Tasting Room Happenings - January 2010

Tasting Room Hours

Sunday to Thursday: 3pm to 8pm

Friday: Noon to 9pm

Saturday: Noon to 8pm

Winter Concert Schedule

We’ve got live, local music here at the Left hand Tasting Room and you can count on it every Saturday and Sunday. The show gets started on Sundays at 4:30 and 5pm every other day. Grab a pint and join us in the Malt Room.

Saturday, January 2nd: Catapult (Rock)

Sunday, January 3rd: Andy Eppler (Folk)

Saturday, January 9th: Bonnie and Taylor Sims (Bluegrass)

Sunday, January 10th: Scott Von (Folk)

Friday, January 15th: John Cody (Rock)

Saturday, January 16th: The Culhanes (Folk)

Sunday, January 17th: Kort McCumber (Folk)

Saturday, January 23rd: Acoustic Hotfoot (Rock)

Sunday, January 24th: Danny Shafer (Folk)

Friday, January 29th: John Cody (Rock)

Saturday, January 30th: Mike Beam and Friends (Rock)

Sunday, January 31st: Adam Bodine Trio (Jazz)

Beer Specials for January

Bard’s English Mild Ale for $3.25/pint

Bard’s English Mild Ale for $6/growler

Haystack Wheat for $3.25/pint

Haystack Wheat for $6/growler

Haystack Wheat Cases for Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Haystack Wheat Kegs for $60 (1/2 price)

Imbibers of the Year Party

Every month I select an Imbiber of the Month, someone who showed a little extra dedication to the Left Hand Tasting Room during the month. Once crowned Imbiber of the Month, these special few enjoy their beer for the entire month out of the mighty King’s Cup. For the first time ever, we are hosting a special party in honor of our Imbibers of the Month from 2009. Join us on Tuesday, January 12th for some special releases. We’ve got Warrior IPA, the Pro-Am Brown, and Smokejumper Imperial Smoked Porter lined up for the bash. Imbibers get one of each on the house, and everyone else should thank them for the opportunity. Cheers!

Imbiber of the Month

Now that you know how I choose them, let me bring to your attention a very special guest of ours here at Left Hand. He’s hard to miss, he’s freakin hilarious, he has a beautiful wife named Dewey, and he dressed up as Santa Claus with a Jamaican identity crisis while doing the dishes for us! That’s right. Patrizio Il Magnifico has been a member at Left Hand for several years now, though under the guise of Big Paddy until recently. Patrizio doesn’t get in everyday, but he certainly is a blast to have around. Get him a cigar or buy him a pint of Polestar Pilsner, or 400 Pound Monkey, or Warrior IPA, or anything else for that matter. We love ya Mr. Magnifico. Salute!

Widdershins Pair and Share

It’s that time of year when we stay inside a little more, cook a little more, and maybe even drink a little more. Why don’t you cook a little more and win free beer for it? It’s time for our Pair and Share. Here’s the deal. Create a dish that either pairs particularly well with our Widdershins Barleywine- Style Ale or incorporates the Widdershins in the recipe, bring enough for 10 servings on Wednesday, January 20th by 6pm, wait patiently during judging, then take home free beer for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Yum! I’m hungry already.

Robert Burns Night

If one thing can be said about the Left Hand crowd, they can never get enough of the drinkin, the gluttony, the chasin’ the women, and singing songs. Come join us as part of the world-wide celebration of the Scottish icon- Robert Burns. We’ll have a grand plate o’ haggis, fine cask conditioned ale, world class Scottish entertainment, the skirl of the pipes and men dressed in skirts. The party starts at 6pm on Monday, January 25th.

Dinner at Tortuga’s

Back by popular demand! Let’s grab a bite, drink a few pints, and share a few laughs. Thanks to Tortuga’s for opening their doors to a whole lot of trouble. Join me and my wife Wendy, Cinzia and Eric Wallace, along with 36 other great folks for dinner at Longmont’s very own Tortuga’s Restaurant. There is space for 40. You have to be on the list. Yes, you have to pay for your tab, but Left Hand beers are discounted to $2.50 all night. There will be trivia, prizes, toasts, and did I mention Mahi Mahi Vera Cruz, pan-seared grouper, and macadamia encrusted chicken? Dinner starts at 6:30pm on Wednesday, January 27th. To get on the list, come in for a pint or email at goldberg@lefthandbrewing.com.

Ales4FemAles

If you haven’t heard about the Ales4FemAles beer club for women by now, I don’t know where you’ve been. Left Hand hosts this group of ladies every month while they discuss beer, learn about beer, pair beer with food, and just have a good time among fellow female beer lovers. It’s been a crazy success and Cinzia and Sue are considering hosting it twice a month as a result. For info on dates, topics, or how to get on the list, send an email to ales4females@gmail.com.

Brew Club for Women

Some of the ladies from Ales4FemAles are tired of just drinking beer, so now they’re going to start making their own. Jojo and Donna are gathering the ladies for a brainstorming session on Monday, January 11th at 6pm. The admission is free. The plan will be set and the name will be chosen. Anyone is welcome to attend…if you’re of the female type that is.

Indian Peaks Alers

Are you thinkin’ about homebrewing? Are you an award winning homebrewer? Either way, Longmont’s very own homebrew club, the Indian Peaks Alers, meet at Left Hand every month and share their brews, judge their brews, and focus on a specific style of brews. This month they’re doing English Brown Ales and you’re welcome to come. They’ll meet Wednesday, January 13th at 6pm. There is food, beer, and great people. For more info, contact Don Blake at ipa.pres@gmail.com.