Rushing the Growler- Entertainment Alert

COMEDY BATTLE ROYALE THIS FRIDAY (X 2)!

Join us this Friday for a comedy improv shake down as we feature not one but two of the hottest local improv troupes as they battle it out for laughs. LBC regulars One Size Fits All will pitch their comedic might against Purdue's own Crazy Monkeys. And they'll do for TWO big shows! Early show starts at 8 pm and the late show kicks off at 10:15 pm. Cover for each show is only $6!

TRIPLE PLAY OF MUSIC SET FOR SATURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY!
We've got a fantastic line-up of music designed to rock your weekend and kick off next week. On Saturday, Root Hog, led by the well-respected Lafayette guitarist Pat McClimans, will lay down their blues and soul inspired rock w/ special guest Shady Side Allstars. Show time is 9 pm. Cover is only $5. On Sunday, Mom and Pop Productions present the unique talents of Big John Bates and the Voodoo Dollz with special guest The Memphis Belles. This will be a risque, burlesque show backed by the hard-rocking sounds of Vancouver-based Big John Bates. Don't miss out! Show time is 8 pm. Tickets are on sale now- $10 advance/$12 day of show. And finally, on Monday, April 20, we'll be hosting ska legends The Slackers w/ special guest Green Room Rockers for a 420 SKA Fest. Show time is 9 pm. Tickets are available now for $8 advance/$10 day of show.

Rushing the Growler- April 3, 2009

1. FULL SCHEDULE THIS WEEKEND

2. LBC's TAX RELIEF PROGRAM

3. MOSEYS ARE BACK BEGINNING MAY 9

4. CURRENT & UPCOMING SEASONALS

5. ON TAP

6. APRIL EVENTS CALENDAR

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1. FULL SCHEDULE THIS WEEKEND

We've got a full slate of entertainment on tap this weekend. Tonight, don't miss the return of Indiana's hottest jam band, Groovatron. Show time is 10 pm and cover is only $7. On Saturday, Mom and Pop Productions presents JB Beverley and the Wayward Drifters w/ special guests Junkrod and Delphi's own Double A Daddies. A great triple bill set to start at 9 pm. Tickets are on sale now for only $10.

We've also added a couple of shows due to the closing of Scagnoli's :-( Look for the Indy-based band Healing Sixes to perform here at LBC on Saturday, April 11. Healing Sixes has been receiving considerable attention and airplay being featured on Bob & Tom, WTTS and Lafayette's own WKHY. This should be a great show and a bargain at that- cover is only 5 bucks! A local opener will take the stage at 9 pm, with Healing Sixes set to perform at approximately 9:20 pm.

2. LBC's TAX RELIEF PROGRAM

While our government goes wild spending your hard-earned dollars, we're doing our part to offer some relief. On Wednesday, April 15 (Tax Day), we'll be serving up $2 pints and $5 Brewery Burgers all day long. We'll also host "Appy Hour" with 2-for-1 appetizers available from 4 to 6 pm. Give yourself a break with some Tax Relief from LBC!

3. MOSEYS ARE BACK BEGINNING MAY 9

After an outstanding innaugural season, the Mosey Down Main Street events return to downtown Lafayette. A series of fantastic FREE street fairs, the first Mosey of the season is set for Saturday, May 9, from 6 pm to midnight. Come down and experience all the sights, sounds, smells and tastes that downtown has to offer. Restaurants and merchants, musicians and street performers, craftsmen and curiosities are all part of this great scene. Join us for a fantastic night, and by the way, did we mention that this is a FREE event?

4. CURRENT & UPCOMING SEASONAL BEERS

We're currently offering a trio of much-sought-after seasonal beers: Marley's VSOP, Digby's Irish Stout and Equinox Ale. Marley's VSOP is a Baltic style porter (VSOP stands for very special old porter) that has been aged for three months on Jack Daniels barrel wood. The Digby's Irish Stout is a classic dry stout- smooth, dark and creamy when served from our authentic beer engines. The Equinox Ale is our salute to spring and is a hearty and hoppy ale featuring a refreshing citrusy hop blast contributed by massive additions of Amarillo and Centennial hops. Hurry down for a taste as both of these seasonals will go quickly.

On deck in the world of LBC seasonals, we've got a batch of our delicious Maifest. Brewed in the mode of a Munich Dunkel, this malty lager features hearty quantities of dark Munich and a dash of crystal malt balanced out with Willamette and German-grown Saphir hops. Look for a tapping around the first of May. Also, look for a cask-conditioned, dry-hopped sneak preview of the Maifest to be featured for Firkin Thursday on Thursday, April 30.

