El Rey | February 2010 newsletter

El Rey | February 2010 Newsletter

February 2010 newsletter

TONIGHT! Lazy Magnolia – First Monday Firkin, February 1

February Beer Tasting, February 15

Fat Tuesday – Chorizo Dogs y Abita Beer, February 16

Pisces Party – Brunch, March 7

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TONIGHT! February 1 at 4 PM
Lazy Magnolia of Kiln, Mississippi – February’s First Firkin

Leslie Henderson, Brewmaster and Owner of Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company, will be at El Rey to tap her Southern Pecan Ale with Wild Turkey-soaked oak chips.

We are honored to serve their first cask-conditioned beer in Montgomery, and the first to be infused with whiskey-soaked oak chips.

We will be giving away a Lazy Magnolia pint glass* with the purchase of a pint. Pints are $5.25.

A firkin holds about 80 pints of unpasteurized, unfiltered beer that is naturally carbonated.

We tap a firkin on the first Monday of every month.

*One glass per customer. Limited supply

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Bock Beer Tasting – Monday, February 15

Lent is upon us and spring is close, which means it’s time to drink bock!

This month’s line-up will be Celebrator, Aventinus Weizen Eisbock, Einbecker Schwarzbier, Sprecker Black Bavarian and Abita Mardis Gras Bock

Tastings include 3 ounce glasses of each beer, and begin at 4 o’clock.

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Fat Tuesday – February 16

Our famous Chorizo Dogs will be back for one day only! That’s better than lucky.

Caw Caw Creek Chorizo Dogs – Caw Caw Creek from Columbia, South Carolina produces all-natural sausages from their own free range pigs! Grilled and served on split rolls from Gambino’s Bakery of New Orleans, with your choice of sauerkraut, mustard, grilled onions, peppers and Wickle relish.

Vegan Keilbasa Dogs - We couldn’t resist tempting our vegetarian friends with these delicious vegan keilbasa sausages from Hood River, Oregon. Fixed exactly as the chorizo, except oinkless!

Abita Beer - Abita Brewing Company of Abita Springs, Louisiana has sent us several cases of their Mardi Gras Bock. We’ll also have staff favorite Fleur-de-lis Restoration Ale, plus Turbodog and Amber Ale.

Capirotada King Cake – Capirotada is a Mexican bread pudding usually eaten during Lent. Since we are El Rey, we’ve turned into a King Cake … so watch out for the baby!

Plus beads, beads and more beads! Remember, this ain’t the big easy, so behave!

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Upcoming Events

11th Anniversary Pisces Party, March 7
Last year, snow. This year, brunch!

El Rey’s kitchen knows how to cook brunch! Our menu features Mexican classics like Huevos Rancheros, Chilaquiles, Migas and Breakfast Burritos. We use local farm eggs, artisanal bacon and fresh, locally milled grits.

We will also be debuting our new afternoon appetizer menu, a new salad and the 2010 Pisces T-Shirt!

More info soon!

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El Rey Burrito Lounge | 1031 East Fairview Avenue | Montgomery, Alabama | 36106 | 334-832-9688

burritolounge.com

El Rey Burrito Lounge ©2010 Il Panificio, Inc

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El Rey | Mid-January 2010 Newsletter

El Rey | Mid-January 2010 Newsletter

Mid-January 2010 newsletter

January Beer Tasting, January 18

Lazy Magnolia – First Monday Firkin, February 1

Fat Tuesday – Chorizo Dogs y Abita Beer, February 16

Pisces Party – Brunch, March 7

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Beer Tasting – Monday January 18

This month we will be tasting Cream and Imperial Stouts. It’s like sweet and sour chicken, but different.

This month’s line-up will be Bell’s Double Cream Stout, Left Hand Milk Stout, Samuel Smith’s Imperial Stout, North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout and Bell’s Expedition Stout

Tastings include 3 ounce glasses of each beer, and begin at 4 o’clock. Five glasses for $8.00.

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GULF COAST BEER MONTH AT EL REY!

For February’s First Firkin, Lazy Magnolia of Kiln, Mississippi

February 1 at 4 PM

Leslie Henderson, Brewmaster and Owner of Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company, will be at El Rey to tap her Southern Pecan Ale with Wild Turkey-soaked oak chips.

