Read up on what’s happening at the farm in Farmer Geoff’s latest blog post- Springing into 2012!

Many more pics & good times to come in 2012!

Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (Lyons) January Podcast & Music Line-Up

Sunday 1/1- The Jaspers
Wednesday 1/4- 1st Wednesday music Club 7:30pm
Friday 1/6- Turn 4 alt-country band
Saturday 1/7- Johnny O band
Sunday 1/8- Gadzukes!
Thursday 1/12- Southern Rock Mountain jam 7pm
** Friday 1/13- Ruined Nation Band with David Richey
Sunday 1/15- Kristina Murray & 2 Hearted Jones
Wednesday 1/18- Tribute to the Beatles 7-11pm
Friday 1/20- Rory Carroll band country & bluegrass
Saturday 1/21- Mosey West alt-country band
Sunday 1/22- Fauxgrass bluegrass from Michigan
Monday 1/23- Longmont all-stars youth jazz band 7pm
Thursday 1/26- Johnny Sansone from New Orleans 8pm
Friday 1/27- Pelta-Tiller Band
Saturday 1/28- Gary Bragg band alt-country
Sunday 1/29- Felonius Smith acoustic blues band

Every Tuesday bluegrass pick 8-11pm
Friday & Saturday shows are 8-11:30pm
Sunday shows are 6-9p

Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids (Longmont) January Podcast & Music Line-Up

Sunday 1/1- Gospel Brunch with the New Spiritual Wonders 12-3pm
Thursday 1/5- Connally & Ramey
Friday 1/6- Lionel Young band
Saturday 1/7- Patti Fiasco band
Sunday 1/8- The Strangebyrds
Wednesday 1/11- Songs from the Silo with Wendy Woo 8pm
Thursday- 1/12- Tyler Grant solo
Friday 1/13- Interstate Stash Express
Saturday 1/14- Cowboy Dave Honky Tonk Band
Sunday 1/15- Words in Flight band
Monday 1/16- closed for holiday party
Tuesday 1/17- Frederick & Longmont Christian jazz bands 7pm
Thursday 1/19- Steve Manshel solo
Friday 1/20- Wendy Woo band
Saturday 1/21- Quemando Salsa Dance Party
Sunday 1/22- Ashleigh Flynnn band
Wednesday 1/25- Homegrown singer/songwriters 7-10pm
Thursday 1/26- David & Enion Tiller
Friday 1/27- Fully Belly band
Saturday 1/28- Buckner Funken Funk band
Sunday 1/29- Swing State band

Every Monday electric blues jam except 1/16
Every Sunday Bluegrass pick 12-3pm except 1/1
Thursday shows are 5:30-8:30 dinner music downstairs
Friday & Saturday shows are 8-11:30pm

A lot happened around here in 2011- we announced the opening of our sustainable Hops & Heifers Farm, began building our own bikes with REEB Cycles (www.REEBcycles.com), rolled out our Bonewagon Food Truck, and posted a 40% increase in national beer sales.

We grew from 42,000 barrels in 2010 to 59,000 barrels in 2011 — the 17,000 barrel increase is nearly equal to what we produced in 2008- thanks to you guys!

Why do we have so much going on, and what does all of this have to do with craft beer in a CAN? Dale commented that “the farm, the bikes, the music are all an extension of what this is all about; doing what you love. It’s important to stay hands-on and passionate. We just hope everyone has as much fun with it as we do.”

In addition to all of the CANdimonium listed above, we just doubled-down our commitment to providing you with more beer with a $4 million  brewery-improvement project. What’re we adding to the brewery? Fourteen 200-barrel fermenters, two 400-barrel bright beer tanks, and a new canning line that will allow us to double our canning speed (300 cans per minute!) and send some 16oz cans your way (Deviant Dale’s IPA  in 16oz cans is coming out mid-March!).

For those who haven’t had the chance to try Deviant yet, it’s been a restaurant favorite for the past few years, and took silver at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival in the American-Style IPA category, the most competitive category in the history of the event, with 176 entries. Mama’s Little Yella Pils also won a silver and “Best in Class” in the Bohemian Pilsener category, and Old Chub Scotch Ale was awarded a bronze metal in the Scotch Ale category.

We’re excited about this last year, and want all of you to know that we couldn’t have done it without you, our loyal fans who make our dream possible! Thanks for all of the Oskar Blues love you share with the world. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

And, this Friday, December 23rd, when you’re catchin’ some fresh tracks, make your way to the outdoor grill on the deck at Timbers Lodge, where we’ll be pouring samples of our beers.  Our burgers and beers are sure to make you a better skier, boarder and an all around better person (in our opinion at least!). Go ahead, do something good for the local economy- support Eldora, Hops and Heifers and Oskar Blues, You deserve it!