5. ON TAP NOW

Ouiatenon Wit, Prophet's Rock Pale Ale, East Side Bitter, Tippecanoe Common Ale, Eighty-Five, Black Angus Oatmeal Stout, Equinox Ale and Marley's VSOP are all currently pouring on draft. We're also serving cask-conditioned Digby's Irish Stout and Weeping Hog Pale Ale.

6. APRIL EVENTS CALENDAR

Tonight: Groovatron 10 pm; $7 cover

Saturday, April 4: JB Beverley and the Wayward Drifters w/ special guests Junkrod; Double A Daddies

Saturday, April 11: Healing Sixes w/ special guest tba 9 pm; $5 cover

Friday, April 17: One Size Fits All 9 pm; $6 cover

Saturday, April 18: Root Hog w/ special guest Shady Side Allstars 9 pm; $5 cover

Sunday, April 20: Big John Bates and the Voodoo Dollz w/ special guests The Memphis Belles 8 pm; Tickets $10 advance/$12 day of show

Monday, April 21: 420 SKA Fest featuring The Slackers w/ special guest Green Room Rockers 9 pm; Tickets $8 advance/$10 day of show

Thursday, April 30: Firkin Thursday featuring a sneak preview firkin- Dry-Hopped Maifest 6 pm on our 2nd floor

Rushing the Growler- August 20, 2008

UPDATED MENU ROLLS OUT SEPTEMBER 2

With the pending change of seasons, we felt it was time to freshen up the menu. As such, look for an updated version to be released on Tuesday, September 2. While sticking with the popular "brewspaper" format that we adopted, we've added a few new items to both our regular offerings and our $5 Lunch Deals. One change we've incorporated is to focus more on locally produced products. To that end, we've added a delicious Brat & Kraut Sandwich produced by Lafayette's own Beutler Meats and more bison options with our new Double Bison Deluxe Burger. Our bison is organically raised & grass-finished and is sourced from The Buffalo Ranch in Buffalo, IN. We've also made a change in our flagship beer line-up (more info below) and updated some of the informational content of the menu.

15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

It's hard for us to believe it, but this September 17, will mark 15 years of brewing at LBC. In honor of 15 Years of Love & Hoppiness, we'll be hosting a week of festivities beginning on Monday, September 15, and culminating on Saturday, September 20, with a blow-out show featuring Wayne "The Train" Hancock. Also, look for a week of food and beverage specials, give-aways and more. Highlights include: $1.50 mugs of Tecumseh Rootbeer all week; Wednesday, 9/17- $1.50 pints & $15 Bleu Cheese Crusted Filet Dinner; Thursday- Members Only BREW CREW Party on our 2nd floor w/ FREE pizza & appetizer buffet and a special tapping of a keg of 1996 Big Boris Barleywine; Friday- FREE 'Appy Hour Buffet from 4-6 pm; and so much more.

FALL FESTIVAL APPEARANCES

In addition to our 15th anniversary festivites, look for LBC beers to be featured at a couple of local events this fall. We'll kick off the season at the Layflats Arts & Music Festival at the Tippecanoe County Amphitheater on Saturday, September 13. Look for us under the beer tent- we've even got our own stage this year! Later in the month, you can find us with all the sights, sounds, smells and tastes at the annual Feast of the Hunter's Moon. In addition to serving our Tippecanoe Common Ale and Hunter's Moon Pale Ale, we'll also be putting on our 18th century brewing demonstration. Be sure to plan to spend time at each of these fantastic local events.

BREWERY NEWS

We've had such a tremendously positive response to our latest offering, Ouiatenon Wit Bier, that we'll be adding it to our flagship line-up. This Belgian-style wheat ale is brewed with 100% USDA-certified organic ingredients. We combine pilsner and wheat malts with German Saphir hops and organically grown coriander seed and curacao orange peel to create a refreshingly tart ale with hints of banana, clove and citrus. Look for it to become a regular offering in the coming month.

Firkin Thursday- On Thursday, August 28, we be tapping a firkin of Tippecanoe Common Ale. Tapping will be at 6 pm sharp! Get here early to ensure your enjoyment of this fine cask ale.

