Hoppy Times March/April 2000
"Online" Edition - Volume 7 Issue 2
"Every product we make greets you with a Smile"™
Topics In This Illustrious "Online" Issue Are:
HOPPY BEER UPDATE!!!
HOPPY eBANK...
HOPPY RECENT EVENTS!!!
HOPPY UPCOMING EVENTS...
HOPPY STAFF!!!
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HOPPY BEER UPDATE!!!
SACRAMENTO, CA - With the high-octane Hoppy Scotch about to run out, and with our Hoppy Hunnies Wheat getting rave reviews, one can hardly wait for the upcoming Super Hoppy Pale Ale to arrive. The Hoppy Scotch was a nice malty beer that was appropriate for a cold rainy February, and the Honey Wheat is a nice teaser for the return of the Hefeweizen expected in April, but according to sources in the brewery, the Super Hoppy is such an unique brew, that is so totally over the top, that you might actually want to write home to Mom and let her know about this brew. The Super Hoppy is pumped up to whopping 106 IBU's, which makes it [really] bitter, and it just happens to be the frequency of the local alternative radio station KWOD. Just a coincidence???
On the packaging front, new tap-handles have finally arrived, and new labels with updated artwork are expected to arrive in a couple of weeks. According to Mr. Tom Frisbie, Hoppy's Head Packaging brewer, "with Spring upon us, and at our price point, the Sacramento market is an exciting opportunity to expand awareness of our brewpub and our brands, and I look forward to going out and meeting new customers and spreading the awareness of our award winning products."
If you have an interest in carrying one of our products, just contact Tom at 916.451.6328 ext. 1-38, or just email him at tom@hoppy.com with details about where you are and what you want.
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SACRAMENTO, CA - With the Internet continuing to expand into every facet of our lives, we thought we would make you aware of a really cool way to store your money while making some at the same time. It is a new Internet bank that will pay you $10 each time you refer someone, just for opening an account. Better yet, there are no monthly fees and no minimum balances.
So check out the link below, then tell some friends. As soon as you have an account, you can refer people you know and make $10 when they sign up. Pretty simple! Our Director of Promotions, Mr. Robert Helms signed up two weeks ago and he has already received his checks and ATM card.
Just click on the link below, and sign up for your free account. It takes less than two minutes to get started. What do you get?
* FREE money transfers (send money instantly to anyone's email) * No obligation, no minimum balance, no monthly fees * Super-high interest on any money in your checking account * FREE starter checks, and a FREE VISA debit card. * plus, a whole lot more!So click on this link right now, and start earning a few $10 bills!
X.com This is not a MLM deal as some of you may be thinking, rather it is just a simple referral fee system. Paying $10 to get a customer is pretty cheap, and chances are you will keep the account and do at least some of your banking on the Internet as it continues to become ubiquitous in our daily lives.
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Our Lucky Lunch Winner for the month of February was Ms. Cheryl Fusselman, from Corporate Products, Incorporated. Congratulations Ms. Fusselman!!! We look forward to serving you your complementary lunch!
Remember, if you have a chance to visit us here at the brewpub, be sure to drop your business card in the jar by the door on your way out to be eligible to win a complimentary Lunch and Drink on us. As my Mom says, "you can't win if you don't play" - thanks Mom...On the day before Valentine's Day, the KWOD gang held their second annual KWOD 106.5 Valentine Frenchie here at Hoppy Brewing! Basically nine couples started kissing in our fireplace room at 10:00am, and they continued kissing until there was only one couple left - some 13 hours later... Boomer, the afternoon DJ at KWOD and mastermind behind this annual event, spent most of the day broadcasting live from the brewpub while the interns religiously kept an eye on each of the couples. This years winners (Alysia Gamboa and Mark Lopez) will receive a week in the world's most romantic city - PARIS - this coming May!!!
On February 24th, around 3:30pm Thursday afternoon, Chicken Little was right - "the sky is falling" - actually came true. With absolutely no wind, rain, heat, cold, or any other adverse weather conditions in effect, the front facade of Hoppy Brewing came crashing to the ground. Fortunately nobody was injured in the event. Sources in the brewpub attributed this building failure to "sales are going through the roof" type of incident. It seems that February was a record month for sales, and the old building just could not handle all of the rocking going on inside...
