Carton Brewing (June 2017)

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  1. NiceBeerCans

    NiceBeerCans Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2013 New York

    To help find their beer, outside their brewery (they have their own tap room, where you can buy, drink, and fill growlers), use the following link:

    http://cartonbrewing.com/find-our-beer/

    More info from their website

    http://cartonbrewing.com/

    Tasting room availability is posted on Facebook on Wednesday and Saturday before the sessions begin.

    https://www.facebook.com/cartonbrewing/

    Special releases: When there are new cans we set up a table downstairs for efficiency, but outside of those first couple days they are upstairs in the tap room, which is staffed by really nice people.

    Carton Swag: Looking for Carton branded apparel, glassware, hats, gift cards, etc? Check out this link:

    https://squareup.com/market/carton-brewing

    Nice pics on their instagram feed:

    https://www.instagram.com/cartonbrewing/


    Post away and yes, Augie, @augiecarton, monitors this thread and will respond to your questions and comments.


    FAQ

    To enhance the Carton brewery experience, the following local food recommendations have been suggested.

    http://www.kunyasiam.com/ basicly across the street and BYO, very good thai that a growler of Dub rounds out nicely

    http://www.thecoppercanyon.com/ serious level southwestern versions of jersy restaurant food the place we make Carton Canyon for

    https://www.beermenus.com/places/19405-gaslight     owned by the copper canyon guys dependably aspirational pub grub good craft list

    http://www.ahwinebar.com/restaurant/ proper NJ bar with boat on tap

    http://www.christinesitaliandining.com/ small place proper restaurant Italian BYOB

    these are just the one's on our street and just the highlights at that there are also 2 pizza places, 2 delis a good bagel shop and a proper diner

    there's also great Mexican place and a couple more pubs like chubby pickle in highlands. bahr's/mobys which we make wit whale for is classic shore seafood and 2 of the 4 places doing that right there

    best bet is tell the tasting room servers what your'e in the mood for and how far you'r comfortable traveling and they will guide you well


    How to get to Carton (The BOAT STORY)

    The boat from the city:
    On weekdays the Atlantic Highlands stop on Seastreak ferry is 5 blocks straight down 1st Ave (.4 miles 8 minutes walk on Google maps)

    On weekends there is a shuttle waiting at the Connors Highlands stop on the ferry that will run you over to the Atlantic Highlands stop (if you are nice to the driver they very well may drop you at Carton as you pass)

    OR you can take the ferry to Connors Highlands, walk down Shore Drive to Kranky Cyclesand rent a bike (.3 miles-6minute walk on Google maps) and rent a bike. They have motorized and regular cruisers which can be peddled down the Henry Hudson bike path to Carton (2.9 miles 15 minute peddle according to Google maps) as well as out Sandy Hook for some beach time with stops at any of our local seafood shacks along the way.


    Finally

    Check out the following:

    https://www.amazon.com/Dishing-Up®-New-Jersey-Recipes/dp/1612126669/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

    the foreword was written by Augie :slight_smile:
     
    #1 NiceBeerCans, Jun 1, 2017
  2. Greyvtrayn

    Greyvtrayn Savant (1,058) Feb 17, 2017 New Jersey
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    I have to say, the All Orange Everything collab with Other Half is outstanding! From the color to the smell to the taste...just absolutely top notch. Nice to find a truly remarkable IPA that isn't opaque/hazy. Not hating on the NEIPA style but again, just nice to get a banging IPA that lets some light through and can easily see the other side of the glass. Well done, Carton/OH!
     
    #2 Greyvtrayn, Jun 7, 2017
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  3. jpbrooklyn

    jpbrooklyn Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2016 New Jersey

    Just to echo the above: This beer is "aging" so beautifully, just as I suspected it would. Almost 20 days old and citrus notes are more pronounced, clearer; the beer is creamier, getting smoother; the booziness is dissipating. I now have 11 cans remaining and I'm gonna savor those bad boys like liquid gold...
     
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  4. kthoag

    kthoag Initiate (0) May 21, 2012 New York

    Yep I had one last night. Much prefer it to day 1, just like AGE. Great series of beers, even from me (someone who really prefers low-ABV hoppy beers)
     
    #4 kthoag, Jun 7, 2017
  5. gardenstatepkwy

    gardenstatepkwy Zealot (541) Jun 1, 2014 New Jersey

    I aged a few for over a year (from last years batch) and I was impressed how good they still were. Still a lot of that orange on the nose and finish.
     
    #5 gardenstatepkwy, Jun 7, 2017
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  6. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

     
    #6 SammyJaxxxx, Jun 7, 2017
  7. njcraftfan

    njcraftfan Zealot (708) Dec 18, 2016 New Jersey

    hmmm... so no dune fruit?
     
    #7 njcraftfan, Jun 7, 2017
  8. njbeer_traveler

    njbeer_traveler Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2017 New Jersey

    Was hoping for Beach today. Looking forward to trying that!
     
    #8 njbeer_traveler, Jun 8, 2017
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  9. nesarebad

    nesarebad Pooh-Bah (1,868) Feb 4, 2012 Massachusetts
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    First week of real summer?
     
    #9 nesarebad, Jun 8, 2017
  10. gardenstatepkwy

    gardenstatepkwy Zealot (541) Jun 1, 2014 New Jersey

    Was pleased to see Monkey and AOE at Jays Elbow tonight for the tap takeover. Awesome time!
     
    #10 gardenstatepkwy, Jun 8, 2017
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  11. MacMalt

    MacMalt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,322) Jan 28, 2015 New Jersey
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    Maybe we'll see Monkey in cans?
     
    #11 MacMalt, Jun 8, 2017
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  12. gardenstatepkwy

    gardenstatepkwy Zealot (541) Jun 1, 2014 New Jersey

    According to Cartons Instagram Monkey cans dropped tonight
     
    #12 gardenstatepkwy, Jun 8, 2017
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  13. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

     
    #13 SammyJaxxxx, Jun 8, 2017
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  14. dbagspaceman

    dbagspaceman Devotee (302) Aug 21, 2013 New Jersey
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    Wanted Dune Fruit, so I'm hoping it's coming soon, but nbd, there is a lot of beer out ther
     
    #14 dbagspaceman, Jun 8, 2017
  15. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    My guess is that since monkey was released this year we won't see Dune Fruit this year. I thought they alternated them. But who knows
     
    #15 SammyJaxxxx, Jun 8, 2017
  16. kthoag

    kthoag Initiate (0) May 21, 2012 New York

    the summer is young!
     
    #16 kthoag, Jun 8, 2017
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  17. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    I love Dune and Monkey. I was hoping for Dune this year because I still have some Monkey from last year. Both cans being released would be great I am not holding out hope.
     
    #17 SammyJaxxxx, Jun 8, 2017
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  18. augiecarton

    augiecarton Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2010 New Jersey

    it's funny as we get older. I remember things like doing this write up back in 2011
    Meant for quaffing when there is no reason to avoid direct sunlight on balmy summer days, drink Monkey Chased The Weasel because there is more sun than moon at the top.
    was a dig at jersey shore bars pushing blue moon and shock top
    while trying to explain a berliner, to people in the "happy hour AAL" business.
    neither here nor there just thought you guys might enjoy, knowing that.

     
    #18 augiecarton, Jun 8, 2017
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  19. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    Just 'cuz this beer is so good
     
    #19 SammyJaxxxx, Jun 10, 2017
  20. MacMalt

    MacMalt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,322) Jan 28, 2015 New Jersey
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    How do you find Monkey holding up. Does it age well?
     
    #20 MacMalt, Jun 10, 2017
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