Ho, Ho, Ho Happy Holidays!

Friday 12/2- The Grant Farm
Saturday 12/3- Blue Canyon Boys Bluegrass band
Sunday 12/4- The Jaspers with K.C. Groves
Wednesday 12/7- 1st Wed music club 7:30-10pm
Friday 12/9- Flexigrass with Dr. banjo Pete Wernick
Saturday 12/10- Rhythm all Stars band
Sunday 12/11- Jami Lunde band
Wednesday 12/14- Lyons High School jazz band 7pm
Friday 12/16- Long Road Home bluegrass band
Saturday 12/17- Bonnie & The Clydes
Sunday 12/18- Giddyup Kitty bluegrass band
Wednesday 12/21- Tribute to Neil Young 7pm
Friday 12/23- Mollie O’Brien, Rich Moore, Eric Thorin & Ross Martin
Wednesday 12/28- Capricorn B-day party 7:30pm
Friday 12/30- Fox Street All-stars rock & funk
Saturday- 12/31- NYE with Halden Wofford & The Hi-Beams

Every Tuesday 8-11pm Bluegrass pick all levels welcome
Friday and Saturday shows are 8-11:30pm
Sunday shows are 6-9pm all ages and free

Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids- Longmont December Podcast & Music Line-Up

Thursday 12/1- Steve Manshel solo
Friday 12/2- Fox St. All-stars rock & funk
Saturday 12/3- Johnny O band
Sunday- 12/4- Felonius Smith acoustic blues band
Wednesday 12/7- Felonius Smith on songs from the silo 8pm
Thursday 12/8- James Moors solo
Friday 12/9- Hindsight classic rock
Saturday 12/10- Harmonius Junk roots rock band
Sunday 12/11- Gadzukes! Ukulele swing band
Friday 12/16- Jeff Brinkman band
Saturday 12/17- Lee Thomas band
Sunday 12/18- Kort McCumber & High Road
Thursday 12/22- Jack Hadley solo
Friday 12/23- Pete Kartsounes band
Wednesday 12/28- Homegrown singer/songwriter night
Thursday 12/29- Danny Shafer solo
Friday 12/30- Zydecoasters Cajun Slam jam
Saturday 12/31- NYE with Suburban Cowboy Noise band

Every Sunday bluegrass pick noon-3pm
Every Monday electric blues jam & open stage 7:30-11pm
Thursday shows are 5:30-8:30pm downstairs
Friday & Saturday shows are 8-11:30pm
Sunday shows are 6-9pm all ages & free

“When Dale saw that over 60 women gathered to hear about and drink our beer he was inspired and suggested right then that the Ladies and I design and brew a special beer just for them. This is a great, enthusiastic group of women who appreciate and are knowledgeable about beer.” said head brewer Dave Chichura.

“It makes perfect sense for women to enjoy beer and Oskar Blues is a superb brewery to feature in their beer-explorations. Everyone likes flavor, especially women, and Oskar Blues Brewery beers deliver on that…” – Ginger Johnson, founder/Women Enjoying Beer  An article on Craftbeer.com states that women are one of the biggest growth drivers for the craft beer industry, and in 2010, 27% of women said they enjoy beer over wine or liquor, up 6% from 2009.

During the Great American Beer Festival in September, Highland Tap & Burger hosted an Oskar Blues event involving the launch of a new firkin called “The First Lady,” a GUBNA Imperial IPA and Mama’s Little YELLA PILS blend that expired in 38 minutes. They served the beer alongside Oskar Blues’ popular Beer Can Chicken.  “There are so many great events at Highland Tap & Burger with both the Crafty Ladies and with Oskar Blues throughout the year!  The active promotion of local craft brews by both the Tap and the Crafty Ladies Beer Club makes trying new beers really easy…”  - Nicol Winkler, HTB – Crafty Lady  http://twitter.com/ThirstyGerman

The Highland Tap & Burger “Crafty Ladies Beer Club” started in early 2011.  Twice a month the group meets to learn about a different brewery and their beers. “The more I talk to women about craft beer, the more I realize how underrepresented they feel as a voice in the industry.  I have been thoroughly impressed by how many of our Crafty Ladies are home brewers, work in the craft beer industry, and are often times more knowledgeable and opinionated about what beers they enjoy than their male counterparts. That is why it means so much to the Crafty Ladies to be asked to collaborate with Oskar Blues… It really is an honor, and there are many women and men alike that can’t wait to taste the results!”  - Katie O’Shea Padro, Director of Crafty Ladies

For those who haven’t heard, we’re re-launching our “Can Can Girls Club” in January 2012.  The club is a place to explore and learn about craft beer in a fun, friendly and social environment.  The gatherings are scheduled to include beer education in all aspects while engaging with the local community through various beer related activities.

