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June 30, 2011- If you cannot read this email, follow the link
     
Hope everyone is well.  A quick newsletter to start your day.    
     
Henley Regatta   Regatta opening
   
For weeks now Henley has been full of rowers, their coaches, families and fans...with the Men's Regatta now coming into day two.  We wish everyone the best of luck in one of the world's most prestigious races.

Unfortunately, down by the river can sometimes be devoid of any craft beer, so it might be worth pre-loading with a few good beers at our place or why not pick up a Party 9.

  Thursday 14:00 - 19:00
Friday 14:00 - 21:00
Saturday 11:00 - 19:00
Sunday 12:00 - 17:00
     
Interview with The Independent
     
I recently sat down with Will Hawkes of the Independent newspaper.  He's been writing a lot about craft beer.  What is craft beer?  This is something that people have been struggling to define.  One way I like to think of it is that craft beer is beer that you are able to have access to the people that made the beer.  You're able to talk to them, see and feel how the beer is made.

I like the term craft beer because in my mind it encompasses what we do (100% natural, cold, carbonated beer with flavour) and what people call 'real ale' here in the UK (of which we by the strict CAMRA definition cannot be classified).

Anyway, enough of my rambling, check out the great article on the Independent online pages

     
New Party Keg    
     
We now have 20 litre kegs available for takeaway from the tasting room.  A smart tap fits right onto the keg and you can have yours guests pour their own Lovibonds.  All you need to provide is a bucket of ice water to keep the beer cold. 

Taps/kegs must be reserved (first come, first served) by emailing kegs@lovibonds.com and picked up Fri, Sat, Sun  and returned no later than the following Thursday*  Current pricing for Henley Gold, Amber and Dark is 65.00 (ex VAT)

* Please note there is a deposit of 100 that will be taken against damage or disappearance of our stuff.  Also note that this system of dispense uses air, therefore this keg should be for a party where you can guarantee you and your guests will beat the barrel in a session.

 
     
BBQ Time    
     
Our BBQ is now lit every Saturday from mid-day.  The menu is simple, we're doing local sausages that have been slow cooked in onions and Henley Gold, then browned up on the grill and handmade burgers, again with a bit of Henley Gold in the mince.  
     
Henley Fringe    
     
If you live in the area and you would like to support a true Henley Festival, you need to check out the Henley Fringe!  Once again Lovibonds has donated its tasting room as a venue and we have some great nights of comedy lined up for you.  Please book your tickets EARLY as last year we had many disappointed that the shows were sold out in advance.    
     
At a glance the timetable looks like this:    
     
 
Teakshow    
     
This is Jackie and Johny's 4th year back at Lovibonds and they promise me that they've added a lot of new material to their Twisted Sketches.  Trust me this is a great night of comedy, so don't hesitate to book a ticket, they will sell out.  Note also this is really an adult show, with a bit of sex, swearing and just plain crazy stuff.

Book tickets here

 
     
Direct Devitt    
     
Magners International Comedy Festival sell out 2011 - Direct Devitt is a comedy extravaganza, with stand-up, sketches and a cheeky panto...


Hosted by Anna Devitt (Scottish Comedian Of The Year Semi Finalist 2009 ) Written by Cathie Devitt. With Special Guest appearances.  I think it is save to assume this is adult humour as well...

Book tickets here

 
     
Late Night Music with Totie    
     

Totie is a contemporary singer-songwriter from Henley, who graduated from ACM a year ago with a higher Diploma in vocals. She will be debuting her new material and a selection of covers, with a unique blend of piano, textured melodies and storytelling lyrics, this is the perfect way to end a summers evening.

Book tickets here

   
     
That's all for now.  Hope you have a great weekend!    
     
Jeff
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