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It is October 1st, time to start planning for the holidays. ... See MoreSee Less

He is Charon, the Ferry Boat Captain to the Netherworld, not the Grim Reaper. He was never meant to be the mascot of the brewery, but things just happened organically.
Sir Walter Raleigh was the original mascot but when the image of Charon appeared on our Irish stout everyone loved it. Charon claimed the stop spot for good after his appearance on Holy Hand Grenade Imperial Stout. He does add a “Tales from the Crypt” twist to the Lost Colony Legend.
On a side note, I do miss those original British Dimple mugs. ... See MoreSee Less

So, what is a Monkey’s Dunkel?

The word “Dunkel” is German for “dark,” and this dark beer has balanced flavors of chocolate, bread crust, and caramel.

NO, we are not standing over the brew kettle stirring in Hersey bars, pumpernickel bread, and soft caramel chews. We are Beer Monkeys, but we do know what we are doing. We use different malts to get those flavors.

Why a Dunkel? Because I love Beer History. The first beer served at Oktoberfest was closer to a Dunkel than either today’s Marzen or Oktoberfest Beer. (I just heard Beer Geek heads exploding) Before anyone gets their lederhosen in a bunch let me offer proof. Kilning techniques in 1810 did not allow for lighter malts. Dark malt was the norm until 1818 when the British made a beak through in malting lighter styles.
So go old school. Party like it’s 1810. Drink a Dunkel and feel superior to all those other drinkers. If you get the chance, tell them they are drinking the wrong beer.
Monkey's Dunkel is available at the Lost Colony Brewery's waterfront pub and at the Lost Colony Tavern's Oktoberfest Party going on right now.
Trivia tonight!
Pizza every day! ... See MoreSee Less

We love the pictures our customers post, especially when it makes my facebook posting job easy.
A little something for everyone here on the waterfront. Pizza, Beer, Craft Rootbeer, and the great outdoors. ... See MoreSee Less

The owner said the dog's name is Omelette because she looks like an egg.
An EGG. She thought her DOG looked like an EGG. Well, if that wasn't a sobriety test I don't what is. The dog got a Finn McCool rootbeer. :) ... See MoreSee Less

What makes an Irish red ale an Irish red ale?

The answer is simple, Roasted Barley. Ninety-nine percent of the barley grain we use in brewing is kilned dried. That is when indirect heat takes the moisture out of the barley. Then there is roasted barley.
Roasted barley is more a direct heat. It is not so much drying as it is toasting and by toasting, I mean burning. (yes, Key Board Commando Beer Geeks it is not ‘burnt’ but that’s the best descriptor I could think of)
Now when we add just a little bit of roasted barley to a light pale ale it changes the flavor and gives it the red color. When I say a little bit, we are talking about ten pounds added to one thousand pounds.

BTW. I like to add a little bit of family to everything we do. That is why I had the artist use a picture of my daughter-in-law as the model for the Red Witch label. She was perfect for it. Brilliant, Independent, Strong, Beautiful ..Plus she dresses the grandkids in Mets/Irish attire.

Slainte Mhath ... See MoreSee Less

It was flat calm, the sun was shining and the shrimp were jumping in Stumpy Point this morning. Too bad we had beer to brew. Then I remembered I was the boss.( well when Sharon or Stevie let me).
Did I ever mention how much I love my job. ... See MoreSee Less

Growing up in the Brewery/ Restaurant business is different. Company t-shirts make up your wardrobe. Your first cell phone isn't a gift. It's so your parents can call you to fill in for a dishwasher who called out.
Holidays in the summer meant all hands on deck, even if you moved two states away. The cutlery and dishes at home were exactly like the stuff at the restaurant. So a Guinness labeled spoon, use to create the iconic Black & Tan beer combo becomes a cereal spoon.
Trivia tonight.
Pizza everyday!
Monkey's Dunkel on tap.
Toys for Tots' Santa Sleigher on tap and in cans. ... See MoreSee Less

The Monkey's Dunkel is on tap at our Waterfront pub in Nags Head. I hear it goes great with pizza. ... See MoreSee Less