Stay tuned for information about the release of the Crafty Ladies brew!

Sunday, November 13- Whole Foods Houston One-Off Beer Tasting

Tuesday, November 15- The Bottle Shop’s Oskar Blues Growler Night & Taste of Great Brewers, Dallas

Wednesday, November 16- Common Table Oskar Blues Firkin and Gubna Tapping

Thursday, November 17- Ginger Man Plano Oskar Blues Brewery Night

Thursday, November 17- Kegs & Barrels Oskar Blues Tasting, Dallas, 5-7pm

Friday, November 18 – The Libertine Tasting & Music, Dallas, 6pm

Saturday, November 19- Dallas Beer Festival, 12-6pm

Click on the links for a complete listing of Dallas Beer Week and Houston Beer Week happenings.

Highlights:

Unveiling of THE BONE WAGON, our new Barnstormin’ Smokateria on Wheels where you can get some Rubs & Tugs such as Voodoo Bone Smokin’ Wings and a  Hops & Heifers Farm Burger with all the fixins.

HAND CAN your own Oskar Blues specialty brew using our ORIGINAL canner- free when you buy a 6-pack of HGH Part DUH from the Tasty Weasel. Available only at the brewery, while supplies last.

Play in our BrewSkee Ball Tournament for a chance to win 2 ski tickets, a $50 gift card to our restaurants, or a $25 gift card to the Tasty Weasel

Catch a brewery tour, Jam out to some live music, Enjoy all of our beers, as well as some specialties

And, if you’re feeling extra ambitious, join the Bicycle Longmont Cruiser Ride from Dickens Tavern in Downtown Longmont to the brewery. Best lit-up bike wins a gift card to the Oskar Blues restaurants! Riders leave at 6pm.

AND, if you’re feeling extra giving, bring in an old bike to donate to Bicycle Longmont’s Holiday Bike Program. For each bike you donate, you get a free PINT.

CANniversary cake-cutting at 7:30pm

11/2- Wednesday1st Wednesday music club 7:30pm
11/3- Thursday open stage with K.C. Groves
11/4- Friday Hymn for Her
11/5- Saturday The Grant Farm electric
11/6- Sunday Kort McCumber & High Road
11/10- Thursday- open stage with K.C. Groves
11/11- Friday- Woody Pines String band from N.C.
11/12- Saturday – Jubal & Monica opening
11/12- Saturday-Paula Nelson band from Austin Tx
11/13- Sunday-Gadzukes! Ukulele band
11/16- Wednesday –Tribute to Gram Parsons and Ryan Adams 7pm
11/17- Thursday open stage with K.C. Groves
11/18- Friday- J. Shogren band from Wyoming
11/19- Saturday- Off the Tracks local rock band
11/20- Sunday- Pete Kartsounes band
11/25- Friday- Lionel Young band
11/26- Saturday- Spring Creek bluegrass band
11/27- Sunday Big Jim Adam & John Stilwagen

Every Tuesday 8-11pm bluegrass pick
Thursday shows are 8-10pm
Friday & Saturday shows are 8:-11:30pm
Sunday shows are 6-9pm free all ages

Oskar Blues Music Longmont- November 2011

Thursday 11/3- Kort McCumber
Friday – 11/4- Steve Manshel band
Saturday 11/5- Eef & The blues Express
Sunday- 11/6- Big Jim Adam & John Stilwagen *
Wednesday 11/9- Songs from the Silo with Jeff Finlin 8pm
Thursday 11/10- David Booker
Friday 11/11- Bonnie & Taylor Sims opening 8:30pm
Friday 11/11- Paula Nelson band from Austin *9:30-12am
Saturday 11/12- Gasoline Lollipops alt-country
Sunday- 11/13- Giddyup Giddy bluegrass band
Thursday 11/17- Steve Manshel solo
Friday 11/18- Bonnie & The Clydes-real country
Saturday 11/19- Mojomama-roots rock
Sunday- 11/20- Idelwhile band
Friday 11/25- Teresa Lynne blues band
Saturday 11/26- The Big Motif- young rockers
Sunday 11/27- Gospel brunch- The New Spiritual Wonders 12-2:30pm
Sunday-11/27- Ruined Nation band with David Richey
Wednesday 11/30 Homegrown singer/songwriter night 7pm

Every Sunday bluegrass pick noon till 3pm all ages free except the 27th
Thursday music is downstairs 5:30-8:30pm free all ages
Friday and Saturday shows are 8:30-12am
Sunday shows are 6-9pm free all ages
Gospel brunch Nov. 27th noon til 2:30p
* asterisk indicate national touring bands