Ramstein Winter Wheat gets Kudos from Gourmet Magazine
Ramstein Winter Wheat, rated by Gourmet Magazine as one of the 8 Greatest Winter Beers is now available on draft and in bottles in NJ, NY, and PA.
High Point brews up a homebrewer contest with the Office Beer Bar & Grill of NJ. The judging will be on Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Details on Facebook and office-beerbar.com. Among the prizes, winner gets to brew at High Point and have the beer served at all Office locations.
High Point's final open house for 2009 will be on December 12 from 2-4pm. Featuring Ramstein Winter Wheat, Golden Lager, Amber Lager and Classic Dunkel. Visit their website for details.
Flying Fish Still Looking for Input for Next Exit Series Beers
The question is not just "What exit are you from?" it's now "What beer goes with what exit and why?" As Flying Fish ramps up production of its next round of Exit Series beers they're looking for your input. A historical brewery near you? Interesting bit of history? Some strange bit of New Jersey weirdness? Send it on at the exitseries.com website.
Iron Hill Maple Shade Hosting Beer Dinner/Pairing
Iron Hill Brewery in Maple Shade will be hosting a December Beer Dinner on the 2nd, including five courses, and five different beers paired exquisitely. It will be $60 a person, including tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Call (856) 273-0300 for more information.
Basil T's Offers YouTube Video Tour
Gretchen Schmidhausler is the brewmaster at Basil T's in Red Bank. Watch as she peels back the mystery when she leads you on a YouTube video brewery tour. See where all the magic happens.
Gaslight Hosting Annual Victorian Christmas Dinner
It's time again for the Gaslight Brewery Victorian Christmas Dinner. The event takes place Wednesday, December 9th at 6:30 PM. This is a seven course dinner with beverages selected to compliment the cuisine. Call (973) 762-7077 for more information.
Ring in the New Year at the Ship Inn
The Ship Inn welcomes back Joey D from 6-8:30 PM to celebrate the turning of the New Year in London at 7 PM. Dinner is served through the regular hours. The late night, bringing in the New Year features the Loose Screws from 10 PM -1 AM.
On New Years Day the Millstone River Morrismen bring their country folk dancing to The Ship Inn. Call (908) 995-0188 for more information.
Triumph Barrel Tappings Continue
Join Triumph Brewing Company every month when the brewer drags up a barrel out of his secret stash. The supply is very limited (about ten gallons), so make sure to be on hand when the tap is hammered home.
This month's tappings:
Princeton - Barrel Aged Scotch Ale Wednesday, December 2 at 6pm
Philadelphia - Dunkelweizen Thursday, December 3 at 6pm
New Hope - Winter Brunch Friday, December 4 at 6pm
Flying Fish Releases Exit 1
For the third stop on their multi-year trip to explore the state of New Jersey through its beer and culture, Flying Fish journeys to Exit 1 for Bayshore Oyster Stout.
Oysters have had a long association with stout in the United Kingdom. This tradition was gradually lost to the rise of pale ales and overharvesting. Exit 1 celebrates this tasty combination and New Jersey's history as one-time oyster supplier to the nation. Their version is an "export style" stout brewed with oysters. The creamy chocolate flavor harmonizes with the minerals from the oyster shells. An Irish ale yeast contributes a bit of fruitiness and a dry crispness. This richer, fuller stout is perfect for cold weather and to share with friends over great food. Not to mention with a few oysters on the half shell.
This limited edition beer is available in 750 ml bottles.
Triumph Barrel Tappings Continue
Join Triumph Brewing Company every month when the brewer drags up a barrel out of his secret stash. The supply is very limited (about ten gallons), so make sure to be on hand when the tap is hammered home.
This month's tappings:
Princeton - Honeymoon Braggot Wednesday, November 4 at 6pm
Philadelphia - Baby Boy Bock Beer Thursday, November 5 at 6pm
New Hope - Winter Bock Friday, November 6 at 6pm
Gaslight Holiday Events
Gaslight Brewery will hold their annual Thanksgiving Gathering on November 25th-29th. Start planning now for the annual Victorian Christmas Dinner on December 9th (tickets required).
