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One of the best things about January is not the cold winter days, but the release of Fordham Brewing Company’s, Scotch Ale at the Rams Head restaurants. This year, come celebrate the release with us on Thursday, January 5th, 2012 from 4-6pm.

 Mark your calendars, and get here early. Scotch Ale is always one of our most popular releases. This beer is exceptionally smooth and thoroughly robust, the Ale has a deep delicious flavor that will warm you down to your wee little bones.

The Rams Head will have limited edition glasses for the beer release. The special glass for Scotch Ale will be available for $4 at 4pm on release day. Patrons who purchase the glass also receive a fill-up of the Scotch Ale and $1 refills during the 4-6pm release party.

According to Walter Trifari, head brew master at Fordham Brewing Company, “This unique seasonal comes out just in time to warm your soul on those chilly winter nights. We brewed this beer with a touch of Beechwood smoked malt for a smooth & subtle smokiness that we know you’ll enjoy all winter. This beer also pairs well with smoked meats, salmon & buttery cheeses such as Gouda and Brie.”

Scotch Ale video at the Rams Head Tavern Annapolis 2010 beer release:

Locations:
Rams Head Tavern Annapolis | 33 West Street, Annapolis MD | P: 410.268.4545
Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill | 8600 Foundry St, Savage MD | P: 301.604.3454
Rams Head Roadhouse | 1773 Generals Hwy, Annapolis MD | P: 410.849.8058
Rams Head Shore House | 800 Main Street, Stevensville MD | P: 410.643.2466

‘Tis the season to be jolly! The Rams Head Restaurants kick off December with a beer release party! And, this popular brew will be sure to get you in the holiday sprit. This Thursday, December 1st, 2011 you can join the party and try the popular Fordham Brewing Company’s Doppelbock from 4pm-6pm. During the release you can purchase a $4 glass and receive an additional pour for $2.50 each. But….. right now, you can win a FREE Doppelbock glass and a $10 Rams Head gift certificate -OR- win a pair of ticket to see totally wicked, Legwarmers show at Rams Head Live on January 7^th, 2012 How? Ok, ill fill you in…..

Rules of the Contest:

1- Must be 21+ to enter the contest

How to enter the contest:

Jump onto your Twitter page and repost this info: @RamsHeadGroup celebrates Doppelbock  #Beer Release this Thurs, Dec 1 fr:4-6pm. $4 glass w.$2.50 each pour #RHBeerRelease

We will pick a random winner re-tweet, but just remember, the more you tweet it, the more times you get entered in the contest. Contest starts right now and will end Thursday (Dec 1) at 2pm

What can you win?

You will receive 1 Doppelbock Beer Release Glass to add to your collection

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A $10 Rams Head Gift Certificate that can be used for the Doppelbock Beer release party!

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How can you win a pair of tickets to see The Legwamers at Rams Head Live on January 7th, 2012…

 Attend the Doppelbock beer release party on Thursday, December 1st at your local Rams Head restaurant. Bring a camera OR use your phone, but take pictures of  everyone, including yourself enjoying the new brew!

Email your photos to nparsons@ramsheadtavern.com no later than Friday, December 2nd by Noon. Name the email: Doppelbock rocked! Include in the email your name, and the Rams Head location.(Remember these pictures will be posted online, so please keep it clean!)

Prize:

A random winner will be selected, so take lots of pictures.  The winner will receive a pair of tickets to the Legwamers show at Rams Head Live

Doppelbock: Our interpretation of one of the most celebrated brews of all time is here just in time for winter. This full-bodied lager has all the character you crave in a Doppelbock with a deep, complex flavor, and a rich smoothness. Enjoy this around the fireplace with friends and family or accompanying your favorite holiday meals.

In celebration of the holidays, the Rams Head restaurants will be hosting a Xmas Xtravaganza party from 6pm-9pm on Thursday, December 15^th, 2011. This year’s Xmas Xtravaganza is sure to get even the scroogiest of bah-humbugs in the holiday spirit.

To set the tone of the event, the holiday classic ‘A Christmas Story‘ will play be on repeat play while $2.50 cider and egg nog drink specials will turn up the holiday cheer.  The Rams Head Christmas tree will be ready for trimming and guests are encouraged to bring homemade ornaments or decorate the ornaments during the event. The Best Ornament will win a $50 Rams Head Gift Card. The event will also culminate with the return of the ugliest sweater contest , the winner this year could win 4 tickets to any Rams Head Live show in the 2012 ticket season. So, make sure you take out the ugly sweater grandma gave you!!

The Xtravaganza will also include an unique beer release. The Fordham Brewing Company will be releasing a small batch of the new brew “Espresso Milk Stout”. According to Walter Trifari, head brewmaster of Fordham Brewing , the Espresso Milk Stout is Full bodied Stout brewed with lactose sugar and infused with espresso coffee. Sweet roasted stout with a subtle yet apparent coffee finish. Sounds delish, right?

