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Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter – May 2012
Welcome to the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter for May 2012 — keeping you posted on what’s brewing in New Jersey.
Tickets Now Available for 16th Annual Beer Festival
Join us on Saturday, June 23rd for The Garden State Craft Brewers Guild 16th Annual Beer Festival. New Jersey’s premier beer festival features 19 craft breweries, food and live music. Tickets available online!
Cape May Brewing Expanding
Cape May Brewing Company is pleased to announce that they are expanding their operation and shedding the nano-brewery title. They acquired a 6 barrel brewing system, six 15 barrel fermentors and all the necessary support equipment. As part of the plan they are also building a larger tasting room, which will be open for extended hours. The construction is expected to be completed by mid-June. Additionally, the brewery was awarded an Economic Development loan from Lower Township and the State of New Jersey to help aide in the expansion.
The company recently hired Mark McPherson as Assistant Brewer. The Cape May Brewery is pleased to have him as part of their small operation.
The brewery won its first blue ribbon on April 1st. The Cape May Brewing CIPA, or Centennial India Pale Ale, took first place for best IPA at the 2012 Atlantic City Beer Festival. It was a huge victory for the small brewery.
Tours and tastings are held regularly ever Saturday from 12-5. A BBQ vendor is now regularly out back with pulled pork and grilled sausages available.
For more information, follow them at facebook.com/CapeMayBrewCo.
Tuckahoe Tours and Growler Fills Every Other Saturday
The Guild’s newest member, Tuckahoe Brewing Company, is now doing tours and growler fills every other Saturday starting on April 14. They will also be doing a Meet the Brewers event at the Crest Tavern in Wildwood Crest on Friday, May 4 from 7-11. They will be participating in the High Street Grill’s Spring Brew Fest in Mount Holly from 2-5 on Saturday, May 5. Tuckahoe will be on tap at the Garden State Brew Fest in Berkeley Heights from 2-6 on Saturday, May 12.
Tuckahoe will be participating in the Handcrafted event at The Perkins Art Center in Collingswood from 7-10 on Saturday, May 12. Their Summer Sendoff event will be at the Deauville Inn in Strathmere on Friday, May 18 from 6-10. They will be on tap at a special event at Red, White, and Brew in the Borgota in Atlantic City from 7-9 on Thursday, May 24.
Hops on Deck for JJ Bitting
JJ Bitting Brewing Company has their outdoor deck open and their 20 hop plants have sprouted to enhance the beery ambiance. They have the “Rat Pack Pilsner” due out, which is a German-style Pils. It is light and crisp and generously hopped with Czech Saaz. Although a bit strong for the style (6%) it is an ideal sitting-on-the-deck quaffer. “Knockout Bock” will continue to pour ’til the popular “Woodbridge Light”, an American-style lager, will return. “Vintage Cherry Stout”, IPA, Amber and Golden continue to pour.
Winning Recipe at Krogh’s
Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub, 23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, is featuring the winning maibok right now from the Best of Show in the 2011 New Jersey State Fair home brew contest. Congratulations to Dave Pobutkiewicz from Pompton Lakes, the brew master behind the winning recipe. This is a refreshing, crisp beer with hints of citrus available while supplies last, and once it’s gone, they will feature an IPA as their next Seasonal. May also unveils two special cask-conditioned ales, which Krogh’s taps every two weeks on Monday nights. On May 7th they will have a Cask-de-Mayo, a wheat beer with lime, and on May 21st, they will have an Oatmeal Cookie Cask. Call ahead for availability, reservations or questions…973-729-8428! Cheers!
Flying Fish Welcomes New Fish Tanks
Flying Fish Brewing Company has announced all 13 of their new fermenters are now in place. Most of the packaging conveyor is in and now they are just starting to hook everything up. The new brewery is still in the ugly ducking stage, but it’s slowly going to grow from a dusty construction site to a shiny state of the art brewery. Looks like Flying Fish will start test brewing next month!
Full Calendar for Cricket Hill
Lots of exciting news coming from Cricket Hill:
May has arrived! With it is a full calendar of events throughout the month starting with the CBC and The Big Brew on May 4th & 5th.
Rutger’s Senior Tasting event hosted by Shore Point Distributors on May 11th. A tasting of beers(including Cricket Hill) at Big Z’s in Huntington Long Island on the 12th. We will have 6 beers on tap at the growler wall!! 1-5pm.
The Garden State Brewfest in Berkley Heights also on the 12th. 2-6pm. Tasting at the Growler Station in NYC on the 13th.
As a kick-off of National Craft Beer Week we have a double header, with a Cricket Hill beer dinner at the HO-HO-KUS Inn and The Taste of Piscataway on the 14th.
The Grand Opening of the Cricket Hill Beer Garden at Newark Bears Stadium during the opening night game on the 17th.
To close the Beer Week we have the Hampton Brew Fest at the Phoenix Club in Feasterville PA. on the 19th. A beer tasting at The Lady on The Lake church on the 24th, and a tasting at Cool Vines in Westfield on the 27th!
Oh, don’t forget we have released our 2nd batch of the Imperial IPA !!!
Gaslight Welcomes Back Abbey Normal
Gaslight Brewing Company celebrates the annual release of Abbey Normal on Saturday, May 19th during American Craft Beer Week. The much anticipated Abbey Normal is their Belgian Dubbel brewed with the traditional double fermentation as they add Belgian Dark Candi Sugar during fermentation to add flavor, complexity and a little extra alcohol. They use a Belgian Yeast and elevated temperatures to create a spicy, fruit profile. This beer ALWAYS goes very fast so be sure to get in early for some. They will have giveaways and we will be playing Young Frankenstein on the big screen all day to help keep everyone in an ABBEY NORMAL mood.
Gaslight is having a Sierra Nevada night on Thursday, May 31st starting at 7pm. The event features Beer Camp Transport, a nitro porter brewed with the help of beer author Jon Holl. Other Sierra Nevada beers will be on tap including Celebration & Hoptimum.
Wake Up to OQ Coffee Porter at Harvest Moon
The Harvest Moon Brewery & Cafe currently has their Maibock lager and OQ Coffee Porter on tap. The OQ Coffee Porter is brewed using coffee from New Brunswick’s own OQ Coffee Company. The middle of the month will see the release of their Belgian Wit and towards the end of the month Dark Side of the Moon Black IPA will hit the taps.
