Weekly Update November 11, 2026
Hello! My name is Bob and I am need a quick break from working on my holiday light display, so I’m writing this week’s Amory’s Tomb newsletter! What? You haven’t started yet?
Right up front, here’s a reminder to buy your tickets now for the Amory’s Tomb VIII Anniversary Brunch on Sunday, November 22nd. There will be 2 seatings - at 11:00am and 2:00pm.
In case you missed last week’s email, the Brunch will be a 5-course meal with appropriate beer pairings. Three of those courses, including dessert, will feature Allen’s favorite animal for cooking: duck! A vegetarian option is also available in case you are not as enthused by duck as he is.
Melted Records will be there serving their excellent coffee drinks. The last time they visited the Taproom I had their double espresso, and it was both delicious and appropriately jolting!
So at the Brunch you’ll enjoy fantastic food and drink, but one thing you will not get is a pre-printed t-shirt. Allen and Rick still have plenty of 2nd Anniversary t-shirts available for sale, and understandably have never done an anniversary shirt since.
Instead, bring your own t-shirt, sweatshirt or even pants from home to the brunch. (I mean bring these clothes as extras. You do have to wear a shirt and pants at the Brunch!) As part of your ticket, Craft More. Rage Less. will help you pick out stamps to create your own unique Amory’s Tomb VIII Anniversary clothing item!
You may already have seen some folks sporting the AT Chalice stamp from Craft More. Rage Less.’s pop-up in the Taproom this fall. It looks really cool, and I have it on very good authority that Craft More. Rage Less. are making a couple of other Amory’s Tomb-themed stamps just for the Brunch! Oh, and if you don’t a spare item of clothing, Craft More. Rage Less. will have a selection from which you can buy and stamp!
The bottom line is that the Amory’s Tomb VIII Anniversary Brunch is going to an amazing event. Here’s a link to purchase tickets:
5 Course Anniversary Brunch with Beer Pairings. Two seatings - 11a & 2pm. Vegetarian option available. Featuring Melted Records Coffee and Craft More, Rage Less. Free clothes printing with our limited edition anniversary prints, bring your own article of clothing or buy something here to customize.
Smoked Trout Canapé
Boston Smoked Fish Co. Smoked Steelhead Trout Pâté, Everything Bagel Chips, Shaved Red Onion, Capers, Cucumber, Dill, Chili Oil, Flaked Salt - Vegetarian option substitute fish pate for oil cured sheep & goat feta.
Paired with 6 oz Farmhouse Ale
Salad Lyonnaise
Bitter green frisée, warmed sunbutter vinaigrette, soft duck egg, house cured lardon, pickled shallots. shaved parmesan - Vegetarian option sub lardon for sourdough crouton and remove egg.
Paired with Ginger Apple and Carrot Hard Seltzer
Duck Leg Confit
Confit duck leg with sweet potato, kale and farro salad, dried cranberries, crushed pistachio, blackberry balsamic gastrique - Vegetarian option sub pulled mushrooms for duck confit.
Paired with 8 oz In the Darkness of Shadows, Dark Farmhouse Ale
Port Soaked Pears and Blue Cheese
Port poached pear, blue cheese, Marcona almonds, local honey.
Paired with Saison Classic
Duck Fat Creme Brûlée with Sesame Seed and Blackberries
Rendered duck fat creme brûlée with vanilla bean, sesame seed and blackberries - Vegetarian option sub vanilla creme brûlée.
Paired with Special Cask of Stale Porter with Coffee, Hazelnut and Vanilla
Menu Subject to Change
5 Course Anniversary Brunch with Beer Pairings. Two seatings - 11a & 2pm. Vegetarian option available. Featuring Melted Records Coffee and Craft More, Rage Less. Free clothes printing with our limited edition anniversary prints, bring your own article of clothing or buy something here to customize.
Smoked Trout Canapé
Boston Smoked Fish Co. Smoked Steelhead Trout Pâté, Everything Bagel Chips, Shaved Red Onion, Capers, Cucumber, Dill, Chili Oil, Flaked Salt - Vegetarian option substitute fish pate for oil cured sheep & goat feta.
Paired with 6 oz Farmhouse Ale
Salad Lyonnaise
Bitter green frisée, warmed sunbutter vinaigrette, soft duck egg, house cured lardon, pickled shallots. shaved parmesan - Vegetarian option sub lardon for sourdough crouton and remove egg.
Paired with Ginger Apple and Carrot Hard Seltzer
Duck Leg Confit
Confit duck leg with sweet potato, kale and farro salad, dried cranberries, crushed pistachio, blackberry balsamic gastrique - Vegetarian option sub pulled mushrooms for duck confit.
Paired with 8 oz In the Darkness of Shadows, Dark Farmhouse Ale
Port Soaked Pears and Blue Cheese
Port poached pear, blue cheese, Marcona almonds, local honey.
Paired with Saison Classic
Duck Fat Creme Brûlée with Sesame Seed and Blackberries
Rendered duck fat creme brûlée with vanilla bean, sesame seed and blackberries - Vegetarian option sub vanilla creme brûlée.
Paired with Special Cask of Stale Porter with Coffee, Hazelnut and Vanilla
Menu Subject to Change
And yes, Allen and Rick have rebranded the event from the “8th Anniversary Brunch” to the “VIII Anniversary Brunch”. I guess since they haven’t made a new saison in a long time, they had to satisfy their Roman Numeral fetish somehow!
