FlyingFishMail #16, November 1997

[Flying Fish Brewery <newsletter@realbeer.com>]

Welcome to FlyingFishMail #16  November 1997

In this issue. . .

*  THE REAL TRUTH BEHIND THANKSGIVING!
*  VARIETY CASES NOW AVAILABLE
*  SHAMELESS MERCHANDISING DEPT.
*  NEW LOCATIONS FOR THE FISH
*  UPCOMING FLYING FISH EVENTS
*  CASK-CONDITIONED BEER UPDATE

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*  THE REAL TRUTH BEHIND THANKSGIVING!

The enduring image of Pilgrims braving freezing surf to land at Plymouth
Rock doesn't explain why they *really* came ashore. The passengers, who
were hoping to land in a more mild Southern climate, were forced to land in
part, due to a shortage of beer.

Most certainly the first Thanksgiving meal was accompanied not by wine, but
with beer. To call attention to this overlooked bit of history, the turkeys
at Flying Fish Brewing Company have put together a pairing of beers with
traditional Thanksgiving fare, recipes and some other trivia.  Also, if you
have a recipe to contribute, send it on:
http://flyingfish.com/TurkeyTalk.html


*  VARIETY CASES NOW AVAILABLE

Can't decide which is your favorite Flying Fish beer or which one to try
first?  Well, for a limited time in New Jersey and Pennsylvania you can try
'em all in our Variety Case.  Get a sextet of each style, including the
elusive Belgian Dubbel, the bottle-conditioned porter, ESB, and Extra Pale
Ale.  If your local store doesn't have it, ask them to get it.

These Variety Packs are only available for a short time--unless we can
figure out a less time-consuming way to repack all those cases!

*  SHAMELESS MERCHANDISING DEPT.

By popular request we've reordered the deep-etched pint and wheat glasses.
These beauties have the Flying Fish logo blasted into the glass and are
incredibly stylin'.  We also just got in some new long-sleeve t's,
sweatshirts and more.  Check 'em out:  http://flyingfish.com/WannaWear.html

*  NEW LOCATIONS FOR THE FISH

For your folks who live in Central New Jersey, Flying Fish draft is going
to be a lot more accessible.  Starting December 1, you'll be able to quaff
some freshly brewed ESB at all of The Office bars as well as Charlie
Brown's restaurants.  That's about 27 places total.  They will also be
running specials on selected nights.  We'll keep you posted in the next
newsletter.

*  UPCOMING FLYING FISH EVENTS

Thanks to your support, Flying Fish is getting out into more and more places
and doing more and more events (hey, it's the only way we get out of the
brewery).  Here are some upcoming dates and places where you can find us:

--November 14 (Friday): Sampling at Stone's Beverage
Free samples of Flying Fish plus pint glass with purchase
1701 Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia
4:30 - 7:30 pm

--November 17 (Monday): Promo Night at McShea's Pub
Flying Fish beers, giveaways, meet the brewers and more!
Haverford Avenue
Narberth, PA
8-11 pm

--November 26 (Wednesday): Sampling at The Beverage Store
Free samples of Flying Fish plus pint glass with purchase
218 E. Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA
4 - 7 pm

--November 22 & 23 (Saturday/Sunday): 6th Annual Great Brews of America
Festival
A well-run festival smack in the heart of the Poconos and all those
heart-shaped tubs. Conveniently located right off the Pennsylvania Turnpike
and Interstate 80. More than 40 breweries will be showcasing their
products. For more information, give Split Rock a call at 1-800-255-7625 or
visit online:  http://www.splitrockresort.com/

December 3 (Wednesday): Flying Fish Quintet at Andy's Corner, Bogota, NJ
A great beer bar of the type everyone should have in their neighborhood,
will be featuring all four Flying Fish beers plus another cask conditioned
on the handpump. First tapping takes place at 8 pm
Andy's Corner Bar
265 Queen Anne Road
Bogota, NJ

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Flying Fish Brewing Company:  Come try us at many fine NJ, Philadelphia,
Lehigh Valley and Virginia bars and restaurants and in bottle at your
favorite package store.  We're also at Disney World's Flying Fish Cafe!
Visit us at 18 Olney Avenue, Cherry Hill, NJ     609-489-0061
Free Tours/Tastings:  Saturday  1-4

http://flyingfish.com

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