May 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.
Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter – April 2012
Welcome to the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter for April 2012 — keeping you posted on what’s brewing in New Jersey.
Guild Legislative Efforts Continue
Thanks in part to your help, we’ve made great progress with the Guild’s legislation that will make New Jersey a much more beer-friendly state, create jobs and encourage tourism. Currently the legislature is in the budgeting process so other bill making has been put aside. Regular hearings begin again in mid-May and we’re hopeful to continue with the great progress we’ve made. We will be reaching out to all New Jersey craft beer consumers to ask for your help contacting your local lawmakers once things heat up again.
Welcome Two New Guild Breweries
Craft brewing continues to grow in New Jersey, with the recent openings of two new production breweries: Tuckahoe Brewing in northern Cape May county and Turtle Stone in Vineland. Both are focusing on draft beers to start. To find out more, visit them at the members section of our web site.
Flying Fish releases 16th Edition of the Perfect Summer Beer
Hard to believe this tasty stuff is now entering its 16th summer. Farmhouse should be at your favorite retailer and tavern by the time you read this. The perfect summer beer, Farmhouse Ale is brewed with pale malt, a small percentage of wheat and hopped with imported Styrian Goldings. A sour mash gives this beer its signature dryness and great drinkability.
Tuckahoe Helping Out with Fundraiser for The Marine Mammal Stranding Center
In co-operation with Surfers Supplies, Tuckahoe Brewing Company is raising funds for The Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine. All of the profits from The New Brighton Coffee Stout will be donated to The Stranding Center, and there will be a fundraising event at Yesterday’s in Marmora on April 21 from 3-6. Harrison Beverage and Yesterday’s will also be making contributions to The Stranding Center. Please attend if you can, and please consider supporting this important organization.
There will be a special event for Tuckahoe Brewing at The Crest Tavern in Wildwood Crest on Friday night, May 4. Join Tuckahoe for Summer Sendoff at The Deauville Inn in Strathmere on Friday night, May 18.
Watch Out for JJ Bitting Knockout Bock
JJ Bitting Brewing Company will be tapping the “Knockout Bock”, a pale Maibock (7% abv) on April 20. Before that the “Avenel Amber Ale” will make it’s triumphant return after a brief hiatus. The “Bittings Best Bitter” and the “Rat Pack Pilsner” will be on deck for the following month.
Cape May Brewing Takes First at AC Brewfest
Cape May Centennial IPA from Cape May Brewing Company took first place in the India Pale Ale category at the AC Beerfest.
Get Ready for Krogh’s Shakespeare Week
Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub at 23 White Deer Plaza in Sparta has a Grunney’s Belgian Dubbel on tap as their seasonal right now. The Belgian Dubbel will also be served as a “cask-conditioned” ale. Cask-ales are a new addition to Krogh’s and they are made in limited batches so availabilty will be while supplies last.
Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub is celebrating Shakespeare’s 448th Birthday the week of April 23-27 with different events going on each day. To kick off Shakespeare Week, they will be offering a Gruit Ale, which is a Renaissance-style ale historically linked with herbs. In ancient times, herbs were used over hops to enhance the drink. And as their Shakespeare Week comes to an end on Friday, April 27, they have the best Shakesbeer yet…the “Best of Show” beer from the 2011 New Jersey State Fair. Home-brew competition winner, Dave Peterson, got to brew his winning maibok recipe at Krogh’s and it will be tapped at 5 pm. To learn more about our Shakespeare Week, see Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub on Facebook, or call us at 973-729-8428.
Ramstein Imperial Pilsner Debut
The High Point Brewing Company will debut their Ramstein Imperial Pilsner (German Pilsner malts, lager yeast and dry hopped with Saaz hops, 7?v) at High Point Brewery Open House and Guided Tour on April 14th starting at 2PM.
On April 18th a Ramstein Beer Dinner — 4 courses paired with 4 Ramstein beers — takes place at The Taphouse in Wayne.
Other April events:
- April 20th: MaiFest at Pilsner Haus in Hoboken, NJ – wood barrel tapping of Ramstein Maibock (100pts Ratebeer)
- April 23rd: Brauhaus Schmitz, Philadelphia PA – Celebrate the 496th anniversary of the Reiheitsgebot, wooden barrel taping of Ramstein unfilterd Helles Lager
- April 28-29th: Ramstein Beers will be served at the TAP NY beer fest, Hunter Mountain, NY.
Gaslight Takes it to the Board
Gaslight Brewery & Restaurant will host the Draught Board 15 Meeting on Sunday April 15th at 4pm. The event will be featuring Todd from FX Matts.
Tickets are going fast for the bus trip to TAP NY on Sunday April 29th.
New Gaslight beers on tap during April: Big Dog Porter, Zum Alt Dorf, Enkel Biter Belgian Single & Eliminator Honey Double Mai Bock.
Cricket Hill Champions Jersey Summer Breakfast Ale
From the Cricket Hill Brewing Company news desk:
The Summer has arrived! And once again our Jersey Summer Breakfast Ale is being shipped as we speak! This years release is particularly good with the banana and clove flavor laying in the back of your mouth while the slightly tangy, fruity taste lets this beer pair as well with breakfast as it does with a sizzling steak! The beer for the Jersey shore; extremely refreshing and Shore to please!
Cricket Hill welcomes our new Essex County Distributor! Aidil Wines & Liquors is now distributing Cricket Hill in Essex County. We look forward to a long and successful relationship.
As the Summer season begins and baseball fever takes foot, Cricket Hill finds itself being featured in 2 minor league baseball stadiums! The New Jersey Jackals will once again be serving East Coast Lager and their own Jack Ale at the Yogi Berra stadium while the Newark Bears will have the Cricket Hill Beer Garden in full swing!
Stay tuned for our next Small Batch release in July. Cricket Hill will be brewing a Belgium Dubbel for the first time ever!
Go to the ballparks this summer with all your kids and have a great time and have some great beers!
Rick Reed
April 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.
Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter – February 2012
Welcome to the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter for February 2012 — keeping you posted on what’s brewing in New Jersey.
