Home for the Holidays Beer @ Red, White & Brew

Although we are a bit late for Veterans Day, Thanksgiving is right around the corner and so is Christmas. I just found this tidbit of information while perusing the website for Red, White & Brew in Mount Holly, NJ. [MAP]

From Red, White & Brew's website:

"The High & Mighty Beer Co brings you Home for the Holidays — a smooth, malty, warming brown ale, brewed with loads of roasted malts to give hints of chocolate and raisin liberally dosed with liberal Halletauer and Saaz hops, a fermented with a Belgian yeast strain. Perfect for cold nights in front of the fire - or to celebrate the return of a family member who’s been away.

Profits from the sale of this product will be donated to Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. www.iava.org"

So support the troops, the Holidays, and the general upkeep of merriment. Check out Red, White & Brew, and pick up a bottle today. Bring it to a party! Give it as a gift! Drink it!

Last Minute News -- Oysters at the Pour House

PJ's Pour House in Westmont, NJ will be serving Flying Fish's Exit 1 Bayshore Oyster Stout this Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Conveniently, Wednesday is also "buck-a-shuck" $1 Oyster night.

[Read some Flying Fish reviews at The Ferment Nation]

Flying Fish Exit 1

From Flying Fish's website:

"The third stop on our multi-year trip to explore New Jersey through its beer and culture takes us to Exit 1.

The southwest bayshore has been supplying oysters to Americans since colonial times. Until the 1950s, hundreds of millions of oysters were harvested annually. Now, thanks to efforts by many organizations, the oyster is coming back.

Oysters and stout had long been associated in the UK, but the tradition was gradually lost. Exit 1, an “export style” stout brewed with oysters, celebrates this tasty combination. The creamy flavor of English chocolate and roasted malts harmonizes with minerals from the oyster shells. Irish ale yeast adds a bit of fruitiness and a dry crispness. This rich stout is perfect for cool weather–and especially delicious when paired with a few Jersey oysters on the half shell.

Beer brewed with oysters.
Alcohol 7.5% by Vol"

(http://www.exitseries.com/exits/exit1.php)

Go to Flying Fish's Website

Southern Tier Sale @ Canal's on Black Horse Pike in Mt. Ephraim

The title of this post says it all....well mostly. Although they are NOT discounting the fabulous Pumking, Canal's is discounting their supply of Southern Tier beers by 20%! That's pretty awesome. I just stumbled upon this. They taped a piece of paper up in their beer aisle. Not sure if they are heavily advertising this or not, but 20% is pretty decent.

See a [MAP]

Read a review of Southern Tier's Old Man Winter
Read a review of Southern Tier's Pumking

Stone Brewing Co. Taking Over Pour House

From PJ's Pour House blog:

"Stone Brewing Company takes over the Pour House taps on Thursday, October 8th.

Serving IPA, Pale Ale, Smoked Porter, Ruination, Levitation, 13th Anniversary, Vertical Epic 09, Cali-Belgique, Arrogant Bastard, Oak-Aged Arrogant Bastard plus more!"

Sounds great. See their full posting [HERE].

Want to go? Here is the [MAP]

Read a review of Stone's Levitation Ale on Ferment Nation
Read all Stone reviews on Ferment Nation

Oldest Brewhouse in the USA is in NJ

This just in from Todd Kimmell:

Oldest Brewhouse in the USA Re-rediscovered. An Oktoberfest Open House...

In the 1980s, Burlington, NJ based historian, Henry 'Doc' Bisbee and a team of researchers identified an oddly shaped and oddly situated Georgian home along the Delaware River as the late 1600s brewhouse of the first Governor of West Jersey's home. That information never made it beyond the beloved Bisbee's local xeroxed newsletter, THE BURLINGTON STORY.

Philadelphia based historian Todd Kimmell bought the house and started renovations, but when he pulled down the ceiling in the dining room of what he thought was a mid 18th century home, he found the structure of the 17th century brewery in situ. A trip to the Burlington County Historical Society library revealed all of the back issues of Bisbee's historical journal, including a number of references to what is locally known as Ivy Cottage, and the early brewing that took place there. "The 1770 house had been built up and over the 1600s brewhouse," says Kimmell with a grin, "but Dr. Bisbee never lived to see the physical proof of his research."
The brew house shared a back and side yard with Collins' print shop, at the time when Ben Franklin was printing paper currency there for the Colony of New Jersey. Tired from printing money, Ben? Time for a pint of the Governor's best!

Though there are other locations in the US where earlier breweries once existed, there is no brewhouse still standing as old as Ivy Cottage. That makes it the oldest brewhouse in the USA. Pennsylvania's Yuengling is still the oldest active and continually operating brewery in America, circa 1829, and this discovery takes nothing away from their remarkable record.

