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

High Point Brewing Open House May 9th
High Point Brewing Company will host an open house on May 9th from 2-4 PM. They will be serving their Ramstein Double Platinum Blonde Weiss, Golden Lager and Amber Lager. This will be the last chance to try Ramstein Maibock, recently rated number one in Ale Street News international maibock blind tasting. Ramstein Beers are now available in select Office Beer Bar and Grill Restaurants.

Krogh’s Sponsoring the “Best of Show” Brew at the New Jersey State Fair
Krogh’s Restaurant and Brew Pub, Sparta, NJ, is once again sponsoring the “Best of Show” brew at the 2009 New Jersey State Fair from July 31 – August 9! This past April/May was the 5th year in a row that they sponsored the 2008 winners, Steve Moen and Mike Wenzel, with their prize “Turnpike Pale Ale”, which was Krogh’s featured Seasonal for the spring. Who knows what’s in store for 2009, but Official Beer Entry Forms are required and available now. See newjerseystatefair.org for more information or call 973-948-5500. Upcoming handcrafted brews that Krogh’s will be introducing are Gruney’s, Belgian Dubble, Blum’s, Belgian Wit and a Corbett’s I.P.A. Call them at 973-729-8428 for more information, or go to their website at kroghs.com. Happy brewing!

Join Triumph for Gambrinus Dinner Series
Join Triumph Brewing Company on Tuesday, May 19 at 7 PM for a five-course, five beer pairing dinner in honor of King Gambrinus. Tickets are $65 all inclusive and reservations are required. For more info, please call 609-924-7855, or email sales@triumphbrew.com.

Flying Fish Named New Jersey’s Top Beverage Artisan
Flying Fish Brewing Company Edible Jersey magazine named Flying Fish it’s 2009 Local Hero in the Beverage Artisan category for it’s outstanding efforts in supporting the local food community. See the complete article.

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.