Ashley's Newsletter

August 4, 2009

Issue: #911

August Events

Summer is almost over but we still have some fun events for August to enjoy at Ashley's.

Double FOTO point Tuesdays. Receive double points on your purchases every Tuesday in August! (excludes beverage only purchases). You must be a FOTO Rewards member to participate. See below how to become a member.
Our next beer class is Tuesday, August 11th. and will be really special as we explore the Trappist and Abby ales of Belgium. You may buy your tickets on line at ashleys.com
Trivia Nights at Ashley's. Enjoy Motor City Trivia in Ann Arbor on Mondays and in Westland on Tuesdays. $2000 Trivia League, local prizes and best of all Free to Play!
Tigers on the Patio. Enjoy great drink specials and watch the Tigers games on Westland's outdoor patio.
Stu's (our Westland bartender) Brewery Tour, Friday August 28th. Visit multiple breweries aboard a chartered bus. Call Stu for details (734-444-5415).

Many of our fans are getting the latest word on new beers on tap by following our Twitter feeds, are you? We have set one up for each Ashley's (a2ashleys and Ashleys). We will let you know when we tap a new keg on our rotating taps plus reminders of our special events. Don't miss a one off keg of something truly unique, sign up today at Twitter.com

Rochefort
Trappist
Brewery

Located in the southern part of Belgium is the Abbey of St-Remy, founded in 1230. sometime around 1595 the monks began to brew beer. Today Rochefort is one of only seven Trappist breweries in the world! Still brewed by the monks, Rochefort makes full-bodied, deeply flavored dark ales. All are bottled conditioned and have limited availability.

"6" or Red Cap

Reddish-brown color with amber-gold highlights; soft body leads to earthy flavors and an herbal character. Refined, soft spiciness in the bouquet finishes with a bit caramel. Bottle-conditioned for soft natural carbonation.

"8" or Green Cap

Deep brown color; the flavor is vigorous and complex, with firm body to support the strength. The aroma has elusive notes of fresh fruit, spice, leather, and figs.

We sell Rochefort in Ann Arbor for over $12/ bottle, but you can taste them at our Trappist & Abbey Ale tasting on Tuesday Aug. 11th. in Westland.

In This Issue

Rochefort Trappist Brewery

Beer Class & Tasting

Motor City Trivia

F.O.T.O. Rewards Program

Upcoming Events

Trappist & Abbey Ales
A Class & Tasting
w/ Rex Halfpenny

Ashley's Westland
Tuesday
August 11th
7 pm

This is our third class in a series on beer education.

The room was full for our last class so make reservations today!

Beers to include*:
Orval
Chimay
Westmalle
Rochefort
Achel
Koningshoeven
Plus a couple extras!

Rex Halfpenny is the publisher of the Michigan Beer Guide. A national beer judge, he has recorded the evolution of the craft beer industry in Michigan.
Those that have met Rex before know his passion and knowledge of beer is something to behold.
For more info & to Buy Tickets on line!

*subject to availability

Call the neighbor down the street, your friend from college, the really smart guy that sits in the corner cube at work and bring them all to a venue near you to play the fastest growing craze in Metro Detroit!

MotorCity Trivia proudly presents Eight Ball Trivia. The game is free and is played in teams at local watering holes. It's just like fulfilling your dream to be on a gameshow, except with tasty food and beverages!

Prizes are given away, including gift certificates to your favorite venues. Every now and then we feel generous and give away food, sports tickets and whatever else we can find!

Come on out tonight - We are Rockin' the Motor City one Question at a Time!

Enjoy Trivia Nights at Ashley's

Ashley's in Ann Arbor every Monday,
games start at 7 & 8 pm.

Ashley's in Westland every Tuesday,
games start at 7 & 8 pm.

Free to Play!

Earn F.O.T.O Rewards

To participate in our August Double Points Tuesdays you must be enrolled in our FOTO rewards program!

How can you earn even more FOTO Reward points?

Tell your family, friends and co-workers about the fun and great beers at Ashley's. When they sign up for FOTO rewards and list you as the person that referred them you earn a bonus of 200 points!

But the bonuses don't stop there. As a Friend Of The Owner we will match 1/2 of the points that friends you invite earn (Freinds of Friends points). The more friends you tell about Ashley's the more rewards you earn!

To see how fast the points can add up click here.

Sign-up Here.

For more information visit ashleys.com

*Qualifying purchases, see Terms & Conditions at Ashleys.com

Here is a parking tip for the Art Fair, the Maynard Parking structure (enter off Thompson from William) is only $5 after 4pm and has plenty of availability. It is also close to Ashley's. Buy your tickets early for the Trappist Ale tasting with Rex in Westland as it is likely to sell out. Start making your plans for the A2BeerWeek and buy tickets for the Brewers Guild beer festival before they sell out (like they always do)

Sincerely,

Jeff More
Ashley's Restaurants Ltd.

Upcoming Events

Ann Arbor

Trivia Mondays
Games start at
7 & 8 pm
Free to play
Prizes every night.

Visit Ashleys.com
for calendar

Call 734-996-9191
for details.

Westland

Triva Tuesdays
Games start at
7 & 8pm
Free!
Prizes

Beer Class &
Tasting w/
Rex Halfpenny
Tuesday
August 11th
7 pm
Trappist & Abbey Ales
Make your reservations early!

Oktoberfest Party
Saturday
Sept. 26th
Over 10
Oktoberfest beers on tap
Food & Music too!

Michigan Cask Ale
Festival
Saturday
November 14th
2-6 pm
20 Firkins tapped at one time!

Call 734-525-1667
for details.

Save $5	On your next purchase of $20 or more at our Westland location in front of Macy's at Westland Mall. Limit one coupon per party or table. Can not be combined with any other discounts, coupons or specials. Not valid on alcohol only purchases. Please print out this coupon and bring it with you. Feel free to forward this to friends and family so they may also take advantage of this offer.
Offer Valid: 7/15-7/22/2009