NJ Breweries

You havent heard of it because in general it isnt very good... Kane is a must visit, I hear good things about Carton (only had 1 ofering from them). If looking for a brewpub I enjoy Harvest Moon in New Brunswick - fair prices, good food and above average beer (though nothing will stand out on most visits). What areas in NJ are you visiting?

 

yea once you tell what area of nj your gonna be in, plenty of options for things to do

 

Both Kane and Carton are very good. I agree with oddnotion, kane is a must visit. If youre looking for good food and a place that has a nice selection you can check out old bay in New Brunswick or Brickwall tavern in asbury park, Brickwall tavern is very close to Kane.

 

In regards to Kane and Carton, note their hours for when you plan to visit:

Kane - Friday from 4-7pm and Saturday from 12-5pm.

Carton - Thu - Fri: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Sat - Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Kane will fill any type of 2L growler (no 1L) and serves flights as well as full pours. Carton is still more of a tour and tasting operation with growler fills. Both breweries tend to announce whats available on FB and Twitter since it changes fairly often.

 

Will Kane fill two 1L growlers for the same price? Or not at all?

 

I believe not at all.

 

Last time I was there, probably over the winter, they wouldn't fill my 1L growlers at all.

 

Close to the 'burg, but in the opposite directions from the other recs is the brewpub, Triumph in Princeton. Nice space, some interesting beers, nicer "walkable" town than the previously noted places, and the trip takes you close to two good liquor stores, Joe Canal's in Lawrenceville and Cranbury Buy-Rite.

 

Ramstein may be worth going out of your way.

 

Unfortunately they won't fill any 1L growlers. Their 2L fills aren't terribly expensive though.

 

They will not fill any 1L growlers at this time... i think once they have their own 750s to sell, they will though. I really hope they start soon, I think it is good to have options

 

Gusto grill in East Brunswick/old bridge is very close to jamesburg. Gusto will be having a nj tap takeover towards the end of the month. Might be perfect timing for you

 

if you are going to be at Kane on Friday at 4pm, let me know. Thats usually when I head over there to get my weekend growlers!

 

that works better for me since i am not around for the next few weekends!

 

While I would still hit up Kane if you don't mind taking a drive, this is some good advice also. However, be prepared to stick your nose in the air while you mingle with the killer crowd in there.

 

If Ramstein keeps their traditional schedule, Octoberfest release might be Sept. 7.

 

Website has it at Sept 14. I'll call to confirm when I have a chance.