Pliny the Younger at Haven Gastropub! Mon, Feb 18 in Pasadena | Tues, Feb 19 in Orange

Posted Friday, February 08, 2013 by Mona Shah

Beer lovers can rejoice – every year, Russian River Brewing Co. releases their Pliny the Younger, and this pub draft only, VERY limited distribution beer is available in February at select locations, including Haven Gastropub!  Yes, and when we have this 10.5% ABV Pliny the Younger, we'll also have Blind Pig and Pliny the Elder on tap!

Here's how it will go down:
Monday, February 18 @ 11 a.m. >> Haven Gastropub +Brewery in Old Pasadena
42 S. De Lacey Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105. 626-768-9555

Tuesday, February 19 @ 11 a.m. >> Haven Gastropub in Old Towne Orange
190 South Glassell St., Old Towne Orange, CA 92866. 714-221-0680

Pliny the Younger will be poured on a first come, first served basis.  If there is a line, we will give tickets to the line just before 11 a.m. for the purchase of an 8oz glass of Pliny the Younger, or a flight of Russian River beers including an 8oz glass of Pliny the Younger.  The other beers in the flight are: Blind Pig and Pliny the Elder.  The cost of Pliny the Younger will be $8, and the flight price of all three will be $14.

ABOUT: Pliny the Younger

Triple India Pale Ale

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Pliny the Younger, the man, was Pliny the Elder’s nephew and adopted son. They lived nearly 2,000 years ago! Pliny the Elder is our Double IPA, so we felt it was fitting to name our Triple IPA after his son. It is almost a true Triple IPA with triple the amount of hops as a regular I.P.A. That said, it is extremely difficult, time and space consuming, and very expensive to make. And that is why we don’t make it more often! This beer is very full-bodied with tons of hop character in the nose and throughout. It is also deceptively well-balanced and smooth.

 

Ballast Point Brewing Total Tap Takeover | Haven Orange | Weds, Feb 6

Posted Tuesday, February 05, 2013 by Mona Shah

On Wednesday, February 6th at 6 p.m., Ballast Point Brewing will host a complete Tap Takeover at Haven Gastropub in Orange.  This is the first time that all 14 draught handles at Haven Gastropub will be pouring beer from a single brewery, and we're glad it's Ballast Point. These guys love what they do, and it shows. These guys are real beer lovers making real, good beer. The brewery will have reps on hand to discuss their beers and our Haven Orange Chef de Cuisine Craig Brady, will be featuring a few small plate items that will pair well with the beers.

This is a great lineup of beer, and short of going to the Ballast Point tasting room, you will not find these rare Ballast Point beers in one place.
Take a look:

1. Barmy Ale
2. Pescadero Pils
3. Steamboat Black Lager
4. Fathom IPL
5. Thai Chili Wahoo Wheat
6. Coedo / Ballast Point West to East IPA
7. Sculpin (Nitro)
8. Habanero Sculpin
9. Navigator
10. Tongue Buckler
11. Dorado DIPA
12. Three Sheets Brandy Barrel-Aged
13. Sextant Bourbon Barrel-Aged
14. Sea Monster

 Get it while we've got them on tap! 

Haven Brewing Brings on Veteran Brewer Brian Thorson

Posted Monday, January 28, 2013 by Mona Shah

Haven Brewing welcomes Head Brewer Brian Thorson to our team, based at Haven Gastropub +Brewery in Pasadena. Thorson, who has produced many acclaimed beers at noted Northern California craft breweries, Drake’s and Trumer Pils, will now oversee all production of Haven Brewing’s small-batch, house-crafted beers. Thorson will help define Haven Brewing’s core brand by working to create base beers as a reference point for all future brews. He will be focusing on a range of styles, with emphasis on sessionable beers.

"Haven Brewing’s unique set-up within a full-service restaurant really opens the door to so many ideas and possibilities,” commented Thorson, who resides in Arcadia with his family. “For the majority of my career, I’ve been punching out beers at production facilities, now I’ll be able to better see how beers go with the foods they are served with. I’m already inspired to try different things."

