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Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter – October 2011
Welcome to the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter for October 2011 — keeping you posted on what’s brewing in New Jersey.
In this issue:
- Fall is Fresher with JJ Bitting Hop Harvest Ale
- Cape May Brewing Company Now Open for Tours
- Wooden Barrel Tapping from High Point
- Celebrate the Season with Krogh’s Oktoberfest
- Trap Rock to Host Triumph Beer Dinner on Tuesday, 10/11
- Beers for Babes at Harvest Moon
- River Horse Oktoberfest Celebration on Saturday, October 8th
- Iron Hill Brings Home the Goods from GABF
- Flying Fish/DiBrunos/Osteria Beer and Cheese Event Caught on Tape
- Benefit Beer Pairing Dinner to Feature Carton Brewing and Kane Brewing
- Reserve Now for Ship Inn Guy Fawkes Night
- October Events
Fall is Fresher with JJ Bitting Hop Harvest Ale
For the month of October JJ Bitting Brewing Company will be carrying the full complement of Autumnal seasonal beers. From their brewer Chris Sheehan:
Starting with the award winning “Bad Boy Oktoberfest” we now also have our “Hop Harvest Ale”, which is a strong and complex wet-hopped brew made with hops that I grow in upstate NY. I cut down the plants and the cones were hand-picked in Woodbridge while the brew was underway. It doesn’t get much fresher than that! In addition to that our “Nut Brown Ale” is also pouring. Like many breweries which feature the style at this time of year, we felt this would enhance our fall line-up with it’s roasty and toasty medium bodied character. Last but not least is the “Raging Pumpkin Ale” featuring lots of pumpkin flavor and just a little spicy character to enhance that pumpkin pie perception.
JJ Bitting is also hosting a “Halloween Bash” on Saturday, October 29th featuring a band, prizes and specials.
Cape May Brewing Company Now Open for Tours
The tasting room at Cape May Brewing Company is now open for tours, growler fills and merchandise on Saturdays from 12-4.
Wooden Barrel Tapping from High Point
High Point Brewing Company will be doing a wooden barrel tapping ceremony at the Office Beer Bar and Grill in Montclair on Thursday, October 6th. The barrels are full of Ramstein Oktoberfest Lager currently rated #1 in style by Beer Advocate.
High Point Brewing will host an open house and brewery tour on Saturday, October 8th. Free tour and samples for those 21 and older. Beer is available in growlers (new or refill customer owned) to go.
Celebrate the Season with Krogh’s Oktoberfest
It’s Fall at Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub, 23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, and they kick off the season with their popular and long-awaited Oktoberfest! Krogh’s Oktoberfest is brewed in the style of German Marzenbier. Marzenbier is full-bodied, rich, toasty and typically dark copper in color with a medium to high alcohol content. The Krogh’s variation has a malty flavor with a well-balanced hop bitterness and a clean, dry finish. It is topped with an off-white, foamy head. The grain bill for Krogh’s Oktoberfest: German Pilsner, Munich, Vienna / IBU: 15 / ABV: 5.9 / OG: 15.5 Plato
This is followed by their popular Pumpkin Ale, also on tap in October. November brings an Abbey’s Ale. Give Krogh’s a call for reservations, questions, or directions at 973-729-8428.
Trap Rock to Host Triumph Beer Dinner on Tuesday, 10/11
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.
Beers for Babes at Harvest Moon
The Central Jersey Beers for Babes chapter will hold their inaugural event at Harvest Moon Brewery & Cafe. Join them on Tuesday, October 25th from 7-9 PM. Head brewer Kyle McDonald will be leading the ladies through a tutored tasting of his beers. The price is $15 for the sampler. More information available on the Beers for Babes Facebook page.
River Horse Oktoberfest Celebration on Saturday, October 8th
Local beer, live music and food provide all the reason you need to join River Horse Brewing Company for their Oktoberfest. They are going to pack it all in one day this year, Saturday, October 8th from 1pm to 6pm. There is no cover charge, pay as you go. Proceeds to benefit local non-profits. Bring non-perishable food to donate to local food pantries. More details on their website.
Iron Hill Brings Home the Goods from GABF
From the blog of Chris LaPierre, head brewer at Iron Hill Maple Shade:
I just wanted to take a moment to congratulate Bob, Vince and all of our brewers on our recent wins at the Great American Beer Fest. Bob continued his uninterrupted ten-year winning streak with a silver medal for his Russian Imperial Stout. Vince took his first (of many we’re sure) GABF medal in the form of a bronze for The Grand Inquisitor. I flew home with Maple Shade’s first medal, a bronze for Vienna Lager.
