The Official Brewsletter of Appalachian Brewing Company
June 2015
The Craft Beer and Soda of Appalachian Brewing Company
Dear Friends,

Spring is finally in full swing, and the official start of summer is just around the corner. At Appalachian Brewing Company, we're here to help you make every special occasion this time of year even more spirited.

First, as a Dad who's recently experienced my own child's high school graduation, I know personally how proud other parents are of their kids. Whether you're celebrating their leap to college, or jump into the professional world - you can't beat a visit to ABC! We're proud to be a family-friendly brewpub with a little something for everyone when you treat your grad and their 'entourage' to dinner or just a drink.

Secondly, it's also time to celebrate Dad, himself. Father's Day is on Sunday, June 21. If the 'old man' in your life loves a great pint of beer and an epic burger, there's no place like ABC. Treat Dad to one of our delicious entrees and wash it down with an old fashioned Appalachian Root Beer Float - and he'll love you forever... although we know he already does. No matter which ABC location you prefer, keep an eye out for list of specials throughout the Father's Day weekend.

On a different note, I'd like to thank our great team at ABC of Gettysburg Gateway for organizing the recent Mug Club Open Golf Tournament. More than 20 teams competed in this 8th annual event held this year at The Bridges Golf Club in Abbottstown. For those of you who were there - you may or may not remember how great of a time it was! For those who missed it, don't make the same mistake next year!

Until next time, Cheers!

Artie Tafoya
Appalachian Brewing Company
The Mug Club Open
8 years of great beer, good friends, and OK golf


More than 20 teams representing every ABC location competed in this annual event, held this year at The Bridges Golf Club in Abbottstown, PA!


While there are some great golfers in our ranks, as proven by the 8 under par winning score - this day is really about fun and camaraderie amongst our most loyal ABC customers.


Special thanks to Natasha and Kyle from ABC of Mechanicsburg for delivering the fresh strawberry and Limoncello shooters throughout the day!

 
Aero-Head Bock Disc Golf Tourney
Frisbees and beer - what else do you need?


ABC was proud to host our second-ever disc golf tournament with our friends at Villas Crossing Disc Golf Course in beautiful Tamaqua, PA!


 

The tournament featured both Amateur and Experienced divisions, who competed for prizes on this amazing course nestled in the Schuylkill County countryside - where you can drive carts and enjoy ABC beer on the course and in the clubhouse!


 

Missed this event? be sure to join us for the 2nd Annual ABC Bottle Cap Classic on Saturday, November 7! Check the Villas Crossing website for updated registration information.


 

For a photo gallery of the Aero-Head Bock Disc Golf Tournament, click here.

 
We Support the Big 33
The Big 33 Football Classic happens on June 20


ABC is a sponsor of this year's Big 33 Football Classic, which is a battle between the best outgoing high school senior football players from Pennsylvania and Maryland.


 

This year's game happens on Saturday, June 20 at Hersheypark Stadium, with kickoff at 7:06pm.


 

Along with putting on a great game, the Big 33 Scholarship Foundation does great things for local students, athletes and families.


 

We're currently working on more ways to assist this worthy cause, and you can bet if ABC is involved, it'll be fun and delicious!

 
Featured Specialty Beer:
Mad Cameron Belgian Wit (Coming Soon)

OG: 12.5 | ABV: 5.5 | IBUs: 16

Perfect for late spring and summer, Mad Cameron is almost here!

A hint of coriander and orange peel in the nose complements
the typical white beer fruitiness. A dry and slightly acidic finish adds balance to an elevated effervescence.
Our 2015 Specialty Beer Schedule*:

In addition to Mad Cameron Belgian Wit, ABC brews many other 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! Please visit us frequently.
  • June: Mad Cameron, 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!
We've Put New Beers in Bottles!
Available where fine beverages are sold

We're proud to offer a wider 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 BockOutta Focus Double IPAChocolate 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!
Featured Brewpub Menu Item:
Balsamic Bleu Cheese Brewhaus Chips & a Moscow Mule with ABC Ginger Beer







Part of the Appetizers section of our innovative Brewpub Menu, our Balsamic Bleu Cheese Brewhaus Chips are perfect for sharing!
  • Our own freshly made brewhaus potato chips served warm and toasty with melted bleu cheese crumbles. Drizzled with bleu cheese dressing and balsamic glaze. 7.50 
SUGGESTED DRINK PAIRING: Moscow Mule made with Appalachian Ginger Beer! Read what Harrisburg Magazine had to say about this perfect pairing HERE!
Featured Brew Ware Item:
Hoppy Trails IPA T-shirt