So, don’t be a scrooge and come spend the evening with us to help celebrate the holidays!

Locations:

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis | 33 West Street, Annapolis MD |P:410.268.4545

Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill | 8600 Foundry St, Savage MD |P:301.604.3454

Rams Head Roadhouse | 1773 Generals Hwy, Annapolis MD |P:410.849.8058

Rams Head Shore House |800 Main Street, Stevensville MD |P:410.643.2466

Do you hear what i hear…Doppeklbock is back!  So, don’t be a Scrooge and miss this event. On Thursday, December 1st, the Rams Head restaurants and Fordham brewing company are excited to release the popluar brew, Doppelbock. The beer release party will be from 4pm-6pm . ( So, dont forget to tell your boss you need to leave work early that day)

During the event, each Rams Head location will have limited edition glasses for the beer release. The souvenir glass will be available for $4 at 4pm on release day.  Patrons who purchase the glass will also receive a fill-up of the Fordham Doppelbock and refills are $2.50 during the 4-6pm release party. 

According to the Fordham Brewing Company’s website, www.Fordhambrewing.com , “Doppelbock is dark and rich with a big beer taste; Doppelbock is an exceptionally smooth, full- bodied dark lager with a bold character that is sure to brighten your holiday spirits”.

Locations:

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis | 33 West Street, Annapolis MD |P:410.268.4545

Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill | 8600 Foundry St, Savage MD |P:301.604.3454

Rams Head Roadhouse | 1773 Generals Hwy, Annapolis MD |P:410.849.8058

Rams Head Shore House |800 Main Street, Stevensville MD |P:410.643.2466

With fall just beginning and the leaves starting to change , its time to kick off October with a beer release party. And, if you want to spice up your life, you should join us at your local Rams Head restaurant on Thursday, October 6^th, 2011 from 4pm-6pm for the release of Fordham Brewing Company, Spiced Harvest Ale.

Each Rams Head locaton will have limited edition glasses for the beer release. The special glass for Spiced Harvest Ale will be available for $4 at 4pm on release day.  Patrons who purchase the glass also receive a fill-up of the Spiced Harvest Ale and refills are $1 during the 4-6pm release party. 

The Rams Head executive chefs have also prepared dishes that pair well with the new brew, along with the regular menu that will be available during the evening.

Fordham Brewing Company’s, Spiced Harvest Ale is a fall seasonal beer and has a light amber color with a medium body. It’s spiced with cinnamon, ginger, clove and allspice. Fordham’s Spiced Harvest Ale pairs exceptionally well with food like Mac & cheese, chicken pot pie, harvest stew or braised vegetables.

For more information about the Fordham Brewing Company, you can visit www.fordhambrewing.com .

Locations:

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis | 33 West Street, Annapolis MD | P: 410.268.4545

Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill | 8600 Foundry Street, Savage MD | P: 301.604.3454

Rams Head Roadhouse | 1773 Generals Hwy, Annapolis MD | P: 410.849.8058

Rams Head Shore House | 800 Main Street, Stevensville MD | P: 410.643.2466

The Rams Head Group is pleased to release Fordham Brewing Company’s, Silopanna Witbier beer, on Thursday, August 4th, 2011 from 4-6pm.

Silopanna Witbier will be tapped at 4pm. “Mark your calendars, and get ready to try this brand new brew. Nothing sounds better than a cold brew on a hot summer day. Tasting this beer will only get you more excited for the Silopanna Music Festival” says Rams Head Tavern Annapolis Manager, Zach Price.

Rams Head will have limited edition glasses for the beer release. The special glass for Silopanna Witbier will be available for $4 at 4pm on release day.  Patrons who purchase the glass also receive a fill-up of the Silopanna Witbier and refills are $1 during the 4-6pm release party. 

During the release, patrons will be able to enter to win tickets for the Silopanna Music Festival on August 27^th at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. Silopanna is a one day, all ages ages music festival featuring Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Matt & Kim, Fitz and the Tantrums, Harper Blynn and 15 other regional musicians to feed your soul.    Tickets are $39.50 for General Admission or $195 for VIP, www.silopannafest.com

According to Walter Trifari, Head Brewmaster at Fordham Brewing Company, “ Silopanna Witbier is a Belgian style White ale that is brewed using Pale malt and Belgian wheat. Coriander, Orange peels and Lemon Grass are added late in the boiling process to give a subtle but yet noticeable character. It’s served unfiltered to ensure a classic Belgian flavor produced by the yeast. There’s no need for an orange garnish, let the beer tell its own story”.