Guild Participates in Washington, DC Beer Tasting with NJ Chamber of Commerce
Member breweries supplied 19 beers for the 2nd Annual New Jersey Beer tasting in conjunction with the NJ Chamber of Commerce’s Walk on Washington. The goal was to display the wide variety of beers and breweries now springing up in the Garden State, as well as the impact on employment and tourism each local brewery has. During the tasting, Guild members Michael Kane (Kane Brewing), Rick Reed (Cricket Hill) and Gene Muller (Flying Fish) met with more than two dozen state legislators as well as U.S. Senator Robert Menendez. Other breweries sending beer were Carton Brewing, Iron Hill, Pizzeria Uno and Triumph.
Super Beers for the Super Bowl
For Super Bowl XLVI The Star-Ledger is offering their list of eight “worthy” brews from New York/New Jersey and eight more from New England. The Brewers Guild is well represented with brews from Cricket Hill, Flying Fish, Ramstein and New Jersey Beer Co. Check out the full list!
Flying Fish Releases Exit 8 Mid-month
The long-delayed eighth stop on the multi-year Exit Series trip brings us to, coincidentally, Exit 8 and celebrates what puts the “Garden” in Garden State.
To celebrate Exit 8, one of New Jersey’s big farming areas, Flying Fish has brewed a beer that uses a lost local ingredient: chestnuts–and a popular current one: local honey. This full-bodied hybrid Belgian-style brown ale brings forward a nutty character from the chestnuts, accented by the flavors of honey, roasted barley and oat flakes. There’s a nice spiciness from the Mt. Rainier hops while Chinooks add a touch of pine. Fuggles and Columbus round out the hop profile. Exit 8 pairs perfectly with hearty foods like roast pork, sausages or a nice aged gouda.
Bottled conditioned, 8.3% abv
New Fermenters and a Grain Silo as Cricket Hill Grows
Lots of exciting news coming from Cricket Hill:
Cricket Hill has purchased 2 additional 30 bbl. Fermenters from Switchback brewery in Burlington, VT. These are the original fermenters that Switchback started with and they were shedding tears as we pulled away! In addition, we are expecting delivery on our grain Silo in late February. All this to keep up with our beer production for our newest distributors! Cricket Hill has signed with SKI distributors for New York city and surrounding counties. We have also signed with G&G distributors for central Connecticut! And lets not forget Loveland Distributors in Richmond VA. The fermenters are expected to be up and running Mid-Feb and will be a welcome addition to our little brewery!
We sadly say good-by to assistant brewer Rob who has decided to pursue a career in the granulation business. We will miss him but we welcome back Colin to fill his spot.
Our March release is in the cooker! Look for this years version of our American Brown Ale that proved to be so popular last year.
Our bourbon barrel aged Russian Imperial Stout and our Sour Bourbon barrel Porter are available at the brewery only and only during our brewery tours.
Join the JJ Bitting Birthday Celebration on February 25th
JJ Bitting Brewing Company has their combo 15th Anniversary in business/Mardi Gras party scheduled for Saturday, February 25th. They will be tapping a celebratory Abbey Ale for the occasion. The Barley Legal Barleywine (9%) is expected to debut around the end of the month too. The WHALES IPA will be a regular beer for the foreseeable future but with a subtle variance in each batch… Something for our hop-head regulars to tune in to. Come in to help them celebrate 15 years in business!
Cape May Brewing Turns on the Love Light with Chocolate Covered Strawberry Stout
Cape May Brewing Company will be releasing their Chocolate Covered Strawberry Stout for Valentine’s Day! Join them on Saturday, February 11th at their tasting room. So romantic!
Moonshine Barley Wine Packing a Punch at Harvest Moon
February is shaping up to be an exciting month at Harvest Moon. A revamped version of their Moonshine Barley Wine will hit the taps sometime mid-month. This years Moonshine Barley Wine is a touch lighter in color, slightly more hop forward than last years and stronger; coming in at 11.5% making it the strongest beer ever brewed at Harvest Moon! Also coming out later this month will be Paddy’s Irish Stout and an Abbey Single. They will also be doing two very limited beers for Valentine’s Day this year: a Strawberry Kolsch and a Raspberry Brown Ale.
SHOREzine Offering Online Tour of Kane Brewing
The online magazine SHOREzine is offering a video tour of Kane Brewing Company. Take a virtual visit to Monmouth County to see one of New Jersey’s newest and most exciting breweries.
Look for High Point at International Great Beer Expo on Saturday 2/4
The High Point Brewing Company will be serving their beers at the International Great Beer Expo in Secaucus on Saturday, February 4th. The second annual event will feature some of the biggest names in brewing. Join them at the Meadowlands Exposition Center.
High Point We will be doing a promotion at The Shannon Rose in Woodbridge on February 8th from 6-8pm.
February 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.
Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter – November 2011
Welcome to the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter for November 2011 — keeping you posted on what’s brewing in New Jersey.
Flying Fish Announces Plans for New Brewery
Flying Fish Brewing Company has announced plans to relocate their brewery to a new location in Somerdale, NJ. The new building will be three times the size of their current location in Cherry Hill. Some of the features will be a state-of-the-art 50 barrel German-manufactured brewhouse and a solar panel farm on the roof. More information available here.
Harvest Moons Celebrates Anniversary of Ferment the World
The second annual “Fall Harvest” Beer Dinner at Harvest Moon Brewery & Cafe is sold out. The event takes place on Thursday, November 3. It is serving as both their fall beer dinner and a celebration of the one year anniversary of their Ferment the World hombrew meetings (check out fermenttheworld.com for more info on the meetings). Keep your eyes open for another Harvest Moon beer dinner sometime in February or March.
The second week of November will see the return of Harvest Moon Nut Brown to the taps. It will be followed by the Black ‘O Lantern Pumpkin Stout just in time for Thanksgiving.
Buela’s Pumpkin Ale Rolling Out at Krogh’s
Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub, 23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, will finish up November with Buela’s Pumpkin Ale. This is a great Seasonal beer with overtones of cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg…all the typical flavorings of Fall! December kicks off with an Abbey Ale and closer to the holidays they will be tapping their Celebration Ale! Happy Holidays to everyone from Krogh’s! For questions and for reservations, please call them at 973-729-8428. Reservations are recommended for the dining room.