Enjoy their new beers:
Prince of Darkness (P.O.D.) English Dark mild
Warrior E.S.B. (Extra Special Bitter brewed & wet hopped with Warrior Hops)
Dog River Organic Pumpkin Ale
Pinhead Pilsner
India Pale Ale
First Annual Krogh's Restaurant and Brew Pub Turkey Trot
Krogh's Restaurant and Brew Pub proudly announces their sponsorship of the First Annual Turkey Trot to benefit the Sparta Education Foundation (SEF). What better way to spend a beautiful Thanksgiving morning than with other members from the community who share a common goal...educational excellence for our children attending Sparta Public Schools. Before your guests arrive, before football starts and before the feast, come walk, run, jog, skip or trot and have fun while making a difference! A 1-mile fun run will be a part of the festivities for those at least 6 years old.
Runner's benefits include: Pre-race pasta dinner (night before) and packet pick up, dinner sponsored by The Dining Room at The Pizza Place with door prizes, music and a live broadcast from WSUS 102.3 and Clear Channel Communications DJ, T-Shirt, breakfast day of event AND fantastic goody bags that will include among other things, a $10.00 gift card from Krogh's Restaurant and Brew Pub.
The SEF is seeking volunteers to serve on the Turkey Trot committee, and/or to work at the event. If interested, please call 877-472-1731 ext 4 or by email at: TurkeyTrot@SpartaEducationFoundation.org.
Complete information, including registration forms, can be found at runningintheusa.com.
Iron Hill Maple Shade Hosting Brewmaster's Fall Dinner
Iron Hill Brewery in Maple Shade will host five courses featuring fresh autumn flavors on Wednesday, November 18th at 6 PM. The event will cost $60 per person including gratuity. Reservations are required.
first course
Fall Pumpkin Bisque
"maple shade" spiced creme fraiche
Paired with Pumpkin Ale
second course
Fall Salad
red oak leaf, grilled pears, crumbled gorgonzola,
pumpernickle croutons and butternut squash vinaigrette
Paired with American Brown Ale
third course
King Ludwig Beer Cheese
brown sugar-apple wood smoked bacon crisps and grilled vegetable chutney
Paired with Munich Dunkel
fourth course
Carved Grilled Tenderloin of Beef
red bliss potato lyonnaise, golden raisen,
spinach and pinenut saute and sweet blackberry jus
Paired with Quadrupel
fifth course
Caramel-Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream
Paired with Vienna Lager
Join Tun Tavern for 12th Annual Marine Corps Birthday Celebration
Join Tun Tavern for their 12th annual Marine Corps celebration -- the 234th birthday for the Marines! The event takes place Tuesday, November 10th from 7 PM to 10 PM. The event features sumptuous all-you-can-eat buffet with marine favorites like "S.O.S." and "Iwogema chili". The ceremonial cake cutting ceremony takes place at 9 PM! There will be an authentic pipe band and a belly dancer! $12.95 per person with $2.00 pints beer.
Be a part of the continuing tradition of the Tun Tavern whose counterpart was
among the first brew houses in the country and the birthplace of the US Marine Corps. Call (609) 425-0958 for more information.
Cricket Hill's Nocturne Now Available
Cricket Hill has done it again! They have brewed the magnificent dark lager that was a favorite of their tour goers in last year's trial experiment. Cricket's Nocturne combines a mild crispness with subtle toasty, chocolate notes to make it the perfect thirst quencher on days when there's a chill in the air. It's a great accompaniment to hearty Autumn or Winter meals, or dessert by the fireside. This American dark lager's unique balance of easy drinkability and richness of flavor make it a classic Cricket Hill delight!
River Horse "Meet the Brewer Night" @ LITM
Come by to LITM to meet River Horse reps and sample great beers. The event takes place Wednesday, November 18th from 6 to 9 PM. Featuring all year round beers plus two special releases.
Oktoberfest at Blue Monkey on Friday, October 2nd
Join the Blue Monkey for their first annual Oktoberfest in Merchantville! The event takes place Friday, October 2nd from 5 PM to 9 PM.
