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A Day in the Life of a Beer Salesman

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

This blog post is for all you whipper-snappers out there that think selling beer is the easiest and best job in the world.  You think it’s all about going out to bars, staying out all night and buying people beer?  Well, let me tell you something - it’s HARD WORK!
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Check out this article from FHM, Singapore’s most popular men’s magazine. Our plans of world domination are right on track. A big thanks to Winston at Beer Styles for setting all this up.

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Got a Suggestion? Let us Know!

Monday, August 18th, 2008

One of the things we like best about Flying Dog drinkers is that you’re not afraid to share your opinion.  We do something good, you’re the first to complement us.  We do something bad, you’re all up in our grill.  We like that.
But we want to take it to the next level, so we have […]

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We Place A Curse Upon You

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

The Frederick Flying Dogs Semi-Pro baseball team recently celebrated their 2008 league championship. After going down 2-0 in the best of 5 series, they used a little old fashion voodoo magic to help seal the deal and pull out victory. Below is the story of how Tire Bite helped bring home the championship from team manager Nick Collingham.
“After […]

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New Wild Dog Series Release: Dog Schwarz

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

A Wild Dog will be on the loose in October.  We will be releasing a Smoked Double Lager called “Dog Schwarz” (pronounced: dog sh-varts) in October - just in time for the Great American Beer Festival.  Funny how that works, huh?
As it is with all Wild Dog releases, Dog Schwarz will be available exclusively in […]

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Help Us Help Mike

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Whether it be suppliers, distributors, or retailers - anyone who has worked directly with Flying Dog Brewery at any point in the past 10 years, has probably worked with Mike Freeman in some capacity.  Mike is Flying Dog’s longest standing employee and has worked in everything from Sales to Warehouse to Purchasing to running the […]

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GonzoFest Quickly Approaching

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

GonzoFest is Flying Dog’s annual throwdown, an event of such epic proportions that if you miss out, you’ll be in a state of self-loathing for months. This year, in conjunction with GonzoFest, we will be hosting the Hard Times Cafe Chili Cookoff (for the 2008 Maryland State Championship). Come meet the Flying Dog Crew and […]

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Notice the In-Heat Wheat in the picture from this Brewer’s Association press release. We are taking over the world one beer at a time!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
American Craft Beers featured at July 4th opening of new U.S. Embassy in Berlin, Germany
Export Development Program helps promote sales of American Craft Beer in the U.S.
Boulder Colorado. • July […]

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Happy Birthday, Hunter

Friday, July 18th, 2008

Today (July 18) is Hunter S. Thompson’s birthday.  He would have been 71 years old today.
A great way to pay tribute to this American legend is to go out and see the movie GONZO: The Life and Work of Hunter S. Thompson.  Click here or here for where it is playing in your area.
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Jack’s Bistro Does it Doggie-style

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

The fine folks from Jack’s Bistro in Baltimore came by the brewery to see how we make beer a couple weeks back.  Judging from this picture, they had a good time.  That’s what I call “info-tainment”!

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Freeman Beverage Stops By for a Visit

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

The on-premise team from Freeman Beverage took a break from flogging the dog and stopped by to sample some of the fine beers they sell.
Hopefully our VP of Sales, Jim Lutz (the creepy guy in the background) showed them a good time.

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In-Heat Wheat Wins!

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

Ok, so maybe this competition isn’t recognized by the Brewer’s Association or anything, but a win is still a win.  Ken Megal of Milwaukee, WI and his friends recently held a bracket-style beer tasting competition.  All of the beers were from the U.S. and our very own In-Heat Wheat won whole damn thing.
Here is the […]

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Chicken Curry and Double Dog. Yum.

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

It’s lunchtime and I’m hungry.  This made me even more hungry.  Check out this video from Better Beer Food.
more about “Chicken Curry and Double Dog“, posted with vodpod
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Below are pictures from the first session of our monthly Food and Beer Night in the Flying Dog Brewery tasting room. “Beer and Cheese” was this month’s theme, and was co-hosted by Flying Dog Executive Brewer Matt Brophy and Quality Control Goddess Gwen Conley.
Next session: Beer and Chocolate on August 7th

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Design, Drink and Be Merry

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Design, Drink and Be Merry is the title of a new art show that just closed at the Goggle Works Center for the Arts in Reading, PA. This unique art exhibit featured label art from craft breweries around the country. Flying Dog was on proud display unleashing Gonzo gospel on the unsuspecting public.