Cricket Hill Comes Out of the Dark, Releases Nocturne
Cricket Hill is back! The brewery lost power for four days after the freak storm pummeled New Jersey. This on top of the floods of September has caused havoc with their production schedule!
But their winter Reserve CRICKET’s NOCTURNE has been released on time and is tasting great. Cricket’s Nocturne is a dark lager that 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 winter meals, or dessert by the fireside. This winter lager’s unique balance of easy drinkability and richness of flavor make it the ideal “snowblower beer.”
The Cricket Hill winter seasonal Paymaster Porter is now available and soon to be in stores near you. The Paymaster Porter is a dark brown ale with major coffee flavors but no burnt aftertaste. The background is slightly chocolate with wonderful candied undertones. It finishes with a marvelous mixture of chocolate and coffee. An unfiltered ale that lives up to the gentle session beer reputation that their brewery has become well known for. Watch for the Bourbon Barrel aged version of this porter coming later this month available in 22oz. bottles!
RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT COMING IN JANUARY!!!!
Catch Winter Wheat Doppelbock Debut on High Point Tour
This month’s High Point Brewing Company tour on Saturday, November 12th will feature the debut of their award winning Winter Wheat Doppelbock. It is a rich, complex wheat beer with an ABV of 9.5%. There will be two tours, one at 2 pm and one at 3:45 pm.
For weekly updates and holiday hours, check out their Facebook page or email them at comments@ramsteinbeer.com and ask to be added to our email list.
Caught on Camera: Barrel Tapping at Triumph Princeton
John Leaver of The Princeton Echo put together a video on the barrel tapping at Triumph Brewing Company in Princeton. Check out the video on YouTube.
More Video Fun with Iron Hill and Chocolate
Beer-stained Letter has put together a video with the story behind Iron Hill Maple Shade’s recent chocolate beer and event they put together with Reily’s Candy. Enjoy some tasty viewing!
All Four Cape May Brewing Beers Available for Saturday Tour
Cape May Brewing Company will feature all four of their beers for tastings and growler fills this Saturday, November 5th, from 12-4. For the first time the IPA, Wheat, Honey Porter and Stout will all be in the house!
Carton Brewing Beer Tasting Event this Saturday
Great beer and delicious food come together Saturday, November 5th at Nicchio Restaurant in Belmar. Chef Eric’s imaginative creations come together with the craft brewing cousins Chris and Augie Carton. More details at nicchiorestaurant.com.
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.
Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter – September 2011
Welcome to the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter for September 2011 — keeping you posted on what’s brewing in New Jersey.
Guild will be featured at National Pavilion at GABF
If you’re heading to the Great American Beer Festival this month, look for the National Guilds pavilion. Ten special New Jersey beers (not available on the event floor) will be poured over the course of the event, so stop by and sample and say hi to your local brewers.
Three New Breweries Join the Guild
The Garden State Craft Brewers Guild is proud to welcome three new members — Cape May Brewing Company, Carton Brewing (Atlantic Highlands) and Kane Brewing Company (Ocean). The breweries will be profiled in upcoming newsletters.
Team Cape May Brewery to Raise Money for MS
Cape May Brewing Company has put together a MS City to Shore team — Team Cape May Brewery — to raise money for MS. Named by Bicycling Magazine as the “Best Cycling Getaway in NJ,” the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride promises to be the best cycling experience on the east coast. Cape May Brewing Company is proud to support the cause. They have a team of 10 individuals who will ride 75-100 miles on Saturday, September 25th from Cherry Hill to Ocean City. Anyone is encouraged to join Team Cape May Brewery, contact info is available at capemaybrewery.com. Check out their bike jersey below!
Trap Rock to Host Triumph Beer Dinner
Reservations are now available for the Trap Rock Beer Dinner on October 11th. The guest brewer will be Triumph Brewery of Princeton, NJ. Chef Andy will prepare a special pairing menu once the beer selection for the evening has been decided. His theme for this dinner will be locally produced food. The price will be $75 per person, including tax and gratuity. Details available online. Call (908) 665-1755 to make your reservation now.
JJ Bittings Gearing up for the Central Jersey Beer Fest
JJ Bitting Brewing Company is gearing up for the Central Jersey Beer Fest 2011 on Saturday, September 24th. The event runs from 1 to 5pm at Parker Press Park. Tickets are available at JJ’s and at the gate, $25 for drinking adults, $15 for non-drinkers and kids under 12 are free. In addition to fine hand-crafted beers there will be live music, great food and a souvenir sampler glass. JJ’s will be tapping the W.H.A.L.E.S. IPA, an Oktoberfest and a Nut Brown Ale in addition to the usual Golden, Amber and Raspberry.
High Point to Debut Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 10th is the September Open House at High Point Brewing Company and the debut of their Oktoberfest. They will be featuring a wooden barrel tapping of the Oktoberfest. There will be 2 sessions — 2 pm and 3:45pm. Their Oktoberfest can be found at many fine bars and restaurants, including the Office Beer Bar & Grill. It will also be served at the 26th Annual NJ Oktoberfest at Crystal Springs Resort on September 17.
Kane Brewing Company Now Open for Tours
Kane Brewing Company is now open for tours and tastings every Saturday from noon to five. Tours will be held every hour from 1pm to 4pm. Call (732) 922-8600 for more information.
Best for Wurst–OktoberFish is Back for 10th Anniversary
Now in it’s 10th edition, this edition of OktoberFish is better than ever. The Flying Fish Brewing Company take on this classic German style uses German malts, hops and yeast. A beautiful reddish color, savory malt profile and delicate hop flavor make this quest beer quite drinkable. OktoberFish is great with food–and especially great with lederhosen.
This is their most limited seasonal, so enjoy it while you can in 12 oz. bottles, 1/2 and 1/6 kegs.
Krogh’s Celebrates Fall
It’s Fall at Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub, 23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, and they kick off the season with their crisp Oktoberfest brew! This is followed by their popular Pumpkin Ale also on tap in October. November they will be featuring an Abbey’s Ale as their Seasonal. Fall is a great time to visit Krogh’s and they now have outside tables for your dining and/or drinking pleasure (weather permitting, of course). Come check them out. Give them a call for reservations, questions, or directions at 973-729-8428.
