We don’t have many brew pubs here in New Jersey 10 to be the exact number and yet I feel they are over looked as a source for good food and great beer. Brew pubs live in the shadows of big breweries under the radar turning out some of the most interesting and freshest beer around. Over the next few months we are going to visit our local brew pubs here in NJ and we are going to kick things off with Trap Rock Brewery & restaurant in Berkley Heights. Continue reading “TRAP ROCK BREWERY & RESTAURANT”
FIDDLEHEAD BREWING COMPANY
When you think of Vermont breweries, the first thing that comes to mind is either Magic Hat or Long Trail – right? At least, that is all I was privy to until taking this trip last week. If you read our post on Farm House Tap & Grill you would know that there is a new generation of brewery popping up in Vermont. You have The Alchemist, Hill Farmstead, Lawson’s Finest Liquids, and the newest brewery on the block, Fiddlehead Brewing Company. Array
SAINT WILLIAM BREWERY
Last week we had the pleasure of meeting Wim Vanraes (of Saint William Brewery) to discuss his transition into brewing here in the US, and the authentic Belgian-style beers he will be producing. Wim is no stranger to quality beer; he was born and raised in Belgium, where craft brewing tradition dates back hundreds of years. Continue reading “SAINT WILLIAM BREWERY”
YARDS BREWING COMPANY
I took a little trip down to Philly yesterday with my buddy Mark to check out Yards Brewing Company. Yards has been serving up craft beer for the drinkers of Philadelphia and its surrounding markets for over a decade. An avid beer lover, owner Tom Kehoe started brewing in college with his good friend, Jon Bovit. After eventually getting a job in the early 90’s at a small English-style brewery in Maryland, Tom and Jon decided they could go on their own and start their own brewery. After dumping all they had into the business and moving locations several times, Yards finally settled in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia, where Tom and his brewers continue to turn out some awesome brews. We spent a few hours with Tom talking about Yards, the beer industry, and of course sampling some of Philly’s finest beer. Continue reading “YARDS BREWING COMPANY”
KANE BREWING COMPANY
It seems that every bar you go to these days has at least one or two craft brews available. I for one am noticing the growing craft beer trend here in New Jersey, ranging from the sprawl of the urban cities to hills of Sussex, and with this I am seeing an increasing demand for fresh local beers. We have had a few new breweries pop up this year in the Garden State and I hear there are a few more on the way. Kane Brewing Company is one of more recent additions to the fold (having opened their doors this past summer) yet are rapidly gaining a sizable fan base amongst the craft beer drinkers of Jersey. Michael Kane had us out for the day to sample some brews and show us one of New Jersey’s newest breweries. Continue reading “KANE BREWING COMPANY”