We are honored to serve their first cask-conditioned beer in Montgomery, and the first to be infused with whiskey-soaked oak chips.

*We will be giving away a Lazy Magnolia pint glass with the purchase of a pint. Pints are $5.25.

A firkin holds about 80 pints of unpasteurized, unfiltered beer that is naturally carbonated.

We tap a firkin on the first Monday of every month.

*One glass per customer. Limited supply

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Mardi Gras without an Abita and a Lucky Dog?

You may as well be in Mobile!

On Fat Tuesday, February 16, our famous Chorizo Dogs will be back for one day only! That’s better than lucky.

Abita Brewing’s Mardi Gras Bock, Restoration Ale, Turbodog and Abbey Ale will be served.

And Capirotada King Cake, Music and Beads!

More info soon!!!

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Upcoming Events

11th Anniversary Pisces Party, March 7
Last year, snow. This year, brunch!

And, springtime weather in six weeks (hopefully)

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El Rey Burrito Lounge ©2010 Il Panificio, Inc

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El Rey | January 2010 Newsletter

January 2010 newsletter

Good People’s First Monday Firkin, January 4

Counter Culture Coffee

January Beer Tasting, January 18

Upcoming Events – Fat Tuesday and Pisces Party

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TONIGHT! January 4
Good People Brewing Company cask-conditioned Imperial Stout, FATSO

On January 4th at 4 o’clock we will tap our first firkin of the year. This month it’s a the famous Fatso, Good People’s Imperial Stout! Pints are $5.25

A firkin holds about 80 pints of unpasteurized, unfiltered beer that is naturally carbonated. This beer is made for us in Birmingham by Good People. It’s a real treat and sells out fast! If you love beer come see what all the fuss is about.

We tap a firkin on the first Monday of every month.

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Did you know El Rey sells coffee? For the past few years we have been offering some of the country’s best coffee – Intelligentsia, Counter Culture, Stumptown and local roaster, Primavera of Birmingham, right here in Montgomery.

This month we’ll focus on Counter Culture —

For over 11 years Counter Culture Coffee has been introducing people to authentic, delicious coffee that is purchased directly from farmers who uphold high ecological and social standards. By sourcing beans seasonally and roasting coffee in small batches, their coffee is always at the peak of flavor.

El Rey Burrito Lounge receives shipments from Counter Culture’s roasting facilty in Durham, North Carolina no more than two days after roasting, ensuring a quality cup everytime.

French Press – No hot plates or thermoses here! Our coffee is made-to-order using a french press, so your cup is freshly brewed every time.

Single Origin Beans – Our coffee is single origin, meaning the beans are grown and harvested from one farm and not blended with another’s crop. Just like defining "terroir" in a wine, you really can taste the individual characteristics of the beans.

So the next time you need a little pick-me-up after dinner or before a movie at The Capri, remember to order a coffee at El Rey!

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Beer Tasting – Monday January 18

This month we will be tasting stouts. This month’s line-up will include offerings from Bell’s, Highland, North Coast, and Guinness.

Tastings include 3 ounce glasses of each beer, and begin at 4 o’clock.

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Upcoming Events

Fat Tuesday, February 16
Lucky Dogs are no match for our Chorizo Dogs. More info soon …

11th Anniversary Pisces Party, March 7
Last year, snow. This year, brunch!

And, springtime weather in eight weeks (hopefully)

Mid-December 2009 Newsletter

Mid-December 2009 newsletter

10th Annual Toy Drive and Party, December 20

Holiday Beer Tasting, December 21

Gift Cards and Holiday Schedule

Good People’s First Monday Firkin, January 4

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10th Annual Toy Drive and Feliz Navidad Party

This Sunday, December 20, 4 until 10, drop off an unwrapped toy at El Rey for the Christmas Clearing House and we’ll give you a domestic or Mexican beer, margarita or sangria on us!

We have been working with Christmas Clearing House for 10 years. We think they do a terrific job distributing to families and children in need. Please help them in this most challenging year.