Harvest Moon Heading to Great American Beer Festival
The Harvest Moon Brewery & Cafe is gearing up for their first ever trip to GABF at the end of this month. The Monkeyshine Weizenbock has just returned and will be entered at GABF along with their Full Moon Pale Ale. September will also see the tapping of their Hodgepodge Black Ale and towards the end of the month their Pumpkin Ale will be returning. They hope to find time get the Oktoberfest filtered before GABF but it might not be out until the first week of October.
Gaslight Annual Oktoberfest Starts September 22
Gaslight Brewery & Restaurant will be having their annual Oktoberfest starting Thursday, September 22. Join them for a special menu and beers.
Cricket Hill Weathers the Storm
From the Cricket Hill Brewing Company news desk:
I know you have all been reading about Fairfield in all the papers with the incredible flooding that hurricane Irene has caused. They closed the highways into Fairfield and for 4 days no one was allowed in or out. The street we are on was flooded with over 3 feet of water! The buildings on both sides of us had over 4 in. in their offices and warehouse. The front half of our building had 4″ in the machine shops. We had nothing!!!!!!! Because GOD LOVES BEER!!!!
And just in time Tim Mason has returned from Doemens Brewing Academy in Munich Germany. He will be working here until he finds a brewery that wants its beers brewed in German!
So to show our thanks Cricket Hill has released our Fall Seasonal; Fall Festivus! This is a harvest Ale with a light amber color. It has a good balance of earthy malt with a blend of floral and pine hops in the nose. It is the way to spend an autumn afternoon and evening and into the night!
We also have put our Porter into Four Roses Bourbon barrels for its 3 month stay. We will be bottling it in November and it will be available in 22oz. bottles. Last years release was spectacular and this years should be even better!
We have submitted two of our beers, the East Coast Lager and the Cricket’s Nocturne, to the GABF for judging. We also will be serving our American Ale and our Small Batch Dubbel at the Cricket Hill Booth(H30). The Fall Festivus will be served at the New Jersey Booth! See you all there!!
For the 2nd year in a row Cricket Hill will have our beers at the MONDIAL DE LA BIERE in Strasbourg France. We are honored to have been asked back and with the help of Tony Forder and Steve Krawczuk our beers arrived safely!! Stay tuned for Cricket Hill’s infamous Colonel Blide’s in brand new 6-packs! As our distributors have told us…It’s about time!!!
Cheers,
Rick & John
New Jersey Beer Co. Tours and Tastings on for Saturday
New Jersey Beer Co. tours and tastings will be open this Saturday, September 10th, from 2pm to 6pm. The brewery sustained some flooding from Hurricane Irene but is back in operation. Read more about it on nj.com.
September 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.
Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter – August 2011
Welcome to the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter for August 2011 — keeping you posted on what’s brewing in New Jersey.
In this issue:
- Harvest Moon Gears Up for Great American Beer Festival
- Flying Fish Turns Sweet 15
- Fall Comes Early to Cricket Hill
- Krogh’s Nears the 1000 Brew Mark
- Enjoy Weiss or Bock at Ramstein
- Iron Fish is in the Tank
- August Events
Harvest Moon Gears Up for Great American Beer Festival
August is shaping up to be quite a busy month at Harvest Moon Brewery & Cafe with the return of Rutgers students and faculty, as well as gearing up for their first ever trip to the Great American Beer Festival! The first week of August will see the release of two new beers, the Citra Double IPA and Sorachi Saison. The second week will see the return of their Harvest Hefeweizen and near the end of the month they will be releasing their smoked porter and Monkeyshine Weizenbock (one of the beers being taken to GABF, along with the Full Moon Pale Ale).
Flying Fish Turns Sweet 15
August 1996 doesn’t seem that long ago, but what a different world: Google was still two years from existence. Spam was more of a curiosity than a daily headache. The US government was heading toward a budget surplus. The Flying Fish web site looked like this.
And on the 10th of that month, Flying Fish brewed its first batch. Fifteen years and 5,450 batches later they are going strong and on the cusp of a major expansion.
Also, stay tuned for news on the next release of Oktoberfish–Best for Wurst!
Fall Comes Early to Cricket Hill
The Fall is upon us and with it comes the Fall array of beers at Cricket Hill Brewery. Their Fall Festivus is scheduled for release during the month of August while we say goodbye to Jersey Summer Breakfast Ale (until next year).
August will see Cricket Hill at several festivals throughout the month!
- National Mead day on Saturday, August 6th will find their Home Brew club (Back Yard Obsessive Brewers) meading away at the brewery from Noon till 4pm.
- The North Fork Festival on August 13th in Long Island at the Martha Clare vinyards. 2 till 6pm.
- Beer Show at the Lakewood Blue Claws baseball game sponsored by Cricket Hill distributor Shore Point. Come watch a good baseball game and enjoy some of the best beers on the Planet Earth.
- See you at the New Jersey Brewers night at the Barcade in Jersey City! Thursday August 25th. Times TBD
- Cricket Hill will be at Stoudt’s in Adamstown PA for their August Brewfest on Saturday August 27th!
What an August!!!
Krogh’s Nears the 1000 Brew Mark
For August, Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub at 23 White Deer Plaza in Sparta will be featuring a “Tom Klosterhoff Cream Ale” seasonal.
Coming up in September, Krogh’s will hit the marker of making 1,000 brews! They will be having a 1,000 brew celebration … details will be made available shortly!
Call them for directions, reservations or questions at 973-729-8428. Enjoy the rest of the summer…hopefully with one of the seven Krogh’s brews in hand!
Enjoy Weiss or Bock at Ramstein
Ramstein has two new beer currently on tap — Berliner Weiss and Summer Bock, limited quantities available. The Blonde Wheat beer has just been bottled this week in their new packaging — look for it in stores! Their next tour is August 13th, one session at 2 PM.
Iron Fish is in the Tank
Brewers Chris LaPierre of Iron Hill Maple Shade and Casey Hughes of Flying Fish have joined forces to create Iron Fish, a collaborative Imperial Black Belgian IPA. The release is planned for Saturday, August 27th. More details on the Iron Hill blog.