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On Tuesday, March 7th, look for a Mardi Gras Special featuring a tasty Creole-Cajun Jambalaya dish, the debut of the Super Hoppy, and of course - beads...
On Saturday, March 11th, Tyler Jim MacDonald and Chris Markus kickoff their biweekly underground "True Sound" behind the brewery in the TIN-Room. The party starts at 10:00pm and goes until 1:45am.
On Thursday, March 16th, college basketball's annual March Madness takes to the courts. Look for various beer specials as the teams advance towards the national championship.
On Friday, March 17th, St. Patrick's Day is sure to feature a traditional dish of Corned Beef and Cabbage, green beer, and a crowd. Therefore, make sure to make your reservation well in advance to help ensure that you get seated in a timely manner.
On Thursday, March 30th, in the TIN-Room will be the debut appearance of Mr. Gorsky, a local band, that has a killer four song demo CD available. Opening for them at 9:00pm will be special guest Hell Toupee.
Unfortunately the Blood Donation Day scheduled in February got canceled at the last minute. However, it has been rescheduled for Monday, April 24th, from 1-5:00pm. The Hoppy Crew, and willing customers, will be helping out our local blood bank by donating some of our blood when the blood mobile arrives, and for our customers that stop by to donate as well, we will be glad to honor a "Give-a-Pint & Get-a-Pint" incentive. Once you have made your contribution, just present your "I gave blood today sticker" to your server/bartender and they will gladly serve you a fresh pint of brew for your community support. Limit one per customer...
Coming in June is the Summer Solstice Brewers Festival 2000. This brewers festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 24th & 25th, with the event starting at 1:00pm each day behind our brewpub. Tickets are $10.00. There will be food from local restaurants, locals bands making some music, and of course local breweries sporting their latest brews... For more information about SSBF2000, just click on the following link www.hoppy.com/ssbf2000 or give us a call here at the brewpub - 916.451.4677.
Remember, whenever a Kings game is on the TV, our "Jon Barry" Ale is only $1.00, and almost all of their games are televised, so make sure to come on down and help support the home team!!!
Monday nights continue to feature a $1.00 bartender selected beer from 9:00pm until Ally McBeal falls down each week. While Wednesday nights feature $1.00 beers from 10:00pm until Kenny dies on Comedy Central's South Park.
In addition to our normal daily Hoppy Hour from 4-7pm featuring $2.25 pints and $8.00 pitchers, we also have a LATE-NIGHT Hoppy Hour from 10-11pm for those people who insist on getting started later in the evening!!!
Lastly, if you are looking for a space to have a private party and do not mind some rustic surroundings, our TIN-Room behind the brewery might suit your needs. If you have an interest, just call 916.451.4677 and speak with Mr. Kenny Turner to plan your next party or event...
Also, if you would like a complete listing of what we currently have on our calendar, please click on the following web address.
www.hoppy.com/future.htm
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If you are interested in sending one of us a note, just visit the following page and click on a name that has interest to you. We promise to write back in a timely manner... :)
www.hoppy.com/feedback.htm
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Remember...the craft brew industry is very competitive, and we can always use your help when you are out there in the bars, restaurants, grocery stores, and etc. How can you help us you may be asking yourselves??? Well...we need you to ask your local retailer(s) for our products (to the point of bugging them if necessary), so that you are able to buy the products that you "really" want - not just what is on the store shelf, or on-tap, at the moment...
You, the consumer, have more power than you may know. Speak up, speak clearly, and your earnest taste buds may reap those proactive rewards. If you do this, then we are sure it will not be long before you will be able to enjoy our Liquid Sunshine™ Blonde, Hoppy Face™ Amber, and Total Eclipse™ Black Ales, along with our Hoppy Springs™ "Pre-Brewed" Spring Water outside of attending a local festival, or even visiting us here in Sacramento...
Thinking Globally - Brewing Locally!!!
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