Flying Fish/DiBrunos/Osteria Beer and Cheese Event Caught on Tape
Don’t watch this if you’re hungry (or thirsty). A quick look at Flying Fish’s recent pairing event at Osteria. Check out the video.
Benefit Beer Pairing Dinner to Feature Carton Brewing and Kane Brewing
A benefit beer pairing dinner, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Family Promise of Monmouth County, will be held on Friday October 14th at Maloney’s Pub & Grill in Matawan. The event features Kane Brewing Company and Carton Brewing, two of the newest New Jersey craft brewers, both located in Monmouth County.
Reserve Now for Ship Inn Guy Fawkes Night
The annual Guy Fawkes Night at The Ship Inn will Wednesday, November 2nd at 6:30 PM! Renaissance dress and bawdy music should guarantee a great time. Reservations and information at (908) 995-0188.
October 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 – 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 – June 2011

In this issue:
- Help New Jersey Breweries Grow and Thrive!
- Tickets on Sale for 15th Annual Beer Festival
- Trap Rock Beer Dinners June 7 and 14
- Krogh’s to Host Homebrewing Event
- Woodbridge Lite on Tap, Black Magic Schwarzbier on Deck at JJ Bitting
- High Point Blondes Out for the Summer
- Flying Fish Exits 11 & 16 Make Brief Reappearance
- Guild Breweries Take Part in Philly Beer Week
- June Events
Help New Jersey Breweries Grow and Thrive!
The Guild has introduced legislation to help us continue to create jobs, generate tourism and promote beer in New Jersey. Our state now has the largest number of breweries in almost 100 years. Unfortunately, in some cases, the regulations don’t reflect an industry with many small, local breweries instead of large national ones. We are looking to address some of those issues that are holding back our local businesses while still promoting responsible alcohol consumption.
You as a consumer/voter/constituent have the most powerful voice in helping us make that a reality. We need you to contact your state representatives and ask them to support our bills Senate Bill 2870 (S-2870) and Assembly Bill 3969 (A-3969). We’ve provided tools to help you find you representatives, supplied a template for a letter that you can adapt and given an overview of what the bills would accomplish. You can find it all here.
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!
Trap Rock Beer Dinners June 7 and 14
The last beer dinner at Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery was so successful they are going to have another one, only bigger! To accommodate even more people than last time, the next beer dinner will be split into two, taking place on two separate Tuesdays. The setting of the dinner will also be returned to the Garden Room to allow more large groups to dine together and to allow everyone to hear the speakers better.
More details are available on their website.
Krogh’s to Host Homebrewing Event
Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub at 23 White Deer Plaza in Sparta has announced a unique homebrewing event that they are hosting on Sunday, June 12 from noon – 3 pm! Join them as they host a live world-wide web “podcast” starting at noon and sponsored by Final Gravity Podcast. The topic of discussion will be “Getting Involved with Homebrewing”. There will be guest speakers, such as Chris McGrath of River Horse Brewing in Lambertville, NJ, along with homebrewing demonstrations and lectures by njhopz.com, Q&A time and a “Meet & Greet” with a brewer from their own brew pub! There will also be live music from 3:00 – 5:00 pm in the Pub area. If you are interested in homebrewing, this is a must-see event for you!
The Krogh’s Seasonal beer for June will be their long-awaited “Best of Show Beer” from the 2010 NJ State Fair Homebrewing Contest. It will be available on June 17th at 5:00 pm. The winner was Peter Kennedy and Peter got to brew his winning beer right at Krogh’s! It’s a Patersbier with a twist! This is a Belgian-style Ale, which represents the height of the brewer’s art with sophisticated brewing techniques, yeast blends and unique flavoring elements.
For questions, directions or reservations, please give Krogh’s a call at 973-729-8428.
Woodbridge Lite on Tap, Black Magic Schwarzbier on Deck at JJ Bitting
JJ Bitting Brewing Co. in Woodbridge has their deck open and in full swing. They just planted a bunch of hops up there as well, so look for some great harvest beers when they start producing. Their Woodbridge Lite is on tap now. It is a very sessionable light lager. Soon to come on tap is the Black Magic Schwarzbier and Biersrtasse Hefe.
See you guys at the Battleship!