Come out and savor the seasonal brews outside the Blue Monkey Tavern, a percentage of the proceeds will go to the Merchantville Fire Company. There will be 15 craft breweries, including Cricket Hill Brewing Company.
Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.
Flying Fish represents New Jersey with two medals at Great American Beer Festival
Flying Fish Exit 4 Hoppy Belgian Trippel won gold in the American Belgian style division and HopFish IPA won bronze in English Ale category. Men's Journal also named Exit 4 as the Best Belgian beer brewed in America in its October issue.
Flying Fish and Iron Hill are hosting a "welcome to the neighborhood" party at Iron Hill's new Maple Shade location October 24, 2-5pm. Details are still be worked out but the last 1/6 keg of Exit 4 will be tapped as well as some other special goodies from the two breweries.
High Point Presenting at Mondial de la Biere
Greg Zaccardi, Founder and President of High Point Brewing Company, is a presenter at the Mondial de la Biere in Strasbourg France on October 16-18. He was invited to speak about the evolution of microbreweries and provide insight on applying his German training in the US beer market.
Ramstein Oktoberfest is under full swing. Enjoy Ramstein Ofest at all of the Office Beer Bar & Grill locations thru October. Ramstein beer will be presented at the Van Vleck estate in Montclair, NJ on October 9 and at Resturant Passione with Food Network "Chopped" Finalist Chef Michael Carrino for a Ramstein Oktoberfest Beer Dinner. Visit their website for details.
Krogh's Features Oktoberfest
Krogh's Restaurant and Brew Pub, 23 White Deer Plaza in Sparta, NJ is currently featuring their popular Oktoberfest handcrafted brew! Coming up next at Krogh's is a Cider Ale and a Pumpkin Ale, and later in Novemeber, a Belgian Abbey Ale! Call ahead at 973-729-8428 to make sure they have what you want on tap!
Central Jersey Beer Fest Coming September 19th
Continuing the tradition, this year's Central Jersey Charity Beer Fest is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. Last year there was another sellout crowd and a substantial amount of money was raised to help a disabled local child. The location is Parker Press Park, in downtown Woodbridge, NJ on Saturday, September 19th starting at 1pm. Tickets are still only $20 for drinkers and $10 for non-drinkers (kids free accompanied by adult). Everyone gets a souvenir sampling glass and 4 hours of sampling the area's best hand crafted beers, along with great live music, a variety of food, crafts and kid events, so take the family. Contact JJ Bitting Brewing Co. for tickets and additional info. 732-634-2929 or jjbitting1@comcast.net.
Krogh's Introduces Fall Beers
Krogh's Restaurant and Brew Pub at 23 White Deer Plaza in Sparta, NJ has Fall beers to introduce! Their Oktoberfest Brew comes out in September and their Pumpkin Ale comes out in October! They will be offering these special brews in addition to the six they always produce. Come check out Krogh's this Fall. Phone 973-729-8428 for more information.
Oktoberfest Celebration at Triumph New Hope
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Triumph Brewing Company in New Hope. The fun takes place September 26th and 27th. Five bands, German food, kids' activities and, of course, Oktoberfest beer. Music starts at noon.
For more information please call 215-862-8300.
Best For Wurst--Flying Fish Oktoberfish Is Back
Back for its seventh year, our 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
Pig Roast & Baseball with Gaslight Brewery on September 6th
Come and join Gaslight Brewery & Restaurant for their annual pig roast BBQ & trip to the Newark Bears. Meet at the Gaslight at 11:00am for coffee & bagels and then take the 12:04pm train to the Broad Street station for a 1:05pm game where the Newark Bears will take on the Camden Riversharks. After the game take the 4:30pm train back to the Gaslight for BBQ & Beer.
Tickets are $38 person and include Bagels & Coffee in the morning, train fare, Ticket to the game and BBQ & Beer after. Tickets go fast so be sure to get your early. Draught Board 15 Members Receive Discount. $25 for under 21 ticket. $15 for under 4 ticket.
More information on their website or call (973) 762-7077.