August 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.
Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter – July 2011
Welcome to the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter for July 2011 — keeping you posted on what’s brewing in New Jersey.
In this issue:
- 15th Annual Guild Fest Another Success
- New Head Brewer Welcomed at Cricket Hill
- Krogh’s Best of Show Beer on Tap
- Flying Fish Teams Up with WXPN for Xponential Music Fest
- Harvest Moon Rolls Out Iowa Farmhouse Ale
- Summer Brews at J.J.Bitting
- Second Anniversary Celebration at Iron Hill Maple Shade
- It’s Blueberry Saison at Trap Rock
- July Events
15th Annual Guild Fest Another Success
More than 700 folks enjoyed Jersey’s finest beers on the Battleship NJ last month with 14 breweries attending–each of which poured two or more styles. This year Cabot Cheese provided complimentary samples and the Cabin Dogs again rocked the bandstand. Thanks to all who attended and help support NJ breweries.
New Head Brewer Welcomed at Cricket Hill
Cricket Hill Brewery welcomes Mehmet Kadiev as the new head brewer! Mehmet has made the trek up from the Hog haus Brewing Company in Fayetteville Arkansas and brought with him a wealth of brewing knowledge! He and his girlfriend Beverly will be living in Jersey City and making the trip across route 3!
Take a look at their new website, crickethillbrewery.com. They have updated it with new graphics, a new format and loads of new information!
Cricket Hill’s old friend Hopnotic IPA, one of their flagship brews, has undergone a facelift! With a new label and a matching 6 pack carrier the art seems to leap out at you and screams “Try Me”.
Their newest release, a Belgian Dubbel is the second of their Small Batch releases this year. This fine brew was Keith Kobal’s 3rd place winner in the Cricket Hill home brew contest last winter. This ale at 8% has a full-bodied and strong malt background to balance the pleasant banana and nutmeg flavor. Don’t let the higher alcohol or the coppery color fool you–this Ale is very refreshing and will keep you smiling through the long Summer nights!
The Cricket Hill Friday tours continue to bring a lot of new faces into their local brewery! Every Friday from 5 till 7 they hold a tour with samples available. They try to have live music available and as always Rick gives his enlightened speech around 6:30. Come and join us!
Krogh’s Best of Show Beer on Tap
Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub at 23 White Deer Plaza in Sparta has the 2010 NJ State Fair “Best of Show Beer” on tap. Winner of the 14th Annual Home Brew Contest was Peter Kennedy and he brewed his beer right at Krogh’s. His Patersbier is a Belgian-style ale “with a twist” and worth checking out before it’s gone!
Krogh’s will be wrapping up July with an I.P.A. Looking ahead to August, they will be tapping a Belgian Wit beer followed by a Cream Ale. Any questions or to make a reservation, please call 973-729-8428.
Flying Fish Teams Up with WXPN for Xponential Music Fest
The Xponential Music Fest is a three day family-oriented festival which has about as diverse a selection of music as you will find locally this summer (as well as plenty of Flying Fish beer): Emmylou Harris, Citizen Cope, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Booker T., Ben Folds, North Mississippi Allstars Duo and many more. Conveniently located by public transportation, lots of parking and with a great view of the Delaware River and the Philadelphia Skyline.
Website: xpn.org
Harvest Moon Rolls Out Iowa Farmhouse Ale
July will see the return of the Iowa Farmhouse Ale to the Harvest Moon Brewery & Cafe as well as the release of the second Saison in their Summer Saison Series. This Saison will be brewed with Sorachi Ace hops and lemon peel creating a very dry, citrusy beer with strong lemon notes.
Summer Brews at J.J.Bitting
J.J.Bitting Brewing Company has brewed more Woodbridge Lite and more Bierstasse Hefewiessen. They will have Garden State coming up in a week to satisfy those hop cravings. JJ’s will also be pouring beer at Parker Press Park July 4th and 9th during the concerts.
Second Anniversary Celebration at Iron Hill Maple Shade
Join Iron Hill Maple Shade on Saturday, July 16th from noon – 5 PM to celebrate their second anniversary. They will release their anniversary beer Second Rising — a double IPA. On Tap: A firkin of Christmas in July, a Bourbon Strong Ale. There will be complimentary appetizers and a raffle for Mug Club members.
It’s Blueberry Saison at Trap Rock
Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery has Saison Du Roc and Schroeder Weiss on tap to meet the summer demand. Blueberry Saison and a very special Dr. Otto’s Rye will debut this month.
July 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.
Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter – May 2011
Welcome to the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter for May 2011 — keeping you posted on what’s brewing in New Jersey…
Tickets on Sale for 15th Annual Beer Festival
The 15th Annual Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Beer Festival will be taking place on Saturday, June 18th from 1-5pm. Tickets are $45 (must be 21 or older). Sample great craft beer, enjoy good food and hang out on the deck of the Battleship New Jersey!
Tickets are available now through TicketWeb!
High Point Wins Best of Show at TAP NY
High Point Brewing Company won the gold medal best of show at Tap NY 2011 for their Ramstein Double Platinum Blonde Hefe-Weizen.
Ramstein Double Platinum Blonde is available on draft at fine establishments in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania (including Biggies in Carlstadt, NJ, Stirling Hotel in Stirling NJ, Iron Monkey in Jersey City, Office Beer Bar and Grill in multiple NJ locations and Brauhaus Schmitz in Philadelphia). Growlers can be filled at High Point’s gift shop and tap room from 9:30am – 6:30pm Monday through Friday and Saturday afternoons till 4pm.
High Point open house and tour on Saturday May 14, 2011. 2 sessions (2-3:30PM & 3:45-5PM). Look for Ramstein Imperial Pilsner on draft throughout May.
Harvest Moon Tapping Maibock, Readying Summer Saion Series
The first week of May will see the release of Harvest Moon Brewery/Cafe Maibock lager. May will also kickoff their “Summer Saison Series” with the release of their Belgian Saison. Also keep an eye out for the Harvest Moon Chinook Double IPA!
