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.

Rushing the Growler- January 11, 2008

1. WINTER WARMER SELLS OUT IN A RECORD 4 DAYS!

2. GREAT MUSIC ON TAP THIS WEEKEND

3. BUSY WINTER/SPRING SCHEDULE ON THE CALENDAR

4. BOUNCING BABIES

5. BREWERY NEWS

6. EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

7. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

8. HOURS OF OPERATION

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1. WINTER WARMER SELLS OUT IN A RECORD 4 DAYS!

It's hard for us to believe that this event has grown to be so popular, but it's true! This year's ticket allotment for our annual LBC Winter Warmer: Barleywine and Strong Ale Tasting sold out in a mere 4 days. Wow! For those of you who will be in attendance, look for more good times and great beers featuring the following breweries: Broad Ripple, Alcatraz, Brugge, Barley Island, Mad Anthony, Shoreline, Upland, LBC and Indiana's two newest breweries- Half Moon and Powerhouse. We've also got some fantastic new entertainment lined up for this year's tasting: Big Willy and the Naked Bus Drivers will be our featured performers serving up a mix of classic rock covers and beer-drinking tunes. And of course, we'll also be offering up our Beer-B-Que bar; commemorative tasting glass; raffles; FREE taxi rides home* and the return of the Keg Grip Challenge. This year's proceeds will be donated to LAURA'S KIDS- a not-for-profit company dedicated to providing financial assistance to various children's organizations. All in all, it should be another exciting night!

*Free taxi rides to area residences only. Please tip your driver!

2. GREAT MUSIC ON TAP THIS WEEKEND

We've got two great shows featuring five regional bands on tap for this weekend. Tonight, we'll be hosting WBAA's Winter Wonderjam 2008. Brought to you by Purdue's NPR affiliate and their Local Music Show, Winter Wonderjam will feature the sounds of The Fuz, The Twin Cats and Freek Johnson. Show time is 8 pm and cover is only $9. On Saturday, we'll be hosting a regional twin bill featuring two great bands from Northwest Indiana. First, groove to the sounds of Jassy Grazz beginning at 9 pm, and then get down to the smooth jams laid out by Chester Brown at 11 pm. Cover for the Saturday show is only $6.

3. BUSY WINTER/SPRING SCHEDULE ON THE CALENDAR

We've got a host of diverse and talented musicians on the calendar for the coming months. Look for fantastic live music by the likes of The Wilders, The Woodstove Flapjacks, The Big Swing Band, Pink Noise, the PMG, Groovatron and Cornmeal to perform on our 2nd floor stage. We'll also be hosting a couple of Friends of Bob shows featuring Asylum Street Spankers and The Redstick Ramblers and a couple shows in the Lafayette Music League Strange Brew series. And don't miss out on your monthly dose of improv comedy as One Size Fits All will be performing on the fourth Friday of each month through May. You voted us Lafayette's Best Live Music Venue for two years running, and we're doing our best to live up to that title!

4. BOUNCING BABIES

December was big month for babies here at LBC. Congratulations go out to our brewer Chris Johnson and his wife, Jes, on the birth of their boy, Jack Robert, on December 18; and to our catering coordinator Kate Olakowski and her husband, John, on the birth of their boy, John Arthur, on December 22. Both sets of mom and baby are doing great. Welcome to the world, boys!

5. BREWERY NEWS

A. Firkin Thursday- On Thursday, January 31, we'll be featuring of firkin of WHAT? Well, we're not quite sure, yet, but we'll keep you posted as soon as we decide what tasty brew we're going to feature. 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, Prophet's Rock Pale Ale, East Side Bitter, Pipers' Pride Scottish Ale, Tippecanoe Common Ale, Eighty-Five and Big Boris Barleywine.

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 11: WBAA Winter Wonderjam II bands, times and cover TBA

Saturday, January 12: Regional Doubleheader featuring Chester Brown and Jassy Grazz 9 pm; $6 cover

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

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.
*Our 2nd floor may also be reserved for private events.

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- November 29, 2007

1. MICHAEL KELSEY CD RELEASE PARTY THIS SATURDAY

2. WINTER WARMER TICKETS/NYE PARTY TICKETS

3. DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS

4. WELCOME BACK, BILL!

5. BREWERY NEWS

6. EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

7. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

8. HOURS OF OPERATION

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1. MICHAEL KELSEY CD RELEASE PARTY THIS SATURDAY

Join us for a special special night with Mike as he pulls out all the stops to celebrate the release of his latest CD, The Way It Rolls. Tickets are on sale now for only $6 advance/$8 day of show. Show time is 9 pm. Mike will also be joined by special guests Original State of Mind.

