Hoppy Times May/June 2000
"Online" Edition - Volume 7 Issue 3
"Every product we make greets you with a Smile"™
Topics In This Illustrious "Online" Issue Are:
HOPPY BLOOD DRIVE!!!
HOPPY RECENT EVENTS...
HOPPY BREAKFAST!!!
HOPPY UPCOMING EVENTS...
HOPPY STAFF!!!
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HOPPY BLOOD DRIVE!!!
SACRAMENTO, CA - On Monday afternoon, April 24th, the Sacramento Blood Center mobile unit arrived at Hoppy Brewing to be greeted by an excited staff and fellow local community supporters. Once the Blood Center staff had been fed lunch, fellow Hoppy staff members began rolling up their sleeves to donate blood to the local community. Mr. Todd Bonner, Director of Human Resources for Capital Power Federal Credit Union, located across the street from Hoppy, "we should have promoted this event along with Hoppy, which would have attracted an even larger crowd to give blood."
According to Ms. Jenise Jennings, from the Blood Center, "we just did not know how many people to expect, but the people that were able to donate were all quality donors."
For those interested in seeing some highlights from the blood drive, feel free to click on the link below. In addition, if you are interested in conducting a blood drive of your own, and you are in the Sacramento area, feel free to contact Ms. Jennings at 916.456.1500. We know that she (and the community) will be glad to hear from you!
http://www.hoppy.com/sacramento/blood_drive_2000
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Our Lucky Lunch Winner for the month of April was Ms. Deborah Yue, from the State of California, Department of Personnel Administration Classification and Compensation Division. Congratulations Ms. Yue!!! 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 brewing front, for those longing for the bananarie esters of a "true" hefeweizen, Heffa's-weizen is now back on tap, and should remain on tap throughout the Summer and Fall. Also, on-tap for May is Ed's Bitter Ale, a very good rendition of an English Pale Ale.
On Wednesday evening, April 24th, the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau held their monthly "mixer" here at Hoppy. According to Ms. Betty Drake, Director of Membership, "with a crowd of over a 100 people the mixer was a BIG success, plus it is easy to get people to come to a mixer at a brewpub." For more information about the SCV&B, they can be found online at http://www.sacramentocvb.org.
Sometime in mid-April, we finally got the webcam for the dining room installed, which is now providing nice updates on a regular basis, and completes an overall visual for those who can not make it to our establishment as often as they would like. If you are interested in checking the angles out, just click on http://www.hoppy.com/sacramento. In addition, with the clarity of the dining room picture, we will probably be installing one that [zooms] in on the "Daily Feature Board", so that anyone can just bring up the page to see what each days feature happens to be. Also, there have a been comments about getting one for the TIN-Room as well, but that is not quite a high priority item at them moment...
We are proud to announce the arrival of Mr. Nate Sullens as the latest member to our bartending staff. Nate is currently working Thursday & Friday days, and Saturday nights. Nate used to live in San Jose and worked at Waves Smokehouse & Saloon (http://www.waves-smokehouse.com) as a bartender before he decided that he wanted to go back to school here in Sacramento. Therefore, stop on by (if you have not done so already) and introduce yourself to him - he might even twirl a glass or two for you... ;)
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SACRAMENTO, CA - After two and half weekends of being open at 8:30am for breakfast, we are sad to announce that until some more "issues" get resolved in the Kitchen and with our Staff, we will no longer be open for Breakfast. According to Mr. Troy Paski, Hoppy Brewing's President & CEO, "we have a strong commitment to not only provide high quality food, but also the best quality service available as well, and in analyzing what needs to be done so that both can happen efficiently, Breakfast will have to be put on the proverbial "back-burner" for the near future." "We just could not cook Lunch items and Breakfast items at the same time, and combine that with just not having enough staff to work the extra shifts, we decided it was in our customers best interest to not offer Breakfast until things change," comments Mr. Bill Ennis, Hoppy Brewing's Chief Financial Officer.
With that thought in mind, Hoppy Brewing is always looking for motivated individuals who have an interest in being part of our organization. If you are interested, or know of anyone who is interested, please have them contact Mr. Kenny Turner at 916.451.6328 ext. 48, or feel free to fax your resume to him at 916.451.3477.
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During the month of May, every Tuesday will feature $2.00 pints of craft brew from the time we open until we close. As one customer was recently heard saying "why have a [Hoppy Hour] when you can have a [Hoppy Day] all day long...
After a successful April, and continuing in May will feature "The Chase", by FBI (Far Beyond Intense), every Friday 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.
On Friday, May 12th, in the TIN-Room will be the second appearance of Mr. Gorsky, a local band, that has a killer four song demo CD available. Opening for them will be another as yet to be named band at 9:00pm.
In addition, on Saturday, May 13th and Saturday, May 27th, True Sound presents RESONANCE in the TIN-Room behind the brewpub. Doors to the TIN-Room open at 10:00pm for 18+up dancing with underground house, plus techno dj's from local and abroad. Cover is $5 at the door, and $1 Hoppy brews will be featured till 1:45am.
On MOTHER's DAY!!!, May 14th, we will be open at 9:00am to help celebrate this SPECIAL day by providing to each Mom a FREE dessert of her choice and a complimentary glass of champagne or craft brew all day. So make your reservation now to show up and celebrate Mother's Day with us!
Saturday afternoon, from 1:00 to 5:00pm, on May 20th, at Woodlake Park (500 Arden Way @ Del Paso) in Sacramento, will be the West Coast Brewfest 2000. Tickets are $12 prepay, or $15 day of the event. For more information, one can call 916.875.3292, or check them out online at http://www.matsonian.com/WCBF2000. Tickets can also be purchased here at Hoppy Brewing. Proceeds benefit local charities.
Later, on Saturday evening, May 20th, in the TIN-Room will be the debut appearance of Sugar Boom Boom, a local reggae band that has a popular following and four song demo CD available as well. They have got three sets in them, so expect them to get started around 9:00pm.
On Saturday afternoon, May 27, look for some of the Hoppy Crew to make an appearance in Suisun for the Rhythm and Brews Festival, from 12:00 to 6:00pm. Tickets are $18 in advance and $25 day of the event. For more information they can be found online at http://www.RandBrews.com.
Finishing out May, on Memorial Day, May 29th, we will feature $1.00 12 ounce beers all day. In addition, we will also be featuring Kid's under 12 eat for FREE all day long!!! So make plans now to show up and spend some of your Memorial Day with us here at Hoppy.
Starting out June in style, and in celebration of Hoppy's one year anniversary in Sacramento, on Thursday, June 01st, we will be featuring PINTS of our craft brews for only $1.00 - YES $1.00 PINTS - ALL Day until we close...
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 advance. 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 http://www.hoppy.com/ssbf2000 or give us a call here at the brewpub - 916.451.4677.
Lastly, America's Foremost Business Philosopher, Mr. Jim Rohn comes to Sacramento for a special one-day seminar entitled "The Challenge To Succeed in the 21st Century" on June 21st. Mr. Rohn's ideas and strategies have helped thousands of people to realize their true potential. For complete information, including a special discount for Hoppy Times subscribers, send a quick email to robert@hoppy.com.
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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