In this edition of Publicanista!:
I. PUBLICAN'S CHOICE: JUST THE BASICS THIS WEEK.
II. NABC BREWERY NEWS: INDIANA MICROBREWERS FESTIVAL WRAP-UP.
III. STONE BREWING'S FOUNDER IS COMING TO VISIT ON MONDAY, AUGUST 20.
IV. RECENT NEWS AND ARTICLES AT THE POTABLE CURMUDGEON’S BEER BLOG.
V. DRAFT BEERS: OUR LIQUID, DAILY BREAD, ON TAP AT RICH O’S AND SPORTSTIME.
VI. A DIVERSE SELECTION OF ROTATING BOTTLES CURRENTLY ADORNS THE BLACKBOARD.
VII. CALENDAR OF EVENTS, HOURS AND RELATED FACTS.
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I. PUBLICAN'S CHOICE: JUST THE BASICS THIS WEEK.
In the midst of a summer that has been hectic and rewarding, the coming weekend marks a lull between the first phase of summer brewery fests and the second half stretch run. For the first time in a few years, I've made a special effort to attend as many components as possible of the annual brewery fest calendar; unsurprisingly, it's been one whale of a re-learning experience with regard to the marketplace -- what people like, what they want, and how they interpret what we're trying to do. With luck, all this information can be folded into plans and schemes for the future. Until then, and as always, we're appreciative of your support.
II. NABC BREWERY NEWS: INDIANA MICROBREWERS FESTIVAL WRAP-UP.
The day was beautiful, the turnout huge, and the reception marvelous: NABC's beers (and artwork) were big hits at the Indiana Microbrewers Festival last weekend.
III. STONE BREWING'S FOUNDER IS COMING TO VISIT ON MONDAY, AUGUST 20.
Don't forget to mark this one on your calendar. It's a high honor, indeed, to host Stone's CEO and founder Greg Koch. Look for at least eight Stone ales on tap, prizes and giveaways, and a chance to chat with the man himself.
Mark your calendars: Stone Brewing CEO Greg Koch to visit the Public House on Monday, August 20.
IV. RECENT NEWS AND ARTICLES AT THE POTABLE CURMUDGEON’S BEER BLOG.
Here are recently posted articles:
My heart's not racing. Got IPA?
12th Annual Indiana Microbrewers Festival goes nutzoid.
Temptations on Frankfort Avenue and in Madison, Indiana.
Brewers Association, other industry groups address keg theft.
Update: Beer hunting by motor coach in the Pacific Northwest.
V. DRAFT BEERS: OUR LIQUID, DAILY BREAD, ON TAP AT RICH O’S AND SPORTSTIME.
Our NABC beers.
NABC began brewing in 2002, and we’re proud to be New Albany’s first active brewery since 1935. From very deep within the confines of NABC’s garage brewery, Jesse Williams and Jared Williamson conjure 8-barrel batches of regulars, old favorites and new formulations.
Always check the blackboards to see what’s on tap. For more information about NABC beers, go here.
Bob's Old 15-B ... We're calling it a robust, brown Porter precisely because style definitions were meant to be bent.
Community Dark ... Based on English Mild, and our light-bodied dark quaffer. 5% abv.
Croupier ... IPA dedicated to the workers at the Caesars Indiana riverboat casino in nearby Harrison County.
Elector ... Making Democracy pointless since 2002; English malt, American hops. 7.2% abv. Double Red?
Hoptimus ... Massive and assertive. Stern. Double IPA. Silver medal winner at the 2007 St. Louis Microfest.
Mt. Lee ... California Common ("Steam"), named for the Hollywood mountainside with the famous sign. First brewed in 2006. It has been lightened in gravity and a.b.v. by roughly 10% for the current first summer of 2007 batch.
Kaiser 2nd Reising ... Our version of a pre-Prohibition pilsner, as once was brewed in places like New Albany by German immigrant brewing companies like Paul Reising.
Guests from near and far (market pricing).
ON TAP NOW: Everyday staples.
(Alpha King will now often be rotating with Bell’s Two Hearted Ale . Why? Go here)
Sprecher Root Beer (non-alcoholic)
ON TAP NOW: Rotating selections (limited engagement).
BBC (Main & Clay) Bearded Pat’s Barley WineE. Dupont Bouche Brut (cider from France; 2005)
Rogue "St. Rogue" Dry Hopped Red
In the bullpen (ready for duty when called upon to serve).
