Fairhope Brewing Company FBC will be the featured brewery at this year's Hops & Harvest beer dinner at The Fish House on Thursday, July 28th. The event costs $65 per person plus tax and gratuity and reservations are required.
Read MoreIt is understandable to feel that Mardi Gras is too much fun to only come around once a year and Fairhope Brewing Company (FBC) has always agreed. FBC will be holding their 3rd Annual Mardi Gras in July on Saturday, July 23rd.
Read MoreHave you ever thought about how great it would be if Mardi Gras wasn't a once a year event? Well, Fairhope Brewing Company (FBC) totally agrees and for the second year in a row, they have decided to take the initiative and hold an additional mid-year celebration. FBC will be hosting Mardi Gras in July, Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 2pm – 11pm.
Read MoreWe have written a lot about Fairhope Brewing Company (FBC) over the last couple of years since they opened in 2013. They quickly became one of our favorite local breweries and we always enjoy making a trip to their tasting room whether to enjoy one of their great events or just relax and drink some of their outstanding brews.
Read MoreFairhope Brewing Company (FBC) will be celebrating their 2nd Anniversarythis Saturday, January 24th, from 4-11pm. They will be taking everyone "Back to the Future" with past, present, and future elements of FBC.
Read MoreDo you really enjoy Mardi Gras? Ever wonder why it only comes around once a year? Well you're in luck, as Fairhope Brewing Company (FBC) feels the same way. This weekend FBC brings you Mardi Gras in July.
Mardi Gras in July kicks off Friday night with a Masquerade Ball. Music at the ball will be provided by The Lost Bayou Ramblers, a Grammy-nominated zydeco rock band from Louisiana. Formal attire is not required, just bring a festive mask or pick one up at the door when you arrive. Cost to attend is $15 and includes a commemorative glass and one free beer. Make sure to keep the commemorative glass as it will also get you into Saturday's event.
On Saturday, starting at 4pm, FBC is celebrating Fat Brewsday. There will be family friendly entertainment from 4pm - 6pm including live music from the Bay City Bass Brand, traditional Mardi Gras street food, face painting, and balloon animals. Small batch beers will be periodically released from 6pm to 8pm and Grayson Capps and Friends will take the stage at 8pm to keep the festivities going into the night. Saturday's events will cost you $15 which includes a commemorative glass and one free beer. Children get in for free.
Attending food truck Pretty Mean Sweets has created an appropriately festive menu for the event:
Voodoo Dog
Bacon wrapped dogs with our spicy Cajun coleslaw.
Red Bean Nachos
Trailer made red beans and andouille sausage on piled high corn chips.
Banana Foster Creme Brûlée Donuts
Donut holes filled with custard and topped with caramelized sugar.
Old Fashioned Moon Pies
Salted Carmel and dark chocolate covered cookie.
New Orleans Shaved Ice
Last but certainly not least, FBC's Mardi Gras brew Lil' Poison Ale will be on tap the entire weekend. So join FBC this weekend and as they say "Laissez le BREW Temps Rouler!"
Mardi Gras in July
Event Summary
Event: Masquerade Ball
Location: Fairhope Brewing Company
When: Friday, July 11th 7pm-11pm
Cost: $15, also gets you in Saturday
Includes commemorative glass and one free beer
Event Summary
Event: Fat Brewsday
Location: Fairhope Brewing Company
When: Saturday, July 12th 4pm-11pm
Cost: $15, children free
Includes commemorative glass and one free beer
NOTE: Fairhope Brewing Company has announced that Bark & Brews has been postponed due to weather concerns. It will now take place on Friday, April 11th. We will update the below posting when we have full details.
Fairhope Brewing Company (FBC) is rolling our their spring seasonal beer this Sunday, April 6th at the Rescue Dog Red Release Party. Rescue Dog Red is an American Imperial Red Ale which FBC describes as having...
massive hop character to match its full-bodied malt bill.
The release party will be raising money for The Haven, a no-kill animal rescue shelter. Donations to The Haven will include $2 per pour (increased from $1 last year) as well as 100% of tips given to the guest "barktenders". Last year more than $1,400 was raised for The Haven. A Mobile Pet Adoption Unit will be at the event from 2-4pm with some furry companions looking for their "Forever Home". Lin Wise will be playing live music on the patio from 3-6pm.
Official Flyer
So take a short trip this Sunday out to FBC and enjoy their seasonal release while helping raise money for a good cause. Who knows, you may even be taking home a new family member.
Event Summary
Event: Rescue Dog Red Release Party
Location: Fairhope Brewing Company, Fairhope, AL
When: Sunday, April 6th 2-7pm
Added Note stating that Bark & Brews has been postponed till Friday, April 11th.