2. WINTER WARMER TICKETS/NYE PARTY TICKETS

We've been fielding many questions regarding tickets and the date for our upcoming LBC Winter Warmer 2008: Barleywine & Strong Ale Tasting. Being our most-anticipated event of the year has sold out well in advance for the past 6 years, folks are clamoring to know the date and when tickets will be available for the 2008 event. We're please to announced that the date is set for Saturday, February 9, 2008, from 5 pm to 8 pm. Tickets will go on sale in time to make great Christmas gifts for the beer geek on your list: Monday, December 17. Priced at $35 in advance, we greatly encourage folks to get their tickets early as there are only a limited amount available, and we consistently sell out 4-5 weeks prior to the event. BREW CREW members can show their membership card to receive a $5 discount on the price of the tickets- one discount per member. Purchases of Winter Warmer tickets are limited to (4).

Also, look for our NYE Party tickets to go on sale on Monday, December 3. Tickets are priced at $10 advance/$12 day of show. Our NYE Party will feature the red-hot honky-tonk sounds of none other than Moonshine Mason and the Rot Gut Gang. Special guest the Double A Daddies will open the show. Party favors, free champagne at midnight and late nite munchies included in the price of admission.

3. DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS

Join us for downtown Lafayette's annual Christmas celebration this Saturday as Dickens of a Christmas makes its seasonal return. Enjoy fantastic food specials including our infamous Cratchett's Corn Chowder, Yankee Pot Roast and our delicious Smoked Porchetta. And of course, no holiday celebration would be complete without the release of our annual batch of Christmas Ale. This year's brew has been formulated in the Scottish wee heavy style and will definitely bring warmth and nourishment to your soul! Hope to see you on Saturday.

4. WELCOME BACK, BILL

Many of you may have noticed the return of a friendly face to the LBC management staff. At the end of October, we welcomed back Bill Bullock to our management staff. Bill will be serving in the capacity of restaurant manager and brings 20+ years of restaurant experience (including a previous stint with LBC from 2003-2005). Say "Hey" the next time you stop by!

5. BREWERY NEWS

A. Firkin Thursday- Tonight, we will be tapping a delicious firkin of our Double Dry Hopped Eighty-Five. We added an extra dose of Centennial hops when we racked the beer into the firkin, so it will have a huge hoppy nose. We'll be tapping this firking at 6 pm on our 2nd floor. 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, Prophet's Rock Pale Ale, East Side Bitter, Pipers' Pride Scottish Ale, Tippecanoe Common Ale, Black Angus Oatmeal Stout, Eighty-Five. We are also dispensing Pipers' Pride Scottish Ale from the hand pull.

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:

Saturday, December 1: Michael Kelsey 9 pm; Tickets $6 advance/$8 day of show

Friday, December 7: Friends of Bob present Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks 8 pm; Tickets $15 advance/$17 day of show

Saturday, December 8: LML Strange Brew Show featuring Everthus the Deadbeats, Everything Now! and The Fall of Rome 9 pm; $5 cover

Friday, December 14: One Size Fits All comedy improv 9 pm; $6 cover

Monday, December 31: LBC NYE Show featuring Moonshine Mason and the Rot Gut Gang w/ special guest Double A Daddies 9 pm; Tickets $10 advance/$12 day of show

Friday, January 11: WBAA Winter Wonderjam II bands, times and cover TBA

Saturday, January 12: Regional Doubleheader featuring Chester Brown and Jassy Grazz 9 pm; $6 cover

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

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

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

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

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

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.

*Our 2nd floor may also be reserved for private events. 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.

1. FIRKIN LOUNGE CD RELEASE PARTY

2. LBC CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

3. TICKETS ON SALE NOW

4. BREWERY NEWS

5. EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

6. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

7. HOURS OF OPERATION & RELATED INFORMATION

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1. FIRKIN LOUNGE CD RELEASE PARTY

We'll be hosting a very special edition of Firkin Lounge tonight in conjunction with our firkin of Barrel Select Tippecanoe Common Ale: Al Gerth will be releasing his new CD "Imperfections and a Couple of Love Songs" tonight. Catch Al as he performs selections from this new release and enjoy a pint, or two, while enjoying the tunes.

2. LBC CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

We will be closed on Monday, September 3, in observance of Labor Day. Have a fun and safe holiday weekend, and we'll see you again on Tuesday, September 4, to kick off the fall!

3. TICKETS ON SALE NOW

We currently have tickets on sale for the following shows: Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Saturday, September 22, $6 advance/$8 day of show; Toubab Krewe, Thursday, September 27, $8 advance/$10 day of show; and the Friends of Bob production of A Quiet Night in with The Mekons, Saturday, October 13, $10 advance/$15 day of show. We'll also be releasing tickets for The Samples, Thursday, October 4, $13 advance/$15 day of show. Get your tickets for these events before they sell out!

