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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

Who wants to wait until Monday to kick off their Halloween fun? We sure don’t! It’s one of the biggest holiday parties of the year that you can see superheroes, gladiators and celebrity-wannabes all in one spot at the Rams Head. The Rams Head restaurants are excited to announce it will host a Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29^th, 2011.

The Halloween bash will feature spooky drink specials in the bar, costume contest with four different categories including best costume and a chance to win four tickets to any show of your choice at Rams Head Live in 2011 and live music from local musicians with no cover charge to get your spook on!

Costume Contest ( All Rams Head Locations)

• Best Costume: 4 tickets to a Rams Head Live show of your choice in 2011
• Best Couples Costume: $50 Rams Head Gift Certificate
• Sexiest Costume: Bottle of wine
• Scariest Costume: $30 Rams Head Gift Certificate

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis Specials:

• Time: 9pm- 2am | 21+
• Music: Swampcandy’s Halloween All Star Music Jam ( starts at 10pm)
• Drink Specials:$4 Capt Morgan and Capt Morgan Lime Bite Cocktails,$2 Natty Bohs, Witches Brew Shots $2

Rams Head Roadhouse Specials:

• Time: 9pm -2am | 21+
• Drink Specials: $3 Trick or Treat shots, $4 Drinks: Blood-tini, Dracula’s Kiss and Monster Mash
• Music: Matt McConville ( starts at 10pm)

Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill specials:

• Time: 9pm-2am specials in the Rath | 21+
• Drink Specials: $2.50 Fordham Drafts, $2.50 Domestic bottles,
• $3.50 Stoli Drinks ,$5 bombs
• Food Specials: ½ price Nachos, Sliders, and wings
• Music: Pressing Strings (starts at 10pm)

Rams Head Shore House specials:

• Drink Specials 6pm-2am | 21+
• Music: Curbside manner (starts at 9pm)
• Drink specials: $5 graveyard bombs (grape or  cherry bombs)
• $4 black widows , $3 candy corn shooters

You can follow Rams Head news on Twitter @RamsHeadGroup or check out www.ramsheadtavern.com

Put on your party pants and get ready to celebrate with us at the Rams Head Shore House on Saturday, October 22nd.We’re pleased to announce the celebration of their 5 year Anniversary . To commemorate the milestone, the restaurant will open its doors at 7 a.m. for the Rams Head company tradition of “Kegs n’ Eggs”.

Rams Head Shore House owners Kyle Muehlhauser and Erin McNaboe purchased the previously named Island Inn from the Rosenberry family in October of 2006.  Over the course of 5 years the business has continued to evolve, adding breakfast to their business plan in 2010.   Open 365 days a year, the business is pleased to offer breakfast, lunch and dinner and has received recognition for “Best Breakfast”, “Best Beer Selection”, “Best Bar Games” and “Best Happy Hour” by the local clientele.

General Manager, Kathryn Singer, has been the General Manager of the facility for the past 2 years while Chef Jason White joined the team in the spring of 2011. “An anniversary is a time to celebrate what we have achieved in the past, what we have in the present, and to acknowledge the future.  We couldn’t have done any of it without our loyal customers and the local community. So let’s get together and celebrate 5 years of Food, Fun, and Beer!” says Rams Head Shore House, General Manager Kathryn Singer.

To celebrate, patrons are invited to spend the morning at Rams Head Shore House on Saturday, October 22^nd to enjoy reduced drink pricing, breakfast specials, prizes every half hour, and live music from local musicians. This is Rams Head’s small way to say “thank you” for years of loyalty from both their customers and the community.

 Food Specials

Anniversary Breakfast: Two eggs any style, served with brunch spuds, choice of meat, choice of toast and fruit served from 7am-11am for only $7

Rams Head Shore House will offer its breakfast menu from 7am-11am on the restaurant side and regular menu starting at 11am

 Music

7am-9am: Doug Day

9am-11am: Joe Singer and Keri Glorioso  

11am-1pm: Curbside Manner

 Prizes

1^st 50 people through the door get a ticket to a show at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, choosing from Mat Kearny, Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph and the family band, Reel Big Fish, and Badfish.*

Prizes given every ½ hour (7am-1pm), including a pair of tickets to the following concerts: Airborne Toxic Event, Halestorm, or Little River Band at Rams Head On Stage, Rams Head gift certificates, and more!

www.ramsheadshorehouse.com  | P:410.643.2466

A couple of weeks ago, you guys were able to learn more about our Rams Head Live talent buyer, but this week get to know more about Rams Head’s On Stage / Pier Six Pavilion talent buyer, Kris S. She’s been working at the company for 13 years now and has booked acts such as, War, Phil Vassar, Stephen Stills and band, Citizen Cope, Charlie Mars , Al Jarreau, Boz Scaggs, Herbie Hancock, Herb Alpert, Little Richard, Lyle Lovett & Gregg AllmanChuck Brown & many many more amazing artist.

