Membership Info

Membership Benefits

Yardbird members enjoy the following benefits throughout the year. Additionally, keep your eyes on your inbox for additional perks we send your way...

• Invites to members-only events, and early access / discounts for special events throughout the year
• 20% off your bill during monthly Yardbird Thirsty Thursday happy hours (see event calendar for details)
• 10% off merchandise, and 50% off shipping
• Penny samplers - Get a 5oz beer sampler of your choice for a penny anytime you visit one of our taprooms

Note: Dog Tag required to recieve discounts/perks in taprooms

2024 Yardbird Release Schedule

Below are the dates (subject to change) and details for each release. We will notify you via email about a month before each release, and your credit card will automatically be charged about one week prior to the release. You can cancel your membership at any time. 

• May 5, 2024: Spring Release ($100) - 3x500ml bottles of our always vibrant "Murphy the Pig" Fresh Saison, plus 16x16oz cans of our seasonals and new releases.
• September 28, 2024: Fall Release ($100) -  3x500ml bottles of our highly-coveted “General Order No. 99” barrel/bunker-aged porter, plus 16x16oz cans of a rotating selection of core, seasonal, and newly released brews.
• December 1, 2024: Holiday Release ($50) - “Our Three Wise Men” – 3x500ml bottles of festive versions of our limited-edition, reserve-level brews. Makes a great holiday gift for yourself, or for a special beer connoisseur in your life.

Yardbird Events

Seafood Boil, Historic Brew Cruise, Yardbird Thirsty Thursdays, Pick-up Parties, and more! Yardbirds enjoy access to members-only events, as well as special access and discounts at non-members events throughout the year. 

2024 Event Calendar

Save the dates for these upcoming events, and lookout for an email announcing more details, tickets, and additional events throughout the year...

View Events

FAQs

How do I cancel / put my membership on hold?

To cancel your membership, click on the "Cancel" link at the top of the page, and complete the form. If you'd like to put your membership on hold, please email us at yardbirds@mareislandbrewingco.com

How do I stay in the know about upcoming releases, events, perks, etc?

We'll notify you with important information about your membership, Yardbird releases, and members-only events via the email address associated with your account. So, make sure emails from yardbirds@mareislandbrewingco.com are hitting your main inbox (eg, not your spam / junk folders).

What's a Dog Tag, and how do I get one?

Dog tags (made on our vintage WWII-era dog tag machine at our Coal Shed Brewery) identify you as an active Yardbird member, and can be used members-only perks and discounts. You'll receive a new dog tag in each Fall and Spring release. 

Can I customize / choose the beers in my Yardbird Releases?

Unfornutately, we can't customize releases for each member. However, we do our best handpick a variety of beer styles for each release, so there should be something for everyone.