Woodbridge Lite to Debut at JJ Bitting
JJ Bitting Brewing Co. in Woodbridge will debut Woodbridge Lite in May. They will also offer a dry hopped version of The Whales Brew. Currently on tap is Victorias Golden Ale, JJ’s Raspberry Wheat, Rat Pack Pilsner, Garden State IPA, and Black Jack Oatmeal Stout. And the JJ’s deck is open for business!
Krogh’s Features Gruney’s Belgian Dubble
Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub in Sparta will be featuring a Gruney’s Belgian Dubble as their handcrafted beer for May. Stay tuned for June as they unveil “The New Jersey State Fair Best of Show 2010 Home Brew!” More details on this to come next month. For reservations or questions, call them at 973-729-8428.
Philadelphia Daily News Profiles Ship Inn
The Ship Inn in Milford was featured recently with an article in the Philadelphia Daily News. An article heading that includes “good food, good brews” is always promising!
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Iron Hill Maple Shade
Head to Iron Hill Maple Shade this Thursday 5/5 and sample Oscura – a dark Mexican lager with a pronounced roasted malt aroma and flavor, and a crisp, clean finish.
River Horse Packs ‘Em in for ShadFest 2011
River Horse Brewing Company has posted pictures from ShadFest 2011 on their Facebook page. The images prove once again there ain’t no party like a shad party.
The Reviews Are In for Basil T’s
Basil T’s in Red Bank has recently been featured with positive reviews from the Jersey Shore Restaurant Review and Monmouth Health & Life!
NJ Beer Co. Garden State Stout in Jersey City Festival Saturday, May 7
The Jersey City Festival & Adopt A Lot Kickoff Party takes place Saturday May 7th from 9am to 10pm. New Jersey Beer Co. will be there featuring their Garden State Stout.
The Garden State Stout was also recently reviewed by The BewThusiast.
The Gaslight Brewery Eliminator is Back in Town
With a reputation that precedes it, The Eliminator from Gaslight Brewery & Restaurant has swaggered back into town. At 8.6% it will kick you in the head. A little sweetness and the cold fermentation gives it a smoothness that has the potential to pack a punch like a 2×4 wrapped in velvet and bubble wrap.
Cricket Hill Releases Summer Breakfast Ale – Summer is Officially Here
The summer has come again to the Jersey Shore and with it comes Jersey Summer Breakfast Ale from Cricket Hill Brewing Company. This unfiltered Breakfast Ale is as fresh and full of flavor as a day down the Shore! Fermented with Belgian Yeast, this beer has a slightly tangy, fruity taste that pairs as well with bacon and eggs as it does with a back yard barbeque. Summer Breakfast Ale is always a summer favorite!
Exit 4 Reigns Supreme in Washington Post’s 2011 Beer Madness
Exit 4 from Flying Fish Brewing Company has trumped the competition in the Washington Post’s 2011 Beer Madness. There were 64 beers blind-tasted by a pretty discerning panel and Jersey kicked butt, winning the final round against Lagunitas Maximus. Get the story from The Washington Post and also from NBC10 News.
May 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.
Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter – February 2011
Welcome to the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter for February 2011 — keeping you posted on what’s brewing in New Jersey.
Brewers Guild Members Making Tasty Pairings in 2011
The collaborative spirit is flowing forward as Garden State Craft Brewers Guild members pair up for tasty creations. In mid-January Flying Fish and Iron Hill Maple Shade answered a long-simmering question — what do you get when you combine some of Iron Hill’s Coffee Stout with Flying Fish Exit 13 Chocolate Stout? Jersey Bites provides a review of the event.
Also in January Basil T’s and Tun Tavern teamed up to produce Cocoa Fuego, a chocolate-chili pepper-cinnamon beer. Read the write up by Beer-Stained Letter.
Are more brewery pairings in the works? To be the first to know be sure to Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/njbeer. Also, follow us on Twitter, twitter.com/njbeer.
Harvest Moon Black IPA is Pouring
After many delays the Black IPA from Harvest Moon Brewery/Cafe is finally pouring. Next week they will be tapping our weizenbock.
Planning for the Harvest Moon March Beer Dinner is in the works, stay tuned for a date. Check their website for more details as they become available.
February Love Brewing with Krogh’s Augie’s Alt
February means love is in the air and for all the beer aficionados out there, Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub at 23 White Deer Plaza in Sparta, has an Augie’s Alt on tap! Krogh’s will welcome March with a Sullivan’s Irish Stout. Please call ahead at 973-729-8428 to make sure they have what you want on tap or to make a reservation.
Winter Happenings at Cricket Hill
The Cricket Hill Brewery Reserve Series beer — Bourbon Barrel Aged Porter — has aged over 4 months in barrels from the Four Roses Distillery! Chocolate and coffee overtones of a fine Porter mingle perfectly with vanilla and bourbon notes from the White Oak making this incredible beer delightfully smooth and an aromatic masterpiece!
The Cricket Hill Seasonal Paymaster Porter has once again lived up to its reputation. This years batch was rated a 91 by Rate Beer! The Paymaster’s Porter is a dark brown Ale with major coffee flavors but no burned aftertaste. The background is slightly chocolate with wonderful candied undertones. It finishes with a marvelous mixture of chocolate and coffee. A non-filtered ale that lives up to the gentle session beer reputation that the brewery has become well known for.
The Reserve Series American Brown Ale is back by popular demand! Cricket Hill has added another batch just to insure there is enough to last through the cold winter’s nights.
High Point Representing New Jersey on USA Beer Map
High Point Brewing will serve Ramstein beer at the International Great Beer Expo on Saturday, February 5th. High Point scores some big accolades, rated by CBS news as one of the Best New York Area brewers (quite a feat for a NJ brewer). Also, Ramstein puts New Jersey Beer on the Map of United States of Beer.
The High Point brewery giftshop and tasting room will be opened during normal business hours M-F and Sat. afternoons during February (weather permitting). Formal guided tours will resume in March. Visit ramsteinbeer.com or on Facebook at Ramstein-Beer for more info.
Tun Tavern Home-brew Contest Winner will be Featured at AC Beer Festival
Tun Tavern is sponsoring the ultimate home-brewing contest. The winning recipe will be brewed on the Tun’s 10 barrel system and will be served at the Atlantic City beer festival. Click for details on entering.