Thorson has been involved in producing many noted craft beers still available and praised today. Over his five-year stint at Drake’s Brewing, he was responsible for creating Hopocalypse in 2008, an Imperial IPA (9.3% ABV, 100+ IBUs). Thorson created it to, in his words, “blow off some steam” after the monotony of running the bottling line and toiling with all the brewing and cellar operations wore thin.

“You've got to have those ‘fly by the seat of your pants’ brews every once in a while to keep the blood pumping and also keep you from going insane,” Thorson explained. “All of the barrel work kept me on my toes, but also allowed for a lot of creative flexibility. I was lucky enough to have a number of different projects going on, so I got to see a range of different beer scenarios at any given time.”

We are optimistic about Haven Brewing’s future with Brian at the helm. We have the utmost respect for Brian’s accomplishments and contributions to the world of craft beer – outside of Hopocalypse, he was responsible for the revamping of Drake’s Aroma Coma summer seasonal IPA in 2011. What makes a brewer like Brian so valuable is his passion for the craft, supported by his tremendous industry experience in dealing with crisis situations, like the hop contract changes a few years ago, and being able to be flexible and remain focused.

Haven Brewing currently has 12 house-produced beers in its catalog, led by the very first beer released in March 2012, "Hello World," an American Pale Ale (6.3% ABV). For more information, please visit www.havenbrewing.com.

ABOUT HAVEN BREWING
Haven Brewing produces small-batch, house-crafted beers in Pasadena, CA. This is the first foray into brewing from haven collective, which includes Haven Gastropub +Brewery in Pasadena, Haven Gastropub in Orange, and taco asylum in Costa Mesa.

Haven Brewing is housed inside Haven Gastropub in Pasadena, a unique concept where “pub meets gourmet grub.” Gastropub, a British term blending gastronomy and pub, sprouted in the 1990s and has seen a revival as the idea behind the concept was to provide a place where friends and family could gather in a warm comfortable setting and enjoy good conversation with quality food and spirited libations. Haven boasts a selection of more than 100 bottled craft beers and an expansive selection of beers on draught, including its own house-produced brews. In addition, Haven serves more than 50 specialty single-malt whiskeys, scotches and bourbons; and a worldly wine list, with nearly 50 wines by the glass. Almost every dish on the menu has a beer or wine pairing suggestion.

The menu, created by Le Cordon Bleu-trained Executive Chef/Partner Greg Daniels, offers a blend of old world European fare with a modern American twist. The result is a refreshing combination of treasured dishes from around the world fused with familiar stateside staples.


Tours for Haven Brewing can be arranged in advance. Haven Gastropub +Brewery in Pasadena open daily.  Walk-ins welcome for dining. For more information, including address and phone number, visit http://www.havenbrewing.com.

haven collective to keep local business alive in Old Towne Orange with rebirth of Provisions

Posted Thursday, January 24, 2013 by Mona Shah

Known for showcasing the finest in craft beer, haven collective, owners of Haven Gastropub in Old Towne Orange, has announced that it will keep the spirit of The Bruery Provisions alive with the opening of Provisions next month (143 N. Glassell Street, Orange). The tasting room, bottle shop and specialty market, once owned by OC-based The Bruery, closed earlier this month after more than two years of business, and has been placed in the caring hands of the haven collective team. Provisions, as it will now be called, will continue to operate as a space where guests will be able to enjoy great craft beer and craft eats.

“The Bruery Founder Patrick Rue and his team are friends of ours – they came and strengthened our confidence in the future of craft beer in Orange County when they opened Provisions shortly after we opened Haven Gastropub,” commented Wil Dee, Beverage Director of Haven Gastropub, and Partner in haven collective, alongside Chef Greg Daniels and Ace Patel. “Provisions is about community and togetherness – it’s about sharing a great appreciation for beer; and we want to help carry on the vision that was started a few years ago.”

