Hoppy Times March/April 2001
"Online" Edition - Volume 8 Issue 2
"Every product we make greets you with a Smile"™
Topics In This Illustrious "Online" Issue Are:
HOPPY MUG-CLUB!!!
HOPPY BREW UPDATE...
HOPPY RECENT EVENTS!!!
HOPPY UPCOMING EVENTS...
HOPPY STAFF!!!
Please feel free to forward this newsletter to anyone you think might enjoy reading our "hoppy" news.
In addition, as a bonus to those of you who actually read our newsletter, during the month of March,
just bring in a copy of this newsletter to receive a complimentary desert with a purchase of any entree!!!
HOPPY MUG-CLUB!!!
SACRAMENTO, CA - It's finally happening!!! Yes, folks the Hoppy Mug-Club is finally set to make its arrival later this month... "How does this Mug-Club thing work?", asked one thirsty regular customer recently. Basically we will be providing 20 ounce logo mugs with the individuals name, and year they became a member, engraved on the mug that will hang above the bar. The member, for an annual fee of $50, will get the privilege to drink out of their 20 ounce mug for whatever the price of a pint happens to be each day. That would also include $2.00 Tuesday's when pints are $2.00 all day long, and during Hoppy Hour when pints are only $2.50. As an added incentive, the first ten people who join will also receive a logo polo shirt as part of the membership. Therefore, make sure to ask your server or bartender how you can join.
In addition to the arrival of the mugs later this month, Hoppy is finally getting some logo coasters for use at the bar as well; so make sure to stop in and grab a couple for your collection or for use on your coffee table at home...
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SACRAMENTO, CA - The Hopinator Doppelbock, which was released a couple of weeks ago, turned out a bit sweeter than the Brew Crew had planned, but it is still pretty tasty and has been moving at a pretty good pace. This is good news for Mr. Tyson Herzog, one of Hoppy's server's, who has been anxiously waiting to get his "Twisted Pale Ale" brewed, which should be a contemporary English style India Pale Ale. The interesting thing about this brew is that when it arrives, we will have two IPA's on-tap at once for the hop starved consumer to try. One, which is always on-tap, is a West Coast version of a traditional IPA - our Hoppy Face™ Amber Ale. Secondly, there will be Tyson's Twisted Pale Ale. Look for the battle of the IPA's to begin sometime later this month, hopefully just in time for the NCAA March Madness tournaments...
Also, for those interested in watching the brew crew hard at work. You can visit our website at www.hoppy.com/sacramento to possibly catch them milling in, graining out, and etc. through the webcam in the brewery. Brew day usually happens on most Thursday's when they typically do a double batch. Ed usually gets started about 6:00 in the morning and Tom ends about 10:00 at night when he is done cleaning. So if you have any questions for them, feel free to email Ed or Tom here at Hoppy.
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Our Lucky Lunch Winner for the month of February was Mr. Milo Tubbs, from the Campbell's, who is their Area Manager of Production. Congratulations Mr. Tubbs!!! We look forward to serving you your complementary lunch!
In addition to our normal daily Hoppy Hour from 3-6pm and our LATE-NIGHT Hoppy Hour from 10-11pm, featuring $2.50 pints and $9.00 pitchers, the Hoppy Crew continues to spread awareness of a number of our other incentives:
* On Sunday's we include a bottle of Hoppy brew to go with every Lunch/Dinner entree purchased. * On Tuesday's & Thursday's we feature $0.99 children's meals with an adult meal purchase. * On Tuesday's we feature $2.00 pints all day until we close. * On Wednesday's we have a South Park special where most 12 ounce beers on tap are only $1.00 from 10:00pm until Kenny dies! * Whenever our local NBA team the Kings are on TV, which is almost every game, we feature our "Jon Barry" Ale for only $1.00. Gee...I wonder who else in town supports the KINGS like we here at Hoppy???In other entertainment news, every Friday "late-night" continues to feature FBI (Far Beyond Intense) "The Chase" from 11:00pm until 1:45am in the main dining area of the brewpub. The Chase features the sounds of High Energy, Disco, House, Salsa, and RnB by local DJ's Wreck, E-Swift and Brian Tedlos for only a $5.00 cover. In addition, the crowd has gotten large enough that by 12:30 on most Friday nights, the guys at the door are turning people away; so if you want in to dance - show up at 11:00 and get in line to get inside...
Also, our logo wear (i.e., polo shirts, tie-dye t-shirts, ball caps, and fleece pullovers) can make for a GREAT gift anytime of the year. However, if you are not sure about our merchandise as a gift, we also have gift certificates available in most any denomination of your choice for use here at our brewpub to give as a present as well...
Lastly, we usually have some space available for your company parties in the restaurant, and if you are looking for a space to have a private party (and do not mind some rustic surroundings) our TIN-Room behind the restaurant might suit your needs - but the space is filling up fast. If you have an interest, just call 916.451.4677 and speak with Mr. Kenny Turner to plan your next party or event as soon as possible...
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On Saturday, 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.
Coming in June is the Summer Solstice Brewers Festival 2001. This brewers festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 23rd & 24th, with the event starting at 1:00pm each day behind our brewpub. Tickets are $12.00 in advance and $15.00 the day of event. 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 SSBF2001, just click on the following link www.hoppy.com/ssbf2001 or give us a call here at the brewpub - 916.451.4677.
In addition, 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 outside of attending a local festival, or even visiting us here in Sacramento...
Thinking Globally - Brewing Locally!!!
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