Annual Mugger’s Ball at Ship Inn on February 7th
For those who have worked so hard to complete the Ship Inn beer list and got their pewter mug, the Ship Inn is holding our annual Muggers’ Ball with food, drink, and amusement to be had. This is the party for you!!
Monday Feb 7th from 7 PM onwards
Call (908) 995-0188 for more information
International Great Beer Expo at Meadowlands on Saturday, February 5th
Cricket Hill, River Horse, Flying Fish and High Point will be representing the Brewers Guild at the International Great Beer Expo. Event takes place February 5th at The Meadowlands. Tickets available.
Flying Fish Has New Exit Beer Next Month
Details have not been released yet, but the seventh beer in the Flying Fish Exit Series will hit March 1. What exit? Well, a clue is that it’s a place that Milton Friedman, Mario Batali and Mr. Magoo have in common.
BrewThusiast Reviews New Jersey Beer Co. Weehawken Wee Heavy
The BrewThusiast has ventured through the snow to sample the Weehawken Wee Heavy from New Jersey Beer Co. Be sure to check out the blog for the verdict.
February 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.
Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter – January 2011
Welcome to the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter for January 2011 — keeping you posted on what’s brewing in New Jersey.
New Jersey Breweries on Facebook and Twitter
You can find them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. The Brewers Guild and its members were doing social media before social media was cool. Here are some links:
- Garden State Craft Brewers Guild
- Basil T’s
- Cricket Hill
- Flying Fish
- Gaslight
- High Point
- Iron Hill
- JJ Bittings
- Krogh’s
- New Jersey Beer Co
- River Horse
- Triumph of Princeton
- Tun Tavern
- Uno Chicago Grill – Metuchen
- Garden State Craft Brewers Guild
- Basil T’s
- Flying Fish
- Gaslight
- Iron Hill
- JJ Bittings
- Krogh’s
- New Jersey Brewing Co
- Triumph of Princeton
Harvest Moon Hosting Jimmy D Charity Event on Sunday, 1/16
The Harvest Moon Brewery/Cafe will be hosting their annual Jimmy D’s charity event on Sunday, January 16th to honor the late former New Brunswick deputy fire chief James D’Heron and help support the Connecticut Burns Foundation Children’s Burn Camp, a charity that was very dear to his heart. There will be a live DJ all day, a 50/50 raffle and other fun events. For more information call 732.249.6666 or visit harvestmoonbrewery.com.
Late January will see several new beer styles grace Harvest Moon taps, including a black IPA and a weizenbock.
Krogh’s Kicks Off 2011 with Vanilla Porter
Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub at 23 White Deer Plaza in Sparta has a Fallon’s Vanilla Porter as its current seasonal. Coming up in February, their next handcrafted beer will be an Augie’s Alt and then a Sullivan’s Irish Stout in March. Call ahead at 973-729-8428 to make sure they have what you want on tap or to make a reservation.
Cricket Hill Releases Winter Seasonal – The Paymaster’s Porter
As the new year enters so does Cricket Hill’s winter seasonal : The Paymaster’s Porter! The Paymaster Porter is a dark brown Ale with major coffee flavors but no burnt aftertaste. The background is slightly chocolate with wonderful candied undertones. It finishes with a marvelous mixture of chocolate and coffee. It is truly an Ale that lives up to the gentle session beer reputation that Cricket Hill has become well known for! So take that same Porter and age it in Bourbon barrels. What you get is their current reserve series beer: A bourbon barrel aged Porter that defies imagination with its flavor!
Cricket Hill held its first annual home brew contest with the all around winner becoming one of this year’s Reserve Series Beers and the runners up to become small batch beers. Each will be brewed by the home brewer under the watchful eye of our Head Brewer David Manka. There were 33 entries, all of which were well made and very difficult to pick one over another.
The runner’s up were:
Doug Petkoski – Imperial Ipa
Bill Kovach – American Pale Ale
Keith Koval – Belgian Dubbel
The Grand Prize:
Bill Kovach – Russian Imperial Stout
Each of these brewers received a pint glass and a Bourbon barrel and get their beer brewed by a production Brewery!
Stayed tuned for the next Cricket Hill release in February…an American Brown Ale.
River Horse to Host Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival Chili Cook-off
2011 will be the 15th annual chili cook-off at the Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival. Come in from the cold for their spicy hot competition, featuring some of the tastiest, tangiest and most original chili created by the finest local restaurants and accompanied by Lambertville’s award winning River Horse Brewery beers. The event takes place Sunday, January 30th. Admission includes commemorative pint glass. More information available on the Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival website.
Jersey’s Finest — a collaboration between Iron Hill Maple Shade and Flying Fish
Join the fun on January 15th from noon to 4 PM. Iron Hill Maple Shade welcomes guest brewer Casey Hughes of Flying Fish Brewing Company.
ON TAP FROM FLYING FISH
Exit 13 Chocolate Stout
Grand Cru Winter Reserve
ON TAP FROM IRON HILL
Luca Brasi
Cask-Conditioned Half Caff
Jersey’s Finest – a blend of Flying Fish Exit 13 and Iron Hill’s Luca Brasi aged on whole vanilla beans and cocoa nibs
Flying Fish Exit 13 Chocolate Stout Draft Released
After getting all the bottles shipped in time for the holidays, Flying Fish released a limited amount of Exit 13 draft throughout New Jersey. Catch it while you can. Also, all bottles have been shipped, so if you still want some, grab it when you see it.
Flying Fish Brewing Company gives you behind the scenes access to the labeling of Exit 13–the sixth stop in their Exit Series of big bottle beers. See the video on the Flying Fish website.
High Point Preparing to Unleash ICE Storm Eisbock
Ramstein ICE Storm Eisbock is scheduled for release during the week of January 17th. Samples and Growler fills available at the brewery. Check out ramsteinbeer on Facebook for exact date and more info.
High Point Brewing Company was selected to participate in a very special beer dinner at Blue Hill at Stone Barns on January 30th. The event features locally brewed beers with local ingredients. High Point will brew a batch of beer with locally grown and malted spelt as well as local honey.
High Point Brewing Company’s gift shop and tasting room will be opened normal business hours M-Sat. during January and February (weather permitting). There will be no formal guided tours till March 12th.
January 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.
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