 Locations:

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis | 33 West Street, Annapolis MD | P: 410.268.4545

Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill | 8600 Foundry St, Savage MD | P: 301.604.3454

Rams Head Roadhouse | 1773 Generals Hwy, Annapolis MD | P: 410.849.8058

Rams Head Shore House | 800 Main Street, Stevensville MD | P: 410.643.2466

Music:

Rams Head Shore House: Joe Singer 4pm-7pm

Rams Head Roadhouse: Pete Best 8pm

Rams Head Tavern Savage: Vs. The Earth 7pm-10pm

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis: Local Listen night at 10pm

Fo Fo Fo…. who says there has to be one Christmas a year?  The Rams Head restaurants are gearing up for the celebration of Christmas in July on Monday, July 25^th.  Rams Head will re-release Fordham Brewing Company’s holiday brew, Doppelbock for one day only!

Doppelbock will be tapped when doors open at 11am.  “We want to thank our customers for demanding this popular brew two times a year. And, if history repeats itself, this brew will be around for one day only”, says Rams Head Tavern Annapolis General Manager Corky Fertitta.

Each Rams Head locations will be filled with holiday decorations, holiday tunes, yummy eggnog, drink and food specials, and a chance to win tickets for the Silopanna Music Festival on August 27^th at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds.

Doppel is German for double; Bock is German for strong beer. The first Doppelbock was brewed in the late 1600’s with a rich and malty bitterness taste. According to Walter Trifari, Head Brewmaster of Fordham Brewing Company, “Doppelbock is exceptionally smooth, full-bodied dark lager with a bold character that is sure to brighten your spirits. This beer also pairs well with rich roasted foods or German chocolate cake’.

Rams Head invites you to celebrate this annual tradition with us.  Hope to see you on Monday!

Locations:

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis | 33 West Street, Annapolis MD |P:410.268.4545

Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill | 8600 Foundry St, Savage MD |P:301.604.3454

Rams Head Roadhouse | 1773 Generals Hwy, Annapolis MD |P:410.849.8058

Rams Head Shore House |800 Main Street, Stevensville MD |P:410.643.2466

A perfect brew to cool you off in July….Saison! The Rams Head Group is pleased to release Fordham Brewing Company’s, Saison Ale beer, on Thursday, July 7th, 2011 from 4-6pm.

Saison Ale will be tapped at 4pm. “Saison Ale has a refreshing, elegant, taste to it. Perfect beer to refresh you after a hot day in July!” says Rams Head Tavern Savage General Manager, Mark Colberg.

Rams Head will have limited edition glasses for the beer release. The special glass for Saison Ale will be available for $4 at 4pm on release day.  Patrons who purchase the glass also receive a fill-up of the Saison Ale and refills are $1 during the 4-6pm release party. 

According to Walter Trifari, Head Brewmaster at Fordham Brewing Company, “This brand new exclusive Fordham brew is the perfect beer to refresh you on a hot July day. Fordham Saison Ale is an unfiltered, Belgian-style ale with a brilliant copper hue and a cloudy appearance. Lemon peels and coriander provide notes of citrus and spiciness”.

Locations:

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis | 33 West Street, Annapolis MD | P: 410.268.4545

Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill | 8600 Foundry St, Savage MD | P: 301.604.3454

Rams Head Roadhouse | 1773 Generals Hwy, Annapolis MD | P: 410.849.8058

Rams Head Shore House | 800 Main Street, Stevensville MD | P: 410.643.2466

Remember the first year of the Silopanna Music Festival?  When it was at Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds?  When it was only a one day festival?  When they only had 20 bands?  Remember that first year and the eclectic mix of headliners that rocked the stage with their infectious energy?

