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 Dear Friends,
If there's one month of the year that always jumps out on my calendar, it's the month of May. While we do our best to keep a very busy schedule of fun events throughout the entire year, May is the only month in which we get to celebrate our company's anniversary!
It's hard to believe that later this month, Appalachian Brewing Company turns 18!
As always, we're throwing a party! I'd like to personally invite you to our main brewery in Harrisburg on Saturday, May 16 for our Anniversary Fest celebration featuring free food, discounted ABC beers including our Anniversary Maibock, Keg Olympics and live music in The Abbey Bar. While I realize this event is a bit of a drive for our friends in places like Gettysburg and Collegeville - if you've ever wanted to visit the place where your favorite craft beer is brewed every day, you couldn't pick a better time than during our anniversary festivities.
Of course, before we even get to our own milestone, we'll turn our attention to another very important day happening this weekend - Mother's Day. Whether you plan to take Mom out for dinner, or just a drink on Sunday, May 10, we hope you'll choose ABC for the occasion.
While we're speaking of amazing women, I'd like to take a moment to thank the wonderful group of ladies who organized the recent Harrisburg Beer Week. ABC was proud to be the presenting sponsor of this highly successful inaugural event, which featured more than 140 craft beer related activities across our region, and benefited the brave men and women of Harrisburg River Rescue.
Finally, we're excited to announce the launch of our updated website, www.abcbrew.com! While our previous website served us well for many years, the goal of our new site is to provide clean and simple access to the things our customers want most - including pictures and descriptions of our delicious brewpub menu items, our many varieties of craft beer and soda, and our live events and banquet information. We hope you enjoy the new look, and we look forward to your suggestions for making it even better.
Until next time, Cheers!
Artie Tafoya
Appalachian Brewing Company
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Outdoor Dining is Here!
Our deck is a great place to hang out
Enjoy a tasty ABC Brew in the great outdoors. Now that the nice weather has arrived, we've officially opened our outdoor dining area. Join us for lunch, dinner, or for a few drinks on our covered balcony that overlooks downtown Lititz.
Weather permitting, outside dining will be available 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
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What's in the Tank?
The skinny on our small-batch brew system
People always ask - "What's in the tank?" Of course, as people who love beer, we're happy to answer the best we can.
Currently Brewing: Wheat IPA
Coming Soon: Session IPA with Centennial Hops, Abbey Roade Belgian Ale
Just Tapped: English Mild
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Taste of Lititz
Food and fun in the streets of our cool small town!
On Friday, June 5th, the streets of downtown Lititz will be filled with local food and drink purveyors, and you have the opportunity to sample it all!
The event runs from 5 to 9pm, and tickets are available in advance at ABC Lititz.
Foodie Tickets (10 samples): $10
Libation Tickets (6 tastings of wine and beer): $10
Save the Date!
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Other Lititz Happenings
There's always something happening in our little corner of Lancaster County!
May 2nd: Opening Day of the Lititz Farmers Market. 10am till 4pm. Located just across the railroad tracks from ABC Lititz, stop by for a bite to eat after you fill up your grocery bags and coolers with fresh produce, bake goods, meats and seafood. For more information about the Lititz Farmers Market, and a list of vendors and events, please visit www.lititzpa.com.
May 2nd: Pretzel Fest. 10am to 4pm. Each year, the Kiwanis Club of the Lititz Area puts together a day of all things Pretzels to celebrate Lititz's rich pretzel history. Did you know Lititz is the home to the first commercial pretzel bakery in North America? This year Chef Dan will be featuring a lamb sausage stuffed jalapeno, rolled in Sturgis Pretzels.
May 8th: Second Friday. Enjoy a beautiful Spring evening in Downtown Lititz then stop by for a bite to eat outside on our deck!
June 5th: Taste of Lititz: 5-9pm. East Main Street, Lititz. Showcasing culinary and fine arts in Lititz. www.lititzpa.com
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18th Annual Mug Club Open
Great Beer, Good Friends and Okay Golf
Monday, June 1 | 11am Shotgun Start | The Bridges Golf Club, Abbottstown, PA | www.bridgesgc.com
If you love great beer, good friends, and okay golf -- then this is the event for you!
For a price of just $70 per golfer, enjoy a day of golf with cart, boxed lunch on the course, and ABC beer throughout the day! Plus, join us on the deck at The Bridges for a post-round party and dinner. You can't beat it!
DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THIS FORM to register, and return the form and payment to your favorite ABC brewpub. For questions, email: golf@abcbrew.com.
See you on the course - Cheers!
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Rock Lititz Bike Race Block Party
An awesome day of bikes and beers
If you missed the 2015 Rock Lititz Bike Race and Block Party, you missed a great day!
The weather was perfect, the bands on the Rock Lititz stage were awesome, the racing was fast and exciting, and the beer was flowing at the ABC Lititz Beer Garden.
Thanks to everyone at Rock Lititz for letting us be a part of this fantastic event, and we can't wait for next year!
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Banquet Space Available!
