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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 – March 2012
Welcome to the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter for March 2012 — keeping you posted on what’s brewing in New Jersey.
NJ Senate Committee Approves Small Brewer Bill 5-0
After a lot of give and take between the Guild and representatives of the beer wholesalers, liquor stores, restaurant association and liquor distributors, an amended version of our legislation cleared the committee 5-0. One of the big reasons for the vote was that each committee member’s office received more than 200 phone calls/emails from NJ consumers promoting the bill. We thank you for all your help.
There are still several more steps to go: vote in the full Senate, hearing/vote in the Assembly Committee, vote in the full Assembly and signature by the Governor. We’ll be reaching out to you to make your opinion heard before each of these steps. We’re hopeful that sometime later this year New Jersey will become a lot more friendly to craft brewers–and craft beer consumers.
JJ Bitting Introduces Commemorative Abbey Ale
On March 10th, as JJ Bitting Brewing Company celebrates 15 years in business, they will be introducing their commemorative Abbey Ale. It is an Abbey Single style (6.5% abv) dry hopped with Hallertau and fermented with Bastogne yeast. It is blonde in color and light in body carrying notes of plum and spice. The day will include a ceremonial tapping of a firkin (gravity pour) of this special ale to kick off the celebration.
For St. Patrick’s day JJ Bitting will be serving the “O’Halloran’s Irish Red Ale” (a slightly maltier libation with a different hop profile) to temporarily replace the ever-so-popular “Avenel Amber”. The “Barley Legal Barleywine” is already available at the taps weighing in at a hefty 9.1% and featuring flavors of vanilla, pear and an assertive (American) hop character. Also there will be the “Vintage XX Stout” (6.8%). This one has been aged for 4 months on oak and carries a distinctive tartness complimented by complex flavors of bitter chocolate and dried fruit. It’s a great one for those vintage beer enthusiasts.
Join Harvest Moon for 16th Anniversary Beer Dinner
The Harvest Moon will be hosting their 16th Anniversary Beer Dinner on Thursday, March 22 at 7pm. Cost is $40 per person and will include 4 specially prepared courses each paired with one their delicious craft beers. The menu should be available very soon on their website. Seats are limited and are already going fast so call soon to make your reservations — (732)249-6666.
Heading into March Harvest Moon has an Abbey Single, Paddy’s Irish Stout, Moonshine Barley Wine and Columbus Double IPA in addition to their usual brews. The first week in March should see the release of their Zythos Double IPA, followed towards the end of the month by a Belgian Triple.
Ramstein Maibock Debuts on Saturday 3/10
The High Point Brewing Company will debut its award winning Ramstein Maibock at their open house on Saturday, March 10 at 2 PM. They will be tapping a wooden barrel filled with Maibock. Currently, Ramstein Maibock is rated 100 points by Rate Beer.
The beer will be available for growler fills at the brewery and on draft in NJ, NY and PA. High Point brewery’s giftshop and tasting room is open for growler fills and samples from M-F 10am-6:30PM and Saturdays from 1-4PM (except on 10th, hours 2-5PM).
Gaslight Hosts Innis & Gunn Rum Cask Draught Night
Join Gaslight Brewery & Restaurant on Thursday, 3/8 for an Innis & Gunn Rum Cask draught night. Also, they are having a bus trip to Tap NY on Sunday April 29. Tickets are limited and going fast.
Gaslight beers for March:
- B.A. Massive
- Eliminator Honey Double Mai Bock
- Enkle Biter Belgian Single
Flying Fish Releases Exit 8 Chestnut Brown Ale
This long-delayed eighth stop on our multi-year trip to explore New Jersey though its beer and culture brings us to, coincidentally, Exit 8 and celebrates what puts the “Garden” in Garden State.
Did you know that New Jersey has more than 9,800 farms covering 790,000 acres? We’re in the top four nationally in blueberries, cranberries, spinach, peaches, bell peppers and head lettuce produced. Not bad for the most densely populated state. To celebrate Exit 8, one of our big farming areas, we’ve brewed a beer that uses a lost local ingredient chestnuts–and a popular current one–two varieties of 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 the 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.
Babe’s E.S.B. on Deck at Krogh’s
Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub at 23 White Deer Plaza in Sparta will be introducing their latest Seasonal, Babe’s E.S.B. in the beginning of the month. They will be celebrating the “luck of the Irish” with their own Irish Stout for St. Patrick’s Day! Their Irish specials go well with their beer! And when April rolls around, Krogh’s has their “Best of Show” beer from the New Jersey State Fair — a maibok! Call them with questions or for reservations (973) 729-8428.
