SPY Belgian Waffle Ride

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April 7th was the 2nd Annual SPY Belgian Waffle Ride (SPY BWR) which began and ended at the SPY HQ off of Palomar Airport Road. 350 (insane) Riders suffered through 209 Kilometers (130 miles) of various terrain leading through Fallbrook and Bonsall to Escondido and Lake Hodges, venturing back to the promised land of Carlsbad.

Our one-and-only Lost Abbey “Team Rider” Karl Bordine, finished this year’s trek in 3rd Place as well as The Sprint Award for fastest times on the sprint segments.

A great day overall, especially when it ended with a well-deserved Lost Abbey beer after a long ride.

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7th Anniversary Party

Celebrate our 7th birthday with beer, food and a few of our closest friends!

7thAnniversarySmallTo celebrate our 7th year of existence, we’re going back to our roots… Long gone are the anniversary parties that were focused on pony rides and balloon animals. We’re not going to bore you with lame card tricks and annoying roaming magicians looking for tips. (though last year’s magician has yet to re-appear from his disappearing act)

This year’s 7th Anniversary party is all about GOOD BEER. We’re filling every one of our taps with beers both new and properly aged. We’re also bringing back our “Vintage Case” and filling that to the brim with some tasty “tracks”… umm… we mean beers… Tasty beers.

We also thought we’d compliment this awesome selection of beer with four of our favorite food trucks! Devilicious, Red Oven Artisanal Pizza, Hoangies and Oscar’s Meat Pies.  Each truck will have a dish paired with a select Lost Abbey or Port beers put together by our “Goddess of Paring”, Gwen.

So there you have it! Beer, Food, Friends…and we’ll even throw in some face painting… It’s our party and we’ll paint our face if we want to!

This will be a ticketed event; tickets will go on sale on 4/20 at 10am at www.lostabbey.com. They’re $20 per person and $25 day of… Though we’ve never actually had any tickets available on the day of, just an FYI.

Hope to see you there!

The Details

Location
Port Brewing / The Lost Abbey, 155 Mata Way, Suite 104, San Marcos, CA 92069.

Date / Time(s):

Saturday May 4, 2013-Two sessions

  • Session 1 – 11am to 3pm
  • Session 2 – 4pm to 8pm

Each guest will receive a commemorative tasting glass, 10 beer tasting tabs and a food ticket (additional taster tickets will be available).

Tickets

  • $20 per session
  • Each session limited to 400 people

If any tickets remain, they’ll be available at the door for $25…

Tickets will go on sale at 10am on 4/20/2013… more info to come! 

UCSD Extension Panel Discussion: Is Beer In Your Career?

Tomme and peers talk beer & careers!

Bottled & Kegged: San Diego’s Craft Brew Culture

“Is Beer in Your Career?”

What are the career opportunities in San Diego’s burgeoning brewing industry? Job seekers will learn the answers from a panel of experts who will converse about why San Diego has become such a nationally renowned region for craft beer production and where the professional brewing industry is headed. The panel discussion is being captured for broadcast by UCTV Career Channel as part of the opening of the San Diego History Center exhibition Bottled & Kegged: San Diego’s Craft Brew Culture, which explores the ebb and flow of beer production in the San Diego region. The exhibit features many hands-on interactive elements that help explain: the brewing process, how San Diego County brewers achieve such expansive flavor profiles, and the science behind matching beers with food.

The Details

Location
San Diego History Center, Balboa Park

Date / Time(s):
Friday April 5, 2013 – 4:30pm-5:30pm

Cost
Reservations required to attend!
Call 619-232-6203, ext. 111 or rsvp@sandiegohistory.org

  • Free for members
  • $6 Adults
  • $4 Seniors (65+), Students & Military (ID required)
  • Free for children under 6

The Panel Includes:

Tomme Arthur, Port Brewing & The Lost Abbey: Craft brewed under the direction of co-founder and World Champion brewer Tomme Arthur, five beers are issued under the Lost Abbey label year-round: Avant Garde, Lost and Found, Red Barn, Devotion and Judgment Day. Additionally, a number of seasonal and specialty releases are offered at various times throughout the year. Founded in 2006, Port Brewing Company produces a line of award-winning American ales and the groundbreaking Lost Abbey family of Belgian-inspired beers.

Yuseff Cherney, Ballast Point Brewing Company: Head Brewer and co-founder of Ballast Point Brewing Company, one of San Diego’s top breweries. The company started out modestly as Home Brew Mart in 1992. In 1996 the brewery was installed by New World Brewing Systems in the space behind its retail store and production began in September. In May of 2005 they opened their second brewery in Scripps Ranch. They currently distribute five of our favorite beers, Yellowtail Pale Ale, Calico Amber Ale , Big Eye I.P.A., Black Marlin Porter and Wahoo Wheat Beer to a thirsty San Diego. He is the lead instructor for the new UC San Diego Extension Professional Brewing Certificate.

Greg Koch, Stone Brewing Co.: Stone Brewing Co. was founded in 1996 by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner in San Marcos, CA. First keg of Stone Pale Ale sold on July 26, 1996 to Vince Marsaglia of Pizza Port fame. Arrogant Bastard Ale unleashed upon the world November 1, 1997. Moved to current facility in Escondido, CA, in December 2005. Opened the adjacent Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in November 2006. Named “All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth” by BeerAdvocate magazine in 2008…AND 2009! “The most popular and highest rated brewery – ever!”