A DJ will be spinning all night. Stop by and enjoy some "holiday cheer"!

This offer is valid for patrons 21 and over, and limited to one drink per customer regardless of amount of toys donated.

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Beer Tasting – Monday December 21

For December’s tasting we will be enjoying Holiday Ales and Winter Warmers. The line-up will be Anchor’s "Our Favorite Ale", Corsendonk Christmas, Delirium Noel, Scaldis Noel and Great Divide’s Hibernation Ale.

The tasting consists of five – 3 ounce glasses for $11. From 4 until 10 pm.

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Holiday schedule

We will be open Sunday December 20 and 27th.

We will be closed on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.

We will be re-open January 2.

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Gift Certificates

Don’t forget – we offer gift cards for any amount over $10. A great and easy gift idea.

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Good People Brewing Company cask-conditioned Imperial Stout, FATSO – January 4

On January 4th at 4 o’clock we will tap our first firkin of the year. This month it’s a the famous Fatso! Pints are $5.25

A firkin holds about 80 pints of unpasteurized, unfiltered beer that is naturally carbonated. This beer is made for us in Birmingham by Good People. It’s a real treat and sells out fast! If you love beer come see what all the fuss is about.

We tap a firkin on the first Monday of every month.

ps – Good People’s IPA on tap FRIDAY December 18th!

El Rey | December 2009 Newsletter

El Rey | December 2009 Newsletter

Repeal Day, December 5

Good People’s First Monday Firkin, December 7

Open every Sunday in December

Book Signing by Kirk Curnutt, December 13

Holiday Beer Tasting, December 21

Gift Cards, Holiday Schedule and Annual Toy Drive

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Celebrate your constitutional rights on Repeal Day, Saturday, December 5th!

No costumes, no decorations, no fireworks. Simply celebrate the repeal of the 18th amendment by having a Nice Margarita at El Rey. Buy a six-pack on the way home from work or enjoy a bottle of wine with a loved one. Do it because you can, and don’t forget 90 years ago under prohibition you couldn’t!

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Good People Brewing Company cask-conditioned IPA – December 7

This Monday, December 7 at 4 o’clock we will tap our last firkin of the year. This month it’s a delicious IPA. Pints are $5.25

A firkin holds about 80 pints of unpasteurized, unfiltered beer that is naturally carbonated. This beer is made for us in Birmingham by Good People. It’s a real treat and sells out fast! If you love beer come see what all the fuss is about.

We tap a firkin on the first Monday of every month. Our next firkin will be FATSO, an imperial stout, on January 4, 2010.

ps – Good People’s Brown Ale on tap NOW! Yazoo Hop Project soon!!!

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Open Sundays in December!

Every year El Rey is open on Sundays between Thanksgiving and New Years Day. We will offer our regular menu and will be open our regular hours, 4pm until 10.

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Gift Certificates

Don’t forget – we offer gift cards for any amount over $10. A great and easy gift idea.

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Book Signing of Dixie Noir by Kirk Curnutt – December 13, 3-6 PM

Kirk Curnutt will be signing his latest, Dixie Noir, at El Rey, Sunday, December 13 at 3 pm until 6.

Dixie Noir involves a bartender named Bubba, a sultry waitress, and a shootout at a Mexican restaurant named El Rey …

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Beer Tasting – Monday December 21

For December’s tasting we will be enjoying Holiday Ales and Winter Warmers. The line-up will be Anchor’s “Our Favorite Ale”, Corsendonk Christmas, Delirium Noel and Scaldis Noel.

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Holiday schedule

We will be closed for the holidays on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.

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Annual Toy Drive

December 20 – Bring a toy for Christmas Clearing House!

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Mid-November Newsletter 2009

El Rey | Mid-November 2009 Newsletter

Tonight! Monthly Beer Tasting – Monday, November 23 – 4 until 9

Tonight – "Great Food Beers". These will go well with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner – Castelain Bierre de Garde, Foret Organic Saison, Urthel Hop-It and Troubadour Obscura. Four – 3 ounce glasses.

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Starting Tuesday, Good People Brown Ale on draught all Thanksgiving week!