Here’s the rest of the news:
FEATURED MERCH
New Stuff Available: Pies for Thanksgiving and Licorice Advent Calendars
Thanksgiving is coming up, and that means pie! If you ask me, there should be a bare minimum of half a pie per person available for dessert at Thanksgiving, preferably more! With all that pie, though, you might find it difficult to bring or serve a pie that stands out among the crowd. Don’t worry, Amory’s Tomb has you covered!
AT is offering a limited selection of pies from Four & Twenty Blackbirds of Brooklyn, NY. Personally, I’ve learned long ago to trust Allen when it comes to curating the best food, and Four & Twenty Blackbirds is his go-to pie vendor.
Three different kinds will be available:
Salty Honey
Coffee Custard
Salted Caramel Apple
Four & Twenty’s website describes the Salty Honey as, “A Four & Twenty Blackbirds original creation, addictive and unique. Often imitated, never duplicated! Sweet, fragrant honey custard finished with a touch of flake sea salt for a perfect balance. A cult favorite!” I’m sold!
Coffee Custard isn’t even currently available on their website. You have to be on their special list, which Allen clearly is, in order to even get this one for Thanksgiving!
These all sound great, and the link is below. I should warn you that this isn’t like some canned pumpkin pie you can pick-up at the grocery store. These 10” pies are a premium product that will stand out, and are priced accordingly (Editor’s note - our price is the same price they charge in their Brooklyn shop). They sound great though, so order today:
We are taking a limited number of pre-orders for some very special pies from the delicious Four & Twenty Blackbirds in Brooklyn, NY. Sliced, restaurant size 10” pies. You can pick up your order Wednesday, 11/25 from noon to 9pm, or on your way to Thanksgiving dinner during our annual Turkey day pre-game on Thursday from from 8-11.
Sliced Salty Honey Pie 10 inch
A Four & Twenty Blackbirds original creation, addictive and unique. Sweet, fragrant honey custard can be finished with a touch of flake sea salt for a perfect balance. A cult favorite!
Sliced Coffee Custard Pie 10 inch
Light, creamy custard made with cold brew coffee. Smooth, complex, and full-bodied with a slightly sweet finish.
Sliced Salted Caramel Apple Pie 10 inch
A signature creation from Brooklyns renowned pie shop, this Salted Caramel Apple Pie elevates a timeless classic with a decadent twist. Layers of tender, locally sourced apples are tossed in a rich, house-made caramel and balanced with a touch of sea salt, then nestled into a buttery, hand-rolled crust. Baked to golden perfection, every slice delivers the perfect harmony of sweet, salty, and tartcomforting yet unforgettable. A true Brooklyn original, and one of Four & Twenty Blackbirds most beloved pies.
When you stop in to pick up your pie(s) on either the day before or morning of Thanksgiving, I recommend also taking a look at the Licorice Advent Calendar that Amory’s Tomb will have available for purchase. The calendar is made by Haupt Lakrits, the same company that makes the artisanal licorices that are available in the Taproom now.
You remember the Haupt Lakrits in the Taproom, right? Allen and Rick have 2 flavors available: Haupt Lakrits [Redacted] Licorice and Haupt Lakrits Hot Swedish [Also Redacted] Licorice!
The advent calendar comes with 25 different licorices to try during the month of December. Maybe a few them will have names that I wouldn’t have to redact! If you like licorice, and aren’t too concerned about redactions, I’d recommend picking one of these up!
FEATURED DRAUGHT
New Farmhouse Grisette Available Now!
Allen and Rick have come out with another new beer, and this time it’s a Farmhouse Grisette! It’s called Guéridon, and it’s available on draught and in cans right now. It’s a grisette, so it’s a bit lighter than the typical AT beer and quite refreshing!
Coming in at 3.1% abv, Guéridon is a rye table beer made with 100% Northeast grown grain and traditional floor malts from Blue Ox Malthouse. To those malts, Allen and Rick have added layers of Alora hops. The resulting beer does have a bit of that spiciness one associates with rye-based beers, but it’s not at all overwhelming. I get a bit of fruit in the flavors and then a very pleasing dry finish.
Those of you who remember the old taproom days may remember the “Silver Tree” grisettes that Amory’s Tomb brewed and served. There had to be at least a dozen different variations, but all the Silver Trees were light and refreshing but, because Allen and Rick added brettanomyces, they were pretty funky too.
Guéridon very much reminds me of the old Silver Trees, minus the brettanomyces funk. I loved the Silver Trees, but was always hesitant to recommend them to newcomers because of the funkiness. Guéridon, on the other hand, is just as refreshing and flavorful, but not funky, so it’s great for someone who is visiting Amory’s Tomb for the first time.
Whether you are a newcomer or an old regular, I think you’ll really enjoy Guéridon. It’s a rye table beer, which means it’s the perfect beer for hanging out in the Taproom.
Guéridon is available now on draught and cans!
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Here’s what’s coming soon at Amory’s Tomb
Nov 11 Wheat & Water Crafted Doughz
Nov 15 Sunday Fellowship Pop-Up
Nov 19 Wurst Nacht Unsanctioned by Amory’s Tomb!!!
Nov 22 Amory’s Tomb 8th Anniversary Brunch (On the Actual Anniversary!)
Nov 25 Thanksgiving Eve - AT Anniversary Observed
Nov 26 Thanksgiving Morning Celebration (No Retail Beer To-Go)
Dec 5 Maynard Business Alliance Holiday Sip & Stroll
See you at the Tomb!