Cricket Hill Releases Fall Festivus (for the rest of us)
Cricket Hill Brewery has released its latest seasonal, The Fall Festivus! This is a complex ale with dynamic flavors in the front of its profile while still retaining the Cricket Hill trait of no aftertaste. An un-filtered beer that lives up to the gentle session beer reputation that Cricket Hill has become well known for. This Festivus Ale draws upon the sweetness of their American Ale and the robustness of their IPA, to create a beer that is crisp and savory. It is a deep breath of autumn air filled with the aroma of the fresh Fall hop harvest. Let the masses have their Octoberfests, it will be the Festivus for the rest of us! Cheers!
High Point Brewing to Debut Oktoberfest at Open House September 12th
High Point Brewing Company will host an open house on Saturday, September 12th from 2-4 PM. Don't miss this chance to catch the debut of their new Oktoberfest beer!
Iron Hill Opens in Maple Shade
In July Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant opened their eighth location in Maple Shade, New Jersey (124 East Kings Highway, 856-273-0300). The new outpost marks the group’s first foray into New Jersey.
“We hope that beer and food lovers in New Jersey will enjoy our house-brewed beers and delicious cuisine as much as our fans in Pennsylvania and Delaware,” says Iron Hill founding partner Kevin Finn. Along with co-owners Kevin Davies and Mark Edelson, Finn has continuously sought out thriving suburban locations for their award-winning concept, beginning in Newark, DE in 1996. The Maple Shade location is made even more special by the fact that all three owners hail from New Jersey.
The new location will accommodate 280 guests and serve Iron Hill’s menu of new American favorites. Iron Hill will be open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Iron Hill Maple Shade will also offer an impressive selection of their house-brewed beers, including: Vienna Red Lager, an Austrian lager with bread-y malt aroma and a clean, crisp finish; Pig Iron Porter, dark, flavorful and chocolate-y with good balance and a slight bitterness; Raspberry Wheat, a filtered American wheat beer with a touch of natural raspberry flavor; and Ironbound Ale, a celebration of American ales made from the nation’s finest hops varieties such as Cascade, Crystal, Centennial and Chinook.
Gaslight Brewery & Restaurant August Tappings
Gaslight Brewery & Restaurant, a family owned and operated Brew-Pub in Essex County, is tapping their Stone Cali-Belgique I.P.A on Thursday August 6 and on Thursday August 13 they will be tapping their Stone 13th Anniversary Ale.
Also, plan now for the trip to the Newark Bears & Pig Roast on Sunday September 6. More information on their website or call (973) 762-7077.
River Horse Brings Out the Hop-alot-amus
Hop-alot-amus, a new year-round offering from River Horse Brewing Company, is now available. This double IPA is brewed from Pilsen and caramel malts and clocks in at around 8.5% ABV, with an estimated 92 IBUs. First shipments are out to distributors in New Jersey and Pennsylvania or stop by the brewery and pick some up!
Brewer's Reserve Barrel Tappings at Triumph
Join Triumph Brewing Company every month when the brewer drags up a barrel out of his secret stash. The supply is very limited (about ten gallons), so make sure to be on hand when the tap is hammered home.
This month's tappings:
Princeton - Honeymoon Braggot Wednesday, August 5 at 6pm
Philadelphia - Snakebite Thursday, August 6 at 6pm
New Hope - Apfelweizen Friday, August 7 at 6pm
Cricket Hill Leads the Rebellion
Cricket Hill Brewery has become the official beer of the Rebellion! Beginning last month, Rick Reed has begun the campaign for New Jersey Beers. As he says he is sick and tired of going into New Jersey bars and finding beers from all over the world but none from New Jersey!
"New Jersey Breweries make some of the finest beers on earth and if you are a New Jersey bar then you should serve at least 1 New Jersey beer. Have some pride in our state, it doesn't matter which brewery from NJ but have at least one!!!"
Rick began passing out the Rebellion cards for beer lovers to hand out to local bars and restaurants that are not serving local NJ brews. He has given out over 1000 cards to his "foot soldiers" to let bar owners know that NJ breweries make better beers than what they carry and if they want a NJ crowd, then serve a NJ beer.
It is a good fight!