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings have come a long way since their humble beginnings nearly a decade ago. Steeped within the gilded and gritty sounds of gospel, soul and funk, this nine-piece Brooklyn collective has continued to electrify fans, disc jockeys, critics, record collectors, and bloggers the world-over with their authentic, heart-felt sound. As distinguished as their recordings may be, however, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings have truly become renowned thanks to their incredible live show, not to mention their relentless touring.The band has appeared on CNN, MTV News, VH1, Conan OBrien, Craig Ferguson, David Letterman and Jimmy Fallon.   website Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue   Troy ‘Trombone Shorty’ Andrews’ new album, Backatown (Verve Forecast April 20), is the work of a rare artist who can draw both the unqualified respect of jazz legends and deliver a high-energy rock show capable of mesmerizing international rock stars and audiences alike. With such an unprecedented mix of rock, funk, jazz, hip-hop and soul, he had to create his own name to describe his signature sound: Supafunkrock! Andrews is the kind of player who comes along maybe once in a generation, and Backatown is the latest, clearest proof that his artistry is as singular as his raw talent. Shorty’s dream is now a musical reality of potentially game-changing significance, as he and his band prepare to shift the musical landscape in a thrilling new direction website Matt & Kim Matt & Kim are a two-piece: Matt plays keys and Kim plays drums. The two met at Pratt Institute. Despite Kim having never played drums before and Matt having never played keyboard, they started the band in 2004. Cameras, was released August 31, 2010 and jumped to the number 14 spot on the iTunes Alternative Chart within the first hour its release. The new album is the follow up to Grand, released in early 2009 via FADER Label. Grand achieved iTunes Top 10 single and album placements, as well as spots on both the Billboard Single and Album Charts. To date, Matt and Kim have been on the Billboard New Artist chart for 78 weeks and the single Daylight is certified gold, having sold over 500K. Their video for Lessons Learned, won an MTV VMA for Breakthrough Video and an mtvU Woodie award for Best Video.  website Fitz and The Tantrums Fitz and the Tantrums may be the breakout act of 2011. Their monster hit Moneygrabber may very well be the song of the year, and their live show is among the best going. Dont take our word for it, heres what the press is saying:  “Fitz and the Tantrums comes around with the chops to back up an L.A. swaggerboth a familiar yet rousing soul-pop sound that transports you back to nostaligic heartache and a live performance which involves the audiencesinging, dancing, clapping, screamingfrom start to finish.” Paste Magazine website Harper Blynn   Harper Blynn is classic pop reimagined. The band’s instantly hummable music is remarkable not only for its breadth but also its intimacy, ranging from four-on-the-floor dance stompers to near-whispered pleas for understanding. As inspiring as their recordings are, Harper Blynn effortlessly transcends them in concert, delivering three-part harmonies over a smartly-arranged blend of guitar, keyboards, bass and drums that is at once minimalistically modern and timelessly organic. In fact, the bands musical proficiency and on-stage chemistry raise an uncomfortable question: Where did all the real bands go? We may never know for sure, but at least theres one still standing: Harper Blynn. website

Do you remember the first time you heard the word Silopanna?  Did you stumble over how to say it [sill-o-pan-uh]?  Did you wonder where it came from or what it meant?

Remember when you actual wondered who would come to the event?  And how far they would be willing to drive?

Do you remember hearing your favorite band for the first time at Silopanna?

Jimmie’s Chicken Shack website	All Mighty Senators website	The Grilled Lincolns website
Pasadena website	Deep River website	jarflys
Sweet Leda website	LAZERlibby featuring Navid from the Data Frogs website	Bond & Bentley website
Mike McHenry Tribe website	Cris Jacobs (of The Bridge) website	Tobias Russell website
Pressing Strings website Sam Grow Band website

Do you remember Silopanna 2011?

http://tickets.silopannafest.com

Looking to drink a cold good brew on a hot summer day? Come try the NEW  Fordham Brewing Company’s summer beer, Wisteria Wheat, on Thursday, June 2nd,  from 4-6pm at a Rams Head restaurant near you.                    

The Wisteria Wheat beer will be tapped at 4pm. “Wisteria Wheat is one of the most unique beers we brew. It’s got all the flavor and character of any true hefeweizen and it’s a perfect escape from this warm weather” says Rams Head Tavern Annapolis General Manager, Corky Fertitta.

The Rams Head restaurants will have limited edition glasses for the beer release. The special glass for Wisteria Wheat will be available for $4 at 4pm on release day.  Patrons who purchase the glass also receive a fill-up of the Wisteria Wheat and $1 refills during the 4-6pm release party. 

During the Wisteria Wheat beer release, each Rams Head restaurant will be running a contest to celebrate the release. Each customer that purchases the Wisteria Wheat glassware will receive a raffle ticket. The manager will pick one raffle ticket and the winner will receive a pair of tickets to Creedence Clearwater Revisited and Three Dog Night show at Pier Six Pavilion on Friday, June 3rd.

According to Walter Trifari, Head Brewmaster at Fordham Brewing Company, “Wisteria Wheat is a medium bodied beer with soft, velvety carbonation and a spiced, wheaty finish to make this golden brew the perfect summertime thirst quencher. We brewed this beer with Hefeweizen yeast, Pale malts, Wheat malts, Tettnang and Magnum hops that make this brew perfect to enjoy all summer long. This beer also pairs well with tangy cheeses, fresh salads, grilled chicken, seafood and citrus style desserts.”

Locations:

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis | 33 West Street, Annapolis MD | P: 410.268.4545

Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill | 8600 Foundry Street, Savage MD | P: 301.604.3454

Rams Head Roadhouse | 1773 Generals Hwy, Annapolis MD | P: 410.849.8058

Rams Head Shore House | 800 Main Street, Stevensville MD | P: 410.643.2466

Music:

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis: Pasadena Acoustic set at 4pm-7pm

Rams Head Shore House: Joe Singer plays at 4pm-7pm

Rams Head Roadhouse: Pete Best at 8pm

Rams Head Tavern Savage: Vs. the Earth at 7pm