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Vodcast #38 GABF Happenings
Before we ventured to Denver for the Great American Beer Festival this year we announced that our fellow Saint, Abbey, had gone missing.
We announced there would be a reward for the person to follow his tracks and catch him at his final destination. Thanks to the help of Michael Kearns, and several more, he was found. This video pertains some of his whereabouts and his finding, as well as our success that followed later at the GABF awards ceremony. Vodcast #38 GABF Happenings from The Lost Abbey on Vimeo.
Vodcast #37 Painting Logos
Our on call artist, Sean Dominguez, paints our Port Brewing and Lost Abbey logos at the entrance of the tasting room. A two day process turned into a 30 second video.Vodcast #37 Sean Painting from The Lost Abbey on Vimeo.
Vodcast #36 Bat Out Of Hell
The making of Track 10 of the illustrious Ultimate Box Set.
Vodcast #36 Bat Out Of Hell from The Lost Abbey on Vimeo.
Details on the beer release (October 20, 2012) can be found here.
Vodcast #35 The Hunt For Lost Abbey At GABF
Abbot (aka: "Abbey") has run off to Denver and now he's lost. Help us find where he's hiding at the Great American Beer Festival and you could win free beer, Lost Abbey wearables and even your own Ultimate Box Set collection
If you are in Denver for The Great American Beer Festival 2012, visit www.lostabbeydev.wpengine.com/hunt to learn how to play.
Vodcast #33 Cable Car 2012
Gwen snatches a bottle of this year's Cable Car blend right off the bottling line.
Vodcast #32 Talk Like A Pirate Day
Costumes were purchased and fun was had in honor of National Talk Like A Pirate Day (9/19/12)
Vodcast #32 Talk Like A Pirate Day from The Lost Abbey on Vimeo.
Vodcast #29 Saison Blanc
Last year we made are first rendition of Saison Blanc. This year we altered the recipe slightly. Come in and try this lovely, perfect for summer, saison. It's in the tasting room for a limited time only. Come in and tell us what you think.Vodcast #29 Saison Blanc from The Lost Abbey on Vimeo.
Vodcast #28 Corrupted Footage
Last week, we harvested hops from a local farmer out of Fallbrook. We had several volunteers come to the brewery and help pick hops off the vines; we had lunch, drank, beer and worked hard together. Ryan, our Multimedia Supervisor, captured the entire event; his goal was to make a short video about the beer and the event, but something went wrong. Come Day 1 of editing Ryan attempted to load the footage he shot on to his computer and discovered it had been corrupted. Many more attempts were made, on a number of computers, but still the footage couldn't be recovered. Ryan apologizes for the mishap and has decided to explain the event and the beer for you in this video.
Vodcast #27 Number Of The Beast
A couple people got a sneak peak of Track 8, a beer unlike any other. Here is what they thought.
Vodcast #27 The Number Of The Beast from The Lost Abbey on Vimeo.
Vodcast #23 The Ultimate Box Set - 2nd Drawing
We have drawn the second set of names for people who have the option of purchasing The Ultimate Box Set.Vodcast #23 The Ultimate Box Set - 2nd Drawing from The Lost Abbey on Vimeo.
DC Tasting Crashers - Part Two [VIDEO]
Knock knock knock ...DC Tasting Crashers - Part Two from The Lost Abbey on Vimeo. To read the post on Part One click HERE
DC Tasting Crashers - Part One [VIDEO]
Don't you hate it when you people show up uninvited to a party? They eat all the food, irritate your friends, and they don't even bring any good booze. Well, that very thing happened to Chris and Matt of Washington DC after they made the mistake of posting that they were hosting a Lost Abbey tasting party a couple of weeks ago. Check out the video:DC Tasting Crashers - Part 1 from The Lost Abbey on Vimeo.The forums that got this rolling:ONETWOTHREE
Vodcast #22 BA Santa's Little Helper
Devon, Matt and Mike rack off 2012 Bourbon Barrel Aged Santa's Little Helper.Vodcast #22 BA Santa's Little Helper from The Lost Abbey on Vimeo.
Vodcast #21 Christmas In July
Come join us for our annual Christmas in July Celebration, a benefit for the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots Foundation!Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 11am to 8pmWe found Santa!
Cricket
1. You hate it when I spell your name Jessie, what else bugs the bejeezus out of you?The birthday song. It's trite and no one can sing it well. Other than that just this lovely little narcissistic society we've created for ourselves.2. What are you always listening to on your headphones?Usually all sorts of podcasts but mostly comedic by nature. I prefer to walk around with mental stimulation and giggles emitting from my face. It's helpful too because it makes an onlooker think I'm a crazy person thus blending right in at the transit station.3. It’s common knowledge that you’re a master Angry Birds player, besides that game, what’s your favorite Smart Phone App?Someone has gravely led you astray. I have a crippling fear of birds and love for bovines of all variety. Therefore, that is a game I would never support. To them I say "GOOD DAY!!" shazaam is pretty neat though. I wonder how It works you know. 4. If you had the choice to record DVD commentary on any movie to be included on the disc, what would it be and what would you wear?It would have to be " the room " and I'd wear the same clothes as the main character named Jonny. After all I too am just an average American man. 5. 4th of July is right around the corner, do fireworks still make you go “ooooh… aaaahhhh”?No, just aaahhhh no ooooh. And I should clarify the aaaahh is more of shriek like AAAAAAAHHH!!!! 6. Favorite Seinfeld episode?Only correct answer: the contest. 7. I want to re-ask a question that was asked last week, it’s a good question but Kelsey’s answer sucked… Picture this: We’re building a Lost Abbey Restaurant, and letting the staff each craft and name a meal on the menu… What would be your culinary creation (Sandwich, burrito, crepe, etc)?You know how some people question if the first moon landing was a hoax. I question you for thinking this is a " good question ". That said, halibut or shark or some kind of higher end fish I guess.
Vodcast #20 The Lost Abbey Propaganda
Last Wednesday (6/13/12) our new brite tank arrived, our largest one yet. For four days I tried to get Ken to talk to me about the tank delivery and installation; he claimed to be too busy. Finally, I just grabbed my camera and followed him around. The only time he was able and willing to speak to me was between jobs.Here is a quick glimpse of the average workday for our Plant Manager, Ken Kline.Vodcast #20 The Lost Abbey Propaganda from The Lost Abbey on Vimeo.
Mo' Betta Bretta
A long time ago (well, 2004) in a Pizza Port not so far away (Solana Beach, CA), Tomme Arthur and New Belgium’s Peter Bouckaert brewed an all Brettanomyces beer they called Mo’ Betta Bretta.In April of this year Peter flew from Colorado and the two joined forces once again — this time at The Lost Abbey — to do a refresh of that beer. Below is a video of what happened that day. The beer was released at the brewery on June 9th and should be hitting shelves near you the week of the June 18th.
Mo' Betta Bretta Brew Day
Mo' Betta Trailer
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