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Annual Christmas in July Celebration – 2013

Our annual beer release and party to benefit the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots Foundation!

Join us for a day of Christmas time festivities, great food and beer to celebrate the release of bourbon barrel-aged Santa’s Little Helper and collect toys and cash to benefit the Marine Corp’s Toys for Tots foundation.

Christmas in July 13, 2013 – 11am to 8pm

The Details:

  • When: Saturday, July 13, 2013; Two sessions – 11am – 3pm & 4pm – 8pm
  • Where: The Lost Abbey/Port Brewing, San Marcos, San Diego County, CA
  • How Much: Whether you’ve been naughty or nice through the first half of the year, as long as you bring an unwrapped toy (valued at $15 or more) you’re in! Did your dog eat your toy along with your homework from 1995? Not a problem, for just $15 at the door you’re set to join us for food, fun, entertainment and photos with Santa all included! (Beers are all regular price)

Events on tap:

Beer releases:

  • 2013 Bourbon Barrel-aged Santa’s Little Helper – 22oz bottles; $12 ea. / 6 bottle limit.

Food & Beer:

  • Food – Entrants will receive a ticket good for food at any of the three vendors in our mobile food court. Vendors include: Hoangies, Devilicious, and Red Oven Pizza 
  • On Tap – All of The Lost Abbey and Port Brewing’s full core lineup of beers will be available, plus a few specialty taps will be available. Besides the fat man in the red suit (who will be available for pictures throughout the day), we’ll also be celebrating 5 years of releasing a Bourbon barrel-aged version of our Imperial Stout, Santa’s Little Helper. A robust beer with tones of sweet malt, dark cocoa and notes of deep bourbon, Santa’s Little Helper is the perfect accompaniment to fruit cake during a California Christmas in July

Specialty Taps (Limited Draft): 

  • ’12 Deliverance
  • Older Viscosity
  • Framboise de Amorosa
  • Red Poppy
  • Special “Santa’s Flight” – $8 for tasters of ’13 Bourbon Santa’s Little Helper, ’11 Brandy barrel-aged Santa’s & ’11 Santa’s Little Helper (Brandy and Vintage Santa’s only available on Flight)

Activities:

A Visit from St. Nick
Santa Claus loves to visit us while he’s on vacation in San Diego! He’ll be dropping by the brewery so you can get you, your friends’ and family (kids welcome) professionally photographed with him.

  • Santa’s Schedule — 11:30am – 3:00pm & 4:30pm – 8:00pm

Toys for Tots toy drive and fundraiser

  • Toy Drive — Bring a new, unwrapped toy valued at $15 or more to benefit Toys for Tots
  • Giving Tree – Make an additional donation to Toys for Tots (above & beyond the unwrapped toy) and you get to select a gift from the Christmas Tree. Gifts will include rare bottles, Port Brewing & Lost Abbey gear, tickets to our legendary Barrel Night, and The Lost Abbey Ultimate Box Set.

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The Lost Abbey Received 1st Ever Champion Brewery Award in 2013 San Diego International Beer Competition

San Marcos, CA, —
The 7th Annual San Diego International Beer Competition concluded Sunday, June 23rd with The Lost Abbey earning 6 total medals as well as being honored with the first ever “Champion Brewery” award. (The Champion Brewery award was bestowed upon the brewery location with the most cumulative points based on awards.)

Matt Webster and Ben Barnett showing off The Lost Abbey winnings.

For three years running, The Lost Abbey / Port Brewing (Port Brewing Co) has led or tied for the lead with the most medals in The San Diego International Beer Competition. In 2011, Port Brewing Co garnered 6 total medals which was tied for the most awards. At the 2012 Competition, Port Brewing Co topped the leaderboard with 8 total medals in addition to winning the Best of Show for Carnevale Ale.

“Having one of the largest commercial craft beer competitions in California each year, we take great pride in competing at the highest level on our home turf.” Said Tomme Arthur, Director of Brewery Operations for The Lost Abbey and Port Brewing. “Consumers are always looking for validation, an award from the San Diego International Beer Competition shows them the excellence in brewing we strive for each day.”

The San Diego International Beer Competition and Festival ran from June 21st through June 23rd at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The competition received over 900 entries from 19 different countries and 22 states in the U.S. making it one of the largest in the country.

