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
Cricket Hill Reserve Series Continues with #2 and #3
This March & April Dave Manka and Joe Esser, brewers at Cricket Hill Brewing Company in Fairfield, NJ will be releasing specialty beers #2 and #3 as part of the Cricket Hill Reserve Series!
Reserve #2 is a very limited release of a Bourbon barrel aged Porter! This year we will be treated to the flavors drawn from barrels of Four Roses Bourbon, just in time to chase away the winter blues! This release is available in 22oz. bottles only and is being limited to 100 cases. It is THE beer to seek out, find and enjoy! Look for it in finer liquor stores in late March.
#3 Reserve is also Cricket Hill's 500th brew! True to form, #3 is a Barleywine created in the usual easy to drink style that has become Cricket Hill's trademark. Holding the Barleywine at 8% ABV allows the non-traditional Barleywine drinker an opportunity to taste a full flavored BW without the usual overwhelming alcohol kick! Once again Cricket Hill has stayed true to its mission and has brewed us beer drinkers a wonderful treat. Look for it in April. This release will be made available in 22oz bottles and in a small quantities of sixes.
Flying Fish to Introduce Exit 16 Wild Rice Double IPA on March 15
Although usually identified with landfills and pipelines, the Hackensack Meadowlands is an amazingly diverse ecosystem providing vital animal and plant habitat. In a nod to a once common food plant here, Flying Fish has brewed this beer with wild rice. Flying Fish also added organic brown and white rice, as well as pils and pale malts.
Rice helps the beer ferment dry to better showcase the five different hops added. Lots and lots of them. Flying Fish then dry-hopped this Double IPA with even more--generous additions of Chinook and Citra hops to create a nose that hints at tangerine, mango, papaya and pine. This beer pairs extremely well with spicy foods and all kinds of seafood. And of course, it's quite enjoyable all by itself.
If you want to learn more about the restoration of the Meadowlands, visit
www.HackensackRiverkeeper.org
You are invited to "Exit 16 Release Party... Jersey Style". The event takes place on Monday, March 8 at 6:00pm. The event takes place at Coppermine Pub in North Arlington, NJ. More details are available on Facebook.
Sixth Annual Brewer's Plate to Feature Guild Brewers
The Sixth Annual Brewer's Plate takes place Sunday, March 14th at the Penn Museum in Philadelphia. The event features local restaurants and breweries. Flying Fish, River Horse, Cricket Hill and Triumph are among the participants. Tickets are $65, purchase one soon as this event sells out every year.
Krogh's Offering St. Patrick's Day Stout
Krogh's Restaurant and Brew Pub, 23 White Deer Plaza in Sparta, will be featuring an Irish Stout for St. Patrick's Day and a Maddie's Mai Bock seasonal this April/May. Call them with any questions or for reservations at 973-729-8428.
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.
Harvest Moon 5th Anniversary Celebration for Jimmy D's Firehouse Red
Come to Harvest Moon Brewery/Cafe on Sunday, January 17th to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Jimmy D's Firehouse Red. A portion of every pint of Jimmy D's Firehouse Red continues going to the Connecticut Burns Foundation Childrens Burn Camp.
For more information call 732.249.6666 or visit harvestmoonbrewery.com
Ramstein Imperial Pilsner Available 1/9, High Point Beer Dinner
Ramstein Imperial Pilsner (80 IBUS all Noble Hops, 7.5%abv.) will be available January 9 at High Point Brewery and Pete's Waterfront Ale House locations (NYC and Brooklyn).
Join High Point for a beer dinner at the Cloverleaf Tavern in Caldwell, NJ on January 19.
Look for Ramstein Eistorm Eisbock the last week of January. Limited supply call brewery for details 973-838-7400 or visit ramsteinbeer.com
Robbie Burns Supper on January 25th at the Ship Inn
A Burns supper is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns, author of many Scots poems including "Auld Lang Syne," which is generally sung as a folk song at Hogmanay and other New Year celebrations around the world.
Join The Ship Inn in celebration of the life and times of Scotland's most famous bard with The Skirling of the Pipes, Address to the Haggis and a traditional Scottish dinner, Address to The Lads and Lassies. Don't forget your kilt! $25 per person. Monday, January 25th, 7 to 10 PM. Limited seating so reservations are required. Call (908) 995-0188.
Iron Hill Maple Shade Hosting Beer Dinner/Pairing
Iron Hill Brewery in Maple Shade will be hosting a Beer Dinner on Wednesday, January 13th at 7 PM. The dinner includes five courses and five different beers paired exquisitely. It will be $65 a person, including tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Call (856) 273-0300 for more information.
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