Carton Brewing (June 2016)

The only place I know off the top of my head is Whole Foods Chelsea has SS Cream cans. Was there last Wednesday, might still have some on the shelf.

 

I don't know that I agree with that. OH is in NYC, which was craft starved until very recently, is more accessible, and is IPA focused. In no way is OH a better brewery (IMO), or as popular. I think people just can't make it to the Highlands as easily - most people in the city don't even have cars, whereas every Jersey BA can get to Brooklyn by car pretty easily.

 

That might be why.

 

looks like they're still at a 1 case limit for Monkey cans

 

This beer was universally expensive everywhere I saw it listed. I picked up a 4-pack when it first came out at a spot that doesn't gouge and it was $21.99. Check beermenus... won't find a 4-pack under $20 (or cans under $5) anywhere.

 

I was fortunate enough to find a few in Monmouth County for $18-$19, but then again, we're right next to the brewery.

That sucks though because I actually love SS CREAM a lot, but not at $23 when I paid for less for plenty of 4 packs.

 

Monkey is as good as ever. Like it much better than dune.

 

Though I only had dune once on tap

 

Loved Monkey Chased the Weasel. Hated Dune.

 

Where is a good place to find Carton cans in Brick or Point Pleasant? I will be in town this weekend and not sure if I'll make it to the brewery

 

Best bet is Gerards on Bridge Ave or Spirits on Richmond Ave. Neither have had anything recently besides a couple 4pks of Ron's steambock and even that was about two weeks ago.

 

You can't both have these avatars and post on the same thread. Nope.

 

Surprised by the love/hate for Monkey/Dune, respectively - I think they taste very similar. FWIW, I absolutely loved dune and so far, love MCTW too. Just really flavorful and fun for such a low abv beer.

I know you don't want to hear it but you're really better off just hitting the brewery. Kane's near you too, they might have Head High cans?

 

Cosmonaut on tap for samples and I'm stuck at work

 

holy fuck

 

Happy to have overbought on this one. Still sitting on 5 cans.

 

I have four left. I was in the cellar contemplating cracking one open last weekend. Maybe this weekend.

 

Drank all mine... I have no self-control.

 

Now that Carton is regularly canning beers that look good with some age on them, I'd be down to do a semi-regular cellar taste on here. It'd be fun to hear what everyone else is tasting. Cosmo would be a good start!

 

I would certainly be up for that.
What about doing All Orange Everything in July?
That probably isn't what you were thinking off, but I know at least a few people have put aside a couple of cans to see what a little time does to it.