Can we talk about Carton brewing?

Discussion in 'Mid-Atlantic' started by HopBomb515, Jul 28, 2015.

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  1. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    Me too. DFH beer is pretty cheap at the brewpub for takeout. Both growlers and 4/6 packs. It's not a hard and fast rule.
     
  2. KingPurple

    KingPurple Initiate (0) Jul 17, 2015 New Jersey

    I love Carton Milk Stout! Wish I had a growler with me last time I had it; would love to have some fresh pints of it at home. Carton is one the breweries I need to visit before I head back into school mode, in addition to Forgotten Boardwalk and Ramstein!
     
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  3. Sarge3130

    Sarge3130 Initiate (0) May 13, 2012 Pennsylvania

    A lot plays into it, different business models, higher mark up at certain bottle shops, etc. but normally, breweries will try not to undercut distribution.

    I haven't been to DFH in about 2yrs but they were definitely more expensive at the brewery than through distro.
     
  4. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    Cheap growlers and 4 packs of things like Burton and Palo were cheaper than at the store.
     
  5. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    Most breweries and wineries have a suggested retail price and sell their wares at the source for that price. The suggested price is most often on the high side so that retailers can sell for less.
     
  6. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    I don't know what to tell you. It was cheaper at the brewery.
     
  7. PSU_Mike

    PSU_Mike Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2013 Pennsylvania

    I paid 10 for Boat over the 4th weekend. 100% positive on the price. Odub was 13 and Dune Fruit was 16.
     
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  8. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    The retailer can charge more or less than the suggested price if he/she cares to.
     
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  9. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    Yes, I know.
     
  10. Northlax3

    Northlax3 Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2012 New Jersey

    I remember getting the first ANTEAD in a store in Bricktown, NJ. it was about 45 mins from the brewery. They used to distribute all their bottled stuff.

    The next year it was brewery only and I stood in line for hours. Still worth it.

    As for Carton:
    I like their stuff.... A LOT. It is always new and unique which is great in the overpopulated world of craft beer we have. Just had Dune fruit finally on tap and it was unique. Regular coffee was spectacular. Boat/077 are a staple in my fridge. and their draft one offs are usually quite good. I love how much Carton cans their stuff too.

    Its a good time to be in NJ if you like craft beer. Kane and Carton are each spectacular in their own way, and when i see them on draft, I'm choosing them over most other stuff.
     
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  11. augiecarton

    augiecarton Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2010 New Jersey

    boat is and always has been $10 a 4 pack at the brewery and that includes the tax, which the retail price at those stores doesn't.
     
  12. augiecarton

    augiecarton Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2010 New Jersey

    to take tgis a step further we are open 15 hours a week, the retailers are
    http://seastreak.com/ferry-routes-and-schedules/
     
  13. augiecarton

    augiecarton Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2010 New Jersey

  14. augiecarton

    augiecarton Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2010 New Jersey

    ?
     
  15. augiecarton

    augiecarton Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2010 New Jersey

    those are the prices
     
  16. schteve

    schteve Pundit (884) Sep 10, 2003 New Jersey

    I think he's saying to update the instagram account with the full fridge pic. you can automagically share that with twitter and Facebook.
     
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  17. augiecarton

    augiecarton Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2010 New Jersey

    if you are looking for timely and accurate watch the brewery's FB page
     
  18. Steph07054

    Steph07054 Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 New Jersey
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    Hey Augie-

    Do you have a more or less set schedule (every other week on a certain day/two, etc?) when you drop cans to retail? The spot I normally go (Shoprite Liquors in Caldwell) seems to have stopped updated their Beer Menu's page which sucks and iI always relied on for my Carton ....I dont like "harassing" stores by calling...if you dont right now have a set schedule would you consider a tweet to your followers to let them know when you have made a delivery?
     
  19. augiecarton

    augiecarton Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2010 New Jersey

     
  20. jesskidden

    jesskidden Grand Pooh-Bah (3,145) Aug 10, 2005 New Jersey
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    Stopped into the BuyRite in Pt. Pleasant (On Topic: scored a 4 pack of Boat) and checked the Neshaminy Creek sixpacks for stickers out of curiosity. One of their beers did have stickers - well, had stickers - they had been rubbed off so that they were no long legible but the adhesive and some of the paper still remained. I mean, it could have been an accident that all five or so sixpacks suffered :rolling_eyes: - would have been more likely if it was from the moisture in the cooler but these were on the warm shelf.
     
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