On Tap 8/20/08- Ouiatenon Wit Bier, Prophet's Rock Pale Ale, East Side Bitter, Pipers' Pride Scottish Ale, Tippecanoe Common Ale, Eighty-Five, Black Angus Oatmeal Stout and Weeping Hog IPA.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Every Monday- LBC Old Fashion Rootbeer growlers refills only $1.50 + tax

Every Tuesday- Growler refills for most LBC ales only $6.00 + tax

Every Wednesday- All LBC draught pints only $2.50. Also, Green Drinks meets at 6 pm on the 2nd floor the first Wednesday of each month

Every Thursday- BREW CREW Day! $2.25 pints for BREW CREW members plus buy-one-get-one-free pizzas and sandwiches from our 2nd Floor Pizza Kitchen. Also, the Lafayette-area Drinking Liberally meets beginning at 7 pm Thursdays on the 2nd Floor.

Live entertainment on our 2nd floor stage:

The Hill Williams Band
w/ a special viewing of The Layflats Movie
Saturday, August 23, 9:30 pm
$6 cover
*Proceeds from this event will help cover the medical bills of Megan List-Brennan

One Size Fits All
Friday, August 22, 9 pm
$6 cover

Mom and Pop Productions present
Wayne "The Train" Hancock
w/ special guest Big Joe Honeywagon
Saturday, September 20, 9 pm
Tickets $15 advance/$17 day of show

Family Groove Company
Friday, October 3, 10 pm
$5 cover

Groovatron
Friday, October 18, 10 pm
$7 cover

Michael Kelsey
Friday, October 24, 9 pm
Tickets $6 advance/$8 day of show

Green Room Rockers
Saturday, November 8, 10 pm
$6 cover

Friends of Bob present
The Gourds
Friday, November 14, 8 pm
Tickets $10 advance/$12 day of show

The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
Saturday, November 15, 10 pm
Tickets $6 advance/$8 day of show

LBC NYE Party featuring
The Woodstove Flapjacks
w/ special guest TBA
Wednesday, December 31, 10 pm
Tickets tba

HOURS OF OPERATION AND RELATED INFORMATION

Our restaurant is open:
Monday thru Thursday, 11 am to midnight
Friday and Saturday, 11 am to 1 am

2nd Floor Hours:
Generally open Thursdays, 6 pm to ????
2nd Floor opens 2 hours prior to showtime on nights with live entertainment.

Looking to hold a classes reunion, holiday party, wedding reception, company meeting or other large gathering? Our 2nd Floor is the perfect venue for all your large party needs. Contact Kate Olakowski at 742-2591 or send her an email for more information or to set up an appointment.

Rushing the Growler- June 20, 2008

LOS BLANCOS LIVE TONIGHT

Get ready for some first-rate Latin jazz as this incredibly talented group of musicians assembles for another LBC session. With members scattered throughout the country, it's a rare occasion that these guys get together to jam. However, they'll be doing just that tonight here at LBC. Come on down and feel the heat! Show time is 9 pm- cover is only 5 bucks!

TASTE SET FOR SATURDAY

For the 15th consecutive year, we'll be hosting a pair of booth at this year's annual Taste of Tippecanoe. Look for both booths to be set up on Main St. directly in front of the entrance to the Chase Bank building. Our food booth will be offering up tasty Pulled Pork Beer-B-Que Sandwiches, Tecumseh's Brewhouse Rootbeer & Rootbeer Floats while the beer booth will be pouring Prophet's Rock Pale Ale, Tippecanoe Common Ale, Maifest Dunkel Lager and Black Angus Oatmeal Stout. As always, our beer booth offers the best beer value at the event with a 16 ounce draft priced at only $4. See you at the Taste!


PINT FOR A PINT SUCCESS STORY
A big THANKS! goes out to everyone who participated in our annual Pint for a Pint blood drive this past Saturday. We had 31 willing donors who gave of themselves (literally) in order to help support the Indiana Blood Center.

MOSEY DOWN MAIN, AGAIN!

After a fantastic inaugural turn-out, the Board of Works has approved another two dates for the Mosey Down Main Street event: Saturday, July 12, and Saturday, August 9. Come on out and see all the great things downtown has to offer! Main Street, from 6th to 9th, will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6 pm to midnight, and local merchants, bands and restaurants will be filling the area with music, food, sidewalk sales, dancing and much more.

BREWERY NEWS

Welcome, Matt! Our new brewer in training, Matt Williams, is being put through the paces by LBC Brewmaster Greg Emig. Matt joined the brewery staff on May 19, and has been enjoying the rigors of day-to-day life behind the glass. He'll get his first taste of festival action at this weekend's Taste of Tippecanoe, so stop by and say "hi" to our newest brewer.