Rogue "John's Locker Stock" Anniversary Ale - Brewer 2007
Ridgeway Santa’s ButtSierra Nevada Bigfoot Barley Wine
Three Floyds Gumballhead American Wheat
VI. A DIVERSE SELECTION OF ROTATING BOTTLES CURRENTLY ADORNS THE BLACKBOARD.
There are limited supplies of some, more of others, and still some set aside with no room in the cooler. Look for an updated bottled beer list within the next week or two.
Avery Samael’s Ale COLORADO 12 oz
Avery “The Maharaja” Imperial IPA COLORADO 22 oz
Clipper City Peg Leg MARYLAND 12 oz
Dogfish Head Burton Baton DELAWARE 12 oz
Dogfish Head Fort DELAWARE 22 oz
Dogfish Head Olde School DELAWARE 12 oz
Dogfish Head Pangaea DELAWARE 22 oz
Founder Devil Dancer (2007) MICHIGAN 12 oz
Founders Rubaeus MICHIGAN 12 oz
Grotten Brown BELGIUM 750 ml
Hambleton Toleration Ale ENGLAND 16.9 oz
Hoppin’ Frog BORIS OHIO 22 oz
Jolly Pumpkin Bière de Mars MICHIGAN 750 ml
Jolly Pumpkin Maracaibo Especial MICHIGAN 750 ml
Lindemans Pomme BELGIUM 12 oz
Nogne Imperial Stout NORWAY 16.9 oz
Saison Voisin (Brasserie des Geants) BELGIUM 750 ml
Shmaltz He’Brew Origin Pomegranate Ale CALIFORNIA 22 oz
Stone Pale Ale CALIFORNIA 12 oz
VII. CALENDAR OF EVENTS, HOURS AND RELATED FACTS.
General business hours:
Sportstime Pizza opens at 11:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Rich O’s opens at 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and at 1:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. We are not open on Sunday except during special events. The same food and beer is available at all times in both rooms, so you may have lunch and a beer in the Sportstime Pizza dining area during those hours when Rich O’s isn’t open. The brewery is available for a look-see if one of us is around and we’re not busy.
Smoking.
Rich O's: The front dining rooms at Rich O's are designated as non-smoking areas. The bar area and Red Room are open for smoking (cigarettes, cigars, pipes). We strongly discourage clove cigarettes, which are divisive even among smokers.
Sportstime: Smoking is permitted in the entirety of Sportstime Pizza.
Wi-Fi.
Both dining areas are hotspots. Please observe proper etiquette when using our Wi-Fi service, and do not disturb or offend others with the Anheuser-Busch web site or other examples of web-borne smut.
2007 events: 
Weekly on Thursday evening @ 7:00 p.m.
Drinking Liberally (New Albany & Southern Indiana) meets in the Red Room each Thursday. Contact organizer Lacy Davis for details.
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Saturday, August 11
Awe inspiring, annual one-day brewery fete in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Saturday, August 18
Keep your eyes open for information about a downtown New Albany music festival on this date. If current plans come to fruition, NABC will be planting special kegs of "reserve" beer at strategic locations, i.e., Bistro New Albany, Connor's Place & the Speakeasy.
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Monday, August 20
Stone Brewing's Greg Koch at the Public House
The details of the event are evolving as I write. Go here for the overview: Stone Brewing CEO Greg Koch to visit the Public House on Monday, August 20.
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Saturday, August 25
With Hoptimus, you really can "talk to the animals."
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Friday, August 31
Sandkerwa NA begins
Our first all-German draft festival, inspired by an annual street party in Bamberg, Germany.
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Friday, October 19
Lupulin Land Harvest Hopcoming begins
Love and hoppiness, in all their myriad forms, as dispensed from all available taps.
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Friday, December 14
Saturnalia MMVII begins
Our fourth celebration of the winter solstice, with seasonal and holiday drafts.
Credits:
Thanks to Jim Bell for his photographic prowess, which we share with you from time to time, and which features prominently at the NABC web site.
Readers who aren’t as familiar with our business should go to http://www.newalbanian.com/ for more information.
NABC is a member of the Brewers Association and Brewers of Indiana Guild.
Questions or comments about editorial content should be directed to Roger A. Baylor, who also writes The Potable Curmudgeon and NA Confidential blogs.
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