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The People’s Republic of Flying Dog is now in session. It’s happy hour at Flying Dog Brewery, so here is your latest dose of irreverence.Release The Hounds of Dogtoberfest
Dogtoberfest is our annual fall tribute to one of the greatest beer traditions in the entire world. Oktoberfest was started in 1810 by King Ludwig I of Bavaria to celebrate his marriage to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. As with many wedding celebrations, Oktoberfest has swelled to an all-out rager. In its 175th year (some were lost to wars, etc.), Oktoberfest now hosts millions in its native Bavaria with millions more worldwide jumping on the bandwagon and pretending to be German. Who can turn down a great party? See St. Patrick’s Day, Gonzofest and Cinco De Mayo for Exhibits B and C and D.
Dogtoberfest is our award-winning, traditional German Marzen. Deep mahogany in color with an intriguing caramel finish, Dogtoberfest is brewed with 100% imported German ingredients for a true German flavor. Lederhosen and crazed Oompah Bands encouraged.
Food and Beer Session 3
It’s high time to announce Session 3 of our monthly Food and Beer pairing extravaganza held in the Frederick, MD Flying Dog Brewery tasting room. Food and Beer nights are limited to the first 50 guests and fill up faster than a brothel on coupon night - so get your RSVP, in soon. As with all the other Food and Beer sessions, things kick off at 6pm on the first Thursday of the month, September 4th in this case. This month’s theme is “South of The Border” so prepare yourself for a little spicy flavor. Check out the full menu and RSVP information at our event calendar.
Ralph Rocks The Poet Laureate Contest Last newsletter we asked the People’s Republic of Flying Dog for entries to our Flying Dog Poet Laureate contest. Now, the great Gonzo artist, Ralph Steadman, has contributed a little poetry of his own to inspire all you lyrical viseroys that might be contemplating participation. You can view Ralph’s poetic contribution at Flying Dog’s contest page. Ralph has also graciously agreed to select our winner because in his words, “I’m quite partial to a spot of verbal serendipity.” Get your fingers typing (or pens writing if you’re old school) and churn out something that would make your high school English teacher proud.What People Are Saying About UsThe links below are mostly unsolicited outside opinions about our beer and our company from the media and internet. Read what people are saying about us:
Nick remembered everybody’s name who had been to La Cocina at least twice,
and we were there at least twice a month. I offered to buy this large
painting at every visit, and Nick’s answer was always, “Never.” When
Nick retired I tried one more time and the answer was, “I’m giving it
to the artist’s granddaughter and you may make a photocopy.” The
appeal to me, as it was to anybody else who took a long look was, “Man,
I’ve felt exactly like that.” And just what is that feeling of going
down to the creek at dusk, alone, and with a bottle of tequila? To take
a swig, and another, maybe down to the bottom before returning to
whatever awaits one at the end of dusk? My grand daughter pointed at me and said “goo
goo,” and so I came to be called. My son said “Send bail,” and the
young mother with cancer got the teacher of the year award. And my wife
of these many years, she kneels now every day for hours before her
shrine to St. Finbarr - yet still there’s pleasure. I grieve that grief can teach me nothing. R.W. Emerson
in 8-22-2008 @ 09:17:39
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