March Hops Madness

The Stirling Hotel is running a bracket over there.  March “Hops Madness” – East Coast vs. West Coast IPA Tournament. Who has the best IPA? Victory, Stone, Dogfish, Lagunitas? It’s time for the people to decide!!! Starting March 8, eight East Coast IPAs and eight West Coast IPAs will be featured in nightly head to head blind tastings. The most votes that night wins. The championship match is set for March 26, featuring the winner of the East

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Big Eds BBQ in Old Bridge/Matawan border

I’ve been to Big Ed’s BBQ in the Old Bridge / Matawan border a few times recently.  I went for the BBQ but the beer selection is pretty good too.  I was impressed that it wasn’t the typical macros, but some locals and season drafts.  There is Flying Fish, Sierra Nevada, Sam Adams and more.  Of course you won’t find that published ANYWHERE.  Their site doesn’t say anything about beer except that the B word

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New taps at The Shep

Victory Headwaters Pale Ale and Otter Creek Alpine Black IPA are on tap now. Check out the Shep online or their more active Facebook page.  The Shepherd & Knucklehead is located in Haledon at 529 Belmont Avenue.  It’s a small place with a large craft tap selection with 26 lines.

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Ramstein update 3/3

This Saturday the brewery will be closed since we they will be serving Ramstein beer at the Philly Beer Festival. The brewery will be open until 6:30 pm Thursday and Friday night.   Amber Lager, Ramstein Blonde Hefe-Weizen, and Golden Lager are on tap. They have 1 liter growlers and sixpacks of Classic available. Check out Highpoint/Ramstein online or visit them in person at High Point Brewing Company, Inc. located at 22 Park Place in Butler. You can

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Flying Fish Hoppy Scarlet Ale

The next beer in the Exit Series is the Exit 9.  It’s a richly flavored red beer crafted with a variety of domestic and imported malts and a classic American yeast strain. Assertively hopped with Amarillo, Centennial, Chinook and Citra, the bouquet has complex notes of citrus and tropical fruits, with an appropriate bitterness in the finish. Stay tuned to the site for more and more updates of who’s going to be tapping Exit 9

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