Flying Fish Brewing Announces Exit 11,
The Second Beer In Their Limited-Edition,
Big Bottle Series Honoring The Garden State
Flying Fish Brewing Company is proud to announce the release of Exit 11 Hoppy American Wheat Ale, the second in their wildly popular Exit Series of Big Bottle Beers. Exit 11 is a confluence of styles and ingredients, just as Exit 11 is the point in New Jersey where the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike and several other highways come together.
"Exit 11 is the point on the Turnpike where the Garden State Parkway branches off and takes hundreds of thousands of travelers to the renowned Jersey Shore," says Flying Fish Founder Gene Muller. "Our Exit 11 Wheat Ale is a fresh, citrus-y summer beer perfect for beachgoers and those who only wish they were headed 'downa shore'."
Exit 11 is an American-style wheat beer brewed with English ale yeast and three Pacific Northwest hops, Columbus, Palisade and Amarillo. It is brewed with 50% Belgian pale malt and 50% white wheat, and is an ideal summer thirst quencher, with its bouquet of tangerines and apricots. Future Exit Series Big Bottles will be named for other exits, chosen based on videos, photos and testimonials submitted to Flying Fish by fans at www.exitseries.com. This series will continue, with three or four beers a year, to eventually encompass all turnpike exits.
For all the latest on Flying Fish you can now follow them on Twitter.
Krogh's Has Summer Beers On Tap
Krogh's Restaurant and Brew Pub, Sussex County's first and only brew pub, is featuring Corbett's IPA, Blum's Belgian Witt and Lindfors Lager for the summer months! Late September brings our Octoberfest beer! Call ahead at 973-729-8428 to make sure it is on tap!
New Jersey Brewers Head to the Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo has partnered with Rolling Barrel Events to craft The Summer Ale Festival, a unique summer event featuring delicious, sustainable food and regional craft beers. The event takes place Saturday, July 25 from 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM. Tickets are only available in advance through the zoo website.
Celebrate the summer season with this exciting outdoor beer and food tasting extravaganza featuring delicious local summer ales and restaurants throughout the Zoo's lush gardens. Sample, compare and discuss beers directly with the brewers. The event will also feature an impressive lineup of educational seminars prepared by Rolling Barrel and beers from Triumph Brewing Company, River Horse and Flying Fish.
Brewers Fest Survives Rain, Jimmy Buffet
636 people attended the 13th annual garden State Brewers Guild Festival despite heavy rain and Jimmy Buffet fans swarming the area. New member Iron Hill sampled a lot of beers from their upcoming brewery. Cabin Dogs again donated their time and played several great sets. Go out and see them when they're in your area: cabindogs.com.
Flying Fish on All things Considered
Flying Fish Brewing Company was recently featured on the PBS radio program All Things Considered. The story profiled the Exit Series of beers. Listen to the full story!
For all the latest on Flying Fish you can now follow them on Twitter.
High Point Brewing Gets Their Ramones On
High Point Brewing Company will be featured beer at Webster Hall in Manhattan on June 7, 2009 as part of Z-Rock premier party with John
Popper and Marky Ramone. Ramstein and the Ramones will also be at the High
Point Brewing Company open house on Sat. June 13 from 2-4PM. High Point will host a photo exhibit for Nicky L, one of the original Ramones photographers.
Rare photos of Lou Reed, the Ramones, Blondie etc.
On June 20 Ramstein beers will be available at NJ craft beer fest in Camden - look for award winning Blonde Weiss, Double Platinum Weiss and Amber Lager.
Krogh's Adds Summer Beer Lineup
Krogh's Restaurant and Brew Pub, Sussex County's first and only brew pub, will feature a Corbett's IPA, a Lindfor's Lager and a Blum's Belgian Witt this summer! Come in and cool off with a handcrafted beer at 23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, NJ 07871. For more information please call 973-729-8428.
Cricket Hill Releases Jersey Summer Breakfast Ale
The wait is over. Cricket Hill has released its Jersey Summer Breakfast Ale. It is a magnificent morning Ale with major banana flavors and no bitter aftertaste. The background is slightly clove with wonderful candied undertones! It creates a marvelous mixture with eggs and bacon!! An un-filtered beer that lives up to the gentle session beer reputation that Cricket Hill has become well known for.
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.
Krogh's Features Maibock and Best of Show
Krogh's Restaurant and Brew Pub will feature a Maibock and in late April their "Best of Show" brew at the 2008 NJ State Fair will be available. Krogh's sponsored the brewing event at the fair and this year will be the 5th year in a row that winners get the chance to brew their beer at Krogh's. The 2008 winners were Steve Moen and Mike Wenzel! Their prize "Turnpike Pale Ale" will be Krogh's featured seasonal sometime in late April. Call 973-729-8428 for more information, or go to their website at kroghs.com.
River Horse Gears Up for Shad Fest 2009
Lambertville New Jersey will celebrate the28th annual Shad Festival on Saturday and Sunday April the 25th and 26th, 2009. Each year the festival highlights the region's arts community, the City of Lambertville, the Delaware River, and of course, the Shad! Drop by the entertainment area at River Horse Brewing Company and watch a Zumba demonstration. Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries.
Guild Members Participate in 11th Annual Brew Fest Extravagana, Manayunk, PA
Triumph Brewing Company, Harvest Moon Brewery and Flying Fish Brewing Company will be among the two dozen craft breweries participating in the Brew Fest Extravagana. The event takes place Saturday, April 25th from 1 to 5 PM. Tickets are available through the Manayunk Brewery website.
Flying Fish to Participate in the Brewers Association's SAVOR
Flying Fish Brewing Company is to again participate in the Brewers Association's SAVOR: An American Craft Beer and Food Experience in Washington D.C, May 30, 2009. It's an intimate setting, with 60 breweries from around the nation and a very limited number of tickets available for the one session. Flying Fish was only one of 10 breweries chosen from the mid-Atlantic region.
Along with fantastic beer and food pairings there will be opportunities to meet the brewers and owners of the participating breweries. The event will also be held in one of the most spectacular interiors in a city of spectacular interiors The National Building Museum.
Tickets are on sale now--find out more at savorcraftbeer.com
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.
Flying Fish Introduces The Exit Series Big Bottles
Flying Fish Brewing Company introduces The Exit Series — a multi-year collection of extremely limited release beers celebrating the great state of New Jersey. Each beer will focus on a unique aspect of an individual exit… whether it's an ingredient, attitude or weird event.
The first release is Exit 4 — right up the street from the Flying Fish brewery. As one of the first craft brewers to embrace Belgian-style beers, Flying Fish has chosen a Belgian Trippel finished with plenty of American hops. This Belgian-inspired Trippel 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, this beer will develop as it ages. Enjoy!
A new website, exitseries.com, will be setup soon with more information about this exciting series of beers.
High Point Open House
High Point Brewing Company begins its monthly open house with tours and tastings. The open house is on the second Saturday of each month from March-December 2009. The first open house is March 14. Ramstein Ice Storm Eis bock will be on draft for samples and growler fills. Brewery gift shop stocked with merchandise and beer. On March 7, 2009, High Point will serve its beers at the Philly Craft Beer Fest.
For more information visit ramsteinbeer.com
Uno Chicago Grill to Hold Second Ever Cask Event March 28th
Uno Chicago Grill in Metuchen, NJ is having their second ever cask event on Saturday, March 28th at noon. It will be a pay as you go event. The final lineup has not been determined but will feature 10-12 casks from brewers in the northeast.
Guild Members Participate in Philly Beer Week
5 Major Festivals. Over 674 events at dozens of venues in the city and suburbs. The second annual Philly Beer Week runs March 6-15. The Garden State Craft Brewers Guild will be represented by members including Cricket Hill Brewing Company, Flying Fish Brewing Company, High Point Brewing Company, Triumph Brewing Company and Uno Chicago Grill.
Krogh's Features Maibock and Best of Show
Krogh's Restaurant and Brew Pub in Sparta, NJ is featuring a Maibock and their "Best of Show" brew from the NJ State Fair/2008 Winner! For additional information see kroghs.com.
Celebrate St. Pats at The Ship Inn
Head over to The Ship Inn Tuesday, March 17th to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Not just Corned Beef 'n Cabbage! Poitin entertains at 7 PM with real Irish songs. Reservations required.