Provisions will continue to feature craft beers on tap with a rotating tap list that will complement those of its neighboring Haven Gastropub, and will feature a deeper selection of wine, for both in-house consumption and retail purchase. Executive Chef Greg Daniels will oversee the culinary aspect of the operation, with emphasis on great cheeses, charcuterie, fresh breads, deli sandwiches and an expanded prepared food selection.

“The goal is to create a true ‘provisions’ location, where anyone can walk in and pick up a few items needed to create a proper meal,” explained Chef Daniels, who oversees the kitchen at Haven Gastropub in Orange. “There will be a few more surprises to look forward to – we hope to make the most of this great space.”

Opening date and hours for Provisions have not been determined at this time. Please direct all media inquiries for any haven collective brands to Mona Shah-Anderson at mona@havencollective.com.

ABOUT HAVEN COLLECTIVE
Partners Greg Daniels, Wil Dee and Ace Patel formed haven collective in 2009, when they opened the doors to their first restaurant, Haven Gastropub, in the heart of Historic Old Towne Orange. In early 2011, they opened their second eatery, taco asylum, at The CAMP in Costa Mesa. Later that same year, they opened their third restaurant, Haven Gastropub +Brewery in Old Pasadena, and more than a year later, they come full circle to open Provisions, a tasting room and specialty market in Old Towne Orange.

Find more information on haven collective’s Haven Gastropub restaurants at www.havengastropub.com and on taco asylum at www.tacoasylum.com. 

Haven Gastropub Head-To-Tail Dinners | 6-Course Whole Animal Dinners of Pig and Lamb

Posted Friday, January 18, 2013 by Mona Shah

The popularity of our Whole Roasted Suckling Pig Dinner led us to explore innovative ideas and expressions to keep our guests – and chefs – excited. Guests will have the option of either pig or lamb and we will utilize the whole animal to create a 6-course head-to-tail dinner with the best locally grown and organic seasonal ingredients. This will be an exciting adventure for those looking for a unique dining experience.

Executive Chef Greg Daniels has added 6-course Head-to-Tail Dinners to his already interesting menu that offers a blend of old world European fare with a modern American twist at Haven Gastropub in Orange and Haven Gastropub +Brewery in Pasadena. Guests will have the option to order a whole animal – either pig or lamb – for parties of 8 or more, with a two-week advance notice. Haven Gastropub Chefs will present a 6-course menu utilizing parts from the entire animal! Pricing begins at $125++ per guest, with the option of beer, wine or cocktail pairings starting at $50 per guest.  As with all offerings at Haven Gastropub, these dinners will utilize naturally and humanely raised animals.

According to Managing Partner/Beverage Director, Wil Dee, each course on the menu will be paired with one of the craft beers always present on draft or one of more than 100 bottled craft beers. Dee adds that many of the dishes pair nicely with Haven’s selection of more than 70 whiskeys, scotches and bourbons, as well as a worldly wine list, with nearly 50 wines by the glass.

For more information or to order, email head2tail@havengastropub.com.

TAP TAKEOVER: Hangar 24 Brewery at Haven Gastropub Orange | January 17th

Posted Monday, January 14, 2013 by Mona Shah

This Thursday, January 17th at 6pm, we're giving up six of our taps to our friends at HANGAR 24. The first 25 guests that order a Barrel Roll Series beer will receive a free Barrel Roll snifter glass!

Founder and Master Brewer, Ben Cook, has produced great craft beers and we will be pouring the following six beers from Hangar 24 Brewery:

Pugachev's Cobra (Barrel Roll Series)
Hammerhead (Barrel Roll Series)
Helles Lager
Chocolate Porter
Vinaceous (Local Fields Series)
Double IPA

Yes, our friends from Hangar 24 will be on hand to chat with you and answer all of your pressing questions about Hangar 24 and their happs!

Haven Brewing Growlers Debut at Haven Gastropub +Brewery

Posted Tuesday, January 08, 2013 by Mona Shah

THEY'RE HERE!
Our Haven Brewing growlers are now available at Haven Gastropub +Brewery in Old Pasadena!