Bottler on the fritz- Unfortunately, availability of our bottled products has been quite spotty of late due to some malfunctions with our bottling machine. We've had to ship the control panel off to Canada for some much-needed repair work. We'll get it up and running as soon as possible after the return of the panel. Our apologies for any inconvenience.

Firkin Thursday- On Thursday, June 26, we be tapping a firkin of Bourbon Barrel Select Pipers' Pride Scottish Ale. We've added a heaping helping of bourbon-soaked infusion spirals to the firkin to add a smooth bourbon & oak punch to the brew.

On Tap 6/20/08- Whitetail Wheat, Prophet's Rock Pale Ale, East Side Bitter, Pipers' Pride Scottish Ale, Tippecanoe Common Ale, Eighty-Five, Black Angus Oatmeal Stout and William Henry's Porter. We've also got a batch of draft Weeping Hop IPA waiting for an open tap line.



EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Every Monday- LBC Old Fashion Rootbeer growlers refills only $1.50 + tax

Every Tuesday- Growler refills for most LBC ales only $6.00 + tax

Every Wednesday- All LBC draught pints only $2.50. Also, Green Drinks meets at 6 pm on the 2nd floor the first Wednesday of each month

Every Thursday- BREW CREW Day! $2.25 pints for BREW CREW members plus buy-one-get-one-free pizzas and sandwiches from our 2nd Floor Pizza Kitchen. Also, the Lafayette-area Drinking Liberally meets beginning at 7 pm Thursdays on the 2nd Floor.

Live entertainment on our 2nd floor stage:

Los Blancos
Friday, June 13, 9 pm
$5 cover

WBAA Summer Sessions
featuring Laughing at Linus and others TBA
Friday, July 11, 9 pm
Tickets tba

One Size Fits All
Friday, July 18, 9 pm
$6 cover

The Woodstove Flapjacks
w/ special guest TBA
Saturday, August 2, 9 pm
$6 cover

One Size Fits All
Friday, August 22, 9 pm
$6 cover

Mom and Pop Productions present
Wayne "The Train" Hancock
Saturday, September 20, 9 pm
Tickets $15 advance/$17 day of show

Groovatron
Friday, October 18, 10 pm
$7 cover

HOURS OF OPERATION AND RELATED INFORMATION

Our restaurant is open:
Monday thru Thursday, 11 am to midnight
Friday and Saturday, 11 am to 1 am

2nd Floor Hours:
Generally open Thursdays, 6 pm to ????
2nd Floor opens 2 hours prior to showtime on nights with live entertainment.

Looking to hold a classes reunion, holiday party, wedding reception, company meeting or other large gathering? Our 2nd Floor is the perfect venue for all your large party needs. Contact Kate Olakowski at 742-2591 or send her an email for more information or to set up an appointment.

Rushing the Growler- May 2, 2008

1. 2ND ANNUAL LBC OPEN SET FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 7

2. LENDING A HAND- WITH PERKS!

3. 15TH ANNIVERSARY PLANS- UPDATED

4. BREWERY NEWS

5. EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

6. HOURS OF OPERATION

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1. 2ND ANNUAL LBC OPEN SET FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 7

The date is set for our 2nd Annual charity golf outing. This year's event will again take place at the Lafayette City Course with a shotgun start at noon. Lunch will be served at the course courtesy of Scagnoli's Cajun and BBQ beginning at 11 am. Entry fee is $300 per team and includes greens fees, carts, lunch, raffles, beer coupons* and soft drinks on the course. We'll also be giving out prizes for longest drive, longest putt and closest to the pin. As always, proceeds from this event will benefit LAURA'S KIDS- a not-for-profit company dedicated to providing financial assistance to various children's organizations. Sign-up sheets are currently available here at the brewpub and at Scagnoli's Cajun and BBQ. We should also have them available on line beginning Monday, May 12. Space is limited- get your team entered today!

*All participants must be 21 years of age or older.

2. LENDING A HAND- WITH PERKS!

We've got some fantastic opportunities to help out members in our community through several events on our upcoming schedule. First up, we've got a Crisis Center Benefit Show featuring Fergus Daly Band, Trouble With Monday with special guest Scott Greeson set for tonight on our 2nd floor stage. All proceeds from this event go to help support the Crisis Center and their mission. Then on Friday, May 9, we've be hosting the White Picket Fence Project featuring the Conrad Bone Band. Proceeds from this event will go towards a Habitat for Humanity built house for the Britton Family. Next up, we're hosting a community night in which LBC will donate 10% of our gross sales on Tuesday, May 13, to New Community Schools. In June, we'll be hosting another community night on Tuesday, June 10, in which 10% of our gross sales will be donated to the White Picket Fence Project. Finally on June 14, we be hosting our Pint for a Pint Blood Drive in conjunction with the Indiana Blood Center. From 11 am to 4 pm, you can sign up to donate a pint of blood (the blood mobile will be parked right out front) and you'll receive a coupon for a free pint of LBC beer* or rootbeer. Stop by for one, or more, of these events and help support our local organizations. You'll enjoy some fantastic live music and/or some great food and beer as a perk!