Kimmell will host an open house on Saturday, October 3rd, for beer lovers, architectural historians, devotees of early American woodwork and those who just love the wonder of a great story of rediscovery. The house is currently on the market, and has been listed on The National Trust For Historic Preservation's PRESERVATION 911.

Ivy Cottage is located at 6 West Pearl Street in Burlington, NJ 08016. The open house is Saturday, October 3rd, 2009, from 1 to 4 PM.

For more information about the open house, please call Denise Barnett at (609) 304-8801

Oktoberfest at the Blue Monkey in Merchantville

This just in from The Blue Monkey:

Join the Blue Monkey for our first annual Oktoberfest in Merchantville!

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 Dogfish Head, Flying Dog, Weyerbacher, Erdinger, Lancaster Brewing Co., Lagunitas, Slyfox, Cricket Hill, Smuttynose, Troeg's, Lefthand, Victory, Otter Creek, Wolaver's, Stoudt's.

Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.

Thanks, Monkey! or I should say, Danke! Ich liebe Bier!

Atlantic City Craft Beer Fest, Sept. 19th

This just in from Valerie Harlan from Trump Marina:

Calling all Beer Enthusiasts!

Enjoy live entertainment as you taste an astounding selection of diverse beer styles outside by the bay on September 19, from 2pm - 7pm, at the Craft Beer Fest on The Deck at Trump Marina, Atlantic City.

Brewers will be on hand to talk about their respective brands.
Tickets are $25 per and can be purchased at the Mariners Gift shop, the Docksider Gift shop or see your Deck server, day of or in advance.


Here's some of the beers you'll be tasting,:
Jacks pumpkin spice
Victory fest bier
Magic hat #9
Palm
Moon glow
Hacker-Pschorr October fest
Becks October fest
Bud light Golden wheat
Otter creek October fest
Leinenkugel October fest
Spatten October fest
Flying fish October fest
Harpoon October fest
Brooklyn Post road pumpkin ale
Long trail –bottles
Blue Moon
Rail bender
Magner Cider
Ommegang Witte
Sam Adams
Guinness 250^th anniversary

Must be 21.

Thanks, Valerie! Keep an eye out for updates.

Update on Beer Geek Monday at Goodnight Irene's

This update from Irene Murphy:

Hey Everyone, Hope the summer is treating you well. Southern Tier just committed to coming in this Monday. They usually have some cool give aways. We have been hiding this keg of Creme Brulee Stout for a special night, and I guess it is only fitting that we tap in on Monday! We will also have their "Pumking" on tap. (We know, we know...it's a little early for pumpkin beers) Rumor has it that a keg of Unearthly may make it's way down to CMC as well. Hope to see you here. All the craft beers are $1 off from 7 to 11.

Get directions [ HERE ]

Sign up for their mailing list [ HERE ]

Brewer's Reserve at Triumph

This just in from the August edition of the "Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Newsletter": Triumph in Princeton, NJ will be tapping some secret stash brew tonight.

From the newsletter:
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

Sounds good to me.

Mark Your Calendar for Victory Night at Goodnight Irene's

This just in from the Goodnight Irene's Brewpub in Wildwood, NJ:

Hey Everyone,

We just confirmed that Victory Brewery will be hosting our "Beer Geek Monday" on August 24th. We also confirmed that we will have "Wild Devil" and "Hop Wallop" on tap! No reservations needed, just come and hang out. Victory also promises to do some raffles with some cool swag to give out. (We may even let ya steal a pint glass or two ;) Of course, all of the craft beers will be $1 off.

We are always looking for feedback about how we are doing. Feel free to let us know what you think. We won't hold it against you (too long).

[ Read a Ferment Nation review of Victory's Wild Devil ]
[ Read a Ferment Nation review of Victory's Hop Wallop ]

[ Get Directions to Good Night Irene's ]

Iron Hill in Maple Shade, NJ open tonight!

According to the Iron Hill Brewery website, their newest location in Maples Shade, NJ will be opening tonight at 5pm. Pig Iron Porter is my favorite. Hope they save me a pint.

For directions, [ click here].

Beer Geek Nite at Good Night Irene's Brewpub in Wildwood

Guy Potts from Hunterdon writes: "Tonight in Wildwood we have a Stone Event. It’s Beer Geek Monday @ Good Night Irene’s Brew Pub and they’re featuring Stone Brewing Co. They’ll be pouring: Arrogant Bastard Ale, Stone IPA, Levitation Ale, and The 13^th Anniversary Ale. They may have Ruination Ale too, but they put that one the wall about a week and a half ago."

