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As Mother's Day is approaching, we like to get all nostalgic about those wonderful recipes and family secrets that have been carried on through generations of women. As the backbone of our families, our mothers and grandmothers have provided us with so many rich memories, many of which come in the form of delicious treats that we remember from holiday dinners and everyday creations. These culinary delights bring everyone together and make the days just a little more special.  Carol Stoudt still makes her Grandma Carey's delicious seasonal Dandelion salad with hot bacon dressing for every Easter dinner. Almost every Birthday in the Stoudt family is finished off with Grandma Betty's moist Chocolate Cake (substitute coffee for water) paired with delicious butter cream frosting. We can't forget Grandma Ada's famous rhubarb pie, one of Ed Stoudt's summertime favorites! Everytime we make these family favorites we can reminisce about the amazing women in our lives, and how they have shaped us in the ways of cooking and in life.
As we approach May, we wait in anticipation of one of the East Coast's most desirable treasures...The Soft Shell Crab! As crabs grow larger,  their shells cannot expand, so they molt their exteriors and have a soft covering for a matter of days. Usually around the first full moon of May, (as I learned from my fish monger years ago) we should start seeing these delicious treats in the market place. They will be delivered to Stoudts Black Angus on ice within hours of catch. From there, my staff and I will prepare them using different techniques. The first recipe is probably my favorite and the most simple of procedures. Simply flour the crabs and saute them until crisp. Fresh lemon, butter, garlic, white wine, and parsley finish this dish and it can be served as an excellent appetizer. The second recipe has ties to the Southern states, where we take the crab and dip it in beer batter (Stoudts Gold) and fry it until it is golden and crisp. Pair this with a toasted Kaiser roll (made from our Wonderful Good Market) and some herb mayonnaise spread, and you've got an inviting sandwich for any ocassion. Of course, as the weeks progress, the soft shell crabs will fade away, and we will have to wait until next year to enjoy them again. Soft shells are available frozen, but the quality and taste is so diminished. You won't have to worry about which one we are serving!
May 17th through 20th is National Beer Week! Celebrate by stopping into the Pub Monday through Thursday for $3 Pints and tasty beer-infused Appetizer Specials!
MAY 7 - Matt Dahlheimer and Chris Haus "Fuzz-Haus" - originals, western swing, blies and more. www.myspace.com/chrishaus
MAY 14 - Johanna and Anthony - eclectic fusion of pop/folk/rock. www.johannamusic.net
MAY 21 - Jeff Umbehauer - folk/rock www.myspace.com/1jeffu
MAY 28 - Dennis Grabowski - a wide range of tunes from the 60's through the present done in his own upbeat style. www.dennigrab.com
Cheese making has begun at Stoudts! Our milk comes from Jersey cows at nearby Cedar Acres Farm. Come try our very first cheese, "Eliana Fresh," a lovely fresh cheese seasoned with herbs and olive oil. We will spend the summer loading our aging rooms and look forward to sharing our wheels with you during the holiday season! Throughout the summer, we will be offering fresh cheese at the Wonderful Good Market as well as on our cheese plate at the Black Angus Restaurant and Brew Pub.
The Herbal Series with Debbie Hartman
Email sign up at Market@stoudts.com
Mail your payment to Wonderful Good Market P.0. Box 880 Adamstown, PA 19501
Or come in to the market Thursday-Sunday and sign up in person. Classes are limited in size so don't wait to register! 717.484.2757
Edible Flowers (Cost: $15.00)
June 5th
“A Make and Take” class where you will learn how to decorate your favorite desserts with edible flowers.
We will:
Learn which flowers are edible
Ways to use them in the kitchen
Learn how to crystallize and preserve your edible flower harvest
All materials will be provided for participants to take home their own candied flower!
Herbal Condiments (Cost: $15.00)
June 26th
"A Make and Take" class that is just in time for your 4th of July picnic. You will learn how to create your own condiments from mustards to butters to jelly. This class will teach you how to take regular grocery store items and "doctor them up" for a gourmet taste. All materials will be provided and each participant will take home their own jar of herbal mustard!
For 3 weekends out of the year, little Adamstown turns into a bustling Antiques Mecca! This is a truly extraordinary antiquing experience as the town is booming with thousands of shoppers and dealers searching for those exceptional treasures. Stoudt’s Black Angus is home to over 400 indoor and outdoor dealers and their superb collections. Come down and visit us soon!
Open Year Round Sundays 7:30 am - 4 pm
Outdoor Pavilions 5:30 am - noon
BEER BULLETIN
By the time this newsletter goes out we will most likely be out of our new Springtime beer, Karnival Kolsch. There may be a few cases available in a few stores, but most of our local distributors sold out of this beer very quickly. This beer was a huge success as the new spring seasonal, and we would like to thank everyone for supporting this change, and for all of the positive feedback! Due to the extreme popularity of this new style, we will most likely brew another batch of Kolsch for release sometime during the summer. We will also release this beer a month early next year to extend its availability.
Moving forward to our summertime favorite, Heifer-in-Wheat will be available in all packages from early May through most of the summer. This beer is a traditional South German Hefe-Weizen. It is unfiltered, and offers a refreshingly crisp flavor with hints of banana and clove. I use this beer to make pancakes, and they are to die for! Simply replace up to 100% of the water used to make your pancake batter with Heifer-in-Wheat, and you will be amazed at how delicious they are! This same concept can be used for waffles as well. Once you try this, you won’t feel the same about those boring old pancakes and waffles.
We are currently offering several beers as Brewer's Reserves. The first is a creation by brewer Gary Gagliardi, which is a German-style pale ale called Gemutlichkeit Ale. This beer is available on tap at the bar, as well as in cork finished 750ml bottles. The second Reserve available is our old spring seasonal, the yummy Honey Double Mai Bock. This beer is also available on tap at the bar, and in 750ml bottles for takeout. Also, I believe there are still a couple of cases of the Old Abominable Barleywine available in big bottles. Keep in mind that all of our Brewer’s Reserve beers are extremely limited, so if you want them, you should get them while you can! Keep drinking good beer, support your local brewery, and don't forget to check out all the latest news, brews, and upcoming events on our website.
Cheers!
Brett - Head Brewer
East vs. West exclusive EXOTIC BEER TASTING June 11, 7 to 11pm
This is a one time only opportunity for the true beer enthusiast! Join us and sample some unique brews from coast to coast. Breweries from the East and West have selected limited vintage aged and creative brews to tease your palette. Enjoy music by "The Jazz Katz" while savoring exclusive beers and our chef's savory appetizers. This event will sell out! Get your tickets today. Tickets are $60 a person - must be 21 to attend!
MICROFEST - 19th Annual
June 12 - Afternoon: 12 - 4pm - Hoppin' John Orchestra www.myspace.com/thehoppinjohnorchestra
June 12 - Evening: 7-11pm - The Skels www.myspace.com/theskels
BATTLE OF THE BANDS - July 24
Brewery bands compete for the golden keg and the charity of their choice. Great beer, food, tunes and a crazy good time.
 
5/7 Mini Beer Fest at Brady's Pub in Bensalem, PA. First ever beer fest at the hotel, hosting 25 craft breweries!
5/7 Sampling of Heifer-in-Wheat from 5-7 pm at Wegman's in Collegeville…Come sample some beers and meet the newest Philadelphia rep. for Stoudt's as Andrew samples some beers and gives away some prizes!
5/7 Beer Sampling at Beerco from 3-6 pm. Sample a variety of our fine ales and lagers, including our newly released
Heifer-in-Wheat with Frank the beer guru!
5/7 Beer Sampling at Wheatland Beer in Lancaster from 3-6 pm. Sample a variety of our fine ales and lagers, including our newly released Heifer-in-Wheat with local home brewer Karen!
5/7 Beer Sampling at Issac's Restaurant & Pickle Bar in Lancaster, PA from 8-10 pm. Come meet local sales rep. Eddie for a tasting and pint night!
5/8 "Don't Block the Bocks" event with all Bock Beers at Johnny Brenda's in Philly ... An all day event with ten local Bock beers on tap!
5/8 Beer Sampling at Wegman's in Allentown, PA from 12-3 pm. Sample a variety of our fine ales and lagers, including our newly released Heifer in Wheat with Frank the beer guru!
5/12 Beer and Cheese Competition at Black Squirrel in Adam's Morgan, DC. Battle between Stoudts and Unibroue, pairing five beers with five cheeses. You pick the winner. Starts in the evening. Call the Black Squirrel for details on beers and cheeses.
5/13 Sampling at The Foodery 2 in Philly from 6-8pm. Come meet the Beer Pusher, Michael, as he samples all of Stoudts beers and tells stories about the brewery in one of Philly's premier beer stores.
5/13 Firkin and Beer Sampling at the Warwick Hotel in Hummelstown, PA from 5-7 pm. 6 beers on tap plus a firkin, pints, and giveaways! Come hoist some pints with beer rep. Eddie Stoudt!
5/14 Sampling at Lionville Beverage in Exton, PA from 5-7pm. Come sample some beers and meet the newest rep. in the Philadelphia market for Stoudt's as Andrew samples some beers and gives away more prizes!
5/14 Sampling at Frank Smith's Beverage in Pottstown, PA from 5-7pm. Come meet the Beer Pusher, Michael, as he samples some of Stoudt's beers and tells stories about the brewery. Be one of the first to sample the Heifer in Wheat, the beer that Ale Street News called "the best American made wheat beer!"
5/14 Beer Sampling at Brewer's Outlet (Lincoln HWY East) in Lancaster, PA from 3-6 pm. Sample a variety of our fine ales and lagers, including our newly released Heifer in Wheat with local home brewer Karen!
5/15 Spring Beer Fest at High Street Grill in Mount Holly, NJ. Come celebrate everything beer with one of the best beer bars in all of NJ...and some great food too! It's sure to be a great event! Call the restaurant for tickets and details…
5/15-16 Bordentown Street Fair in Bordentown, NJ with a "take over the taps" weekend at Farnsworth House in
Bordentown. Featuring 10 Stoudts beers on tap all weekend long!
5/19 SBC Brew Fair at Stoudts Brewery (for trade members only) as a thank you to wholesalers and retailers…INVITE ONLY! Call for details.
5/20 Pint Night at Eulogy in Philadelphia from 6-8pm. Come meet Michael from the brewery and ask all the questions you want about PA's oldest craft brewery.
5/20 Beer Sampling at The Bridge Inn in Oley, PA from 6-8 pm. Meet and Greet with local sales rep. Eddie Stoudt. Pint night, giveaways and lots of beer!
5/21 Sampling at Craft Beer Outlet in Northeast Philly to celebrate their one year anniversary from 5-7pm. Come meet the Beer Pusher, Michael, as he samples some of Stoudts beers and tells stories about the brewery. Be one of the first
to sample the Heifer in Wheat, the beer that Ale Street News called "the best American made wheat beer!"
5/21 Beer Sampling at Iron Run Beverage from 3-6 pm in Allentown, PA. Sample a variety of our fine ales and lagers, including our newly released Heifer in Wheat with Frank the beer guru!
5/21 Sampling at Edgemont Beer and Soda in Newtown Square, PA from 5-7pm. Come sample some beers and meet the newest rep. in the Philadelphia market for Stoudts as Andrew samples some beers and gives away some prizes!
5/21 Beer Sampling at West Lawn Beverage in West Lawn, PA from 4-6 pm. Sample a variety of our fine ales and lagers, including our newly released Heifer in Wheat with Vicki!
5/27 Happy Hour at Society Hill Bar and Grill in Philadelphia from 5-8pm. Come meet the Beer Pusher, Michael at one of the oldest hotels in Philly...with a damn cool bar as well! Two Stoudts beers on tap and specials for three hours!!!
5/27 Beer Sampling Night at Pandemonium Bar and Grill In Shermansdale, PA from 7-9 pm. Come meet local sales rep.
Eddie and enjoy some beer talk and pints!
5/28 Sampling at Joe Burns Beverage in Downingtown, PA from 5-7pm. Come sample some beers and meet the newest rep in the Philadelphia market for Stoudts as Andrew samples some beers and gives away some more prizes!!!
5/28 Beer Sampling at Rader Beer in Boyertown, PA from 3-6 pm. Sample a variety of our fine ales and lagers, including our newly released Heifer in Wheat with Frank the beer guru!
5/28 Beer Sampling at Glenn Miller Beer and Soda in Lemoyne, PA from 1-4 pm. Come meet beer rep. Eddie Stoudt and sample his family's delicious ales and lagers, including our summer seasonal Heifer in Wheat!
5/28 Beer Sampling at Brewer's Outlet (Butler) in Lancaster, PA from 3-6 pm. Sample a variety of our fine ales and lagers, including our newly released Heifer in Wheat with local home brewer Karen!
5/29 Beer Sampling at Link Beverage in Cooperburg, PA from 11am-2 pm. Sample a variety of our fine ales and lagers, including our newly released Heifer in Wheat with Frank the beer guru!
5/30 Beer Sampling at Liberty Bell Beverage in Emmaus, PA from 12:30-3:30pm. Sample a variety of our fine ales and lagers, including our newly released Heifer in Wheat with Frank the beer guru!
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