*Must be 21 years of age or older to receive alcohol beverages.

3. 15th ANNIVERSARY PLANS- UPDATED

On September 17, 2008, we will be celebrating our 15th year of brewing great beers in Downtown Lafayette. While we don't have all the details laid out yet, things are beginning to take shape. First, we've got our 15th Anniversary beer brewed and in the tanks (see more info below). Next, we were fortunate to be able to re-schedule the Wayne "The Train" Hancock show to close out our anniversary week on Saturday, September 20. Finally, we've officially decided that Pint Night on Wednesday, September 17, will feature $1.50 pints to commemorate the 15 years we've been in business. More events are being planned, so check back as more details become available.

4. BREWERY NEWS

We've got some fantastic seasonals in the works for the coming months. First off, we'll be releasing our annual batch of Maifest early next week. This Marzen-style brew features dark Munich malt and a modest dose of Hallertau hops to provide delicate balance to this malty lager. In June, we'll be releasing our annual batch of Summer Solstice Kolsch Bier. A lighter, German inspired brew, this beer features a beautiful pilsen malt and the noble Saaz hop to create the perfect summer quencher. Also in the works: our 1500th batch (which will also serve as our 15th Anniversary beer) is in the tanks and will be ready for our 15th Anniversary Celebration festivities the third week in September. There are also rumors circulating about an organic agave wheat beer. Stay tuned for more details.

In other brewery news, long-time LBC brewer Chris Johnson will be leaving his post effective May 9. It's been a great run with Chris, and we wish him all the best in his new pursuits. Upon his departure, LBC brewmaster/owner Greg Emig will be returning to his roots in the brewery while he gets LBC's latest hire up to speed with the brewing operations. Matt Williams will be relocating from eastern Missouri to begin his LBC training on May 19. "I'm excited about getting Matt up and running in the brewery. He definitely has the work ethic and beery frame of mind to succeed in this industry. This change-over also gives me the opportunity to pull the boots back on and kick around in the brewery again," commented Mr. Emig.

Firkin Thursday- On Thursday, May29, we be tapping a firkin of double dry hopped Eighty-Five. We've added a second dose of Chinook hops directly to the firkin to lend an extra aromatic punch to the brew. And to complement this tasty brew, we'll also be featuring the tasty sounds of Al Gerth for another Firkin Lounge performance starting at 7 pm. Good beer, good tunes- a fantastic combination!

On Tap 5/2/08- Prophet's Rock Pale Ale, East Side Bitter, Pipers' Pride Scottish Ale, Tippecanoe Common Ale, Eighty-Five, Black Angus Oatmeal Stout and William Henry's Porter. We're also dispensing Weeping Hog IPA from the handpull.

5. EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Every Monday- LBC Old Fashion Rootbeer growlers refills only $1.50 + tax

Every Tuesday- Growler refills for most LBC ales only $6.00 + tax

Every Wednesday- All LBC draught pints only $2.50. Also, Green Drinks meets at 6 pm on the 2nd floor the first Wednesday of each month

Every Thursday- BREW CREW Day! $2.25 pints for BREW CREW members plus buy-one-get-one-free pizzas and sandwiches from our 2nd Floor Pizza Kitchen. Also, the Lafayette-area Drinking Liberally meets beginning at 7 pm Thursdays on the 2nd Floor.

Live Entertainment on our 2nd Floor Stage:

Friday, May 2: Crisis Center Benefit featuring Fergus Daly Band, Trouble with Monday with special guest Scott Greeson 8 pm; Tickets $10 advance/$12 day of show

Friday, May9: White Picket Fence Project featuring Conrad Bone Band 9 pm; Tickets $4 advance/$5 day of show

Saturday, May 10: Pink Noise 10 pm; $5 cover

Saturday, May 17: the PMG w/ special guest The Hue 9 pm; $5 cover

Saturday, June 14: Green Room Rockers and Moonshine Mason and the Rot Gut Gang 9 pm; $6 cover

Saturday, August 2: The Woodstove Flapjacks w/ special guest TBA 9 pm; cover tba

6. HOURS OF OPERATION AND RELATED INFORMATION

Our restaurant is open:
Monday thru Thursday, 11 am to midnight
Friday and Saturday, 11 am to 1 am

2nd Floor Hours:
Generally open Thursdays, 6 pm to ????
2nd Floor opens 2 hours prior to showtime on nights with live entertainment.