Fills start at $16 (64oz).
Selections will rotate.
Come see us!

New Year's Eve Haven >> Ring in twentyTHIRTEEN in Old Towne Orange or Old Pasadena!

Posted Tuesday, December 25, 2012 by Mona Shah

Those looking for a “haven” in which to make their New Year’s resolutions are welcome to join us on Monday, December 31^st at Haven Gastropub in Orange or Haven Gastropub +Brewery in Pasadena!

Haven Gastropub – Old Towne Orange (190 South Glassell Street)
-Reservations strongly recommended – call (714) 221-0680
-Full menu offered throughout restaurant (view Haven Gastropub - Orange Menu)

Haven Gastropub +Brewery – Old Pasadena (42 S. De Lacey Avenue)

-Reservations strongly recommended – call (626) 768-9555

-Full menu offered throughout restaurant (view Haven Gastropub - Pasadena Menu)

As always, all menu items can be paired with one of our featured beers on tap or one of more than 100 bottled craft beers, as well as Haven’s full bar selection of unique spirits and worldly wine list, with nearly 50 wines by the glass.

Both restaurants will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. and New Year’s Eve reservations for parties of up to 14 guests may be made by calling each location at the numbers listed above. All reservations will require a credit card and cancellations may be made up to 72 hours in advance. A fee of $50 per guest will be charged for cancellations made less than 72 hours from reservation time or no-shows.

Haven Gastropub regular food and beverage menus can be found online at http://www.havengastropub.com/.

Debut of Firestone XVI Anniversary Beer | Haven Gastropub in Orange | December 18th

Posted Tuesday, December 18, 2012 by Mona Shah

On Tuesday, December 18th at 6 p.m., five of our taps at Haven Gastropub in Old Towne Orange will feature Firestone Walker Brewing Co. in conjunction with the debut of this year's 16th anniversary barrel-aged and blended beer - Firestone XVI, the culmination of intense blending sessions by local Paso Robles area winemakers to create a complex yet balanced ale. This masterpiece was created by blending 226 oak barrels and 8 different beers together, creating something truly complex and exceptional. This anniversary beer tops off another incredible year for Firestone. Production is limited and it's available in select markets only, so get it while it lasts!

The Firestone featured beers on draught:

Union Jack IPA
DBA
Velvet Merlin
Pivo Pils
XVI Anniversary

On tap at 6 p.m. at Haven Gastropub in Orange. First-come, first-served.

www.havengastropub.com

Stone Vertical Epic Ale Night at Haven Gastropub Pasadena | Monday, Dec 17th

Posted Saturday, December 15, 2012 by Mona Shah

As with any good epic, herein lies the promise of larger-than-life experiences, heroics and twists & turns as the adventure unfolds. These bottle-conditioned ales are specifically designed to be aged until sometime after December 12th, 2012. Provided you can wait that long. At that time, enjoy them in a "vertical" tasting. Each one unique to it's year of release. Each with its own "twist & turn" in the plotline. Each one released one year, one month and one day from the previous year's edition.

On Monday, December 17th at 7pm, Haven Gastropub +Brewery in Pasadena will give guests the opportunity to taste six vintages of Stone Vertical Epic Ale, three of which are rare barrel-aged and cask versions!

Haven Gastropub Executive Chef Greg Daniels and Chef de Cuisine Marc Johnson will be pairing a few small tastes with the vintages of Stone Vertical Epic Ale ($15).

DRAFT LIST
Stone 08.08.08 Vertical Epic Ale
Stone 09.09.09 Vertical Epic Ale aged in Red Wine Barrels
Stone 10.10.10 Vertical Epic Ale aged in w/French Oak
Stone 11.11.11 Vertical Epic Ale
Stone 12.12.12 Vertical Epic Ale
Stone 12.12.12 Vertical Epic Ale on CASK

PRICING: $7 for an 8oz pour; $20 for a flight of all 6 vintages

You don't want to miss this one-night engagement at Haven Gastropub +Brewery in Pasadena.