Winter brews, Dungeness crab to-go, Thanksgiving, family-friendly New Year’s Eve, and more herald the arrival of Half Moon Bay Brewing Company’s 17th winter on the coast
Half Moon Bay, Calif. – October 28, 2016 —Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, a popular Coastside destination known for its award-winning, house-brewed beer, sustainable seafood, live music and scenic outdoor patio fire pit, welcomes the winter season with a slew of exciting events and initiatives, including a special Thanksgiving dinner, Dungeness crab, Funky Sweater & Sneaky Peat Winter Scotch Ale release party, and family-friendly New Year’s Eve.
Winter Brews
Brewmaster James Costa has crafted an array of award-winning beers since his arrival at the Brewing Company in 2013, and this winter sees the release of some annual favorites and new additions.
- Sneaky Peat Winter Scotch Ale The Scotch Ale is a big malty winter warmer brewed with peated (smoked) malt. With a dark mahogany color and full body, this beer displays flavors of caramel and roasted malt with a lingering hint of smoke on the back end. The effect of barrel aging means that the heavy peat flavor has subsided to be replaced by oak and a slight char, combined with a subtle bourbon essence. Three months later, this scotch ale has come out tasting like a fine Islay scotch.
- Damage Inc. Imperial Stout Inspired by brewers back in the 1800’s to win over the Russian Czar, this is the king of stouts, boasting high alcohol and plenty of malt character with huge roasted, chocolate and burnt malt flavors. A chewy malt sweetness with suggestions of dark fruit and flavors of higher alcohols are quite evident. Hop character from Columbus, Chinook and Ahtanum, rounds out the attack on the senses. Six months in Woodford Reserve Bourbon barrels mellowed the alcohol esters, replacing them with sweet vanilla and a slight char flavor.
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ungeness Crab Season
Come and enjoy fresh Dungeness crab at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, prepared in four different ways: Classic Cold or Warm Cracked Crab with fresh garlic bread and drawn butter; Warm Cracked Crab topped and served with a side of housemade pesto with fresh garlic bread; and Warm Cracked Crab topped with Cajun spices and served with fresh garlic bread and drawn butter.
Subject to availability. Price determined at start of Dungeness crab season.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 26, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
In addition to the regular menu available throughout Thanksgiving Day, Chef Federico Godinez features classic holiday specials such as a house-roasted turkey with all the trimmings, butternut squash soup, and an array of desserts such as classic pumpkin pie and pumpkin ice cream. Reservations are strongly encouraged; please contact (650) 728-BREW or visit rezku.com.
Funky Sweater & Scotch Ale Winter Ale Release Party
Friday, December 9, 6 – 7:30 p.m., in the bar
In honor of the crisp holiday season, the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company has crafted a big, malty winter warmer called Sneaky Peat Winter Ale. Guests are invited to don their funkiest holiday sweater and join the brewers for the release of this winter ale, with seasonal menu specials presented by Chef Godinez. The Brewing Company awards a special prize for the “funkiest sweater,” and also has small gifts on hand for everyone who shows their funky sweater spirit. Music will be provided by Key Lime Pie, a rock and Latin band with a bilingual vocalist and a wide and varied song list. Admission is complimentary.
Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve
Saturday, December 31, 5-9 p.m.
The Half Moon Bay Brewing Company is well known in the Bay Area for being a family-friendly destination for live music every weekend, and New Year’s Eve is no exception. On Saturday, December 31, the Brewing Company hosts our annual “Early Bird New Year’s Eve” with live music from Bruce Guynn and Big Rain, a rock, country rock and soulful blues band, as well as hats, horns and a beer toast for adults 21 and over. When the ball drops on the East Coast (9 p.m. PST) everyone at the Brewing Company will celebrate like it’s 2017.
When it Rains, We Pour
December 31, 2016 – March 31, 2017
Back by popular demand, Half Moon Bay Brewing Company will once again offer its “When it Rains, We Pour” special starting December 31. If there is an 80% or more chance of rain in the Half Moon Bay area, simply show the bartender or your server the forecast on your smartphone and receive happy hour pricing on all drinks.
ABOUT THE HALF MOON BAY BREWING COMPANY
Selected by Coastal Living magazine as one of America’s Best Coastal Breweries, Men’s Fitness as one of America’s Top Ten Craft Breweries and Travel + Leisure magazine as one of America’s Best Beach Bars, the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company is situated on picturesque Pillar Point Harbor overlooking the Marina in Half Moon Bay. The Brewing Company expertly pairs a family-friendly, come-as-you-are atmosphere with a winning combination of fresh, sustainable seafood, craft beers, live music and an expansive, dog-friendly patio area with blazing fire pits to keep patrons warm on the waterfront. The Brewing Company is a casual coastal venue that has become an institution in the Half Moon Bay area for locals and visitors alike since opening in 2000. With its warm, wood-toned interior, expansive windows to the ocean, and walls dotted with surf memorabilia, the 6,000-square-foot restaurant and bar is reminiscent of a typical California surf shack. Behind the restaurant lie the 1,200 square-foot Mavericks Beer Garden and on-site brewery, where hand-crafted, award-winning Beers & Ales are piped directly to the bar. The Amber Ale won a bronze medal in the 2012 World Beer Cup, and the Ocho Barril Saison won Best in Show for session beers and the gold medal in the Wood/Smoke Ale category at the California State Fair in June 2013. Winner of a gold medal at the 2015 U.S. Open Beer Championship, a silver medal at the 2015 California State Fair, and two silver medals at the 2016 California State Fair, the Brewing Company has set the standard for craft beer in the San Francisco Bay Area for the past sixteen years.
The Half Moon Bay Brewing Company is located at 390 Capistrano Road in Half Moon Bay, Calif. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to close; Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to close. To book a reservation, please call 650-728- BREW (2739) or visit Dinnerwire.com. Additional information may be found at www.hmbbrewingco.com.
The Half Moon Bay Brewing Company also manages the neighboring Mavericks Event Center which overlooks the picturesque Pillar Point Harbor and is the ideal setting for weddings, celebrations, retreats and corporate events. Named for the famed surf break just up the beach, the Mavericks Event Center sits on a large oceanfront bluff, with an indoor ballroom that can accommodate up to 150 guests, (100 seated), plus a spacious outdoor deck and harbor view garden. For more information please visit www.maverickseventcenter.com.
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