FYI Original Message: ----------------- From: Mark Van Wie mark(a)muddypig.com Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 17:18:15 -0600 To: mark(a)muddypig.com Subject: Muddy Pig Newsletter Beer lovers, What a great year it has been. Stille Nacht, Dead Guy, Bell’s 7000, Celebration, Mad Bitch, Dark Island, Nightmare Porter, Rochefort 6/8/10, Hop Devil, Saison Dupont, Doggie Claws, Arcadia Nut Brown, Fantôme, Very Bad Elf, everything Summit... You are the reason we were able to carry these and many many more amazing beers. You are, hands down, the best beer drinkers, the best customers in Minnesota. So good, in fact, that you forced us to open The Happy Gnome to provide even more beers for the educated and thirsty Saint Paul market. Thank you for your patronage and support. So, what can we do for you in 2006? How about: Sunday Bloody Sunday, January 1, 2006 Bloody Mary Mix-Off – The Happy Gnome The staff of The Happy Gnome will be preparing their best Bloody Mary recipes for this competition. The winner, as determined by our customers and a panel of distinguished judges, will be the signature Bloody served at The Happy Gnome. Breakfast and the Bloody Mary competition will run from noon until 2:00 p.m. this coming Sunday at The Gnome. Clear the cobwebs and start off your year with a bang. Tuesday, January 17, 2006 Merchant du Vin Beer Dinner – The Happy Gnome Join us as we pair the exceptional beers from the Merchant du Vin portfolio (Samuel Smiths, Lindemans, Ayinger, Westmalle) with multiple courses of hand crafted food. Bruce Studley will take us on a journey of great beer paired with great food from The Happy Gnome (formerly Chang O’Hara’s) and Chef Camile. Ticket cost is $50 and includes six beers paired with some amazing food. Monday, January 23 Premium Tequila Tasting – The Muddy Pig What better time to drink tequila in Minnesota than in the dead of winter? Jay Johnson will be guiding this tour of six premium tequilas of different styles and character. If you want to learn more about tequila and how it is made or just want to throw back some fantastic cactus juice, this event is for you. Tickets are just $40 per person and seating is limited. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Beer 101 – The Happy Gnome Ever wondered what makes one beer better than another? Curious about why some brewers use rice? Not sure what makes a beer a Lager or an Ale? Join us for an informative look into what makes beer, beer. Joe Weiss, Director of Sales for Sleeman and now brewery representative for Unibroue, will take us on a sampling tour of various beer styles while we discuss how beer is made. Pair this with some great finger food from Chef Camile at The Happy Gnome for a fun filled evening. And even if you think you already know everything there is to know about beer you still get to drink. Ticket cost is $40. Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Victory Beer Dinner – The Happy Gnome Join us in celebrating Victory Brewing Company’s (Hop Devil, Prima Pils, Golden Monkey) 10th anniversary. A multi-course dinner will be paired with Victory beers including their special 10th anniversary brew. Founder and brewmanster Bill Covaleski will be on hand to tell us about the brewery and walk us through their great beers. Tickets are just $50. Looks like another great year for beer in Saint Paul. Thanks again to all of our beer lovin’ buddies. Mark -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .