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 seel their beer for carry out in bottles, jugs known as "growlers" and in kegs. Brewpub beer is not available outside the restaurant.
News
Garden State Craft Brewers Guild 12th Annual Beer Festival Brings in the Crowds
On Saturday, June 21st 888 people attended the surest kick-off to summer, the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild 12th Annual Beer Festival. The attendance marks an increase of 25% from last year. The festival welcomed Whole Foods Market which provided different cheeses. Also new this year was the featured local coffee roaster, Crescent Moon Coffee.
Flying Fish a Sponsor for XPoNential Music Festival
Four day family-oriented fest with about as diverse a selection of music you will find locally this summer (as well as plenty of Flying Fish beer): Blind Boys of Alabama, Beth Orton, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Joan Osborne, Amos Lee, Shelby Lynne and many more. Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13! More information on the WXPN website.
River Horse Brewers Reserve #002 Release Party (Tuesday, July 15th)
Be among the first to taste the newest release by River Horse Brewing Company. The event takes place at High Street Grill in Mount Holly. Their Brewers Reserve #002 is an Imperial Cherry Amber Ale. Head Brewer Christion Ryan will be on hand to discuss how he came up with such a unique beer.
The Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Mourns the Passing of Jay Misson
Jay Misson, head brewer for Triumph Brewing Company, died Monday, June 9th. He was 45. Most probably New Jersey's original craft brewer, Jay worked at Vernon Valley, NJ, Mountain Valley, Suffern, NY, and Gordon-Biersch before coming to Triumph. Jay was known for his passion for brewing lagers, fishing, the Yankees, and lending a hand to any brewer who asked. He'll be missed greatly.
United Nations of Beer Reviews Long Valley Imperial Stout
"If I were a cooper, or founder, or even a gunsmith or brickmaster; or some other individual with an occupation worth fighting for, you would find me in a tavern in the Northeast colonies sipping on this God-sent brew and talking of rebellion and unease."
Find the rest of the review of the Long Valley Pub & Brewery Imperial Stout on the United Nations of Beer website.
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.
