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| Irishfest 2009 | BACK TO TOP |
| St. Patrick's DAY? What fun is THAT? Why not St.
Patrick's MONTH? Beer and anything Irish go hand in hand! Join us for some of the best celebrating this side of the Atlantic as we celebrate the "Luck o' the Irish," with traditional Irish and Celtic music from February 28 - March 17th. We'll be serving up special beers including our Susquehanna Stout and Celtic Knot Irish Red. These are coupled with a traditional Irish menu certain to quench your thirst and tempt your palette. While you eat and drink, we "step up" the fun a notch with traditional Irish step dancing performances from the Rebel Heart Irish Dancers & Coyle School of Irish Dance. And just for one last shot of Irish cheer, join us on Saturday, March 21st after the Harrisburg St. Patrick's Day Parade for one last blast! The girls from the Coyle School of Irish Dance will be here to keep the party rockin'! SLAINTE!!! |
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| Wild Game and Beer Dinner | BACK TO TOP |
| Join us at Confit French Bistro for a Wild Game Dinner
presented by Chef Matt Black, featuring beers paired by our very own
Brewmaster Artie Tafoya. The dinner is Wednesday, March 4 at 6pm at Confit. The dinner is $65 per person or $120 per couple The menu is awesome! Enjoy rabbit, pheasant, boar, elk, bison and more, paired with our Belgian beer specialties and other fine ABC products. Artie and Matt will also present beer & food pairing discussions and describe in detail, the products served. Dinner includes:
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| 3rd Annual Homebrew Contest | BACK TO TOP |
 ABC
is proud to announce the "Best of the Best" contest! All
non-professional brewers, 21 and older, may enter up to 3 beers in our
contest. All of these beers must be homemade for private, noncommercial
use and delivered to ABC's Camp Hill location the week of May 8 - May 15, 2009. Contestants must supply a minimum of 1 bottle (minimum 12 oz. each) of beer. Bottles must be clean and carry no other labels or identification. Judging will take place in May and all beers will be judged within the style entered, with the three "best of show" beers being tasted in a final round and awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. The winner will observe and assist with the brewing of the winning beer at ABC's Camp Hill location. Can anyone knock off the reigning two-time champs John Slotterback and Fred Rogers? Start planning those batches now! |
| March Specialty Beer: Celtic Knot Irish Red | BACK TO TOP |
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Celtic Knot Irish Red (March 2009 Specialty) Preview Date: February 24, Release Date: February 27. OG: 12.7, FG: 3.3, ABW: 3.9, ABV: 4.8 Celtic Knot is a beautiful and buoyant red ale. It's toffee-like malt sweetness give this beer flavor that is hard to beat. It finishes crisp and clean with a moderate hop perception like the famous red ales of Dublin. |
| ABC is famous for our three week Irish Fest leading up to St. Patrick's Day. This gathering features traditional Irish music, step dancing, food and Celtic Knot Irish Red Ale to round out the festivities. | |
| The Big Beer Dinner Series #1 | BACK TO TOP |
| On April 18, 2009 from 6-9pm, ABC Harrisburg will host Voo Doo Brewery and Victory Brewing for the ABC’s Big Beer Dinner Series - #1- 2nd floor Gallery.
The dinner is $50.00 (all inclusive) and limited to 78 seats and will
feature discussion and commentary by Brewmaster’s Matt Allyn, Bill
Covaleski, and Artie Tafoya between each course about the nuances of
the food and beer pairings. The dinner will kick off at 6pm with an artisan cheese display featuring Wisconsin, Cabot Cheese from Vermont, and Pennsylvania cheeses. These artisan cheeses will be paired with a 12oz ABC Tripelocity (7.8%) At 7pm, we will serve a plated Idaho Potato Cheese Quiche matched up with a 5oz sample of Victory’sV-Saison (7.5%) as dinner gets underway. Next is a Spinach Salad w/strawberries and Georgia pecans drizzled with Florida orange vinaigrette, paired with a 5oz Voodoo Love Child (10%) Moving on, you will enjoy 3 entrees on a single plate:
The total amount of beer served per person is about 36oz. Call Jodi at ABC Harrisburg at 221-1080 to make your reservation today! |
| Concerts in The Abbey Bar | BACK TO TOP |
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| Green Drinks Meeting at ABC Harrisburg | BACK TO TOP |
 Concerned about the environment? Want to meet other environmentally conscious locals?