High Point Blondes Out for the Summer
High Point Brewing Company, the specialist for wheat beers, is promoting their award winning Blonde Hefe-weizen and Double Platinum Blonde during the warm weather. The Office Beer Bar & Grill is one of the fine beer bars that will have their wheat beers on tap.
Their June Open House tour is on Saturday, June 11th. There will be one tour at 2 pm, as with all of their summer Open House tours.
High Point will be participating in the 15th Annual Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Beer Festival on Saturday, June 18th.
Flying Fish Exits 11 & 16 Make Brief Reappearance
Flying Fish Brewing Company is too busy keeping up with their regular styles this summer to try to sneak out a new Exit beer, but they have done the next best thing. Based on your votes, they have decided to rebrew one batch each of Exit 11 Hoppy Wheat and Exit 16 Wild Rice Double IPA for draft only. The beers will start shipping this week, so look for them on tap when you’re out and about.
Flying Fish is heading to one of the Garden State’s prime growing areas for Hammonton’s first Slow Food dinner. Four courses paired with four Flying Fish. Onion tartlet, grape tomato salad, local pork loin, Cape May Day Boat scallops, strawberry shortcake and more.
Flying Fish will be running tours every other Saturday this summer. For the most up to date information, check their calendar.
Guild Breweries Take Part in Philly Beer Week
Philly Beer Week is the largest beer celebration of its kind in America, featuring hundreds of festivals, dinners, tours, pub crawls, tastings and meet-the-brewer nights to area bars, restaurants and other locations throughout Greater Philadelphia. The event runs June 3-12.
View special event pages from Flying Fish and River Horse. Keep an eye out for other Guild members as well.
June 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 2010

Welcome to the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter for April 2010.
The New Jersey Beer Co. Now Brewing
Bringing craft beer production back to Hudson County for the first time in more than a decade, The New Jersey Beer Co. brewed its first batch in early April. The 20 barrel brewery will launch with three beers – Hudson Pale Ale, Garden State Stout and 1787 Abbey Single, a Belgian-style session beer. Founder and President Matt Steinberg says the beers will be on tap and in bottles by April 26.
Located in North Bergen, the brewery is a fulfilled dream for Steinberg, who embraced his love for homebrewing and the American entrepreneurial spirit. Matt Westfall, of New England Brewing will oversee the inaugural batches. In the coming months Steinberg says the brewery will add new styles to the lineup and will add to the already proud tradition of brewing beer in the Garden State. More information about the brewery may be found at www.njbeerco.com.
Brewers Guild Hits Sweet 16
With the addition of the soon-to-open New Jersey Beer Co. and the return of Trap Rock Brewing, the Guild now stands at 16 breweries strong which will make this June’s festival maybe the best yet.
Speaking of the June festival, tickets are now on sale through the Battleship NJ. This year’s festival takes place Saturday, June 26th from 1-5 PM.
High Point Declares Maibock Season
Ramstein Maibock is in season. This beer has a 99 rating from Ratebeer and an A- from Beer Advocate. Ramstein Maibock is available on draft in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Growler fills are available at the brewery.
Upcoming events at High Point Brewery: April 10, 2010 – Brewery Open house, two sessions 2-3:30 and 3:30-5PM. April 24-25, 2010 – Tap NY at Hunter Mountain, NY.
Flying Fish Releases 14th Edition Of The Perfect Summer Beer-Farmhouse Summer Ale
Hard to believe this tasty stuff is now entering its 14th summer. That’s good for all of us! Flying Fish Farmhouse Summer Ale is on its way out to your favorite retailer and tavern as you read this. The perfect summer beer, Farmhouse Ale is brewed with pale malt, a small percentage of wheat and single-hopped with imported Styrian Golding hops. It’s a tribute to the “everyday” Farmhouse beers of Belgium (but it’s not a Saison – no fruit, herbs or spices). A sour mash gives this beer its signature dryness and great drinkability.
Krogh’s Celebrating Spring with Maibock
Krogh’s Restaurant and Brew Pub, 23 White Deer Plaza in Sparta, will be celebrating spring with a Maibock in April. Call 973-729-8428 for directions or reservations.
Celebrate Shad Fest with River Horse and Triumph
It’s that time of year again…Shad Fest at River Horse Brewing Company and Triumph Brewing Company. The event takes place Saturday April 24th and Sunday April 25th. Each year the festival highlights the region’s arts community, the City of Lambertville, the Delaware River, and of course, the Shad! The Shad Festival has evolved from a local art show into a nationally recognized award-winning event.
For more info visit lambertville.org.
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.