12/09/2016
Facebook! Hi! This is going to be a particularly long post so for anyone looking for a shortcut just absorb the following:
Grand Opening this Saturday- Pig roast and lots of beer at the Brick Farm Tavern starting at noon- Two new hoppy beers that I think you will enjoy a lot- 11am, 1pm, 3pm tours of the brewery- Use valet parking please. OK on to the real info:
Facebook! Hi (again)! This Saturday is the Grand Opening here at my humble brewery and I would be delighted if you could attend. It's short notice but I know you didn't have anything planned anyway.
Here are the technical details so that everything can run smoothly and we can all have an amazing time:
PARKING- The driveway here is gravel and there are no demarcations for parking spots so trust me that there needs to be valet parking to maximize the little amount of space that we have. It's complimentary and I guarantee they won't burn out your clutch/ eat the breath mints in your cup holder.
TOURS- There are three "official" tours at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm but consider this day an open house where you can visit the brewery at any time that suits you. It may not contain the wild gesticulation and flapping jowl action that an actual tour stewarded by yours truly would, but at least you can see the barn and where the beer is made. To actually taste the beer though...
BEER- Growler fills will be available from the brewery until 8pm but all tastings and full pours will be held in the Tavern *exclusively*. If you want to know how a beer is going to taste before you get a fill please head there to do so. I think I'm probably the only brewery in the state without a tasting room but local zoning concessions are difficult to combat after the fact, plus the Tavern is a way nicer space than I could ever pull off and there’s amazing food.
FOOD- *Yeah, it’s legal dude* An entire pig was sacrificed for your enjoyment. Raised and nurtured and harvested right here in Hopewell, NJ, so I hope you take the time to enjoy its life and how delicious Greg was able to make it taste. Meat isn’t something to take lightly, so let’s celebrate the dedication that's required to do it right.
GROWLERS- I bought a bunch of sweet 32oz growlers that you can see in the attached picture and they will be available to you at cost for $4. However, you can always bring your own growler of choice as long as it bears a government warning on the back. Or prominently on the front, I wouldn't presume to know your views on drinking.
GLASSWARE- I also have a rad drinking vessel for you. This is the glass that I drink every beer out of. A bonus is that it is big enough to fit a 16oz can originating from a brewery way better and cooler than Troon so don't feel constrained by the branding.
NEW BEER- Three new beers will be on tap this weekend unless some colossal f**k up occurs that I didn't intend:
TAKE OFF YOUR SKIN AND DANCE IN YOUR BONES, 7.5%- Hoppy beer with Oats and Honey. Themed to accompany the glassware. Don’t be inhibited by that same meat blanket you’re wearing around everywhere.
DOG-EARED NOVEL, 7%- Hoppy beer with wheat. Comforting and familiar, like your favorite book.
SWEATING THROUGH YOUR CO**SE PAINT (MAPLE, CINNAMON), 7.6%- This beer contains unfermented maple syrup so please do not allow it to warm as undesired refermentation may occur and cause excessive carbonation. For your safety just chug this beer. In moderation, of course. (Only available for growler fills, since there's a single keg).