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October 2009

In This Newsletter...
Tasting
Seasonal Brews
The Tapmobile
Strong Ale
Happenings
New in Town
Fan Photo
Tastings, etc...
 
Thursday October 1st
Tasting at Ipswich Beverage 
Ipswich, MA ~ 4-6pm
Join us this Thursday to sample some seasonal Stone Cat and Ipswich Ales.
 
 
Thursday Oct 8th & 15th
Ipswich Ale Pint Nights at The Farm
233 Western Ave
Essex, MA
Enjoy Ipswich Ale and free giveaways at The Farm! 
 
 
Oktoberfest Mix Packs                   
 
Stone Cat Fall Mix
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our Stone Cat Octoberfest Mix Pack contains 4 each of the following beers:
 
Stone Cat Pumpkin Porter: 
a traditional English-style porter made with real pumpkin and a touch of  spice.
ABV: 5.4%
Availability: Fall Seasonal

Stone Cat Octoberfest:
a malt-accented amber color lager, and is brewed in the Munich Festbier tradition.
ABV: 5.9%
Availability: Fall Seasonal
 
Stone Cat IPA:
Rounding out the mix is the Stone Cat IPA.  The floral notes in this crisply hopped IPA make it a perfect choice for a cool autumn night.
ABV: 5.7%
Availability: Year-Round
  
 
 
 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Join Our Mailing List!
 
 
 
Follow the construction of the new brewery at the Ipswich Ale Brewery Blog
Questions? Comments? Photos?
We'd love to hear from you!
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Double IPA Release at Harvest Fest!!
     doubleipa

With the change in seasons also comes the release of our 3rd strong ale!  Our Hosiery Mill Double IPA is the 3rd in a series of four strong ales brewed to celebrate the 375 years of the town of Ipswich.

Bittered with Columbus and dry hopped with Cascade and Amarillo hops, this full-bodied double IPA has just the right amount of flavor.
 
ABV tops out at 9.2% and the brew has 80 IBUs.
 
**The Double IPA will be available for purchase THIS SATURDAY OCTOBER 3rd at our Ipswich Ale Harvest Fest at Green Meadows Farm**
 
 
Cheers, and see you this Saturday!
 
Your Friends at Mercury Brewing
Happenings in October
 
Saturday October 3rd
Hamilton, MA ~ 1-6pm
Don't miss our annual event!  Food by Ipswich Clambake and Tennessee's BBQ, Music by The Orville Giddings Band, and plenty of cold Ipswich Ale!  
**Admission is FREE**
**RAIN OR SHINE!** 
 
 
Saturday October 3rd
Swett-Ilsley House (c. 1670)
Newbury, MA ~ 6:30-8:30pm
Stop by the Swett-Ilsley House post Harvest Fest for an evening of cask ale, a hearty tavern meal, and stories from Newbury's past.  Hosted by Historic New England.
~Sold Out!~
 
 
Sunday October 4th
Newbury, MA ~ 11am  
 
 
Friday October 23rd
New Meadows Garden Club Oktoberfest
Topsfield, MA ~ 6:30-9:30pm
Join us for a fundraiser hosted by the New Meadows Garden Club.  Enjoy samples of Ipswich Ale, a bowl of chili and popcorn all for $10!  For more information contact Rose Ann Waite at 978-887-3951. 
 
 
Saturday October 24th
Essex, MA ~ 11am-4pm 
Sample chowders from local favorites and grab a pint from our Ipswich Ale Tap Mobile.
 
 
Saturday October 24th
294 Essex Street in Salem ~ 2-6pm
Celebrate the season with a sampling of the finest wines, meads & beers.  
 
 
Tuesday Oct. 27th & Wednesday Oct. 28th
"U-Pick" Night at 15 Walnut
Hamilton, MA
15 Walnut (formerly Indigo Bar & Grill) will be featuring Ipswich and Stone Cat Ale in a unique way- try a sample of each Ipswich Ale style and vote on which beer you'd like to put on tap.  It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it!
New in Town                                 
      plumisland
 
Plum Island Coffee Roasters recently expanded their business to   Amesbury!  Better yet, the new location now has a full liquor license.
Though they are already open, their official kick-off celebration will take place October 7th.  Stop by for an Ipswich Ale and a meal! 
Ipswich Harvest Ale Tower
   wholefoods 

Whole Foods just opened a new store in Dedham, MA.
Stop in and grab some Ipswich Harvest Ale!
 
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