March 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 – 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 – December 2010
Welcome to the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter for December 2010 — keeping you posted on what’s brewing in New Jersey.
Flying Fish Releases Exit 13 Belgian Chocolate Stout
The sixth in its series of beers celebrating New Jersey, focuses on an exit probably best known for it’s view of the Newark airport, but it is also home to the Port of Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal, one of the busiest in the world. Many food products come through the port, including the Belgian chocolate they used for what they’re calling an import/ export stout.
This fuller “export style” stout gives a sturdy base for the rich chocolate flavor. A mix of imported and domestic malts are highlighted by roastiness from dark wheat. An Irish ale yeast and Pacific Northwest hops combine to create an excellent dessert beer as well as one to share in the cool weather with friends. More information at exitseries.com.
New Jersey Beer Co. Says Brewery Glassware is Nice, Exclusive Access is Even Better
For the beer lover there is an endless supply of gift ideas that crop up around this time of year. Glassware, bottle openers, books, apparel and even beer itself are all great ideas. There are homebrew kits and instructional DVDs that can bring hours of enjoyment. The New Jersey Beer Co. has gotten a little creative with its holiday offerings and is selling memberships to its Reserve Club, an exclusive group that is eligible for insider benefits and the opportunity to brew on NJBC’s 10-barrel system.
The first 200 people to sign up for the $100 memberships will receive a second year in the club at no additional cost. Members will receive a growler of each of the brewery’s four seasonal beers before they go on sale to the public as well as a first chance to sample and purchase small-batch special releases. A brewery t-shirt and 20% off all merchandise from the brewery store for the duration of membership is also included.
Steinberg plans to hold several members-only events at the North Bergen, NJ brewery and regular opportunities to brew alongside the New Jersey Beer Co. staff, something many home brewers will appreciate. “We want to give people a chance to experience the brewery in a deeper way,” said Matt Steinberg, the brewery president. “This is more than the standard tour and tastings we currently offer, it’s really a chance to be part of the brewery family and connect with like-minded people.”
Memberships to the Reserve Club are available at njbeerco.com or by contacting NJBC via email at info@njbeerco.com.
Gaslight Victorian Dinner on 12/15
The annual Gaslight Victorian Dinner happens on Wednesday, December 15th. Tickets are selling fast so be sure to get yours soon! Be sure to check out the menu!
Thursday 12/2 is Sierra Nevada Promo Night. All four of the 30th Anniversary beers will be on tap and in bottles. Also on tap are Bigfoot, Celebration, Northern Hemisphere Harvest, Estate Harvest & Tumbler. Bottles of Bigfoot, Celebration, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere & Estate are also available. Special Pricing & giveaways. 7pm til close.
Ramstein Winter Wheat Doppelbock Featured at High Point Open House
On Saturday, December 11 High Point Brewing Company will host it last open house until March 2011. High Point will feature its Ramstein Winter Wheat Doppelbock for sale and samples. Bring your growlers.
For Holiday shoppers, the brewery gift shop and tasting room will be open every day except Sundays and holidays throughout December. Call 973-838-7400 or visit us on Facebook at ramsteinbeer for more details.
Guild Breweries Coming to Allentown Craft Beer Festival
The Allentown Brew Works Craft Beer Festival takes place this Saturday, December 4th. Tickets are selling quickly! Cricket Hill and Flying Fish will be among the 40 represented breweries.
New Jersey Beer Co. Stout Named “Best Thing to Come Out of New Jersey Since Bon Jovi”
New Jersey Beer Co. has run away with the title “Best Thing to Come Out of New Jersey Since Bon Jovi” by New York Press. Read more about how NJBC is giving New Jersey brewing a good name.
December 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 2010
Welcome to the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter for November 2010 — keeping you posted on what’s brewing in New Jersey.
Guild Elects New Officers
The Guild’s new officers are:
President: Dan Saboti, Gaslight Brewery and Restaurant
Vice President: Charlie Schroeder, Trap Rock Brewery and Restaurant
Secretary: Mike Sella, Pizzeria Uno Grill and Brewery
Treasurer: Gene Muller, Flying Fish Brewing Company
Many thanks to outgoing President Gretchen Schmidhausler from Basil T’s Brewpub for her countless hours of service.
Krogh’s Finishes Fall with Pumpkin Ale
Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub finishes up the Fall season with their crisp Pumpkin Ale. They transition into the holidays with a festive Celebration Ale due out in December and for January, as we ring in a New Year, Krogh’s will have Fallon’s Vanilla Porter. For questions or reservations, please call 973-729-8428.