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Open Sundays November 29, December 6, 13, 20 and 27

Every year El Rey is open on Sundays between Thanksgiving and New Years Day. We will offer our regular menu and will be open our regular hours, 4pm until 10. Please spread the word!

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We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day

We will also be closed for the holidays on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.

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Gift Certificates

Don’t forget – we offer gift cards for any amount over $10. A great and easy gift idea.

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Coming in December

December 7 – Good People Cask Conditioned IPA

December 13 – Book Signing of Dixie Noir by Kirk Curnutt

December 20 – Bring a toy for Christmas Clearing House!

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November 2009 Newsletter

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Inside the November 2009 newsletter

Halloween Night, October 31

Day of the Dead Brunch, November 1

Day of the Dead Party, November 2

Gift Cards and Holiday Schedule

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Halloween Weekend!

Cheap Zombie Party – Halloween Night – 4 until 11
Have some dinner and drinks before the mirth and mayhem!

- Belly Dancing by Layla at 7:30 and 8:45!

- Treats for kids and adults in costume – so no tricks!

- Rogue Brewery’s Double Dead Guy Ale on draft!

- Cheap Zombies!

- Grateful Dead shots!

- Spooky Music by DJ G3!

Day of The Dead Brunch – Sunday, November 1 – Noon until 3:30
aka Día de los Inocentes aka All Saint’s Day

From noon until 3:30 we will be serving our full menu,

PLUS

- Day of the Dead Bread

- Huevos Rancheros

- Breakfast Burritos

- Chilaquilas

- Migas

FEATURING

- Fresh Farm Eggs and Stone Ground Grits from McEwan and Sons of Wilsonville, Alabama

- Benton’s Smoked Bacon from Madisonville, Tennesee

- Counter Culture Coffee of Durham, North Carolina has roasted some delicious coffee from the 21st de Septiembre cooperative in Zaragoza, Mexico

- Double Dead Guy Ale on draft, Homemade Bloody Marys, Champagne, Mimosas, plus more after 1:00 (it’s the law!)

Second Day Of The Dead Party – Monday, November 2
aka El Día de los Muertos aka All Souls’ Day

And for our third day of activities, let’s celebrate the departed. It’s not morbid … it’s Mexican!

- Good People’s Cask-Conditioned Imperial Stout, FATSO! Tapped at 4 PM. Made in June of this year, this beer has been getting better and better with age. It is going to be amazing; we know people driving from Birmingham and Mobile to taste this beer! We have moved first firkin’s from the first Tuesday of the month to the first Monday, so please make a note of this change.

- Belly Dancing by Layla for a second night - 7:30 and 8:45!

- Belly Dancing Music by DJ G3!

- Day of the Dead Bread

- Day Of The Dead Alter – Sugar Skulls, Orange Marigolds, Candles and more!!!

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Beer Tasting – Monday, November 23

To help you make a decision for your Thanksgiving dinner beer choice we’ll be tasting our favorite "food" beers, including Castelain Biere de Garde and Foret Organic Saison. Check our twitter updates for the exact line-up, or just trust us and stop by.

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Gift Certificates

Don’t forget – we offer gift cards for any amount over $10. A great and easy gift idea.

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Open Sundays November 29, December 6, 13. 20 and 27

Every year El Rey is open on Sundays between Thanksgiving and New Years Day. We offer our regular menu and are open our regular hours, 4pm until 10. Please spread the word!

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We will be closed for Thanksgiving

We will also be closed for the holidays on December 24, 25 and 31, and January 1.

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El Rey Burrito Lounge | 1031 East Fairview Avenue | Montgomery, Alabama | 36106 | 334-832-9688

burritolounge.com

© 2009 Il Panificio, Inc

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Bell’s Beer and Halloween Weekend News!

Quick Beer News!

Bell’s Beer of Kalamazoo, Michigan is here, and only at El Rey Burrito Lounge!

We are proud to introduce one of the US’s greatest craft brewers to the region! We’ll offer Two-Hearted IPA, Oberon Pale Wheat, Amber Ale and Kalamazoo Stout exclusively at El Rey for one week.

More really cool beer announcements soon. Check out our twitter feed for beer updates.

