Prior to 2006, Beers at Beer Friday were $2 and served in 14oz cups. In 2006 we raised the price to $3 a pint and increased the glass size to a full 16oz. pint. The reasons for the change were expressed in an email and most people understood the necessity. Here we are in 2008 and the beer world landscape has changed again.
Our Beer Friday mailers usually don’t have such a somber introduction but the decision we had to make was not a pleasant one for our staff and we want to explain to our loyal patrons and fans why we are raising the price of our Beer Friday pints to $4 this month.
Here is a Copy Of The Monthly Newsletter explaining what is going on. If you haven't already, select JOIN MAILING LIST from the menu on the left to receive our monthly Beer Friday newsletter.
Local singer / songwriter Leo Matthews will be dishing out her simple, raw, and acoustic guitar work outside from 5-6pm. Following that, Brewery favorite Jim Walters will regale us with some acoustic favorites from 6-8!
Then at 8pm, Devil's Canyon Brewing Company in conjunction with The Jack Aces and CORA will be having an Open Audition for a Female Vocalist
The Jack Aces are a local rock/dance band that is looking to expand! Singers are invited to join them on-stage for a fun, live audition.
Please email for the song list. This is going to be a lot of fun!
Also, this just in!
Special appearance by critically acclaimed and award-winning vocalist, songwriter and performer Emily Lord!
Thanks to all of you who took the time to contact the five California Senators on the Governmental Organization Committee to express opposition to A.B. 1245, legislation which would greatly expand the limits on what a brewer can give away to a retailer and so put small brewers at a competitive disadvantage to large brewers.
Unfortunately, the bill passed the committee yesterday by a vote of 7-1 and has now moved to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Although it is hard to predict when the Appropriations Committee will consider and vote on the bill, it is likely that this will happen in the next 4-5 weeks. At that time, we will once again send out a call to action and hope you are once again able to make your voice heard in support of California’s small brewers.
If you pull up the Devil's Canyon Brewery website in your cell phone browser the mirrors, string and bubblegum that make up the Internets will recognize that you have a limited viewing area and will render the website in a wholly satisfying and spiritually fulfilling manner.
But wait! We have added one special page that you may want to add to your favorites, or bookmarks, or tattoo on your wrist: DevilsCanyonBrewery.com/taps - note the "/taps"
This will bring up the list of locations where our beer is on tap! Very handy when you are out and about and asking yourself, "Self, Where can I get an award winning locally brewed tasty Devil's Canyon beverage?"
Just another innovative feature of the Devil's Canyon Brewery website for you, our favorite customer.
Forward this message to other California residents who may be interested in opposing this bill.
Dear Beer Activists and Homebrewers,
The craft brewers of California need your help! Please read the following information that has been provided by the California Small Brewers Association concerning an issue that could negatively impact California small brewers and ultimately consumer access to craft beer.
A bill sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, Assembly Bill 1245 is being voted on in committee this Tuesday, June 24th. This bill would significantly expand the limits on what a brewer can give away to a retailer. Currently, a brewer can only give away small items of minimal value to a retailer or consumer. The law now in place helps create an equal playing field for both small and large breweries. This law has helped the craft brewing industry flourish in California.
Anheuser-Busch wants to increase the limit 1,600% so they can use give-ways as an inducement to gain placements in stores, bars and restaurants. Craft brewers - because we are small, independent businesses which brew with passion and typically do not have large marketing budgets - cannot afford to compete with the big brewers on this level. Passing this bill will allow large corporate brewers to “buy” retail placements at craft beers expense.
The craft brewers of California will be at a distinct disadvantage if this bill passes, therefore limiting the choice and availability of craft beers in the marketplace.
There are five Senators on the committee who have indicated they will vote in favor of this bill – and against your local brewery. They are:
If you live in the district one of these Senators, we need your help! Please read on. If you are not sure who your Senator is, you can easily and quickly find out here.
If you are in the district of one of the five Senators above, please write a letter to fax or email, or call your Senators office no later than Monday, June 23rd.
Let your Senator know that you are opposed to AB 1245 and that this bill is anti-small business and against the best interests of the craft brewers in California.