JJ Bitting Prepping IPA, Ale and Marzen
October was a good month for JJ Bitting Brewing Company. The BadBoy Oktoberfest was great and The Raging Pumpkin Ale was a hit. This months upcoming beers are a Harvest Whales IPA, Nut Brown Ale and some more Marzen. Later this winter they will have the Woodbridge Winter Warmer, Doppelbock, and possibly another collaboration brew with the Whales club.
Gaslight Celebrates Most Arrogant Week
Join Gaslight Brewing Company November 13 to November 19 for the Most Arrogant Week. There will be discounted Stone bottles and draughts all week.
The annual Gaslight Thanksgiving Gathering takes places Wednesday 11/24 to Sunday 11/28. Buy a Commemorative Glass and get discounted refills of Gaslight beer all weekend.
The annual Gaslight Victorian Dinner happens on Wednesday, December 15th. Tickets are selling fast so be sure to get yours soon! Be sure to check out the menu!
Gaslight also has their 13th anniversary ale coming out soon. It is a Belgian Quad. There are two versions. Regular and bourbon barrel aged. The Gaslight Fall/Winter seasonals will be available soon: Tripel 7′s, Belgo Pale, Citra Wet Hop E.S.B., Satan Claws, 11 Piper.
Grand Cru Now Out And About
It’s just started shipping, so keep your eyes out for Flying Fish’s Grand Cru Winter Reserve. Lightly filtered, the Grand Cru is a medium-bodied beer with exceptional malt character, a slightly spicy hop presence and a balanced, warming finish. It uses a sour mash process to give it a dry, quenching finish.
Grand Cru Winter Reserve is perfect with all kinds of food or all by itself. Available in bottles and draft. It will be available in bottle, 1/6 kegs 1/2 kegs and maybe special cask conditioned versions through the holidays.
Best of the BrewsFest a Success
The 1st annual Best of the BrewsFest held on October 2nd at Hidden Valley resort in Vernon, NJ was a very successful day with attendance of 280. Over 10 breweries were serving their beers on the Lodge balconies overlooking the bottom of the mountain and providing a majestic backdrop for all to enjoy. There was live music by Kilby & Taylor, food provided by Hidden Valley, great beer by: Krogh’s, Stoudts, JJ Bitting, NJ Beer Co., Erie Brewing, East Coast Beer Co., River Horse, Port 44, High Point, Boak’s and Cricket Hill.
Save the date for next year: The first Saturday in October now belongs to North Jersey’s own Best of the BrewsFest!
High Point Brewing Company Debuting Ramstein Winter Wheat
High Point Brewing Company will be debuting their Ramstein Winter Wheat 2010 at their November 13 Open House Tour. Ramstein Winter Wheat is rated one of the 8 great winter Beers by Gourmet Magazine, 98 points by RateBeer and one of the top 4 Weizenbocks by Beer Advocate.
High Point’s Open House will be offered in two sessions, one at 2:00 pm and one at 3:45 pm. Six packs and growlers will be available. High Point has decided to focus its limited Winter Wheat for draft. Bottles of Winter will only be available for sale at their brewery. Draft will be available throughout NJ, PA and NY.
On Saturday, November 6th Office Beer Bar and Grill locations will debut the “Homebrew War” winning IPA produced at High Point. The 6.5% abv. beer was brewed and dry hopped with Simcoe Hop Flowers. This is the first but probably not the last IPA brewed at High Point. Also on November 6th, cask dry hopped version of Ramstein Oktoberfest available at the Coppermine Pub in N. Arlington, NJ.
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 – February 2010
Welcome to the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter for February 2010 — keeping you posted on what’s brewing in New Jersey.
Flying Fish Releases Exit 4 American Trippel in 6-packs
Due to popular demand Exit 4, the first of the Flying Fish Exit Series beers, will be released this month in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles. Exit 4 was a gold medal winner at last October’s Great American Beer Festival and was also named Best Belgian Beer Brewed in America by Mens Journal. A Belgian-style Trippel then hopped with plenty of American hops, Exit 4 has a hazy golden hue and the aroma of citrus with hints of banana and clove. Predominant Belgian malt flavors give way to a subdued bitterness in the finish. Bottle-conditioned, the beer will develop as it ages.
Cricket Hill Announces Reserve Series of Designer Beers
Cricket Hill Brewing Company will be releasing a barleywine that will be bottled in 22 oz. bottles and limited to less that 200 cases! This will be followed by their second limited release — a bourbon barrel aged porter, scheduled for release in late February. Cricket Hill is planning four limited releases per year!