Chris White, White Labs Inc.: Pure Yeast and Fermentation was founded by UC San Diego alumni Chris White in 1995. He and Lisa White, his ex-wife, run the company from the San Diego headquarters location. Team members have been active in the American and worldwide craft brewing movements since the 1980s. The company, which has grown to include offices in California and Colorado, provides a wealth of services to not only brewers but also winemakers, distillers and others in the fermentation business.

 

Google Hangout with Tomme Arthur and AllAboutBeer.com

(Google)Hangout with Allaboutbeer.com and Director of Brewery Operations Tomme Arthur for an exclusive tasting of track beer selections from the Lost Abbey Ultimate Box Set, this Wednesday (2/20) starting at 11am pst.

We’ll give you the link to the Google Hangout around 10:30am (Wednesday) on Lostabbey.com, Facebook and Twitter… So call in sick (it’s going to be raining anyways), grab your Ultimate Box Set and hangout on Google with Tomme Arthur and Allaboutbeer.com!

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Carnevale di Lost Abbey Masquerade – 2013

For details on the 2014 Carnevale di Lost Abbey Masquerade, please click here.

Join the party! You are cordially invited to celebrate the end of the Carnevale season with one last evening of celebration at The Lost Abbey’s famed Venetian masquerade ball on February 23, 2013 from 7pm to 11pm.

Among the 20-plus taps of fine Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey beers will be the premiere of the 2013 vintage of our GABF & World Beer Cup gold medal winning Lenten saison, Carnevale.  Food for the evening will be provided by one of our esteemed local food trucks, Lez Eat, and entertainment for the night will be provided by The Professors, who are making a triumphant return.

Beers are regular price, but for those properly attired for the masquerade (costume and mask), food and entertainment are free. A $10 cash only cover charge applies to those without proper dress. 21 and over only please. Valid ID required.

Lez Eatz will we providing Chicken Étouffée, for the masses, free of charge for those dressed for the occasion; other items are available at regular price.

NOTE: This is a very popular event, and food and space are limited, so it’s best to arrive early rather than late. Mark your calendars now!

Details:
What: 6th Annual Carnevale di Lost Abbey Masquerade
When: Saturday February 23, 7pm to 11pm
Where: The Lost Abbey, 155 Mata Way, Suite 104, San Marcos, CA 92069

For directions to the brewery or more information, please vist our Contact Page.

 

Our 2012 lord and lady of the night along with our best mask and best costume winners

 

 

 

Join The Filming!

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Join us in the tasting room!
Be on TV!

The creators of Diners Drive-Ins and Dives brings you Beer Geeks, a new nationally syndicated TV show, about the world of craft beer.  They will be filming at Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey and we need your support; with your presence help show your love of craft beer.

  • Wednesday February 13th at 4:30pm
  • Thursday February 14th at 4:30pm

We will be pouring $4 pints of regular Port Brewing & Lost Abbey offerings from 4:30pm to close, PLUS we’ll also be tapping some Premium Tasters, including 2013 Cuvee de Tomme.  In addition, on Wednesday and Thursday, starting at 4:30pm we will be holding a $1 charity raffle, and the winners will be receiving a bottle of Veritas 011, Lost Abbey Stem Glass, and a Lost Abbey T-Shirt.

Epic Eatz Food Truck will be here to provide food to the masses.  In addition to their traditional menu they will also be cooking up Beer Brined Pork Belly and Beer Sous Vide Beef Cheek Tacos.

So, come and join the party! Show the world San Diego’s love and appreciation for Craft Beer!

Just note that:
By entering the premises you understand that you may appear on camera and use of your image or voice may be used for advertising and/or trade purposes.  Please refrain from wearing clothing with brands or logos (with the exception of Port Brewing & Lost Abbey brands) when entering the filming location.

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Carnevale di Lost Abbey Masquerade Party 2013

You are cordially invited to celebrate the end of the Carnevale season with one last evening of celebration at The Lost Abbey’s famed Venetian masquerade ball on February 23, 2013 from 7pm to 11pm.

Among the 20-plus taps of fine Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey beers will be the premiere of the 2013 vintage of our GABF & World Beer Cup gold medal winning Lenten saison, Carnevale.  Food for the evening will be provided by one of our esteemed local food trucks, Lez Eat, and entertainment for the night will be provided by The Professors, who are making a triumphant return.

Beers are regular price, but for those properly attired for the masquerade (costume and mask), food and entertainment are free. A $10 cash only cover charge applies to those without proper dress. 21 and over only please. Valid ID required.

NOTE: This is a very popular event, and food and space are limited, so it’s best to arrive early rather than late. Mark your calendars now!

Details:
What: 6th Annual Carnevale di Lost Abbey Masquerade
When: Saturday February 23, 7pm to 11pm
Where: The Lost Abbey, 155 Mata Way, Suite 104, San Marcos, CA 92069

For directions to the brewery or more information, please vist our Contact Page.

Check out these photos from previous Carnevale Masquerades:

  • Carnevale 2012
Our 2012 lord and lady of the night along with our best mask and best costume winners

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Superbowl Sunday @ The Lost Abbey

We know you’ll be drinking delicious beer this Superbowl Sunday, but why not drink with us?

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Join us in the tasting room this Sunday as we watch The Baltimore Ravens face off against The San Francisco 49ers!  Lez Eat will be here to provide some specialty crafted Superbowl finger food, including an Artichoke Dip, Lost and Found Wings, and Mayan Judgment Day Cupcakes! We will have 20 + taps flowing with some rarities such as Framboise de Amorosa and Deliverance, so regardless of the outcome, it shall be an evening to remember.

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