Let us make your next event memorable
Looking for a place for your group to meet? We have a small room at ABC Lititz that can accommodate approximately 35 guests. This space is perfect for your next lunch or dinner meeting, rehearsal dinner, or get together. For more information, contact Janine (jdeltufo@abcbrew.com), or stop by the brewpub and we'll show you around.
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(717) Collaboration Ale
Brewing (together) never tasted so good
 For the first time ever, Appalachian Brewing Company was part of a three-way collaboration beer with a pair of Central PA's premier craft breweries. The result was an amazing, some would say 'very interesting' batch known as (717) Collaboration Ale. We're proud to have teamed up with long-time neighbors Troegs Brewing Company and Pizza Boy Brewing to create a one-of-a-kind brew that featured characteristics of all three beloved brands. (717) is an IPA-style brew featuring locally grown malt, copious amounts of hops and wildflower honey. The Official Beer of Harrisburg Beer Week didn't disappoint, and this tasty craft beer is still available for a limited time on draft at all (or most) ABC locations and in four-packs of 16oz. cans - but only while supplies last!
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Monthly Mug Shot
Get to know a familiar face!
 Every month, we try to catch up with a member of our ABC Mug Club, and ask a few 'get to know you' kind of questions. Sometimes that's all we get - and sometimes we leave with some interesting information that could put us in the Witness Protection Program! Either way, here's this months Monthly Mug Shot:
- Name: David Becker
- Mug #: 155
- Years in Mug Club: 3 - since ABC Lititz opened!
- Hometown: Manheim, PA
- Favorite ABC flagship: Hoppy Trails IPA & Aero-Head Bock
- Favorite ABC specialty: Batch No. 666 Halloween Beer
- Favorite Menu Item: Buffalo Wings
- When he is not at ABC: trying out other craft brews across the area, including Old Forge in Danville, PA!
Thanks for your continued loyalty to ABC, David!
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$100 ABC Gift Card Winner
Is it your lucky month?
 Each month, a Mug Club member who spends $100 or more in the brewpub is automatically placed into a drawing for a $100 ABC Gift Card!
Congratulations to this month's winner: Poorni Walworth, Mug #175!
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Meet the Brewer: Pat Gallagher
Get to know the guys who brew your favorite beer!
 Curiosity is natural. So, if you've ever thought to yourself "Hey, I wonder who brews this beer?" - allow us to shine some light on the subject. This month, we'll continue our new feature called "Meet the Brewer"... and we'll keep doing this until, well, we run out of brewers!
Name: Pat Gallagher
Hometown: Born in Baltimore. Lives in Lititz, PA.
What he does: Pat is part of the team that brews the eight year-round flagship beers at our main Harrisburg brewery - including Mountain Lager, Water Gap Wheat, 'Jolly Scot' Scottich Style Ale, Hoppy Trails IPA, Aero-Head Bock, Outta Focus Double IPA, Chocolate Avenue Stout and Trail Blaze Maple Brown Ale.
How he became an ABC Brewer: Pat has been an ABC employee for about three years, and was one of the original staff members at ABC of Lititz, when the brewpub opened in 2012. Along the way, he was trained on the 5-barrel brewing system in Lititz, before being promoted to the main brewery in Harrisburg earlier this year.
Favorite style of beer to brew: "I'm a stout and porter guy," says Pat. "I want to make bold beers. Not bold as in fruity or sour beer, just bold in flavor. So, I really want to make bold stouts, porters and lagers."
Favorite ABC Flagship Beer: Chocolate Avenue Stout
Favorite ABC Specialty Beer: Batch No. 666 Halloween Beer
Next time you see Pat around the brewery, don't be afraid to say hi. He's passionate about beer, and eager to share his brewing experience with his friends at ABC!
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VIDEO: Our NEW Craft Soda Facility!
An inside look at how our Root Beer is bottled
 A nearly year-long project came to fruition recently when we began bottling our Appalachian Craft Soda at our new facility in Mechanicsburg!
For fans of our soda varieties, such as Original and Diet Root Beer, White Birch Beer and Ginger Beer - don't worry... our change in location won't mean any difference in taste. What you will begin to notice is some newly-designed packaging, including a shiny new label.
Appalachian Craft Soda is available at our brewpubs, as well as hundreds of shoppes and grocery stores across the region, including Weis Markets, Wegmans, Walmart, Karns and Giant Food Stores.
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We're Putting New Beer in Bottles!
Available where fine beverages are sold
 We're proud to offer a brand new selection of flagship ABC beers in 12oz bottles! Look for the following new beers in 6-packs and cases in the carry out section of your local ABC brewpub where fine beverages are sold:
Aero-Head Bock,
Outta Focus Double IPA,
Chocolate Avenue Stout and
Trail Blaze Maple Brown Ale! Plus - enjoy a six-pack of each available in the new Craft Collection variety case.
Ask for Appalachian Brewing Company products by name!
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Featured Specialty Beer:
Anniversary Maibock
Anniversary Maibock
OG 18.5 | ABV 7.2 | IBUs 20
This malty lager is deep golden in color and medium in body. The finish holds a bold sweetness that is balanced by a subtle hop flavor and aroma. Bock-style beer is typically a lager that is often associated with the symbol of a goat. The Maibock style traditionally was produced in the winter and released in early May to celebrate the coming of spring. At Appalachian Brewing Company, we release our Anniversary Maibock each spring to celebrate our own birth month!