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About Port Brewing / The Lost Abbey

Founded in 2006, Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey produce an extensive line-up of continental and American- inspired ales and lagers. Under the direction of visionary brewmaster and co-founder Tomme Arthur, the brewery has garnered dozens of awards in its seven year history including the 2007 Great American Beer Festival Small Brewery of the Year, The 2008 world Beer Cup Champion Small Brewery and the 2013 Champion Brewery at the San Diego International Beer Festival. The company’s beers, many of which are aged in oak barrels for 12 months or longer, are universally recognized for their complexity, unique flavors and bold boundary-pushing styles. For more information, contact Port Brewing / The Lost Abbey at 155 Mata Way, Suite 104, San Marcos, CA 92069, telephone (800) 918-6816, and on the web at www.LostAbbey.com

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PORT BREWING AND THE LOST ABBEY CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN JULY – 2013

Annual beer release and benefit for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation

San Marcos, CA – St. Nicholas makes his way to the Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey Tasting Room for the 5th Annual release of Bourbon Barrel-aged Santa’s Little Helper (Port’s Imperial Stout) and a Christmas in July celebration to benefit The Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation on Saturday, July 13th, 2013.

Whether you’ve been naughty or nice through the first half of the year, as long as you bring an unwrapped toy (valued at $15 or more) you’re in! Did your dog eat your toy along with your homework from 1995? Not a problem, for just $15 at the door you’re set to join us for food, fun, entertainment and photos with Santa all included! (This is a Family-Friendly event)

The Port Brewing and Lost Abbey “Giving Tree” will also be making an appearance, for an extra donation to Toys for Tots, you’ll receive a gift from the tree. Gifts can include rare bottles, Port Brewing / Lost Abbey gear, tickets to our legendary Barrel Night during San Diego Beer Week or a Lost Abbey Ultimate Box Set.

All of The Lost Abbey and Port Brewing’s full core lineup of beers will be available, plus a few specialty taps will be available (more info to come). Besides the fat man in the red suit (who will be available for pictures throughout the day), we’ll also be celebrating 5 years of releasing a Bourbon barrel-aged version of our Imperial Stout, Santa’s Little Helper. A robust beer with tones of sweet malt, dark cocoa and notes of deep bourbon, Santa’s Little Helper is the perfect accompaniment to fruit cake during a California Christmas in July.

 
 
AboutPort Brewing / The Lost Abbey
Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey produces an extensive line-up of continental and American- inspired ales and lagers. Under the direction of visionary brewmaster and co-founder Tomme Arthur, the brewery has garnered dozens of awards in its seven year history including the 2007 Great American Beer Festival Small Brewery of the Year and the 2008 world Beer Cup Champion Small Brewery. The company’s beers, many of which are aged in oak barrels for 12 months or longer, are universally recognized for their complexity, unique flavors and bold boundary-pushing styles.

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Where’s the Best of Show Trophy?

In 2012, The Lost Abbey received the Best of Show trophy at the San Diego International Beer Competition for Carnevale Ale. In celebration, we had each brewer spend a day with the trophy. From surfing and yoga to finding a new drinking buddy, The Best of Show trophy had quite a year with The Lost Abbey crew. With the festival returning again next weekend (June 21-23) we thought now was the perfect time to showcase its adventures.

Lead Cellerman, Greg Peters, surfing with our 2012 Best of Show trophy.

 

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Father’s Day Bundle at The Lost Abbey

This Father’s Day, save the trouble of shopping for the man that has everything… 

Bundle

Stop by The Lost Abbey Tasting Room now through Father’s Day and pick your Dad up our special “Father’s Day Bundle”!

For only $20, you’ll receive a brand-new (empty) Growler, a $15 gift card (to fill said growler) and two pint glasses.

What better way to celebrate Father’s Day than sharing a pint with the guy!

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Beer and Cheese: The Lost Abbey and Brothers Provisions

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The Lost Abbey and Brothers Provision team up for an adventure in Beer and Cheese pairings at The Lost Abbey Tasting Room, Friday May 31st. Beginning at 4pm, we’ll pair 5 of Brothers Provisions exquisite cheeses with 5 of our Lost Abbey Beers. Tickets are $20 and are first come- first serve available at the tasting room. Ticket includes 10 tastings ( 5 beers and 5 cheeses or a different ratio if you so desire)

Hope to see you there!

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Track Repeat Weekend at The Lost Abbey

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With Summer right around the corner, we thought we’d relax this weekend and set some “Tracks” on repeat! Starting Saturday (11:30am) at The Lost Abbey Tasting Room, we’ll be putting tracks 4 through 9 and 11 through 13 into our Vintage case for purchase. The bottles will be available on a first come first serve basis and must be consumed on-site.

Track 4 – Sympathy for the Devil – black blended beer comprised of two barrels from the one of the base components from 2011’s Veritas 009, and two barrels of Hot Rocks aged in French Oak red wine barrels with their own unique Brettanomyces.

Track 5 – Shout at the Devil – a blend of two fruit beers — Red Poppy and Framboise de Amorosa bumped with additional fruits and sent to rest in French Oak prior to bottling.

Track 6 – Highway to Hell – blend of brandy barrel-aged Serpent’s Stout and bourbon barrel-aged Angel’s Share (v. 2009), this one is dark and leathery with plenty of wood notes accented by hints of vanilla.

Track 7 – Devil Inside – A remixed track, Track 7 is Veritas 006 blended with raspberries, cherries and a touch of mandarin orange zest.

Track 8 – Number of the Beast – A base of Judgment Day aged in freshly emptied bourbon barrels then spiked with liberal additions of cinnamon stick and dried chili pepper.

Track 9 – Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door – A remixed track, Track 9 is Cuvee de Tomme bumped first with currants and then bumped again with extra Brettanomyces.

Track 11 – Devil Went Down to Georgia – Angel’s Share sent to fresh Heaven Hill whiskey barrels for 9 months, spiked with fresh peaches and Black Tea and a touch of Brettanomyces

Track 12 – Heaven and Hell – A non-fruited sour made from a blend of Avant Garde, and unreleased sour brown and Gift of the Magi aged in oak barrels.

Track 13 – Message in a Bottle – A new barleywine brewed specifically for this Track, the base was sent to freshly emptied cognac barrels and aged with sour cherries and orange zest.

 

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Tomme heads North for Seattle Beer Week

Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey’s Director of Brewery Operations (and overall nice guy) leaves the heat of Southern California and heads Northwest for Seattle Beer Week 2013! If you’re in the area, stop by and say hi! CLICK HERE for a full list of events during Seattle Beer Week.

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Brewers night with Tomme Arthur
Thursday, May 16th
Elliot Bay Pizza
4 – 7pm

Sourfest 
Thursday, May 16th
Brouwers Pub
8pm – 10pm

Bottle Signing with Tomme Arthur
Friday, May 17th
Beer Junction
3- 5pm

Bottle Signing with Tomme Arthur
Friday, May 17th
Chucks 85th
6 – 9pm

Lost Abbey Tap Takeover
Saturday, May 18th
Super Deli Mart
All Day (Tomme will stop by for a beer around 11am on his way to the airport… maybe 2 beers)

 

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Port Brewing’s Anniversary Ale Makes Its Return!

PORT BREWING AND THE LOST ABBEY CELEBRATES ITS 7TH ANNIVERSARY

A celebration to commemorate 7 years will take place May 4th at The Lost Abbey/Port Brewing Tasting Room in Southern California.

The crusade The Lost Abbey and Port Brewing embarked on to fight the good fight and make amazing beer, turns seven on May 4th, 2013. To celebrate the milestone and the joys of the journey, we’ll be hosting a two-session Anniversary Party at The Lost Abbey/ Port Brewing Tasting Room in San Marcos, CA (155 Mata Way).


The guest of honor at the party will be the massively hoppy 7th iteration of Port Brewing’s Anniversary Ale. Brewed with Columbus, Amarillo and Simcoe and dry-hopped with Columbus, Amarillo and Citra (a new addition this year) hops, Anniversary Ale has pleasant tones of citrus and pine, a screaming hops presence and just enough malt character to add a hint of sweetness. Port Brewing’s Anniversary Ale comes in at 10% ABV and will be available at the brewery on-draft and through distribution on-draft and 22oz bottles later this month.

Additionally, the Anniversary Party will feature special taps of Framboise de Amorosa (Raspberry Sour & American-Style Sour silver medal award-winner at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival), Deliverance (a blend of Bourbon barrel-aged Serpents Stout and Brandy barrel-aged Angel’s Share), Red Poppy (Flanders Red Ale with sour cherries) and Angel’s Share (Bourbon barrel-aged English-style Barleywine).

“Our Anniversary Party is one of the highlights for us each year” said Director of Brewing Operations Tomme Arthur. “It gives us a chance to celebrate our successes with our most passionate fans”.

Port Brewing & The Lost Abbey Turn 7! from The Lost Abbey on Vimeo.