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Biking The States

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Flying Dog recently got involved with a crazy group of gentlemen that are Biking the States for 3 months this summer. They recently sent us a video trailer that is an introduction to their own Fear and Loathing journey. To view the clip visit www.BikingTheStates.com.

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For the second time in two weeks, Flying Dog is getting some serious love from the good folks over at Forbes.com.  This week, David Ewalt reviews our Canis Major Series.
Click the screen capture below to link to the article.

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Eric Warner has announced that after eight years of record growth during his tenure as CEO at Flying Dog Brewery, he will be leaving in search of a fresh, new challenge, effective September 1, 2008.  According to Eric, “Eight years as CEO is a long time in that position in this or any other industry.  […]

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Forbes.com has listed our world famous brewery tour as one of the best in America.  Of course, if you ask Rippe, he’ll unabashedly take all of the credit and tell you about the time he was on the show “Beer Nutz”.  And how he’s the heir to the Flying Dog Brewery throne.
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Flying Dog Hosts First Food and Beer Night

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Join us at Flying Dog Brewery as we host Session 1 of our monthly Food and Beer series. Details below.

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Flying Dog Hosts First Food and Beer Night

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Join us at Flying Dog Brewery as we host Session 1 of our monthly Food and Beer series. Details below.

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Don’t Try This at Home

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Our Colorado Market Manager, Rachael Tremaine thought that our new People’s Republic of Flying Dog Flag was cape.  But it must have some kind of magic powers, because it sure looks like she’s FLYING!

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Cooler Expansion At Flying Dog

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Flying Dog Brewery is expanding its cooler to keep our award-winning beers in prime condition. The People’s Republic of Flying Dog has said, “We want more beer!” and we here at Flying Dog are happy to oblige.

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Flying Dog RV Gets Face Lift

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

 After about 6 years of the sun beating down on our old RV wrap it was time to get a new look. Below is the pictures from the makeover. Give us a honk when you see our party wagon on the road. We never drink and drive but that doesn’t mean our passengers can’t drink […]

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The New York Times online recently posted an interview with Gonzo artist and Flying Dog label creator Ralph Steadman. Freakonomics author Stephen J. Dubner selected questions for the interview that readers had submitted online. To listen to Ralph’s candid answers follow this link to the New York Times site.

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Jake Knill Makes Movies

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Our QC Assistant, Jake Knill recently competed in the 72 Hour Film Festival with a movie he calls “Humanity vs. Nature and the Agricultural Revolution”.  Take a look at his flick.  I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s pretty good, especially considering Jake and his partner only had 72 to produce it - start to […]

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If you haven’t tried our Barrel Aged Gonzo, or BAG as we lovingly refer to it as, you might get your chance soon. 35 barrels of this rare Flying Dog release will be packaged for select accounts in the coming weeks. These are pictures from our most recent barreling last Friday the 13th. Some might […]

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Old Scratch Featured on CBS2 Chicago

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

Louis Glunz Distributing in Chicago recently showcased some great Summer beer and food pairings.  Jennifer Faulk, of the Glunz Beer Culinary Beer Council recommends our Old Scratch Amber Lager with Grilled Hamburgers.  Does it get any better than that?
Click here to see the video segment.

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I was out of town for 18 days and returned to find my car engulfed in a half roll of shink wrap. Well played sirs, well played.
I will have my revenge.

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Magnolia Pictures is releasing the long-awaited “GONZO: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S, Thompson” on July 4, 2008.  The film is narrated by Johnny Depp and features an array of Hunter’s friends, enemies and co-conspirators including Ralph Steadman, Jimmy Carter, Jann Wenner, George McGovern, Pat Buchchanan and even our very own George Stranahan […]

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