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Our 2015 Specialty Beer Schedule*:
In addition to Anniversary Maibock, ABC features a full calendar of specialty releases available to all of our brewpubs throughout the year.
*All dates are approximate, and changes may be made to our specialty lineup at any time!
- April: Anniversary Maibock
- May: Mad Cameron Belgian Wit
- June: Hinterland Hefe Weizen
- July: Volks Weizenbock
- August: Greenaway Farm Fresh Hop Pale Ale (brewed with PA-grown hops)
- August: Kipona Fest Lager
- September: Rutty Buck Pumpkin Ale
- October: Batch No. 666 Halloween Beer
- November: Grinnin' Grizzly Holiday Spiced Ale
- December: Pennypacker Porter
In addition to these familiar ABC Specialties, be sure to look for the dozens of small-batch brews offered exclusively at our various locations!
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Featured Brewpub Menu Item:
'The Keg' Meatball
Part of the Small Plates section of our innovative Brewpub Menu, 'The Keg' is perfect as a pre-meal snack, or a meal all it's own!
- Our own 6oz. hand rolled Black Angus beef meatball seared and smothered in your choice of marinara or a Swedish style sauce. Served With a toasted baguette for dipping... 7
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Featured Brew Ware Item:
Military Style Logo Caps
The perfect shade for that Spring and Summer sun is here! These durable and stylish military style caps come in classic khaki and faded fatigue green, and feature a stitched Appalachian Brewing Company bar logo across the front. Perfect for him and her - just $18 every day in the Brew Ware section of your favorite ABC brewpub. |
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Join the ABC Mug Club!
Never Drink Out of Someone Else's Glass Again!
 Still time to take advantage of the Early Bird Renewal for current Lititz Muggers! The Lititz Mug Club year runs from July 1st through June 30th, and every year we give you a little extra incentive to renew your membership early. Here are the dates for Lititz Mug Club renewal: - April 1st thru May 15th. - $50 Early Bird Renewal for current members.
- May 16th thru June 30th. - $55 Regular Renewal for current members
- May 1st. - First Day to Accept Names and Deposits for the Wait List.
- July 1st. - Beginning of Lititz Mug Club Year 2014 - 2015
See your bartender or server to renew, and if you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail Dave Skinner at david@abcbrew.com.
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Chef's Recipe: Grilled Rosemary Chicken Kabobs
From the kitchen of our Executive Chef, Kyle Mason, comes another delicious recipe perfect for spring grilling:
Grilled Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of olive oil
1/2 Cup of Ranch Dressing
3 TBSP of Worcestershire sauce
1 TBSP of minced fresh Rosemary
2 TSP Salt
1 TSP Lemon Juice
1 TSP White Vinegar
1/4 TSP ground Black Pepper
1 TBSP Granulated Sugar
3 LBS of Fresh Chicken Breast (cut into 1 inch cubes)
Directions:
In a medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, ranch dressing, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, salt, lemon juice, white vinegar, pepper and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes. Place chicken in the bowl, stir to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. Carefully thread chicken onto skewers and discard remaining marinated.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill Skewers for 8-12 minutes or until chicken has cooked completely.
Pair with fresh summer vegetables for a great weekend cook-out!
ENJOY!
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Weekly Specials
Monday:
- Mugger Monday features half price appetizers for regular menu items for all Mug Club Members all day.
- Happy Hour 4-6 pm featuring ABC Draft specials.
Tuesday:
- Taco Tuesday!: $1 Hard Shell Beef Tacos, with lettuce, tomato and cheese from 6pm till 9pm.
- Growler Tuesday $2.00 off the price of any growler purchase whether it's new or just being refilled. We have specialty growlers for sale but will fill any growler (We do not fill growlers of our cask beers).
- Happy Hour 4-6 pm featuring ABC Draft specials.
Wednesday:
- Boli Boli Boli 5-10pm: Tasty twists on our classic ABC Stromboli.
- Happy Hour 4-6pm featuring ABC draft specials.
Thursday:
- EPIC BURGER Night. The name says it all.... If you love burgers and you're a fan of all things "EPIC", than this is your night! Check us out on Facebook and Twitter for updates on our weekly creations.
- Happy Hour 4-6pm featuring ABC draft specials.
Friday
- Fish Fry Fridays!: A beer battered Haddock filet deep-fried and served with fries, tartar sauce, and coleslaw all day long for only $13.50 All-You-Can-Eat.
- Happy Hour 4-6pm featuring ABC draft specials.
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Hours of Operation
ABC of Lititz:
Sunday through Thursday: 11am-11pm (Kitchen closes at 10pm)
Friday & Saturday: 11am-12am (Kitchen closes at 11pm)
Appalachian Brewing Company of Lititz is located at:
55 N. Water Street, Lititz, PA 17543 | (717)625-0300 | www.abcbrew.com
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