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Artomatic is an art event in Washington. This year's Artomatic is taking place through June 15, 2008 and has 800 artists showing in 250,000 square feet of a newly-built office building. 50,000 people are anticipated throughout the 6 weeks the show is up.
Artomatic also sells beer. Which is where Flying Dog Brewery comes in as Artomatic's official beer sponsor!
The spectacle of Artomatic was unbelievable. We knew the event would be big, but we were completely unprepared for the scope of this thing.
Flying Dog Brewery was one of the supporting breweries at the first-ever Savor festival in Washington D.C. Every beer that was being poured at Savor was also paired with some food, from raspberry-filled artisan chocolates to Empanadas with Mango Salsa and everywhere between.
Savor was held in the Andrew Mellon Auditorium, a very unique location for a beer festival, a block off the Mall right near the Washington Monument. Enthusiastic beer and food connoisseurs descended upon Washington to experience the best of what American Craft Brewers have to offer.
What was the Flying Dog brewhouse like in the early days? A bong on the line? Shagging on grain bags? Bling bling? We hear from some of the guys who were there from the start...
Flying Dog founders R. McIntyre and G. Stranahan get together to drink some dogs and talk about what makes a person "Flying Dog". Hint for Eric Warner: it's not about wearing girl's clothes. And what happened in the early days when Ralph Steadman started drawing labels featuring canine genitalia? People quit, that's what. Plus: Did ya hear? Rippe eats it raw.
We roll into the Flying Dog Ranch in Carbondale, CO to hang out with brewery co-founder Richard McIntyre: cum catcher and original road dog. Richard tells us about what it takes to ship cattle semen world-wide, and the jail time he did in the 70's for tax evasion...seems he didn't pay tax on his weed sales. Also some choice bits about nude cavorting, and Rippe's gridiron exploits.
The HD show Beer Nutz visited Flying Dog Brewery for their show. Watch Chris Rippe facilitate some relationships in this four minute clip.
Rise and shine after a night of celebrating the release of Woody Creek White. Wipe the morning dew off your ears and get to work: back to the Woody Creek Tavern to interview George Stranahan, the co-founder of Flying Dog Brewery. This man is a Gentleman and a Scholar; enjoy the vid with the knowledge that this is but one tip of the iceberg.
Introduction to Woody Creek, CO...aka Gonzo Ground Zero. At the Woody Creek White release party we talk to some local characters (known as "Woody Creatures") about what makes the place so special. Turns out a lot of it's Flying Dog co-founder George Stranahan. And what's a party in Woody Creek without a gun? Firearms expert C. Rippe tries to show first time shooter Abby Fox how to load a shotgun, but George has to step in and show him how it's done.
Driving up to Woody Creek, Colorado for the Woody Creek White release party...and to get the low-down on Flying Dog from founders George Stranahan and Richard McIntyre. Narrated by Chris Rippe, who is a pretty big deal up in the Roaring Fork Valley. Part One of the Season 2 series.
The bottling line. Fobbing, capping, and smoking bottles explained. A peek in the penalty box and an intro to the guys who really run this bitch. Or do they? Vote at squidoo.com/flyingdogales.
Ooooh yeah, there's some mystery ass in the hot tub, Steamboat Springs, CO. The Flying Dog crew rides the winnebago down from the pass in a blizzard, Danada pees, Rippe gets us lost and walks into the wrong house...and an impromptu party in the driveway. beer and cigarrettes were served. Fuck! Whose ass is that in the hot tub?
What makes one beer lighter than another? What's a specialty malt? Why does it taste like Grape Nuts? Besides holding grain, what else are grain bags good for? (Vote for who you think shags on grain bags at www.squidoo.com/flyingdogales.) Head Brewer Matt Brophy and Prez Eric Warner talk about grain, malts, milling and the first steps in brewing Flying Dog ales.
Rippe and Eric take turns spreading the Flying Dog lore...for the benefit of a single (already drunk) customer and a bunch of staffers. Includes background on George Stranahan & Richard McIntyre's epic trip to Nepal, Ralph Steadman and HST, and what the authorities don't approve of in Arkansas.
Remember when Flying Dog marketing biatch Chris Rippe beat brewery pres. Eric Warner in a footrace last fall? His prize: President for a Day. Now Rippe assumes the role...and the tables are turned. Eric finds he's the brew-lackey and Neal gets a dirty job; meanwhile, the President goes golfing. It all leads up to the brewery retreat, Superbowl Weekend 2007.
Load up the Winne and hit the road. Tap the kegs at 6:00am. Driving in the snow, Steamboat Springs, Colorado. After a day on the mountain relax with some 'dogs and get the shit slapped out of you. Nice, baby. It's Superbowl Weekend 2007 with the Flying Dog crew.
Forget beer pong...Rippe describes the drinking game soon to sweep the nation.
Flying Dog Ales marketing biatch Chris Rippe beat President/CEO Eric Warner in a footrace last fall...the Beer Drinker's Marathon. His prize? President of the brewery for a day, date TBD until now.
The moment you've all been waiting for - The finale to the first-ever Beer Drinker's Marathon. We know that everyone really wants to see a race between two out-of-shape contestants, but trust us: there's more to a race than the actual racing. Warming up in camouflage pants, blocking off major downtown thoroughfares with a Winnebago, and wonderful signs. And don't forget beer (never forget beer).
It should be noted that neither of the two racers had anything to drink before the race, but we're willing to bet a bottle of Wild Dog that the loser drank himself to sleep right after the all-employee meeting that followed.
Click below to check out a photo slideshow of the Beer Drinker's Marathon.
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Chris Rippe, Marketing Guy, is interviewed in anticipation of the first-ever Beer Drinker's Marathon, taking place October 30, 2006. While putting up fliers for the event, a camera crew followed Rippe around, capturing his shit talking. Women everywhere will rejoice once they've seen that Chris has added them to his "slay list".
Flying Dog CEO Eric Warner is interviewed in anticipation of the first-ever Beer Drinker's Marathon, taking place October 30, 2006. Well, he's basically shit talking. Barely more subtle than Mike Tyson and more slick than Don King, Eric is the class of this operation. We'll chalk his slickness up to the life experience advantage (read: oldness).
The Beer Drinker's Marathon has finally become one of the premier sporting events in the world. The chicks in bikinis with signs are probably next. What makes it such a spectacle, you may ask? There's finally a betting line.
Bettors beware: a confidential source tells us that Eric Warner has been putting a little bit of pine tar on his running shoes before practicing lately. Better grip allows for better traction, especially for those in their 40s. Not to worry, though; We've hired the same officials from Game 2 of the World Series to officiate the Beer Drinker's Marathon.
Rippe supporters will be cheering him on by having a Carbone's #2 at the finish line. Sadly, their cheers will be muted somewhat by the Cappicola.
Marathons are long and boring. Who actually watches the whole thing? We certainly don't. At Flying Dog, we've devised the perfect made-for-tv running event: Take the best .26% of a marathon, also known as the end, and just run that part. All of the excitement, and you don't even need to skip through the fucking commercials.
Go to FlyingDog Main Video Page
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