New brews in NJ (2019)

Linwood Wine in Fort Lee has it for $16/4 according to their BeerMenus page, which is usually up to date.

 

Super Buy Rite on 130

 

just saw a post that Grimm will start distroing to NJ via remarkable liquids in the near future... can't imagine it will be much since its barely ditro'd in NYC, but fingers crossed....

 

probably more bottles than cans?

 

This is fantastic news!

 

Jacks Abby has been the most exciting new brewery in NJ for me. They are so solid in all the lager styles and their prices are unbeatable - $10 for a 6 pack of 16oz Post Shift Pilsner and $12 for a 6 pack of 16oz Hoponious Union is just amazing.

Also saw Sip of Sunshine at Shoprite Liquors Little Falls for $17.

 

Agree 100% on jacks abby. looking forward to finally buying copper legend soon. It’s almost my favorite beer time of the year.

 

Just picked some up today at Wegman's in Bridgewater. They have 4-packs of 330 mL bottles and single 500 mL bottles.

 

Thanks for the post. I’ll start looking locally down here in south jersey. Much appreciated. Cheers!

 

I grabbed Copper Legend the other day and it's great. My first Oktoberfest of the year.

 

Last week, I was talking to one of the workers at a local store. I asked him if he had tried anything different recently and he immediately pointed over to what is currently my favorite beer.

Cone Head IPA from Zero Gravity out of Vermont.

I told him that I was kind of burnt out on expensive New England IPAs. He assured me that it wasn’t a hazy juice machine and even better it was only $11/4pk. At that price I had to pick it up to give it a try.

The cans were super fresh - maybe two weeks old. It is relatively subdued at only 5.7% ABV, but this beer absolutely blew me away. Not even sure if I can properly describe it. Almost like some kind of beautifully balanced East Coast/West Coast IPA hybrid. The body is on the lighter side, however, it has this great juicy sweetness to it with a peachy hop character that I don’t think I’ve ever had before in a beer. Also, I’m pretty sure that it uses 100% Citra hops so there aren’t any adjuncts doing the magic.

I was at another store even closer to me last week and couldn’t believe it when I saw a stack of fresh 12pks for only $19.99! Very much hoping that it is a year-round release because when it comes to quality, freshness and affordability this beer checks all the boxes for me.

 

These guys don’t get the hype of other VT breweries but when I was in Burlington recently I visited both their pizza place/brewpub and the brewery and was impressed by their beers and the variety. So far only getting a few offering here but I agree, good beer and good prices.

 

Completly agree on Cone Head that beer is very good. I am hoping Sip stays around the 12;14 range per 4pack also

 

Damn I think I mentioned above that I only saw Sip for $21 and passed. Definitely would get it for 12-14.

 

I’ve seen sip for $16 and $17 at two different shops in NJ. I think that’s a pretty fair price but anything higher than that would cause me to rarely purchase it. I’ve only seen it for $20+ in certain small shops throughout NYC.

 

That's still a lot for a Two Roads IPA.

 

No ipa in Two Roads catalogue is touching Sip (IMO). Two Juicy is good for what it is but still not close

 

Don't sleep on Zero Gravity's Green State Lager. Really nice interpretation of a German-style Pils. Might be a nice change of pace if you're burnt out on NEIPAs.