LagerFest at Readington Brewery

Neshanic Station: Heather from Readington Brewery sent information about LagerFest scheduled for Saturday, February 10 2024 from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Heather says…

Lagers are taking over the taps at the Readington Brewery! Experience a diverse selection of twelve meticulously crafted lagers, each brewed ‘to-style’ in the traditional fashion. This is a FREE event. This year’s LagerFest menu will feature fan favorites including our Danish & LoCal Lagers and new editions including a Mexican Lager! We WILL still have non-alcoholic and gluten-sensitive options including hard seltzer, our award-winning hard kombucha, and delicious craft soda made with real cane sugar, and our new non-alcoholic hop-seltzer. There is something for everyone here. Scroll past the agenda to see the full line up.

FRIDAY
The LagerFest menu debuts at noon on Friday, February 9, and we are celebrating with Flight Friday. Try four 5oz pours for $15 and see which lager is your favorite. You can choose all 4 pours or let your beertender choose for you!
Señor Tacos is on Readington Hop Farm at 4pm. They have tacos, empanadas, quesadillas, and more! They have vegetarian and gluten-sensitive options as well.
From 6:30-9:30pm, the incredibly talented Jake Mosca, is gracing the taproom with mesmerizing guitar, fiddle, and soulful vocals. There is no cover for the music!

SATURDAY
Get ready for a cosmic musical journey…While you sip on lager styles from around the globe, hear “Diamond Eye Jack” play all your favorite Grateful Dead tunes. From right here in central Jersey, Diamond Eye Jack brings the spirit and energy of the Grateful Dead to life with their exceptional performance. Their set starts at 6pm –arrive early to claim a table and stay groovy. There is no cover to see this performance. This portion of the evening is 21+. We are family-friendly from 12-6pm.
Thought Saturday couldn’t get any better? Designer Dawgs from Clinton is serving their delicious menu on the Hop Farm! With a variety of gourmet hotdogs to choose from (including vegetarian options!) and an amazing chef, you cannot be disappointed!!
Flights will be in limited supply on Saturday, especially in the evening. If you are emotionally-attached to the idea of getting a lager flight, make sure you come on Friday night or early on Saturday afternoon.

SUNDAY
Sunday, February 11 is SuperBowl Sunday. We are open from noon until 5pm. This is the last day where all 12 lagers will be on draught. Get your lagers in while you can!!

LAGERFEST PRO-TIP: Try a few different lagers and take your favorite ToGo! We do Crowlers (32oz cans) and Growlers (64oz glass container). Stock up for your SuperBowl parties.

THE LINEUP
“LoCal Lager” | Light Lager
“BadaBing” | Sour Lager
“Jàgr Lager” | Czech Pilsner
“Festbier” | German Festbier
“Mardi Gras” | Mexican Lager
“Mount Fuji” | Japanese Lager
“Uncle Dunkel” | German Munich Dunkel
“Great Dane” | Danish Lager
“John Reading” | German Maibock
“Goat Head” | Canadian Lager
“Üllr” | Baltic Porter
TBA | India Pale Lager

FAQ

IS THERE A COVER?
Nope! LagerFest has free admission.

DO YOU HAVE NON-BEER OPTIONS?
Yes! And it’s all crafted on-site by our amazing Brewer!
Options with alcohol:
“Fizzy” | Raspberry Hard-Seltzer | 6% ABV
“Gōhdi” | Peach Hard Kombucha | 5% ABV
Options without alcohol:
“Birchbeer” | Craft Soda
“Hop-Pop” | Hop-Infused Seltzer

IS LAGERFEST OUTSIDE?
Music will take place inside the taproom. Readington Brewery has fire-pits and a heated porch. Pack a blanket, hat, and jacket in your car in case you want to sit by the fire.

CAN I BRING MY KIDS?
LagerFest is family from 12/noon until 6pm on Friday & Saturday, and from 12/noon until 5pm on Sunday. Any parties with children will be asked to leave at 5:45 on Friday and Saturday, and no persons under 21 will be permitted on the property at that time. During family-friendly hours (12-6pm), children must be next to their grown-up at all times. No running or shouting indoors will be allowed. If the weather and yard conditions permit, children may utilize the playground under close supervision of their grown-up. You must stand or sit near the playground while your child is playing there.

CAN I BRING MY DOGS?
Well-behaved dogs are welcome at LagerFest. Dogs are permitted inside and outside of the taproom. Please keep your dogs close to you at all times. If your dog is disturbing other guests, you may be asked to move or leave.

CAN I BRING OUTSIDE FOOD AND DRINK?
You may bring whatever snacks you like. No outside beverages are permitted –this includes non-alcoholic beverages. We have non-alcoholic options on draught and have bottled and tap water available. The only exception is for small children. Small children are permitted to bring in juice boxes/pouches.

WHEN IS LAST CALL?
Last call is 30 minutes before closing.

More information can be found at at this link.