking one afternoon a week, Ceres has worked with dozens of youth between the ages of 13 and 18 from local middle schools and high schools. These youth have donated more than 1,200 volunteer hours by spending 2 ½ hours each Wednesday or Thursday in the kitchen where they learn cooking skills and the value of whole, nourishing foods.  These youth also develop skills in team work, project management, communication, and leadership through their participation in the program.  Go to www.marin.ceresproject.org for more information.

February 14th – Bay Area Ridge Trail Council

The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council’s mission is to create a continuous 550+-mile trail for hikers, mountain bicyclists, and equestrians along the ridgelines overlooking San Francisco Bay.  The Council works in close partnership with agencies and local government, parks, land trusts, and other stakeholders and volunteers to plan, acquire, design, build, care for, and promote the Ridge Trail.  Careful planning and design of the Ridge Trail frequently dovetails with preservation and restoration of key upland habitats – opening the trail often allows the public to experience and enjoy restored natural areas for the first time.  For more information go to www.ridgetrail.org.

February 28th – San Anselmo Cooperative Nursery School

Founded originally in 1947 as the Fairfax Community Nursery School, the San Anselmo Co-Op is celebrating its 64th 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.