Microbreweries produce small batches of beer for sale to wholesalers and retailers both inside and outside New Jersey. That means you can purchase New Jersey micro brewed beer from the shelves of liquor stores and in pubs around the country. Call the brewery for a list of retailers who carry your favorite micro brewed beers.
Brewpubs are restaurants that produce small batches of craft brewed on site and may sell their own beer by the glass for consumption on premise. They may also sell their beer for carry out in bottles, jugs known as "growlers" and in kegs. Brewpub beer is not available outside the restaurant.
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Best for Wurst--Flying Fish Oktoberfish is Back
Flying Fish Brewing Company brings back for its ninth year their take on this classic German style. The O'Fish uses German malts, hops and yeast. A beautiful reddish color, a savory malt profile and nice hop flavor make this Fest beer quite drinkable. OktoberFish is great with food and especially great with lederhosen.
OktoberFish is available only for a short time, so enjoy it while you can. Available in 12 oz. bottles, 1/2 and 1/6 kegs.
E-A-G-L-E-S & E-X-T-R-A PALE ALE - If you're lucky enough to get tickets for the Eagles this season, you can find Extra Pale Ale on draft at the Link. If you can't get tickets, you can still enjoy all your favorite Flying Fish at home--and you probably won't have to wait in line at the bathrooms!
Krogh's Oktoberfest Beer Hits on September 17th
Krogh's Restaurant & Brew Pub at 23 White Deer Plaza in Sparta, NJ will be tapping their anxiously awaited Oktoberfest beer on September 17th! This will be followed by a delicious, crisp Pumpkin Ale in October!
As was previously mentioned Krogh's sponsored this year's 14th Annual Home Brew Contest at the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm & Horse Show in August. They would like to pass along that Peter Kennedy was the winner this year and his "Best of Show" beer, a Belgian Specialty Ale, will be brewed at Krogh's next spring. Krogh's will keep you posted of this "Best of Show" ale as time gets closer. Any questions or to make a reservation, please call 973-729-8428.
Cricket Hill Announces the Inaugural Best of the Brews Fest
OCTOBER 2...THE DATE for the 1st annual "BEST of the BrewsFest"
Cricket Hill Brewing Company proudly announces the inaugural Best of the Brews Fest at Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Verona NJ!!!
On Saturday October 2nd from 1 till 5 pm with a VIP luncheon at 11:30, Cricket Hill will host over nine breweries attracting beer lovers from all over North Jersey and Southern New York!
Visit bestofthebrewsfest.com for complete information.
Tickets are for sale in advance for $40 with a $5 discount for on-line buyers who mention promo code: CRICKET2! Live music all day long!
Cricket Hill is now available in Virginia! The long wait is over, Specialty Beverages in Richmond VA has launched Cricket Hill as its newest member of a very elite portfolio of great craft beers.
Both bottles and draft of East Coast Lager, American Ale, Hopnotic IPA, and the Fall Festivus are now in stores and ready for purchase.
John and Rick spent last week down there with introductory tastings and Pub Launches. It was a blast.
High Point to Release Ramstein Oktoberfest
In September, High Point Brewing Co. releases its #1 rated Ramstein Oktoberfest (rated #1 by Beer Advocate). A wooden barrel taping ceremony will be held on Saturday September 11th at High Point Brewery in Butler, NJ. Free admission and samples event runs from 2-5pm, limited availability. Barrel will be tapped by a local political dignitary.
Ramstein Oktoberfest will be only available on draft in NJ, NY and PA. Some locations include the Office Beer Bar and Grills in NJ, DBGB and Colicchio & Sons (NYC) and Bridgewaters, Resurection, McGillin's and Brauhaus Schmitz in PA.
On September 18th Ramstein Oktoberfest will be featured at Crystal Springs Oktoberfest in Vernon, NJ. Ramstein Oktoberfest promotional barrel tapings at The Office Beer Bar and Grill in Morristown on Sept 16, Ridgewood on Sept 23 and Montclair on Sept. 30.
JJ Bitting to Host 4th Annual Central Jersey Charity Beer Fest
JJ Bitting Brewing Company will be hosting their 4th Annual Central Jersey Charity Beer Fest on Saturday, September 25th at Parker Press Park in Woodbridge, NJ. The event takes place from 1pm to 5pm. Great handcrafted beers, live music, food, crafts and a great time for all. Tickets are on sale for $25 drinkers and $15 non drinkers and can be purchased at the brewpub.