Looking to hold a classes reunion, holiday party, wedding reception, company meeting or other large gathering? Our 2nd Floor is the perfect venue for all your large party needs. Contact Kate Olakowski at 742-2591 or send her an email for more information or to set up an appointment.

Rushing the Growler- February 6, 2008

1. POST-MARDI PARTY: BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO PLAYS THURSDAY

2. WINTER WARMER 2008 PRIMER

3. 15TH ANNIVERSARY PLANS

4. BREWERY NEWS

5. EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

6. HOURS OF OPERATION

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1. POST-MARDI PARTY: BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO PLAYS THURSDAY!

Sure Mardi Gras ended this past Tuesday, but it's always a great time to bring in "the world's greatest party band", Buckwheat Zydeco. Straight from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Lafayette, Indiana, Buck and the gang will bring their world-reknowed zydeco sound for your dancing pleasure. And best of all, we've got the band set to go on at 9 pm sharp, so you can enjoy a great evening out and still be fresh for work the next morning! Tickets still available.

2. WINTER WARMER 2008 PRIMER

We're as excited as ever for this year's LBC Winter Warmer: Barleywine & Strong Ale Tasting, so we thought we'd spread some of the enthusiasm with a few trinkets of info on this year's festival.

The Beers: Let's start out with the really important stuff! Our brewery line-up this year features beers from 12 Indiana brewers as well as a guest beer (Three Philosophers) from the Ommegang Brewery in Cooperstown, NY (courtesy of Terry Schmitt and Controller Services, Inc). Our local homebrew club, Tippecanoe Homebrewers Circle, will have representatives manning a booth, too. The Indiana brewers (in addition to LBC, of course): Alcatraz, Back Road, Barley Island, Broad Ripple, Mad Anthony, Three Floyds, Upland, Brugge, Shoreline and the state's two newest breweries- Half Moon and Powerhouse.

The Music: We've brought in a new band this year. Local party favorites Big Willy and the Naked Bus Drivers will be performing for WW'08. We look forward to their great line-up of classic rock tunes.

The Food: Once again, we'll be serving up the some of fine fixin's at our Beer-B-Que Bar featuring mouth-watering pulled pork (prepared by Lafayette's own Hogmaster Bob), some of our own Santa Fe Black Bean Burgers, coleslaw and chips. Remember: A good meal helps soak up some of those beers!

The Raffles & Games: Everyone will receive a raffle ticket with their admission to the event. During the evening, we'll draw numbers for some fun prizes donated by the attending brewers. Check the white board to see if you ticket is a winner! We also be hosting The Keg Grip Challenge again this year. For a $2 donation, see how long you can hold onto the spear of an empty keg before dropping it. The winner in each men's (holding a half barrel keg) and women's (holding a quarter barrel keg) will receive at least a case of their choice of either Tippecanoe Common Ale or Black Angus Oatmeal Stout. I'm also working with the other packaging breweries that are attending to up the ante on the prize. Barley Island has already committed to providing additional beer for the winners.

THE FREE TAXI RIDES: Please make sure you DO NOT DRIVE after this event. We will be providing free taxi rides to area residences. We'll have 2 cars and a van from Four Star Taxi parked right across the street from LBC to take you home. Get together and cab it home- and don't forget to tip your driver. If you're not going to take a cab, make sure you have some other form of SOBER transportation to get you home- or just walk. DO NOT GET BEHIND THE WHEEL AFTER THIS EVENT! If that's your plan- we don't want you here. No seriously! We hate to beat a dead horse here, but we really need everyone to take responsibility on this issue- have fun AND be safe!

See you at LBC Winter Warmer 2008!

3. 15th ANNIVERSARY PLANS

On September 17, 2008, we will be celebrating our 15th year of brewing great beers in Downtown Lafayette. While we don't have any definitive plans laid out yet, rest assured that we will have some special events to commemorate the occassion. Stay tuned for more details!

4. BREWERY NEWS

A. Firkin Thursday- On Thursday, February 28, we be tapping a firkin of our infamous Bourbon Barrel Black Angus Oatmeal Stout. And to complement this tasty brew, we'll also be featuring the tasty sounds of Al Gerth for another Firkin Lounge performance starting at 7 pm. Good beer, good tunes- a fantastic combination!