Perfect for the Hop Head in your life! This classic 100% cotton t-shirt is cool for summer, or all year round! This light blue tee features the Words 'Hoppy Trails' printed on the front, and the original Hoppy Trails IPA beer label in full color on the back. Perfect for him or her - just $16 every day in the Brew Ware section of your favorite ABC brewpub. (XXL and up $18, stock limited)
The New Abcbrew.com!
Our updated website makes it easy



We invite you to check out or new and improved website:


Put everything ABC at your fingertips, when you find easy access to our brewpub menu, locations, craft beer and soda, and special events and entertainment calendar!
We Support the Senators!
Enjoy Harrisburg's Original Craft Beer at the Ballpark

The 2015 Harrisburg Senators Baseball is well underway Metro Bank Park on City Island! Once again, Appalachian Brewing Company is proud to sponsor our hometown team! This year, look for ABC on the big screen in between innings, and enjoy Harrisburg's original craft beers on tap in the ballpark, including:
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 Root Beer and Diet Root Beer, White Birch Beer and Ginger Beer - don't worry... our change in location doesn'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.

Are you a business that would like to carry our line of Appalachian Craft Soda? CLICK HERE.
Join the ABC Mug Club!
Never Drink Out of Someone Else's Glass Again!

Whether you're looking to join as a new member, or keep the love going for another year -- there is always room in our Mug Club, or space on our waiting list! 

What does being in the ABC Mug Club do for you? For new members, a $65 annual membership earns you the following:

* A numbered and personalized mug kept behind the bar for your exclusive use

* Advance sampling of new releases or discounted 'blowout' beers (beer selection varies by ABC location)

* Rewards points on food purchases ($1 back for every $10 spent on food)

* $10 voucher towards your birthday meal (mailed to you at the start of your birthday month)

* A Mug Club ONLY party featuring free food and drink

* Exclusive Mug Club T-Shirt

What are you waiting for? You need the Mug Club. The Mug Club needs you.

Ask your server or bartender for a sign-up form on your next visit!
Tuesday Trivia Night!
FREE | 7-9PM Every Tuesday Night

Show off your big brain just by showing up! The crowd is growing every week for this recent addition to the LIVE entertainment schedule at The Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Company! We're proud to present 'Cheaters Never Prosper Trivia' every Tuesday from 7-9pm. Admission is FREE to this fun-filled night of live trivia and comedy. So, grab your team and head to The Abbey Bar for your chance to win prizes! Each week, the top three teams will win ABC Gift cards worth $40, $25 and $10. See you for Tuesday Trivia at ABC!

June's Live Entertainment
At The Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Co.


 

The Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Company is the best place in Central PA to see LIVE music, trivia, improv comedy and more! Here is a list of shows and events for rest of the month of June and beyond:

 

June 11: An Evening with Simone Felice

June 12: The Dirty Sweet

June 13: Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons

June 14: Oxymorons (Improv Comedy)

June 19: Danger Muffin

June 26: Gleason's Drift, The Swaines and Case 150

 

July 1: WXPN Presents: Los Straitjackets

July 10: Hank and Cupcakes

July 17: Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

July 18: Rolling Stones Tribute

July 25: Jubilee Riots (formerly Enter the Haggis)

 

August 7: Miss Tess & The Talkbacks

August 8: George Wesley (American Reggae)

 

For a complete and up-to-date list of live music and other events happening at The Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Company, CLICK HERE!

June's Featured Show
An Evening with Simone Felice
June 11 | 9PM | $10 advance, $15 day of show

Simone Felice is a founding member (lyricist, vocalist, drummer and guitarist) of internationally acclaimed Catskill Mountain based artists The Felice Brothers and The Duke & The King.

 

His new full-length album, Strangers, is a ten song collection recorded in the Catskills with co-producer David Baron and includes guest artists The Felice Brothers, Leah Siegel

and Wesley Schultz & Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers. Here is a body of work that truly captures Simone's rare gift as a poet, song-crafter and unique visionary.

