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Recieved the following press release from Rogue Wireless : 

Dead Guy

Appearing in Basements & Garages Nationwide!
  

NEWPORT, OR., February 20, 2008 (Rogue Wire Service): Brewcraft USA, a nationwide distributor of brewing equipment and ingredients began distributing a Rogue Dead Guy Ale Homebrew kit on January 23, 2008. The Dead Guy kit is the first beer kit for homebrewers that was cooperatively developed and branded by a U.S. craft brewer. The kit has been test brewed by the Cascade Brewers Society and given the official blessing of Rogue Brewmaster John Maier, a long-time member of the Cascade Brewers Society and Lifetime Member of Southern California’s Maltose Falcons.

John Maier began homebrewing in 1981 and went on to win the American Homebrewers Association Homebrewer of the Year Award in 1988. John started brewing for Rogue in 1989 when the Newport Rogue Brewery began in a rented garage.  John created Dead Guy Ale in the mid-90s and has been Rogue’s brewmaster for 20 years.

Rogue Dead Guy Ale has won 25 awards for quality and excellence, including the 2007 Northwest Brew News Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Bock, and a Gold medal from the World Beer Championships.

Dead Guy Homebrew kits include whole Perle and Czech Saaz Hops, Amber, Munich and Crystal Malts, Candi Sugar and English Pale Ale malt extract. Rogue’s proprietary Pacman yeast (although not part of the homebrew kit) will be available at homebrew shops nationwide. Pacman yeast is part of the Very Special Strain (VSS) program developed by Wyeast Laboratories and was the #1 selling VSS product in 2007.

Visit www.brewcraftusa.com for more information.

At Lola’s on Harrison, Downtown Hollywood, Florida

When: February 26^th thru Sunday March 2^nd, 2008
Where: 2032 Harrison Street, Hollywood FL

Notes:Chef Michael Wagner and the staff at Lola’s on Harrison invites you and your pooch to come and dine with us. In honor of your k-9 counterparts we will be offering housemade doggie treats, doggie beer (non-alcoholic), and doggie prizes. Our doggie theme transends into our weekly beer flight sampler which offers great boutique craft brews like Abita Turbodog, Stoudt’s Fat Dog, Seadog Blueberry, and Dogfish Head 90 Minute. The whole event centers around Thursday February 28^th with Chef Wagner’s Four Course Charity Beer Dinner Featuring Craft Beer from Dogfish Head Brewery. The first two dinners were a huge success, and some items made it to our regular menu permanently! 5% of the proceeds will be donated to the Broward County Humane Society. Seating is limited and reservations are required, however walk-ins will be welcome based on availability. To make your reservations, please call 954-927-9851 after 3pm. **Dining with pets is permitted outside only and therefore is weather dependent.

February 28th Dogfish Head Beer Dinner Menu:

Course One
Big Eye Tuna Carpaccio with Mache Lettuce,
Roasted Serrano-Chili-Lime Vinaigrette
PAIRED WITH Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA

Course Two

Green Peppercorn Crusted Duck Breast with Golden Raisin Potato Pancakes and Red Current Apple Sauce PAIRED WITH Dogfish Head Raison De’tre

Course Three

India Brown Ale Braised Beef Shank with Creamy Grits and Ginger-Orange Gremolata PAIRED WITH Dogfish Head India Brown Ale

Course Four

Fresh Grape Pie topped with Rolled Oats and Brown Sugar Served with Honey Ice Cream PAIRED WITH Dogfish Head Midas Touch

**Dinner is served from 5-10pm Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sun and from 5-11:00pm Fri, Sat, and for all special menu events. Ample free parking is available behind the restaurant. All major credit cards accepted. Please call for catering and private event information (954) 927-9851