2013 Weston Irish Festival Schedule Annouced

Alrighty, boys and girls.  Get over to http://westonirish.com/irish_content02.html and put some info in your eye-holes.  This promises to be the biggest, baddest fest yet.  The Reeder commands it!!!  Be sure to check out the festival information link as well.  There will be significant discounts for early, online ticket sales.  We'll see YOU October 11,12,13!!!

Cans at Last

After planning to put Weston beer in cans for seven short years it finally happened.  Royal Lager is the first to make it into the new canning line.  Royal Lager will be featured at Sandstone Amphitheater this weekend and at liquor and grocery stores throughout the metro in short order.

Jamie from Cask Brewing Systems came down from Canada to help us get set up.  Jamie originally started talking us into his system at the Craft Brewers Conference in Austin, Texas in March of 2007.

Packaging manager Peter McGinley welcomes his new friend into the brewery.  The canning line came straight to Weston from Calgary, Alberta.

Corey tests the finished product.  After several very careful tests the product was deemed a success to the best of my memory!

Weston Brewing Company on TV

Check out this link to see a special KCPT did for us this past week.  They did a great job.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPq3F2hO2XA

New Tanks Are Up and Ready

Weston Brewing is getting ready for a big 2013.  Two new 45bbls fermentation tanks were delivered to the brewery from Oregon this week.  This was both an exciting and gut wrenching event.  These tanks are twice as big as anything we had ever dealt with before. 
The first photo is Mike surveying Damon surveying Peter working on placing the first tank.
The second photo shows the tanks in all their new glory.
We are looking forward to getting some Cream Ale and Royal Lager into these beauties.

Mike Turns the Big 40

You only turn 40 once and what better way to celebrate then a few thousand feet above Weston.  Mike had been training to be a pilot when duty and beer called him to Weston nearly eight years ago.  Luckily O'Malley's patron and flight instructor Ric Middlecamp is working to get him back in the air.  Mike and Ric piloted the plane as Corey sat in the back enjoying the ride.  The first picture is Mike and Ric with the Cessna prior to take off.  The other photo is the aerial view of Weston.  If you look closely enough O'Malley's is the big white roof in the center of the photo.

New Year's Eve in Weston

Get ready to celebrate the coming of 2013 with us here in Weston.  Below are details of our:
 FOOD - DRINK - PARTY - HOTEL

PARTY
First off let's talk about the party.  The doors of O'Malley's Pub open at 4:30pm December 31st.  For $10 you can enjoy the music of the Wild Colonial Bhoys in the Lower Cellar and Bob Reeder in the Upper Cellar from 8pm to midnight.  You will receive a collectors Champagne Flute and party favors.  Tickets for the Pub event are available at TicketLeap.com.  Tickets are limited so be sure to reserve them now.  Banger's on bun and pub sandwiches will be available in the pub during the party.

DINNER
We will be serving a special dinner at the America Bowman Restaurant from 5pm to 9pm.  This will be a perfect chance to sample some of our beers with wonderful food pairings.  Dinner will be available for $15.45 per person and will include choice of soup and salad along with the following menu:

STARTER - Freshly-baked spent grain bread with an assortment of preserves, whipped butter, local sheep's milk cheese from Weston's Green Dirt Farm.

ENTREE CHOICES:
Beer Braised Chuck Ribs - Boneless chuck ribs braised in Weston Brewing Company beer until they are fork tender and served atop creamy garlic mashed potatoes with roasted root vegetables.  Suggested beer pairings include O'Malley's Stout or 1842 Porter.
Beer Battered Lemon and Caper Chicken Piccatta -  Tender thin chicken breast battered with fresh herbs and served with roasted root vegetables and green beans.  Suggested pairings include Royal Lager for lighter flavor or Ruddy Wheat to add sweetness and color.
Li'l Lucy Country-Style Ribs - If you're looking for a little spice in your night try our country-style short ribs braised in our jalapeno and serrano pepper infused Li'l Lucy Ale.  The ribs are finished with a savory roasted tomato sauce.  They are served with creamy mashed potatoes and green beans.  Suggested beer pairings include Li'l Lucy Hot Pepper Ale for those who want to maximize the heat, O'Malley's Stout or Drop Kick Ale.

DESSERT ($3.00)
-Rich chocolate car-bomb cake with Irish Cream Ale icing
-White chocolate Champagne cake with raspberry
-Warm honey bread pudding with a whiskey cream sauce

LODGING
The Saint George Hotel will be featuring a New Year's Special that includes your night's stay, dinner listed above and the Pub Party Ticket.  Prices are dependent on room choice.  Check room availability at www.thesaintgeorgehotel.com or call 816-640-9902 for details.

We hope you can join us for this wonderful evening.

Weston Brewing Co Pizza

Eric, Corey and Becky show off a delicious pizza Saturday night.  The brewery's pizza is now available at the Saint George Hotel in downtown Weston.  Becky and Erica have been perfecting the recipe for the past several months.  Each component of the pizza has been hand made with care.  Simply no better food pairing for the new Royal Lager!!