Tun Tavern Celebrates Atlantic City Restaurant Week
The Tun Tavern is participating in the first Atlantic City Restaurant Week! March 1st - 7th. Don't miss your chance to sample some of their Chef's finest creations. A full three-course menu for the unbelievable price of just $15.09 for lunch and $33.09 for dinner. Call (609) 347-7800 for Restaurant Week Reservations!
Flying Fish Releases Even Better Espresso Porter
Initially released as the Flying Fish 10th anniversary beer, this porter has become popular as their late winter seasonal. Note the aromas of toffee, licorice and coffee roastiness. Then take a sip—there's a malty richness on the palate followed by chocolate, coffee, spices and perhaps even some licorice character from the Mount Rainier hops. The beer finishes with a subtle black cherry/berry character from rare Ethiopian Sidamo beans.
What's different this year is that Flying Fish is working with Crescent Moon Coffee, a small batch artisan roaster of certified organic coffees in Mullica Hill, NJ. After many hours of tasting and talking (well, the caffeine might have added to the talking) a specially roasted blend of five estate coffees was developed that brings out the depth of the beer, yet still presents a distinct coffee character. The blend, which includes unique Sumatran and Ethiopian beans, boasts berries, spice and chocolate along with a roastiness that compliment the dark brewers malts.
For a limited time, Crescent Moon Coffee is selling this aptly named "Hedonistic Blend" at their retail store and on-line.
The beer will be available in 4-packs as well as in very limited amounts of 1/6 and 1/2 kegs.
Also, join Flying Fish at Winterfest 2009 @ General Lafayette Inn in Lafayette Hill, PA. Call for reservations !!
When: February 7th, 2009
Hours: Noon - 3:30 PM
Admission: $45.00
Location: General Lafayette Inn
646 Germantown Pike
Phone Number: 610-941-0600
Website: www.generallafayetteinn.com
Annual Mugger's Ball at Ship Inn on February 17th
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!!
Tuesday Feb 17th from 7PM onwards
Guests $25
Call (908) 995-0188 for more information
Meet the River Horse Brewer Night at The Shepherd and the Knucklehead
Stop by The Shepherd and the Knucklehead Pub in Haledon, NJ for Meet the Brewer Night with River Horse Brewing Company. Call (973) 942-8666 for more information.
Get Ready for 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off at J.J. Bitting
The 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off at J.J. Bitting Brewing Company takes place Sunday, March 1st @ 12pm. $5 admission fee to sample some of the best chili contestants have to offer. Featuring entertainment and door prizes. Proceeds benefit local charities.
Triumph Tapping Barrels Monthly
Triumph Brewery in Princeton taps a wooden barrel of something interesting
every month. The first Wednesday of the month, at 6pm, to be exact. This
January 7th it will be their Grand Cru, a beer in the style of a sour
Flemish Red Ale, fermented with Brettanomyces yeast. Quantity is limited
and often sells out early. Join them in January and every month!
Flying Fish Heads West for Ninth Annual Big Beers, Belgians and Barleywines Festival
Imagine a World Class Winter Wonderland of fun activities in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado…and then top off your trip with a World Class International Beer Festival, complete with Brewmasters' Dinners and Seminars by some of the world's most innovative Brewers…including Flying Fish Head Brewer, Casey Hughes.
The festival takes place January 8-10. Visit bigbeersfestival.com for details.
Krogh's Rings In The New Year With Celebration Ale
Krogh's Restaurant & Brew Pub, Sussex County's only brew pub located in Sparta, New Jersey is featuring a Celebration Ale for January. This aromatic ale is brewed with honey, cinnamon sticks and orange peel.
February will hallmark the brew pub's tenth Anniversary (1999-2009). Festivities begin Monday, February 9, and continue throughout the month. They will be featuring a Dopplebock served in a commemorative stein. Come visit Krogh's, a Sparta landmark since 1927, and experience fine food and drink in an establishment known for its old-world charm. For further information go to kroghs.com or to make a dining reservation, please call 973-729-8428.
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