Halloween Weekend!

Big weekend. Loads of parties. Tons of make-up. Gobs of candy and fake blood stains. So come and get you Samhain on, but please leave the Celtic music at home – we will have a DJ, thank you very much.

Cheap Zombie Party – Halloween Night – 4 until 11

Have some dinner and drinks before you go out to all the parties!

- Treats for kids and adults in costume – so no tricks!

- Rogue Brewery’s Double Dead Guy Ale on draft!

- Cheap Zombies!

- Grateful Dead shots!

- Belly Dancing by Layla!

- Spooky Music by DJ G3!

Day of The Dead Brunch – November 1 – Noon until 3:30

aka Día de los Inocentes aka All Saint’s Day

What a day – you get an extra hour of sleep because of day light savings time … and El Rey for brunch! You are guaranteed to feel like a winner (unless you have a slight “headache”.)

From noon until 3:30 we will be serving our full menu,

PLUS

- Day of the Dead Bread

- Huevos Rancheros

- Breakfast Burritos

- Migas

PLUS

- Fresh Farm Eggs and Stone Ground Grits from McEwan and Sons of Aliceville, Alabama

- Caw Caw Creek’s “Not-Too-Salty” Smoked Bacon from Columbia, South Carolina

- Counter Culture Coffee of Durham, North Carolina has roasted some delicious coffee from the 21st de Septiembre cooperative in Zaragoza, Mexico

- Double Dead Guy Ale on draft, Homemade Bloody Marys, Champagne, Mimosas, plus more after 1:00 (it’s the law!)

Second Day Of The Dead Party – November 2

aka El Día de los Muertos aka All Souls’ Day

After Halloween night and Brunch, we may be dead, but we’ll still be walking. To celebrate this amazing feat, and our resemblance of the deceased, let’s celebrate the departed! It’s not morbid … it’s Mexican!

- Good People’s Cask-Conditioned Imperial Stout, FATSO! Tapped at 4 PM. Made in June of this year, this beer has been getting better and better with age. It is going to be amazing! We have moved first firkin’s from the first Tuesday of the month to the first Monday, so please make a note of this change.

- Belly Dancing by Layla for a second night!

- Belly Dancing Music by DJ G3!

- Day of the Dead Bread

- Our first ever Day Of The Dead Alter – Sugar Skulls, Orange Marigolds, and Candles.

- And more!!!

October 2009 Newsletter

El Rey | October 2009 Newsletter

Inside the October newsletter

Oktoberfest 2009

Monday Beer Tastings and Firkin news

Halloween Night, October 31

Day of the Dead Brunch, November 1

Day of the Dead Party, November 2

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Oktoberfest | Friday, October 2, 2009 | 4 PM

El Rey Burrito Lounge and The Capri Theatre present this year’s Oktoberfest, featuring Beer, Pork, a Movie and Music. Beer and pork at 4 PM. Movie starts at 7:30.

Good People Brewing Company – Cask-Conditioned Coffee Oatmeal Stout with Vanilla Bean & a specially made Roggenbier – $5.25 pints

Left Hand Oktoberfest Beer 12 ounce bottles – $4.25 – Limited supply! We’ll also be featuring eight German and German-inspired beers at The Capri Theatre and El Rey.

Beer Wars Movie at 7:30 – $6 | beerwarsmovie.com

Caw Caw Creek Chorizo Dogs – Caw Caw Creek from Columbia, South Carolina produces all-natural sausages from their own pigs! Grilled and served on split rolls from Gambino’s Bakery of New Orleans, with your choice of sauerkraut, mustard, grilled onions, peppers and Wickle relish. Served at El Rey.

Vegan Keilbasa Dogs - We couldn’t resist tempting our vegetarian friends with these delicious vegan keilbasa sausages from Hood River, Oregon. Fixed exactly as the chorizo, except oinkless! Served at El Rey.

Pretzels – fresh baked and served at the Capri and El Rey.

Music by DJ G3 – Our resident DJ is a virtual one-man Oompa Band. He will be spinning Conjunto and Polka music all night!

