Welcome to the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter for November 2009 — keeping you posted on what’s brewing in New Jersey.

Flying Fish Releases Exit 1

For the third stop on their multi-year trip to explore the state of New Jersey through its beer and culture, Flying Fish journeys to Exit 1 for Bayshore Oyster Stout.

Oysters have had a long association with stout in the United Kingdom. This tradition was gradually lost to the rise of pale ales and overharvesting. Exit 1 celebrates this tasty combination and New Jersey’s history as one-time oyster supplier to the nation. Their version is an “export style” stout brewed with oysters. The creamy chocolate flavor harmonizes with the minerals from the oyster shells. An Irish ale yeast contributes a bit of fruitiness and a dry crispness. This richer, fuller stout is perfect for cold weather and to share with friends over great food. Not to mention with a few oysters on the half shell.

This limited edition beer is available in 750 ml bottles.

Triumph Barrel Tappings Continue

Join Triumph Brewing Company every month when the brewer drags up a barrel out of his secret stash. The supply is very limited (about ten gallons), so make sure to be on hand when the tap is hammered home.

This month’s tappings:
Princeton – Honeymoon Braggot Wednesday, November 4 at 6pm
Philadelphia – Baby Boy Bock Beer Thursday, November 5 at 6pm
New Hope – Winter Bock Friday, November 6 at 6pm

Gaslight Holiday Events

Gaslight Brewery will hold their annual Thanksgiving Gathering on November 25th-29th. Start planning now for the annual Victorian Christmas Dinner on December 9th (tickets required).

Enjoy their new beers:
Prince of Darkness (P.O.D.) English Dark mild
Warrior E.S.B. (Extra Special Bitter brewed & wet hopped with Warrior Hops)
Dog River Organic Pumpkin Ale
Pinhead Pilsner
India Pale Ale

First Annual Krogh’s Restaurant and Brew Pub Turkey Trot

Krogh’s Restaurant and Brew Pub proudly announces their sponsorship of the First Annual Turkey Trot to benefit the Sparta Education Foundation (SEF). What better way to spend a beautiful Thanksgiving morning than with other members from the community who share a common goal…educational excellence for our children attending Sparta Public Schools. Before your guests arrive, before football starts and before the feast, come walk, run, jog, skip or trot and have fun while making a difference! A 1-mile fun run will be a part of the festivities for those at least 6 years old.

Runner’s benefits include: Pre-race pasta dinner (night before) and packet pick up, dinner sponsored by The Dining Room at The Pizza Place with door prizes, music and a live broadcast from WSUS 102.3 and Clear Channel Communications DJ, T-Shirt, breakfast day of event AND fantastic goody bags that will include among other things, a $10.00 gift card from Krogh’s Restaurant and Brew Pub.

The SEF is seeking volunteers to serve on the Turkey Trot committee, and/or to work at the event. If interested, please call 877-472-1731 ext 4 or by email at: TurkeyTrot@SpartaEducationFoundation.org.

Complete information, including registration forms, can be found at runningintheusa.com.

Iron Hill Maple Shade Hosting Brewmaster’s Fall Dinner

Iron Hill Brewery in Maple Shade will host five courses featuring fresh autumn flavors on Wednesday, November 18th at 6 PM. The event will cost $60 per person including gratuity. Reservations are required.

first course
Fall Pumpkin Bisque
“maple shade” spiced creme fraiche
Paired with Pumpkin Ale

second course
Fall Salad
red oak leaf, grilled pears, crumbled gorgonzola,
pumpernickle croutons and butternut squash vinaigrette
Paired with American Brown Ale

third course
King Ludwig Beer Cheese
brown sugar-apple wood smoked bacon crisps and grilled vegetable chutney
Paired with Munich Dunkel

fourth course
Carved Grilled Tenderloin of Beef
red bliss potato lyonnaise, golden raisen,
spinach and pinenut saute and sweet blackberry jus
Paired with Quadrupel

fifth course
Caramel-Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream
Paired with Vienna Lager

Join Tun Tavern for 12th Annual Marine Corps Birthday Celebration

Join Tun Tavern for their 12th annual Marine Corps celebration — the 234th birthday for the Marines! The event takes place Tuesday, November 10th from 7 PM to 10 PM. The event features sumptuous all-you-can-eat buffet with marine favorites like “S.O.S.” and “Iwogema chili”. The ceremonial cake cutting ceremony takes place at 9 PM! There will be an authentic pipe band and a belly dancer! $12.95 per person with $2.00 pints beer.

Be a part of the continuing tradition of the Tun Tavern whose counterpart was among the first brew houses in the country and the birthplace of the US Marine Corps. Call (609) 425-0958 for more information.

Cricket Hill’s Nocturne Now Available

Cricket Hill has done it again! They have brewed the magnificent dark lager that was a favorite of their tour goers in last year’s trial experiment. Cricket’s Nocturne combines a mild crispness with subtle toasty, chocolate notes to make it the perfect thirst quencher on days when there’s a chill in the air. It’s a great accompaniment to hearty Autumn or Winter meals, or dessert by the fireside. This American dark lager’s unique balance of easy drinkability and richness of flavor make it a classic Cricket Hill delight!

River Horse “Meet the Brewer Night” @ LITM

Come by to LITM to meet River Horse reps and sample great beers. The event takes place Wednesday, November 18th from 6 to 9 PM. Featuring all year round beers plus two special releases.

November Events

The Garden State Craft Brewers Guild website is continuously updated with new events. Check out the calendar to see what’s brewing in New Jersey this month.