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.