 

His forthcoming album, Live from the Violent Banks of the Kaaterskill, a double-disk live album featuring selected work spanning the past ten years of his songwriting odyssey, will be available June 2015.

Chef's Recipe

Ginger Beer Glazed Shrimp Skewers

 

From the kitchen of ABC Executive Chef Kyle Mason, we present this tasty and innovative dish you'll enjoy trying at home!

 

Ginger Beer Glazed Shrimp Skewers

Makes 12 Skewers (serves 6)

 

Ingredients:

A dozen 9" Bamboo skewers soaked in water

2lbs. White Shrimp, (fresh of frozen) 21/25 CT P&D Tail On

� Cup of Brown Sugar

12oz ABC Ginger Beer

2oz Soy Sauce

1 Chopped Scallion

1 Garlic Clove (chopped)

1 Tsp Sriracha sauce

 

Directions:

*If using frozen shrimp, allow time to properly thaw prior to cooking.

 

Place bamboo skewers into water and allow soaking for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent skewers from burning on grill. Rinse the shrimp under cold water to ensure they are clean. Using two pounds of shrimp, you should have around 48 shrimp. Make sure the shrimp is peeled of its shell and deveined. The tail can remain on or off if you prefer.

 

In a bowl combine 12oz of Appalachian Ginger Beer, 2oz of your favorite soy sauce, � cup of brown sugar, 1 Tsp of Sriracha (you may add more if you like it spicier), 1 clove of freshly chopped garlic, and 1 scallion finely chopped. Mix contents of bowl until well blended. Next add your cleaned shrimp to the liquid and allow to marinate for at least 20-30 minutes. Once your shrimp and skewers are ready carefully slide 4 whole shrimp onto each skewer, save the remaining marinade. You should yield 12 total skewers.

 

Place your skewed shrimp on a preheat 400F grill and allow each side to cook for approximately 1-2 minutes. Brush the shrimp with the extra marinade as they cook for additional flavor.

 

Serve two Skewers per dish with your favorite back yard sides and enjoy!

Make ABC Your Party Place!
Banquets and Special Events

Appalachian Brewing Company offers some of the most versatile banquet and special event space in all of Central Pennsylvania!  Whether you need private space for a working lunch, wedding rehearsal dinner or reception, or charity benefit - we can help! To inquire about renting the Abbey Bar or Gallery Room, please call our Special Events Coordinator at (717)221-1080 x119! 

Check out our ABC Banquets Facebook page HERE.
Weekly Specials

Sunday: Sunday is Family Day at ABC, featuring our � priced Kids Menu. After 5pm, enjoy free pool in the Abbey Bar.

 

Monday: Mugger Monday features half-price appetizers for regular menu items for all Mug Club Members. Happy Hour happens from 4-6pm with $1 off ABC drafts.

 

Tuesday: Tuesday is Growler Night. Fill a new growler with any one of our flagship beers for $2 off the regular price. Happy Hour is from 4-6pm with $1 off all ABC drafts. Free pool in The Abbey Bar starts at 5pm.

 

Wednesday: Wednesday is our Belgian Night! Enjoy $2 off of our bottled beer selection in the Abbey Bar. Happy hour is from 4-6pm with $1 off ABC drafts.

 

Thursday: Thursday features Happy Hour from 4-6pm with $1 off ABC drafts.

 

Friday: Fish Fry Fridays! You'll love this deal! All-You-Can-Eat beer battered Haddock filet deep-fried and served with pub fries, tartar sauce, and coleslaw for only $14.50. Our famous Fish and Chips are available for the standard $13 for single orders. Happy Hour is from 4-6pm with $1 off ABC drafts.

 

Saturday: Join us for a free brewery tour and tasting! At 1pm, tag along as one of our craft brewers shows you how we use high quality ingredients to brew up our legendary flagship and specialty beer varieties. Pre-registration required for groups of 10 or more. Stick around for something to eat, and treat your self to one of our weekend specials!

Hours of Operation

ABC of Harrisburg:

Sunday through Thursday: 11am-11pm (Kitchen closes at 10pm)


 
Friday & Saturday: 11am-12am (Kitchen closes at 11pm)  

 

The Abbey Bar:


Monday through Thursday and Sunday: 5pm until 1am (Kitchen closes at 10pm)
 

Appalachian Brewing Company of Harrisburg is located at:

50 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101

(717)221-1080 | www.abcbrew.com