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September 2009

In This Newsletter...
Beer Dinners
Seasonal Brews
The Tapmobile
Ipswich Ale Travels
Harvest Fest '09
Happenings
Fan Photos
Beer Dinners in September                                  
What's better than a beer dinner to ring in the fall!?  Enjoy a carefully planned meal paired with some of our seasonal offerings.
 
Check out our September Beer Dinners at these local restaurants:
 
Tuesday September 22nd
Cambridge Commons Restaurant
1667 Mass Ave. 
Cambridge, MA ~ 6pm 
 
 
Thursday September 24th
The Grog Restaurant
13 Middle Street 
Newburyport, MA ~ 6pm


 
Ipswich Harvest Ale                   
Harvy 6 pack    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our Ipswich Harvest Ale is a balanced, flavorful autumnal offering.  Hopped with Ahtanum and Columbus, this seasonal ale is perfect for the cool, crisp days of fall. 
ABV: 5.4%
Availability: Fall
Packaging: 6 packs, 12 packs, and on draft.
 
Try a pint on tap at the North Shore Not Your Average Joe's locations. 
Book The Tapmobile Now!                                                         
      
            tapmobile
 
Throw the party everyone will be talking about!  If you have a date in mind contact us as soon as possible, as our calendar tends to fill up quickly.
  
Our Tapmobile is retrofitted with 8 taps. Choose from our award-winning beers, old-fashioned sodas, and bubbly waters.
 
Perfect for weddings, birthdays, corporate functions, or simply a backyard BBQ!
 
Be on the lookout for our NEWEST truck that will be added to the fleet this fall.
 
Please send rental inquiries to news@mercurybrewing.com
 
 
 
Ipswich Ale 'Round the World
NickHamlin 

Nick Hamlin proudly represents Ipswich Ale at the Dalian International Beer Festival
Dalian, Liaoning Province, China.
 
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Follow the construction of the new brewery at the Ipswich Ale Brewery Blog
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Annual Ipswich Ale Harvest Fest!
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It's that time of year again, and plans for the 2009 Ipswich Ale Harvest Fest are well underway.  Those who attended last year know what a fun, family event this is with food, music and great beer.  Join us again this year for our best fest yet!

WHAT: Annual Ipswich Ale Harvest Fest

WHEN: Saturday October 3rd, 2009
            1pm-6pm
 
              656 Asbury Street in Hamilton
 
Food will be provided by The Ipswich Clambake, Tennesee's BBQ, and White Farms Ice Cream.  The Orville Giddings Band will entertain with music, beer & soda will be flowing, and there will be plenty of activities for the kids.
Best of all, ADMISSION IS FREE!
 
 
We hope to see everyone at Green Meadows on October  3rd,
 
 
Your Friends at Mercury Brewing
 
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
Saturday September 12th
Amesbury, MA ~ 6pm
An evening of fine food, music, and revelry.  Tickets are $80 and include a 4-course meal, cocktails, entertainment, and of course Ipswich Ale!  Limited to 100 guests, so get your tickets now!
Sponsored by the Good Tastes Kitchen in Newburyport.
 
 
Sunday September 13th 
Spencer Peirce Little Farm
Newbury, MA ~ 11am-2pm
Come out to raise money for sick, abused, and neglected animals.  Bring down your friends and pets to support the cause.  Mercury Soda Pop will be available, and half the proceeds will be donated to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm
 
Saturday September 19th
Haverhill, MA
Sesssion 1~ 12:30-4pm
Session 2~ 5:30-9pm
Enjoy beers from over 20 different local microbreweries.  Get your tickets in advance.
 
Sunday September 20th
Methuen, MA
Join us as the Ipswich Brewers take the field as part of the Trails and Sails event hosted by the Essex National Heritage Commission.  Check out our facebook page for more details as the date grows near.
 
Friday September 25th
Farm to Table Dinner
Newbury, MA ~ 5pm
Enjoy a meal with local flavors and a pint of your favorite Ipswich Ale! 
 
Saturday September 26th
Ipswich Chowder Fest
Ebsco Parking Lot
Ipswich, MA ~ Noon-4pm
Once of the North Shore's most popular events!  Sample chowders from dozens of your favorite local restaurants.  Mercury Soda Pop will be available for purchase.
 
Saturday September 26th
25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA ~ noon-5pm
Don't miss Lynn's Annual Festival of the Arts.  The Ipswich Ale Tap Truck will be present, with plenty of cold Ipswich & Stone Cat Ales.
 
****Saturday October 3rd****
Annual Ipswich Ale Harvest Fest!!!!
Green Meadows Farm
Hamilton, MA ~ 1pm-6pm 
 
 
 
 
 
Stone "Cat"
       stoneCAT 
Simba helps clean up after a party...
 
Photo care of Richelle at Bruni's Market in Ipswich. 
 Ipswich Ale Travels West 
 
 IPARushmore      IpswichBear
 
        Ipswich Ale Strikes a presidentail pose                 Thirsty? Grab an Ipswich in the Michigan Woods
                       at Mt. Rushmore
                                      
 
 
                                                  Stoutyellowstone
 
                                                          Ipswich Oatmeal Stout in
                                                         Yellowstone National Park 
 
Photos Courtesy of Bethany Groff, of Spencer Peirce Little Farm.
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