On the second Wednesday of each month, Harrisburg Green Drinks will meet at 5:30pm in The Abbey Bar. If you have any questions, email hbggreendrinks@gmail.com or go to greendrinks.org. The Green Drinks Networking Group is now active in 452 cities worldwide! |
| Get a $50 ABC Gift Card for planning a Summer Party! | BACK TO TOP |
| If
you are thinking of having a party this summer, think of ABC. We offer
on-site and off-site catering at all three locations. Maybe it's a
family reunion, wedding, rehearsal dinner, birthday party, or just a
summer soiree, we can take care of all your party needs. Now, if you book and put a minimum $100 deposit down in March for any event to be held in May, June, July or August, and you spend at least $300 in food and beverage, you will receive a $50 gift card at the end of your event that you can use for future special events or in our restaurants! And what's great about our gift cards is that they never expire and they never lose value. Please email Jodi Marciano at jodi@abcbrew.com or call 717-221-1080 to get more info. You can also view the Special Events Menu at http://www.abcbrew.com/harrisburg/banquets.htm. |
| Mugger Corner | BACK TO TOP |
 Harrisburg Muggers:
All of Harrisburg's mugs have arrived. Feel free to start using them
and please take your old mugs home. Welcome all of the new members -
Cheers! |
| Next Month's Specialty Beer: Peregrine Pilsner | BACK TO TOP |
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Peregrine Pilsner (April 2009 Specialty) Preview Date: March 31. Release Date: April 3. OG: 12.0, FG: 2.7, ABW: 3.8, ABV: 4.8 This Czechoslovakian style Pilsner is golden in color and hopped with a bunch of genuine Czechoslovakian Saaz hops. These hops provide a special floral aroma and a delightfully hoppy finish. |
| Peregrine Falcons have been introduced to the Harrisburg area as well as other large cities in Pennsylvania. This Falcon is one of the fastest birds, reaching speeds in excess of 200 miles per hour. Its unique ability to rid urban areas of its nemesis, the pigeon, has cities throughout the region clamoring for the Peregrine as a permanent resident. | |
| Hours of Operation | BACK TO TOP |
| Harrisburg Sunday through Thursday 11am - 11pm • (Kitchen closes at 10pm) Friday & Saturday 11am - 12am • (Kitchen closes at 11pm) |
Abbey Bar Sunday through Thursday: 5pm until 1am • (Kitchen closes at 10pm) Friday & Saturday: 5pm until 1am) • (Kitchen closes at 11pm) |
| New Menu News! | BACK TO TOP |
| Fish & Chips - You have spoken and we have listened! We have improved our Fish and Chips by switching to top grade 4 oz haddock filets (thicker, flaky and more flavorful) instead of the flounder. It is deep-fried, but not as greasy, and is still served with pub fries, tartar sauce and cole slaw all day long for only $9… All-You-Can-Eat on Fish Fry Friday for the same price! |
| Harrisburg Daily Specials | BACK TO TOP |
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Come in for Quick Lunch Meals Monday-Friday 11am-2pm. 15 minutes or less or your order is free! Sunday: Join us for Family Day when our kid's menu is half price all day! So bring the whole family to enjoy all that Appalachian Brewing Company has to offer. Happy hour is from 4:00-6:00pm with $3.00 ABC drafts. Free pool in the Abbey Bar starts at 5:00pm. Monday: Mugger Monday features half price appetizers for regular menu items and $3 draft beers for all Mug Club Members all day. But you don't have to be in the Mug Club to get ABC's Crabby Brew Bread. It's a foot long French bread loaf topped with a Cajun remoulade, Crab meat and Cheddar Jack cheese for only $5. Happy hour is from 5:00-7:00 with $3.00 ABC drafts. Tuesday: ABC's house favorite Texas meets the Chesapeake! A juicy 10 oz Delmonico steak grilled to perfection and accompanied by a Crab Cake with lump crab meat, green peppers, onions and seasonings. This entrée is served with your choice of two side dishes for the low price of $14.00. Tuesday is also Growler Night. Fill a new growler of a one of our Flagship beers for $11.00 or a Specialty Brew for $13.00. All refills are $2.00 off on Tuesday. Happy hour is from 5:00-7:00pm with $3.00 ABC drafts. Free pool in the Abbey Bar starts at 5:00pm. Wednesday: Order a classic Hot Open Faced Sandwich to keep you warm in the winter. Choose from a healthy portion of roast Pork, or Turkey, served over whipped potatoes, cornbread stuffing and smothered with gravy for only $8. Happy hour is from 5:00-7:00pm with $3.00 ABC drafts. Thursday: Fajita Night is back! Spice it up with your choice of Chicken or Beef Fajitas served sizzling hot with peppers, onions, tomatoes and accompanied by flour tortillas and red beans and rice for $9. Come in for our late night Happy hour on Thursday is from 8:00-10:00pm with $3.00 ABC drafts. Don't forget to check out our Open Mic in the Abbey Bar. Friday: Fish Fry Fridays! Two new and improved (we have gone with a haddock that is thicker and more flavorful) flaky 4 oz. filets deep-fried and served with pub fries, tartar sauce and cole slaw all day long for only $9 All-You-Can-Eat. Kids 12 and under get this deal for $6.00. We also feature Chef's Choice specials that are crated by our culinary team. Selections will vary each week. Happy hour is from 5:00-7:00pm with $3.00 ABC drafts. Saturday: Come and see what our culinary team has whipped up for the weekend. Selections will vary each week. Happy hour from 4:00-6:00pm with $3.00 ABC drafts. We also offer a tour of our brewing facility guided by one of our brewers, with a tasting to follow every Saturday at 1:00pm. |
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