4. BREWERY NEWS

A. Firkin Thursday- On Thursday, August 30, we will be tapping a delicious firkin of our Barrel Select Tippecanoe Common Ale. We'll be aging the brew over some new French Oak Infusion Spirals that we recently purchased. We'll be tapping this firking at 6 pm on our 2nd floor. 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. Don't miss Al's CD release party tonight at Firkin Lounge! Al will be featuring tunes from and selling copies of his recently-released "Imperfections and a Couple of Love Songs". Good beer, good tunes- a fantastic combination!

B. On Tap- Whitetail Wheat, Prophet's Rock Pale Ale, East Side Bitter, Pipers' Pride Scottish Ale, Tippecanoe Common Ale, Black Angus Oatmeal Stout, Eighty-Five, Smokehouse Porter and 2000 Big Boris Barleywine. We are also dispensing Weeping Hog India Pale Ale from the hand pull.

C. Boris Blowout- In order to make room in our cooler for our packaging operations, we're blowing out some of our vintage Boris inventory. Look for some serious specials on past vintages of our Big Boris Barleywine dating all the way back to 1996! We are currently offering half-pints of the 2000 vintage for only $2.50!

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 (both floors) plus $3.00 Crowns and Captains (available at 2nd floor bar only).

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, September 14: One Size Fits All comedy improv 9 pm; $6 cover

Saturday, September 15: LML Strange Brew Show featuring Arrah and the Ferns and Grandpall Jookabox 9 pm; $5 cover

Saturday, September 22: Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band w/ special guest TBA 9 pm; Tickets $6 advance/$8 day of show

Thursday, September 27: Toubab Krewe 9pm; Tickets $8 advance/$10 day of show

Friday, September 28: MacPodz w/ special guest U-Melt 9 pm; $5 cover

Thursday, October 4: The Samples w/ special guest TBA 9pm; Tickets $13 advance/$15 day of show

Friday, October 12: One Size Fits All comedy improv 9 pm; $6 cover

Saturday, October 13: A Quiet Night In with The Mekons A Friends of Bob production Times and tickets TBA

Friday, October 19: Groovatron w/ special guest TBA 9 pm; cover $7

Friday, October 26: Vulgar Boatmen w/ special guest The Prannies 9 pm; cover $5

Sunday, October 28: Chuck Prophet A Friends of Bob production tickets and times TBA

Wednesday, October 31: Uncle Johnny's Steam Powered Psychadelic Nightmare featuring The Woodstove Flapjacks and the PMG 9pm; cover TB

AFriday, November 9: One Size Fits All comedy improv 9 pm; $6 cover

Friday, November 16: Ekoostik Hookah 10 pm; Tickets $12

Saturday, December 1: Michael Kelsey 9 pm; Tickets $6 advance/$8 day of show

Friday, December 14: One Size Fits All comedy improv 9 pm; $6 cover

Monday, December 31: LBC NYE Show featuring Moonshine Mason and the Rot Gut Gang w/ special guest Double A Daddies 9 pm; Tickets TBA

Saturday, January 12: Regional Doubleheader featuring Chester Brown and Jassy Grazz 9 pm; $6 cover

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

6. 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.

7. 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 Wednesday thru Saturday, 6 pm to ????
2nd Floor opens 2 hours prior to showtime on nights with live entertainment.
*Our 2nd floor may also be closed periodically for select private events as they are scheduled.

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- August 8, 2007

1. TIME IS RUNNING OUT! SIGN UP FOR THE 1ST ANNUAL LBC OPEN TODAY

2. MAD FUN IN MADTOWN

3. NEW SEASON OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT STARTS AUGUST 24

4. BREWERY NEWS

5. EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

6. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

7. HOURS OF OPERATION & RELATED INFORMATION

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1. TIME IS RUNNING OUT! SIGN UP FOR THE 1ST ANNUAL LBC OPEN TODAY

Time is running out! Only a few days remain to get your team on board for the 1st Annual LBC Open. We need your help in getting a couple more teams to fill out the field, so please help us spread the word!

The basics: The date is set for Friday, August 17, with a shootgun start at high noon. Format will be a 4-person, best-ball scramble. The host course will be the Lafayette City Course. Someone could win $10,000 for a hole-in-one on the 188-yard, par 3, 15th hole. Other prizes will be awarded for closest to the pin, longest drive and longest putt. Dinner at LBC after the outing is included in the entry fee. Proceeds from the LBC OPEN will benefit LAURA'S KIDS, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing financial assistance to various children's organizations. Get your team signed up by clicking here for the official entry form.

