Browsing articles from "October, 2011"

It is easier to dress like a pirate than a Scotsman

Oct 28, 2011   //   by Jonathan   //   Blog, Festivals and Events, Friends with benefits, Pirates, Revelry, Tastings  //  1 Comment

This was the main takeaway from our Hop City beer tasting at Octane this week, in which we gave free pint glasses to those who dressed as pirates or wore kilts.

This makes intuitive sense, once you think about it. A kilt is a commitment. An eye patch is easy. A kilt costs serious money and requires someone who has either really high self esteem or no fashion sense to wear one (sometimes both). An eye patch can be as easy as wrapping a dirty napkin around your eye, in some cases. See below for exactly what I’m talking about.

We’ll start with the pirate family… including the one and only kilt-wearing man we served.

Let not the cuteness of this young pirate fool you. For he will STEAL YOUR BOOTY!

The bird makes the outfit. Unless that’s a part of her arm? In which case I suggest immediate medical attention.

Perhaps he’s not dressed “as a pirate,” but that’s a pirate expression if I ever saw one. I wonder what unfortunate swashbuckling incident led to 4  pirates simultaneously losing sight in their right eyes? Probably an octopus with hot pokers for arms. (And yes, I know the real reason pirates wear eye patches.)

You aren’t fooling anyone, sir. That is a napkin over your glasses. But we’ll count it, because you do look ridiculous, and that’s the first rule of pirate fashion.

Sell it with that face, Captain Duct Tape!

And finally, the cutest pirate couple AAAARRRH-ound.

Dress like a pirate (or wear a kilt), get a pint glass!

Oct 25, 2011   //   by Jonathan   //   Blog, Festivals and Events, Revelry  //  2 Comments

“The Pirate’s Christmas.” That’s the name of this piece of art. And it’s called that because these pirates are in stocks at Christmastime. It’s really pretty sad, especially if you love pirates.

Fortunately, Pirates aren’t usually oppressed around Halloween. And in honor of Halloween, we’re giving away a free pint glass to anyone who dresses like a pirate (or wears a kilt) to our Hop City beer tasting at Octane Coffee tomorrow, October 26, between 5:30-7pm.

What’s that you say?

Why pirates? And kilts? Can’t I dress like a slutty cop or Pocahontas instead? I already had my outfit all picked out… It’s the same outfit I’ve been wearing for years. For old times’ sake?

No. Because we make only two beers at the moment, Eye Patch Ale (pirates) and Drafty Kilt Scotch Ale (dudes wearing kilts). Pocahontas was cool 10 years ago. Pirates are perpetually cool. Consider this a wake-up call. And see you there!

Oh – free beer, no matter what you’re wearing!

Octane Westside
1009 Marietta Street Northwest
Atlanta, GA 30318-5505
(404) 815-9886

Local Republic brings the heat

Oct 24, 2011   //   by Jonathan   //   Blog, Festivals and Events  //  No Comments

Nothing says “Monday night” like Monday Night. We’re dropping by Local Republic in Lawrenceville tonight from 7-9pm. Pint giveaways, beer specials, and more. Join us – they’ll have both beers on draft.

Local Republic
225 West Crogan Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Signs of a great business meeting

Oct 18, 2011   //   by Jonathan   //   Blog, MNB: legitimate business  //  1 Comment

Empty beer bottles on a front porch are always welcome images after a successful business meeting. We met on Joel’s front porch last night to discuss the state of affairs after 2 months of “being official.”

While Joel kept trying to steer our conversation towards the latest Twilight gossip, we were able to fit in some good talks on strategy and what 2012 will look like. It’s been a whirlwind so far so it’s nice to be able to catch our breath a little bit.

By the way, you might notice the zebra-striped pillow case in the picture. That’s Joel’s.

The Second Greatest Pumpkin

Oct 17, 2011   //   by Jonathan   //   Blog, Revelry  //  No Comments

The title of Great Pumpkin was claimed years ago, and we have to respect that. But the title of Second Greatest Pumpkin is still available to our knowledge. We would like to bestow this title on this pumpkin, carved by Jonathan Tubbs.

Wear a Shirt, Get a Glass – at Decatur Beer Fest

Oct 13, 2011   //   by Jonathan   //   Blog, Festivals and Events, Schwag  //  No Comments

Decatur Beer Fest is this Saturday. We’re stoked. So stoked, in fact, that we’re going to give away a free Monday Night pint glass to anyone who wears their Monday Night shirt to the festival and swings by our booth to prove it.

It’s really a win/win. Look as smooth and cool as this guy*:

And get a free pint glass!

*Yes, that is a picture of me. And yes, I do work out 24/7.

Atlanta Beer Week

Oct 10, 2011   //   by Jonathan   //   Festivals and Events  //  No Comments

Atlanta Beer Week is upon us! As of… 2 days ago. Oops.

There are a ton of great events happening around the city this week, all celebrating the intersection of “Beer” and “Atlanta.” You can check out a full list here. If you’re looking for Monday Night, we’ll be at a few spots around town. Hooray Atlanta!

Wednesday, October 12
Summit’s Wayside Tavern – Woodstock
7-9pm
First tapping of Monday Night beers

Thursday, October 13
Muss & Turner’s
7-8pm
Local Beer Sampler Night

Friday, October 14
Taco Mac Prado
5-7pm
Local Beer Tap Takeover