B. On Tap- Whitetail Wheat, East Side Bitter, Pipers' Pride Scottish Ale, Tippecanoe Common Ale, Eighty-Five, Black Angus Oatmeal Stout, Weeping Hog IPA and Big Boris Barleywine.

5. EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Every Monday- LBC Old Fashion Rootbeer growlers refills only $1.50 + tax

Every Tuesday- Growler refills for most LBC ales only $6.00 + tax

Every Wednesday- All LBC draught pints only $2.50

Every Thursday- BREW CREW Day! $2.25 pints for BREW CREW members plus buy-one-get-one-free pizzas and sandwiches from our 2nd Floor Pizza Kitchen. Also, the Lafayette-area Drinking Liberally meets beginning at 7 pm Thursdays on the 2nd Floor.

Live Entertainment on our 2nd Floor Stage:

Thursday, February 7: Buckwheat Zydeco 9 pm; Tickets $15 advance/$17 day of show

Friday, February 15: Dr. Fine and D' Gleet A YWCA Benefit Show 8 pm; tickets $7 advance/$10 day of show

Saturday, February 16: the PMG w/ special guest Family Groove Company 9 pm; $5

Friday, February 22: One Size Fits All Comedy Improv Troupe 9 pm; $6 cover

Saturday, February 23: The Millers w/ special guest TBA 9 pm; Tickets $6 advance/$8 day of show

Saturday, March 8: Mom and Pop Productions present Wayne "The Train" Hancock w/ special guest JB Beverley and the Wayward Drifters 9 pm; Tickets $15 advance/$17 day of show

Saturday, March 15: Lafayette Music League Strange Brew Series 9 pm; cover TBA

Friday, March 21: Friends of Bob present The Red Stick Ramblers tickets and times TBA

Friday, March 28: One Size Fits All Comedy Improv Troupe 9 pm; $6 cover

Saturday, April 5: Groovatron 10 pm; $7 cover

Saturday, April 12: Cornmeal w/ special guest Stealin' Strings 9 pm; $7 cover

Saturday, April 26: The Woodstove Flapjacks w/ special guest The No-Ops 9 pm; cover tba

6. HOURS OF OPERATION AND RELATED INFORMATION

Our restaurant is open:
Monday thru Thursday, 11 am to midnight
Friday and Saturday, 11 am to 1 am

2nd Floor Hours:
Generally open Thursdays, 6 pm to ????
2nd Floor opens 2 hours prior to showtime on nights with live entertainment.

Looking to hold a classes reunion, holiday party, wedding reception, company meeting or other large gathering? Our 2nd Floor is the perfect venue for all your large party needs. Contact Kate Olakowski at 742-2591 or send her an email for more information or to set up an appointment.

Rushing the Growler- January 17, 2008

1. BISON BURGERS & STEAKS UPDATE

2. MUSIC THIS FRIDAY: THE WILDERS

3. THE MILLERS ADDED TO MUSIC CALENDAR

4. HOPS SHORTAGE: THE LOWDOWN FOR LBC

5. BREWERY NEWS

6. EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

7. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

8. HOURS OF OPERATION

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1. BISON BURGERS & STEAKS UPDATE

For you bison fans out there, we've got some good news. As our previous bison farmer has been unable to keep up with our demand, we recently entered into agreement with The Buffalo Ranch based in Monticello, IN, to begin providing for our bison needs. Not only are they an Indiana-based operation, but they also are certified grass-fed and organic producers. We will be transitioning to 5-1/3 ounce burgers once the change-over takes place. We look forward to renewed supply of quality Indiana-raised bison burgers and steaks in the near future. We should see our first delivery of the new product late next week. Thanks for your patience.

2. MUSIC THIS FRIDAY: THE WILDERS

We've got another fantastic show lined up as The Wilders, w/ special guests The Woodstove Flapjacks, pay a visit to LBC's 2nd floor stage this Friday. The Wilders' playlist is peppered with original country, bluegrass, hillbilly songs, and fiddle tunes, and also includes many of the classic country favorites heard in the early days of the Grand Ol' Opry radio show. Witnessing a performance by The Wilders is an exciting experience not soon forgotten. The members huddle around a single microphone. When the time comes for a solo, each player moves with clockwork precision -- they are artists at making each instrument and vocal line mix perfectly through their posture and position in relation to the microphone. There's plenty of unplanned humor as well. Never ones to take themselves too seriously, the band deals with the calamity of a string break or a high-humidity-detuned instrument in an often hilarious way. Because of this natural sense of humor and humility, smiling faces are a familiar sight at any Wilders show!