2. MAD FUN IN MADTOWN

Our brewery staff will be hitting the road this weekend to take part in the annual Great Taste of the Midwest Beer Festival. Presented by the Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild, this is one of the premiere public tasting events in the country featuring over 100 breweries, 500+ beers, a cask conditioned tent, live music, a brewers dunk tank, food vendors and more, all on the shores of Lake Monona in lovely Madison, WI. We'll be passing boots at the Essen Haus on Friday night, hitting the unbelievable farmer's market on Saturday morning and pouring tasty LBC brews (and tasting our share, too) on Saturday afternoon. Stop by our booth and say "hi" if you were one of the lucky 5,000 folks to get a ticket to this year's party (they sold out in less than an hour!).

3. NEW SEASON OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT STARTS AUGUST 24

That's right! We'll be kicking off another great season as "Lafayette Best Live Music Venue" beginning the weekend of August 24 & 25. Look for the return of the zany improv antics of One Size Fits All on Friday the 24th, and the glorious bluegrass and old time music of The Woodstove Flapjacks with the Fergus Daly Band on Saturday the 25th. We've got a tremendous line-up of music in store for the coming months, including appearances by: Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Toubab Krewe, The Samples, Michael Kelsey, Ekoostik Hookah, Groovatron, The PMG, Chuck Prophet, The Mekons and the list goes on. Be sure to check out the listings below to see the whole schedule.

4. BREWERY NEWS

A. Firkin Thursday- On Thursday, July 26, we will be tapping a delicious firkin of our Barrel Select Tippecanoe Common Ale. We'll be aging the brew over some new French Oak Infusion Spirals that we recently purchased. We'll be tapping this firking at 6 pm on our 2nd floor. 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, Prophet's Rock Pale Ale, East Side Bitter, Pipers' Pride Scottish Ale, Tippecanoe Common Ale, Black Angus Oatmeal Stout, Eighty-Five, Lafayette Farmhouse Ale and 2003 Big Boris Barleywine. We are also dispensing Weeping Hog India Pale Ale from the hand pull.

C. Boris Blowout- In order to make room in our cooler for our packaging operations, we're blowing out some of our vintage Boris inventory. Look for some serious specials on past vintages of our Big Boris Barleywine dating all the way back to 1996! We are currently offering half-pints of the 2003 vintage for only $2.50!

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 (both floors) plus $3.00 Crowns and Captains (available at 2nd floor bar only).

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, August 24: One Size Fits All comedy improv 9 pm; $6 cover

Saturday, August 25: The Woodstove Flapjacks w/ special guests Fergus Daly Group 9 pm; cover TBA

Friday, September 14: One Size Fits All comedy improv 9 pm; $6 cover

Saturday, September 15: LML Strange Brew Show featuring TBA 9 pm; $5 cover

Saturday, September 22: Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band w/ special guest TBA 9 pm; Tickets $6 advance/$8 day of show

Thursday, September 27: Toubab Krewe 9pm; Tickets $8 advance/$10 day of show

Thursday, October 4: The Samples w/ special guest TBA 9pm; Tickets $13 advance/$15 day of show

Friday, October 12: One Size Fits All comedy improv 9 pm; $6 cover

Saturday, October 13: A Quiet Night In with The Mekons A Friends of Bob production Times and tickets TBA

Friday, October 19: Groovatron w/ special guest TBA 9 pm; cover $7

Friday, October 26: Vulgar Boatmen w/ special guest The Prannies 9 pm; cover $5

Sunday, October 28: Chuck Prophet A Friends of Bob production tickets and times TBA

Wednesday, October 31: Uncle Johnny's Steam Powered Psychadelic Nightmare featuring The Woodstove Flapjacks and the PMG 9pm; cover TBA

Friday, November 9: One Size Fits All comedy improv 9 pm; $6 cover

Friday, November 16: Ekoostik Hookah 10 pm; Tickets $12

Saturday, December 1: Michael Kelsey 9 pm; Tickets $6 advance/$8 day of show

Saturday, December 8: LML Strange Brew Show featuring TBA 9 pm; $5 cover

Friday, December 14: One Size Fits All comedy improv 9 pm; $6 cover

Monday, December 31: LBC NYE Show featuring Moonshine Mason and the Rot Gut Gang w/ special guest Double A Daddies 9 pm; Tickets TBA

Saturday, January 12: Regional Doubleheader featuring Chester Brown and Jassy Grazz 9 pm; $6 cover

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

6. 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.

7. 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 Summer Hours:
Generally open Thursday thru Saturday, 6 pm to ????
2nd Floor opens 2 hours prior to showtime on nights with live entertainment.
*Our 2nd floor will be closed on Wednesdays for the summer through August 15. We will re-open on Wednesday nights beginning August 22.
**Our 2nd floor may also be closed periodically for select private events as they are scheduled.

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.