What's New etc.

I'm taking a brief pause to update everyone on what's going on in the brewery at evo these days- good to see Tommy and Mike keeping folks posted on all the recent events! I was lucky enough to make it to a few in the last couple weeks, and wanted to say thanks to the Laughing Pint in Baltimore and Homegrown in Newark DE (that's new-ark, apparently they take offense if you pronounce it like the town in Jersey. So sorry...). Those are two terrific local places that are about everything that is good in food and drink. If you live anywhere near them, definitely stop by.

So what is new?

• Primal Pale Ale, Exile ESB and Lucky 7 Porter are now available in 12 oz bottles- and we are trying like crazy to keep up with demand. Sales are off the charts. Thanks!
• We've ramped up production of Lot No.3 ipa in draft. At Baltimore beer week events this was consistently the first brand to run out. Hey, I like hops too- we'll just make more.
• Anonymous Strong Ale continues to pour at the brewery tap room, but not for much longer
• Jacques Au Lantern, our Belgian-inspired pumpkin ale, is now on at the taproom. 6.1% abv, unfiltered and a whirlwind of spicy flavors and aromatics. It would take me a while to describe this one, it's probably easier for all of us if you just stop by and try it.
• We're aging some Lucky 7 on some sticky, gooey, aromatic Madagascar vanilla beans that Wes sliced up and threw into a tank ("all willy-nilly" was the technique that was employed, I believe). A couple kegs will hit the tasting room, and a few more will head out to some upcoming local festivals at Fager's Island and SoBo's, along with some of the Jacques Au Lantern.
• We seem to be at production capacity, so purchases of equipment to expand capacity may be imminent. Imagine that.
• We're running wild in the What's Up Magazine poll for best Maryland/Delaware beer, landing in the finals- our Exile ESB vs. Clipper City's Marz-hon. Special thanks to Mike Valliant and the Rise Up/Easton evo army for beating the war drums!
  

The best news of all is that the beer we're brewing now is the best that we've brewed yet, and the best is still yet to come- promise. I think our beer's darn good but I'm not satisfied, and probably never will be, which is good news if you like our beer. So drink up, it's a beer, not a paperweight!

Cheers,
Geoff

Fager's Island Shell Shocked Oyster Feast

November 7th is going to be the first Annual Shell Shocked Oyster Feast at Fager's Island. The event will run from 1 to 5. They will be featuring several of Evolution's Beers paired with raw, steamed, roasted, etc. They will also have Oyster Shooters and Pit Beef. tickets are 25.00 prior to the event and 30.00 at the door the day of the event(Includes a souvenir glass commemorating the event. You can purchase them at Fagers, The Atlantic Hotel, and Evolution Craft Brewery. Our friends, Waking at Seven will be rocking it out. Don't miss this event. It is going to be off the charts fun!!!!!!

We Made It!

Well, We made it through Baltimore Beer Week alive....Thirteen events and lots of great beers. We want to thank all of the great establishments that supported our beers with events.
Phillips Harborplace
Max's Taphouse
Three
Laughing Pint
Honeygo Liquors
Abbey Bistro
Ropewalk Tavern
Judges Bench
Mick O'Sheas
Dawons
Alonso's

And also thanks to all the fans we met at the events with their praises for our beer(especially the brothers)

3 Great Evolution Events Tonight!!!

Tonight we have 3 Amazing events during Baltimore Beer Week!

Abbey Burger Bistro in Federal Hill nest to Raleighs
6-8pm featuring our Exile ESB, Primal Pale Ale, Lucky 7 Porter and Lot No. 3 IPA for $2.00 a draft. That is ridiculous.....

Ropewalk Tavern on Charles Street in Federal Hill
8-10pm featuring the Lot no. 3 IPA, Lucky 7 porter, and Primal Pale Ale. We also have a little treat that you won't want to miss from the brewery!!!!

Max's on Broadway in Fells Point
8-11pm Featuring three different breweries(evolution, flying dog, and lancaster) beers including our new Lot No. 3 IPA.
in addition to their amazing other selections.

What's Up Eastern Shore Mag

We are in a beer tournament with 9 craft beers from around the Chesapeake area. If you love our Exile ESB like we do please goto WWW.WHATSUPMAG.COM AND LOOK FOR THE BEER MADNESS CONTEST TO VOTE FOR OUR BEER.

Thanks a lot and Cheers, Tom

Baltimore Beer Week October 8-17

Baltimore is hosting some amazing events with many great breweries. We have set up quite a few ourselves. The following are different Evolution events we would love for you to join. Cheers!


Thursday, October 8th Philip's 8-11pm 301 Light StreetBaltimore, Md. 21202 410-685-6600


Saturday, October 10th Laughing Pint 7pm 3531 Gough StreetBaltimore, Md. 21224443-570-7192

Philip's Harbor Place 4 - 7pm Meet the brewer301 Light StreetBaltimore, Md. 21202 410-685-6600

Monday, October 12th Honeygo Liquors 7-9pm (bottles)5004 Honeygo Center Drive Suite 104 Perry Hall, Md. 21128

Wednesday, October 14th
Abbey Bistro 6-8pm1041 Marshall Street Baltimore, Md. 21230
Rope Walk 8 - 10 pm1209 South Charles Street Baltimore, Md. 21230410-727-1298

Thursday, October 15th The Judges Bench 6-8pm 8385 Main Street Ellicott City, Md. 21043410-908-7111

Friday, October 16th Mich O'sheas 5-7pm 326 North Charles StreetBaltimore, Md. 21201410-539-7504

Saturday, October 17th
Dawson's 4-7pm (bottles) 589 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.Severna Park, Md. 21146410-544-6200
Alonso's 6 - 8pm411 W. Coldspring LaneBaltimore, MD. 21210410-235-3433

Evolution Update

With summer drawing to a close I thought I'd send out a quick update on what's going on around the brewery:

• Lot #3 India Pale Ale is the official new addition to the Evo family. We've blown out of the beer at the brewery, but our MD distributor is picking up a small amount this week, so look for it in a few places. Another batch is on the way.
• Rise Up Stout, our coffee stout, is nearly official and is currently on tap at the brewery. Folks really seem to be enjoying it.
• In the next few weeks we should be getting our packaging in for 12 oz bottles and we'll start packaging. It's hard to say exactly when the 6 packs will hit shelves, but probably sometime in October.
• We've got a few events coming up- we'll be at General Tanuki's in Easton this Saturday, and hopefully they'll be able to get the IPA in and we can make this our unofficial IPA release party. Should be fun either way, Tanuki's is a great place. We'll also be out at the Great American Beer Festival in the third week of September, when Denver is overrun by brewers and beer enthusiasts. This festival is always a great time, I'll see you at the Falling Rock!

Back to making beer- drop us a line if you've got any questions or you're looking for Evolution beer near you.

Geoff