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Beer Tastings Every Monday, 4 – 9 PM

Want to try all of our new beers but don’t want to break the bank? Every Monday in October you will be able to taste and compare three versions of one style of beer. One flight consists of three – 3 ounce servings.

October 5 – Quadruples – $10.00
Scaldis, St Bernardus Abt 12, Three Philosophers

October 12 – Belgian IPAs / IPA – $8.25
Houblon Chouffe, Piraat, Titan

October 19 – Lambic / Fruit – $10.00
Lindemans Framboise, Kasteel Rouge, Samuel Smith’s Organic Cider,

October 26 – Oddballs – $10.00
Gulden Draak, Rodenbach Grand Cru, Anchor Foghorn Barleywine

Beer menu may change due to availabilty. Price shown may change to reflect substitution and does not include tax. You must be 21 or older to enjoy this amazing experience.

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First Tuesday Firkin

We will not tap a Good People cask-conditioned firkin on October 6 because we will tap one on Friday, October 2nd at 4 o’clock. Hope you understand!

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Halloween Weekend!

Big weekend. Loads of parties. Tons of make-up. Gobs of candy and fake blood stains. Here are a few more things to add to your social calender.

Cheap Zombie Party – Halloween Night – 4 until 11
Have some dinner and drinks before you go out to all the parties! We will have Rogue Brewery’s Double Dead Guy Ale on draft, Grateful Dead shots and of course … Cheap Zombies!

Day of The Dead Brunch – November 1
aka Día de los Inocentes aka All Saint’s Day

What a day – you get an extra hour of sleep because of day light savings time … and El Rey for brunch! You are guaranteed to feel like a winner (unless you have a slight "headache".)

From noon until 3:30 we will be serving our full menu, Day of the Dead Bread, plus Mexican breakfast favorites Huevos Ranchero, Breakfast Burritos and Migas.

Featuring fresh farm eggs and stone ground grits from McEwan and Sons of Aliceville, Caw Caw Creek bacon, and Counter Culture Coffee.

Homemade Bloody Marys, champagne, mimosas, Double Dead Guy Ale and more after 1:00 (it’s the law!)

Second Day Of The Dead Party – November 2
aka El Día de los Muertos aka All Souls’ Day

After Halloween night and Brunch, we may be dead, but we’ll still be walking. To celebrate this amazing feat, and our resemblance of the deceased, we’ll have some beer, eat some Day of Dead Bread, and listen to DJ G3 play some music.

More details about El Rey’s Halloween/Day of the Dead activities coming soon!

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El Rey Burrito Lounge | 1031 East Fairview Avenue | Montgomery, Alabama | 36106 | 334-832-9688

burritolounge.com

© 2009 Il Panificio, Inc

El Rey & The Capri Theatre Present Oktoberfest 2009

El Rey Burrito Lounge & The Capri Theatre | Oktoberfest 2009

Oktoberfest | October 2, 2009 | 4 PM

El Rey Burrito Lounge and The Capri Theatre present this year’s Oktoberfest, featuring Beer, Pork, a Movie and Music. Starts at 4 PM.

Good People Brewing Company – Cask-Conditioned Coffee Oatmeal Stout with Vanilla Bean & a specially made Roggenbier – $5.25 pints

Left Hand Oktoberfest Beer 12 ounce bottles – $4.25 – Limited supply!

Beer Wars Movie at 7:30 – $6 | beerwarsmovie.com

Caw Caw Creek Chorizo Dogs – Caw Caw Creek from Columbia, South Carolina produces all-natural sausages from their own pigs! Grilled and served on split rolls, with your choice of sauerkraut, mustard, grilled onions and Wickle relish. Served at El Rey.

Vegan Andouille Dogs - We couldn’t resist tempting our vegetarian friends with these delicious vegan andouille sausages from Mt Hood, Oregon. Served at El Rey.

Pretzels – fresh baked and served at the Capri.

Music by DJ G3 – Our resident DJ will be spinning Conjunto and Polka music all night!

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El Rey Burrito Lounge | 1031 East Fairview Avenue | Montgomery, Alabama | 36106 | 334-832-9688

burritolounge.com

© 2009 Il Panificio, Inc