3. THE MILLERS ADDED TO MUSIC CALENDAR

We proud to announce that we've recently added a show with Lafayette's first family of rock, The Millers, to our live music schedule. On Saturday, February 23, come check out Clayton, Cole, LD & Larry, as they rock the LBC. It's been too long, and we're very excited about this show!

4. HOPS SHORTAGE: THE LOWDOWN FOR LBC

We've fielded a lot of questions recently regarding the widespread reports in the media about a world-wide hop shortage. Most of the news reports are accurate in reporting that a combination of bad crop years, decreasing reserves and loss of acreage being farmed have created the "perfect storm" of events leading to somewhat dire conditions regarding the availability of hops to the craft brewing community. Here at LBC, we have been contracting our annual hop supply well in advance and have secured adequate supply through 2008. We are still waiting to hear back on our contracts for 2009 and 2010, but we anticipate market conditions should improve a bit after this year. Bottom line: you keep drinking it and we'll keep brewing it!

5. BREWERY NEWS

A. Firkin Thursday- On Thursday, January 31, we'll be featuring of firkin of Double Dry-Hopped Tippecanoe Common Ale. And to complement this tasty brew, we'll also be featuring the tasty sounds of Al Gerth for another Firkin Lounge performance starting at 7 pm. Good beer, good tunes- a fantastic combination!

B. On Tap- Whitetail Wheat, East Side Bitter, Pipers' Pride Scottish Ale, Tippecanoe Common Ale, Eighty-Five, Weeping Hog IPA and Big Boris Barleywine. Prophet's Rock Pale Ale and Black Angus Oatmeal Stout will both be back on tap on Monday, Feb. 21.

6. EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Every Monday- LBC Old Fashion Rootbeer growlers refills only $1.50 + tax

Every Tuesday- Growler refills for most LBC ales only $6.00 + tax

Every Wednesday- All LBC draught pints only $2.50

Every Thursday- BREW CREW Day! $2.25 pints for BREW CREW members plus buy-one-get-one-free pizzas and sandwiches from our 2nd Floor Pizza Kitchen. Also, the Lafayette-area Drinking Liberally meets beginning at 7 pm Thursdays on the 2nd Floor.

Live Entertainment on our 2nd Floor Stage:

Friday, January 18: The Wilders w/ special guest The Woodstove Flapjacks 9 pm; tickets $8 advance/$10 day of show

Friday, January 25: One Size Fits All Comedy Improv 9 pm; $6 cover

Saturday, January 26: The Big Swing Band 9 pm; $6 cover

Friday, February 1: Friends of Bob present Asylum Street Spankers 8 pm; ticket prices TBA

Saturday, February 2: Pink Noise w/ special guest Uncle Buck's Mojo Box 9 pm; $5

Thursday, February 7: Buckwheat Zydeco 9 pm; Tickets $15 advance/$17 day of show

Friday, February 15: Dr. Fine and D' Gleet A YWCA Benefit Show 8 pm; tickets $7 advance/$10 day of show

Saturday, February 16: the PMG w/ special guest Family Groove Company 9 pm; $5

Friday, February 22: One Size Fits All Comedy Improv Troupe 9 pm; $6 cover

Saturday, February 23: The Millers w/ special guest TBA 9 pm; Tickets $6 advance/$8 day of show

Friday, March 21: Friends of Bob present The Red Stick Ramblers tickets and times TBA

Friday, March 28: One Size Fits All Comedy Improv Troupe 9 pm; $6 cover

Saturday, April 5: Groovatron 10 pm; $7 cover

Saturday, April 12: Cornmeal w/ special guest Stealin' Strings 9 pm; $7 cover

Saturday, April 26: The Woodstove Flapjacks w/ special guest TBA 9 pm; cover tba

7. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We are accepting applications for servers and kitchen staff. Please apply in person at: 622 Main St., Lafayette, IN. No phone calls, please.

8. HOURS OF OPERATION AND RELATED INFORMATION

Our restaurant is open:
Monday thru Thursday, 11 am to midnight
Friday and Saturday, 11 am to 1 am

2nd Floor Hours:
Generally open Thursdays, 6 pm to ????
2nd Floor opens 2 hours prior to showtime on nights with live entertainment.

Looking to hold a classes reunion, holiday party, wedding reception, company meeting or other large gathering? Our 2nd Floor is the perfect venue for all your large party needs. Contact Kate Olakowski at 742-2591 or send her an email for more information or to set up an appointment.