This week, meet Kris S. our Rams Head On Stage Talent Buyer

What state were you born in? Hoosierville !

What is your job title at the Rams Head?   Talent Buyer

How long have you worked for Rams Head?  Since 1998… Too much math

Best concert you have been to at a Rams Head Venue?  Lyle Lovett at On Stage and Earth Wind & Fire at Live are a tie !

What is your favorite song that you can never stop rocking out too?   ‘Cult of Personality’ Living Colour

What is your favorite book?  Currently ‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’ by Garth Stein  Also love Barbara Kingsolvers books, the rest Historical accounts of bravery & triumph

Where’s the coolest place you have gone on vacation?  Ambergris Cay, Belize   or maybe it was Ireland… although the covered wagon trek in the Grand Tetons was amazing !

Which are your top bands or singers?   Jonatha Brooke, Foo Fighters, Wood Brothers, St. Germaine, Jon Cleary, Sergio Mendes & 311

What’s your favorite album?  Triple tie between Songs in the Key of Life, Innervisions, or Nightfly

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

Have you been to a Kegs n Eggs party at the Rams Head before? This is a party you don’t want to miss.Each Rams Head  restaurant celebrates their Anniversary with the companies’ tradition of “Kegs n Eggs“. On Saturday, July 16th the Rams Head Tavern Savage, Maryland location will be celebrating their 12 years of food, fun and beer at the Savage Mill. The doors will open at 7 a.m. but  I recommend getting there early. Last year they had a line at 5:30 a.m. waiting to get in.

The first fifty guests that enter the event will receive a free ticket to an upcoming show at Rams Head Live. And, every half hour during the event, prizes will be given out, including a pair of tickets to the Silopanna Music Festival at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds.

During the celebration, Rams Head Tavern will have reduced drink specials and an“egg “ cellent breakfast while enjoying the tunes of local musicians. This is Rams Head’s small way to say “Thank You” for years of loyalty from their customers and the community.

Saturday, July 16^th, 2011
7am-1pm

Celebration schedule of events are as follow:

 Drink Specials
50 cent Fordham drafts (7am -8am)
$1 Fordham Drafts (8am-9am)
$3 Fordham Drafts (9am-1pm)
$2 Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Cape Cods, and Screwdrivers (7am-1pm)
$3 Jagerbarrel Birthday Shot (7am-1pm)

 Food Specials
Anniversary Breakfast: Two eggs any style, served with brunch spuds, choice of meat, choice of toast and fruit served from 7am-11am for only $7

Music
7-9:00am: Corey Jenkins
9-11:00am: Dave Majerowicz
11-1:00pm: Kieran Lally

Prizes

1^st 50 people through the door get a ticket to a show at Rams Head Live in Baltimore
Prizes given every ½ hour (7am-1pm).
Prizes include:
A pair of tickets to the Silopanna Festival, Guster, Direks Bently, Corona deck umbrellas,Rams Head gift certificate, monster mini fridge and tons more!

 8600 Foundry St. Savage, Maryland 20763 |P: 301.604.3454

In the world of restaurant marketing, there is a belief that a photo should never be taken of an empty restaurant.  The thought is that human beings are attracted to other human beings and a photo of an empty restaurant will not attract human beings.  While I will give credit to the laws of human nature, I find myself enjoying the solitude of of our facilities when they are empty.  For me, the energy seeps in from the walls of the building, the details become more apparent and the building hums in preparation for a day ahead of serving others.

Just yesterday, I spent the morning at our Rams Head Tavern location in historic Savage Mill.   And with me was my trusty camera.  My intentions were to take a few photos for our facebook page, but as I start to take the photos I found myself enjoying the details of the building.   I was thinking about each individual decorative item and the thought behind it’s selection.  And I decide to bring you a blog post instead…

Me & my trusty companion documenting the day.

we were setting up for a small party for lunch

I will admit that I am biased; but, I believe that our dining room is one of the most beautiful that I have ever seen.

Many aspects of the historic textile mill, 1822-1947, are evident in the building

This Rams feels really powerful to me; overlooking the entire dining room.

This is my favorite booth in the restaurant.

Rams Head Savage Mill has 3 distinct floors & 5 different dining areas. This is the 2nd floor Tavern.

Reminding us, we are here to serve.

This glass shade is hand blown...

Ahhh... summer on our deck. Perfect.

Through the greens, you can see the 30 foot water wheel that powered the machines that wove the cloth

And downstairs to our Rathskeller, fondly referred to as "The Rath"

Remnants of last night's game. I can see the smiles & hear the laughter.

Can you feel the buzz in the air?

I can only imagine the wonderful conversations under these lights.

Everyone's favorite taps.

As I turned off the lights, I couldn’t help but notice who was waving me goodbye. For a small moment, I laughed and remembered the glory days of my college years.

Yours in Food, Fun & Beer ~
Erin