Fairhope Brewing Company recently released it's occasional beer, Lil Poison Brown Ale, to assist in the Mardi Gras celebrations. Lil Poison is a "musical collaboration" beer with Grayson Capps who serenaded the hops as it was added to the kettle. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of that statement, FBC provided video proof:
Via Press Release:
Fairhope’s Lil Poison Brown Ale ready for Mardi Gras release
Fairhope Brewing Company, Lower Alabama’s craft brewery, is preparing to release its latest occasional beer, Lil Poison Brown Ale, just in time for Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. Brewed in collaboration with popular local musician Grayson Capps, Lil Poison Brown Ale was inspired by Capps’ New Orleans-tinged anthem that encourages listeners to “drink a lil poison before you die.” Capps was on hand earlier this month to help with the brewing, serenading four pounds of Cascade hops as he deposited them into the kettle. “Local beer and local music are a natural combination, kind of like Grayson Capps and Mardi Gras,” said Fairhope Head Brewer Dan Murphy. “If Joe Cain were around today, I like to think Ole Slac would enjoy drinking a Lil Poison while partying down with Grayson and his Lost Cause Minstrels on the Sunday that bears his name.” The rich, malty brown ale, which weighs in at 6.3 percent alcohol by volume (ABV), was officially released Jan. 26 at the Grayson Capps and the Stumpknockers Reunion show at Callaghan’s Irish Social Club in Mobile and will party its way through Fat Tuesday both in the taproom and at Lower Alabama’s finer drinking establishments.
Fairhope Brewing Company opened its door almost one year ago and great craft beer has been flowing out of it ever since. On Saturday, February 8th they are throwing an appropriately exciting shindig to celebrate the occasion. They made sure all the birthday party essentials are there:
Food? Check. The Street Eatz Food Truck will be at the brewery to provide sustenance, besides beer, for any ravenous revelers.
Music? Check. Grayson Capps takes the stage at 8pm to jam with his band.
Fainting goats? Check. No, that wasn't a typo, there will a small petting zoo at the event featuring fainting goats.
Beer? Check. If you had any doubts about this event having some great beer, you must not have visited the breweries tasting room yet or had a chance to try it at the many Lower Alabama locations that carry their beers. Not only will they have all their year-round and seasonal offerings but they will also have 12 specialty beers available for consumption. Not to mention the special anniversary glassware that can be taken home.
The party kicks off at 4pm and the band takes the stage at 8pm. Make plans now to attend and help FBC celebrate a stellar first year.
Event Summary
Event: Fairhope Brewing Company’s 1st Birthday Party
Location: Fairhope Brewing Company
When: Saturday, February 8th 4pm - until
A breweries seasonal releases often add a welcome variety to their core lineup (year round beers) and many people wait in anticipation for these once a year limited offerings. Craft beer is inherently seasonal and many craft beer drinkers favor a specific beer style that pairs well with the weather or even nostalgia related to that time of year.
Being Fairhope Brewing Company's (FBC) first year in operation, their initial seasonal lineup has given the brewery a chance to flex its brewing prowess muscles and show the area what they can do with beer styles outside of their regular lineup.
Their first seasonal was spring's "Rescue Dog Red" of which one dollar of each pour benefited The Haven, a no-kill animal shelter located in Fairhope, and more than $1,400 was raised this year. Summer brought along the very well received "(Take the) Causeway IPA". But summer is quickly coming to an end and recently FBC announced their fall seasonal "Football Saison" which is tentatively set to be released on Thursday, August 29th to coincide with the start of college football season.
FBC describes "Football Saison" as:
Unlike anything we've had on tap before, this Belgian-inspired ale is brewed with French and Belgian malts and Australian Galaxy hops, but the focus is squarely on the saison yeast used in fermentation. A slight funkiness accentuates the beer’s bitterness, and a dry finish makes for a thirst-quenching brew perfect to enjoy while cheering for your favorite team.
As a big fan of saisons I'm looking forward to trying this next seasonal as I'm sure many others are as well. If your unfamiliar with the style, BeerAdvocate describes the style as:
This is a very complex style; many are very fruity in the aroma and flavor. Look for earthy yeast tones, mild to moderate tartness. Lots of spice and with a medium bitterness. They tend to be semi-dry with many only having touch of sweetness.
You can read much more about saisons in All About Beer Magazine's article, "Saison: Flavors of the Countryside"
If you are a craft beer fan that lives in the Pensacola area and haven't visited FBC yet, we cannot recommend highly enough that you plan a visit in the near future.
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