One If By Land, Two If By Sea, And Three If By Flying Dog

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.

Flying Dog Gearing Up To Invade Boston For American Craft Beer Festival

Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride through Boston in April 1775 is an integral part of American history that is taught in elementary schools everywhere. Revere instructed Robert Newman (of the old North Church, which was probably the New North Church back then) to hang one lantern if the British were coming by land, and two if they were coming across the Charles River. Newman put out two lanterns, and Paul Revere told everyone of the British plan. This famous ride was immortalized in a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

It’s a good thing the Brits didn’t have access to Flying Dogs for their invasion force because it’s tough to fight something that instills fear in all who gaze upon its magnificent bat-like wings and vicious, toothy growl.

If the Red Coats came by Flying Dog, we’d all probably be speaking with an English accent, drinking pints of bitters and saluting some old wrinkly dude with a crown, because obviously no army wielding Flying Dogs has ever been defeated on the battlefield. We’d all also probably be insanely passionate about soccer games, and when we went out, we’d have these funny white powdered wigs on our heads. But we’d also have afternoon tea every day.

Get ready to put out three lanterns this weekend, because The People’s Republic of Flying Dog is invading Boston for Beer Advocate’s American Craft Beer Fest. We’ll be among the 60+ amazing Craft Beer Mongers pouring beer. We’re bringing Gonzo Imperial Porter, Double Dog Double Pale Ale, Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale and Woody Creek White to serve all the thirsty folks in attendance.

So come by and say hey, and don’t forget to drink a few award-winning Flying Dog ales. We’ll be taking photos of festivalgoers and posting them to our Twitter account throughout the weekend. You’ll be pretty famous after we’ve tweeted about you.

Get To Know Gonzo: The Gonzovision Test Isn’t Over, But You’re All Getting Failing Grades

You’ve all had two weeks to write a few short sentences about the Fear and Loathing in Gonzovision video and email it to me. It’s as simple as that. Sadly, none of you have written back. For shame! This is a great documentary that should be required viewing for every Gonzo enthusiast!

So we’re going to sweeten the deal.

Best response to the question below gets 50% off in our online store and the two next best responses get 25% off. You have one week left. This is ridiculously easy, and while you are trying to win, you might also learn something about what it’s like to be Gonzo in the process.

Question: What was your favorite part of the video?

Email your answers (two or three sentences long) to joshm {at} flyingdogales {dot} com and I’ll put the best answers into this section in an upcoming newsletter. If we publish your response, the reward will be a discount to our online store, but even better, you’ll be earning the respect of your follow citizens of the People’s Republic of Flying Dog.

Here are links to the movie again.

Fear And Loathing In Gonzovision: Part 1     Part 2     Part 3

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We’ll be bringing you something Gonzo-themed from the world each time the newsletter comes out. Have a link to send us? Email it to joshm {at} flyingdogales {dot} com.

Herman’s Hideaway During Free Friday

On Friday, June 26th, Flying Dog Brewery will be sponsoring Herman’s Hideaway’s Free Friday in Denver. This particular event is featuring local Colorado reggae bands, including Lion SoulJahs, Desciples, Fatty Jenkins and Mono Verde. Herman’s, if you don’t know, is a Denver music institution where many great Colorado bands get their start.

The show is free, doors open at 7PM and the bands start at 8PM. Old Scratch Amber Lager and Tire Bite Golden Ale are the featured beers for the evening, and are only $3 per pint! See you there, brah. Please note the sarcasm in the previous sentence.

Flying Dog Poster Contest

Just a little friendly reminder that our poster contest is still happening. You’ve got two months to pick up a rad (and FREE) poster at participating retailers, take a photo of you and your poster hung up somewhere, and enter it in our contest. Check out the contest page for more information. Let’s see some Gonzo creativity, folks!

Art of the Week: They Say Nobody Likes A Copycat, But We Think That They’re OK.

We brought you Tyler’s Flying Dog tattoo last time around and here’s something along those lines. Just around the time we heard from Tyler, we were unleashing our Flying Dog temporary tattoos at festivals and other events. Beerslinger Joe Gomez was at the 18th Annual Stoudt’s Microfest last week, and people went a little nutty with tattoo envy.

Everyone was trying to one-up everyone else. This sort of tattoo escalation is OK in our books. Plus it’s better than trying to one-up everyone in bed, if you get my meaning. Because the person who wins that contest, in reality, turns out to be the loser. But that’s what free clinics are for (nudge, nudge, wink, wink). Here’s the rest of the photos.

Cheers! Until next time,
-Josh