Mikkeller...New Jersey...is it gone...

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  1. bigaizsosexy

    bigaizsosexy Initiate (0) Aug 24, 2012 New Jersey

    Hi Everyone,

    It seems that Mikkeller has almost entirely pulled out of NJ, and I was curious if anyone in the area could confirm this. A few years ago (2012-2013), I had no issue locating Mikkeller in some of the better craft spots. I can no longer find anything. Does anyone know of a good craft spot that carries a good selection of Mikkeller?


    Thanks,

    Andrew
     
  2. InsuranceGuy

    InsuranceGuy Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2011 Delaware

    Where in NJ are you? If you're in S. Jersey and willing to drive, there's a shop in Wilmington, DE that carriers a few Mikkeller brews
     
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  3. bigaizsosexy

    bigaizsosexy Initiate (0) Aug 24, 2012 New Jersey

    Hi InsuranceGuy,

    I am in Central New Jersey, but I am willing to make the trip if the selection is worth it. What is the name of the bottle shop? All they carry around here is the Mikkeller to and from and Red and White Christmas, which are good beers, but I have had my fair share of them.
     
  4. SPRichard

    SPRichard Maven (1,296) Apr 26, 2008 New Jersey
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    Shelton Brothers (the US importers of Mikkeller) pulled out of NJ a few years back that's why you don't see a lot of the better Belgian/Euro beers in NJ
     
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  5. InsuranceGuy

    InsuranceGuy Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2011 Delaware

    @bigaizsosexy Kreston Wine & Spirits in Wilmington. I'll check their stock next time I'm in there, which should be this week.
     
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  6. rfgetz

    rfgetz Pooh-Bah (2,609) Nov 14, 2008 New Jersey
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    Does someone else distribute Dieu Du Ciel and Epic in NJ? I thought these were Shelton brews.
     
  7. bigaizsosexy

    bigaizsosexy Initiate (0) Aug 24, 2012 New Jersey

  8. mikeburd1128

    mikeburd1128 Maven (1,409) Oct 28, 2011 New Jersey

    Where have you seen Dieu Du Ciel in Jersey recently? And I assume you mean Epic from NZ? Same with them. I haven't seen either of these in quite a while - presumably since Shelton pulled out of NJ.
     
  9. Jelavelle

    Jelavelle Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2014 Delaware

    About 20 minutes south of Wilmington, DE is a place called State Line Liquors in Elkton, MD. They have a great selection of Mikeller bottles there.
     
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  10. InsuranceGuy

    InsuranceGuy Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2011 Delaware

    @bigaizsosexy Here's what they had on the shelf today. I can't vouch for their freshness:

    Cut Ca Phebia
    Drinkin The Snow
    20
    Hardcore You (Brew Dog Collab)
    Mexas Ranger
    Funky E Star Chard
    Funky E Star Sauterines
    Monks Brew
    Green Gold
    Santa's Little Helper
    Foret de Troncais Light Toasted
    Foret du Centre Medium Toasted
    Foret Limousine Light Toasted
    Mt. Hood
    Brown / Jackie
    American Style (Prarie Collab)
     
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  11. Jonada

    Jonada Savant (1,174) May 23, 2012 New Jersey
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    OP, this is the answer you're looking for
     
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  12. thampel09

    thampel09 Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    I one up Krestons. My two cousins both live right around the corner and I frequent here all the time as do they daily.
     
  13. blassor

    blassor Pundit (980) Sep 2, 2010 New Jersey
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    I have seen Mikkeller stuff in central jersey. Not a lot of it, but it is around. One place I know always had some (havent been there too recently) is the spirits unlimited in point pleasant beach.
     
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  14. bigaizsosexy

    bigaizsosexy Initiate (0) Aug 24, 2012 New Jersey

    Thank you for going out of your way @InsuranceGuy . @ohyeahitsmuff I have a friend who lives around there, and I used to see mikkeller there all the time as well. I will check into it. Thanks.
     
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  15. rfgetz

    rfgetz Pooh-Bah (2,609) Nov 14, 2008 New Jersey
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    Thinking back on it, I may have stocked up on Dieu Du Ciel and picked up an Epic IPA over in Philly... I make so many beer runs, and usually in NJ, that I forget at times where I purchased them.
     
  16. mohawk5

    mohawk5 Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2014 New Jersey

    There are a few random bottles left at the Super Saver in Somerville on Rt 22.
     
  17. zero_signal

    zero_signal Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2013 New Jersey

    Spirits point beach does have some. Looking at it right now.
    Red/white Christmas, to from , big worse
     
  18. bigaizsosexy

    bigaizsosexy Initiate (0) Aug 24, 2012 New Jersey

    Thanks, @mohawk5 and @zero_signal. More specially, I am interested in Mikkeller's IPAs, but thank you for posting. I went to The Beer Store in South Hampton (PA); however, a lot of the Mikkeller beers are vintage.
     
  19. Mineo

    Mineo Savant (1,115) Jul 7, 2010 New York

    unfortunately any Mikkeller IPA you'll find on NJ shelves these days is way past the optimal freshness date. as others have mentioned their brews haven't been shipped to NJ in a few yeas.
     
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