Cricket Hill has always brewed session beers that are gentle in style yet full flavored. Their beers are all designed to give a full flavor blast in the middle of the beer drinker’s palate with no aftertaste.
Krogh’s to Feature Russian Imperial Stout
Krogh’s Restaurant and Brew Pub, 23 White Deer Plaza in Sparta, will be featuring a Russian Imperial Stout on February 12th. It is the “Best of Show” beer from the 2009 NJ State Fair Home Brew Contest. The lucky winner of that contest who got to brew their beer right here at Krogh’s this year was Andrew Meravi! Congratulations, Andrew! And coming out in March just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Krogh’s will be offering an Irish Stout! Call with any questions or for reservations at 973-729-8428.
Iron Hill Has a “Situation” Brewing
Iron Hill Brewery in Maple Shade has been inspired by a particular reality television show to brew The Situation, a beer that defies categorization. A 10% alcohol hop bomb? A Double IPA? Find out for yourself when the beer is tapped Saturday, February 20th, 1 PM at Iron Hill Maple Shade. Join the fun — wear a costume or just pump your fists. Call (856) 273-0300 for more information.
Cask Tappings at Gaslight
Gaslight Brewery and Restaurant is offering a series of tappings in February:
- Gaslight Swashbuckler Bitter Cask Tapping
A cask conditioned version of our Pirate Pale Ale dry hopped with East Kent Goldings.
February 4th - Clipper City Peg Leg Cask Tapping
A cask conditioned version of Peg Leg Imperial Stout that is wood aged and dry hopped.
February 11th - Gaslight B.A.M. B.A.M. Bitter Cask Tapping
A cask condition version of our B.A. Massive dry hopped with more Bravo & Apollo Hops.
February 18th - Stone Levitation Cask Tapping
A cask conditioned version of Stone Levitation dry hopped with Amarillo Hops.
February 25th
Annual Mugger’s Ball at Ship Inn on February 15th
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 15th, call (908) 995-0188 for more information.
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 – December 2009
Welcome to the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter for December 2009 — keeping you posted on what’s brewing in New Jersey.
Ramstein Winter Wheat gets Kudos from Gourmet Magazine
Ramstein Winter Wheat, rated by Gourmet Magazine as one of the 8 Greatest Winter Beers is now available on draft and in bottles in NJ, NY, and PA.
High Point brews up a homebrewer contest with the Office Beer Bar & Grill of NJ. The judging will be on Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Details on Facebook and office-beerbar.com. Among the prizes, winner gets to brew at High Point and have the beer served at all Office locations.
High Point’s final open house for 2009 will be on December 12 from 2-4pm. Featuring Ramstein Winter Wheat, Golden Lager, Amber Lager and Classic Dunkel. Visit their website for details.
Flying Fish Still Looking for Input for Next Exit Series Beers
The question is not just “What exit are you from?” it’s now “What beer goes with what exit and why?” As Flying Fish ramps up production of its next round of Exit Series beers they’re looking for your input. A historical brewery near you? Interesting bit of history? Some strange bit of New Jersey weirdness? Send it on at the exitseries.com website.
Iron Hill Maple Shade Hosting Beer Dinner/Pairing
Iron Hill Brewery in Maple Shade will be hosting a December Beer Dinner on the 2nd, including five courses, and five different beers paired exquisitely. It will be $60 a person, including tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Call (856) 273-0300 for more information.
Basil T’s Offers YouTube Video Tour
Gretchen Schmidhausler is the brewmaster at Basil T’s in Red Bank. Watch as she peels back the mystery when she leads you on a YouTube video brewery tour. See where all the magic happens.
Gaslight Hosting Annual Victorian Christmas Dinner
It’s time again for the Gaslight Brewery Victorian Christmas Dinner. The event takes place Wednesday, December 9th at 6:30 PM. This is a seven course dinner with beverages selected to compliment the cuisine. Call (973) 762-7077 for more information.
Ring in the New Year at the Ship Inn
The Ship Inn welcomes back Joey D from 6-8:30 PM to celebrate the turning of the New Year in London at 7 PM. Dinner is served through the regular hours. The late night, bringing in the New Year features the Loose Screws from 10 PM -1 AM.
On New Years Day the Millstone River Morrismen bring their country folk dancing to The Ship Inn. Call (908) 995-0188 for more information.
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 – Barrel Aged Scotch Ale Wednesday, December 2 at 6pm
Philadelphia – Dunkelweizen Thursday, December 3 at 6pm
New Hope – Winter Brunch Friday, December 4 at 6pm
December 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 2009
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.
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