[ Click HERE ] for a map and directions.

Iron Hill in Maple Shade, NJ

According to the Iron Hill Brewery website http://www.ironhillbrewery.com, their Maple Shade NJ location will open in mid-July. Pig Iron Porter here I come! [ see the map ] More updates to follow.

Beer Fest at the Philadelphia Zoo

Apparently, the Philadelphia Zoo is having a Beer Festival July 25th (6:30-10:00). Looks like a good line up of breweries and restaurants. Hope this isn't held in the Monkey House! Check it out at PhiladelphiaZoo.Org.

Update on Pour-A-Palooza 2009

Here is an updated list of breweries who will be at The Pour House's Pour-A-Palooza 2009 (July 18th): Victory, Flying Fish, Otter Creek, Sly Fox, Stoudts, River Horse, Konrad, Left Hand, Hunterdon, Troegs, Yards, Harpoon, New Castle, Southampton, Red Hook, and Weyerbacher. See you there!

"Pour-A-Palooza" 2009

This just in! PJ's Pour House in Westmont, NJ is having a beer festival. The "Pour-A-Palooza" will take place on July 18th, 2009, rain or shine. Beer! Free stuff! And The Ferment Nation's own El Presidente will be there! Tickets are $25 in advance with food voucher included -or- $30 at the door with no food voucher. Must be 21. See you there!

Breweries confirmed to attend:

Flying Fish
Stoudts
River Horse
Sly Fox
Victory
Left Hand
Hunterdon
Yards

Rogue Double Dead Guy

Rogue's "Double Dead Guy" is now available in bottles at PJ's Pour House (Westmont).

Abita Purple Haze at PJ's Westmont

Abita Purple Haze at PJ's Westmont.

Battleship NJ Beer Fest

Beer Fest at the Battleship NJ today in Camden!

New at Stewart's in Bear, DE

Lockjaw Double IPA, dry hopped with Columbus hops. Sounds yummy, and considering it is a "hop", skip and a jump away from South Jersey, it counts.

Beer Battleship?!

This just in: The Garden State Craft Brewers Guild is hosting their 13th Annual Beer Festival on Saturday, June 20th on the Battleship New Jersey!

Click [HERE] for tickets.

Founders Curmudgeon

Founders Curmudgeon now on tap at PJ's Pour House in Westmont.

Schlitz Gusto at PJ Whelihans (Haddonfield)

Schlitz Gusto at PJ Whelihans (Haddonfield)

Troegenator

Troegenator now on tap at PJ's Pour House in Westmont.

Saturday means Flying Fish Tour

Free tour at the Flying Fish Brewery today.

Victory Dinner at PJ's Pour House

Tix are now available. Stone beers and good food. Yum. I got mine.

Dogfish Head Black & Blue

Dogfish Head Black and Blue now at PJ's Pourhouse.

Stone's Ruination in Bottle at Pour House

Stone Brewery's Ruination is now available in bottles at PJ's Pour House in Westmont.

Beers on Tap at Iron Hill (Wilmington)

Iron Hill Wilmington as of April 1st has on tap: Quadrupel, Irish Red Ale, and Imperial Pilsner. And I am happy to hear that Iron Hill will be coming soon to Maple Shade, NJ! Big news!

New Beers on Tap at PJ's Pour House

PJ's Pour House now sports Lagunitas Brown Shugga' as well as Otter Creek Spring Ale and Southern Tier Jah-Va Stout. Stoudt's Maibock, too. Yum!

Here is the [map].

Yuengling Bock at PJ's Haddonfield

Just saw the sign: Yuengling Bock is now on tap at PJ Whelihan's Haddonfield.

Here is where it's at [map].

Flying Fish Tours

Remember, today is Saturday, free tour and tasting at Flying Fish Brewery.

Check out the [map] for directions.

Kress Liquors Sampling "Amazing Grace" Cab Tonight

Amazing Grace Cabernet is not beer, but sounds tempting, and I know Kress has a wall of warm Belgian beers to choose from in addition to their refrigerated section.

Here is the [map]

Dogfish Head Red & White Spotted

Dogfish Head's Red & White has been spotted at PJ Whelihan's in Haddonfield.

Santo Palo Explosion at Pour House

The long-awaited Dogfish Head Palo Santo has suffered a setback after taps at PJ's Pourhouse in Westmont exploded. Should be fixed soon.

Aprihop Means Spring is Here!

Delaware's own Dogfish Head Brewery's Aprihop is now on tap at PJ's Pour House in Westmont. [See the map].

See a review of Aprihop at Ferment Nation!

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