Trip to NJ

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  1. SanDiegan4Life

    SanDiegan4Life Initiate (0) May 18, 2013 California

    So I'm taking a trip to NJ next month and was wondering what I should bring with me and what people like more out there? Want to swing into a couple of bottle shops and maybe some local breweries/bars with some local stuff from out here. Do people look for Pliny or Alpine beers more? Trying to bring out a duffel bag full and need to know what to stuff it with?
     
    #1 SanDiegan4Life, May 23, 2013
  2. jrnyc

    jrnyc Grand Pooh-Bah (3,012) Mar 21, 2010 New York
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    People on East Coast would kill for either Pliny or Alpine.
     
    #2 jrnyc, May 23, 2013
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  3. thecommish101831

    thecommish101831 Crusader (420) Jun 29, 2010 New Jersey

    People near Philly are tired of Pliny
     
    #3 thecommish101831, May 23, 2013
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  4. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Whereabouts in NJ?
     
    #4 TongoRad, May 23, 2013
  5. dazedandconfused

    dazedandconfused Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2008 New Jersey

    I don't know about the demand for Pliny but I for one would go crazy for some alpine.
     
    #5 dazedandconfused, May 23, 2013
  6. beernut

    beernut Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2008 New Jersey

    Where in Jersey are you heading too? If you're near Atlantic Highlands check out Carton Brewing (6E Washington Ave) or Ocean for Kane Brewing (1750 Bloomsbury Ave), you will not be dissappointed. Bottle shops check out Oak Tree Buy Rite in South Plainfield (902 Oaktree Ave, NJ 07080) Joe Canals: http://search.yahoo.com/r/_ylt=A0oG...ke/EXP=1369339412/**http://www.joecanals.com/

    I'm sure others will chime in with more bottle shops
     
    #6 beernut, May 23, 2013
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  7. Keyes88

    Keyes88 Zealot (634) Jul 19, 2011 New Jersey

    I'd avoid oak tree unless you want 12oz singles of local stuff. It's really not worth the trip.

    As soon as a location is posted, we can really help out.
     
    #7 Keyes88, May 23, 2013
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  8. notjustgc

    notjustgc Devotee (389) Nov 15, 2008 New Jersey

    Kane Brewing is a can't-miss stop, no matter where in the state you're staying. As far as other breweries and bottle shops, that will totally depend on your location. If you're near NYC or Philly it would be worth a day trip to either just for the beer. And definitely leave the Pliny at home and bring as much Alpine as you can fit in a suitcase.
     
    #8 notjustgc, May 23, 2013
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  9. dbrauneis

    dbrauneis Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,071) Dec 8, 2007 North Carolina
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    I would second bringing some Alpine with you.
     
    #9 dbrauneis, May 23, 2013
  10. KingforaDay

    KingforaDay Pooh-Bah (2,445) Aug 5, 2010 New Jersey
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    What's with all the "leave the Pliny home and people are tired of Pliny"? Speak for yourself gentlemen.
     
    #10 KingforaDay, May 23, 2013
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  11. notjustgc

    notjustgc Devotee (389) Nov 15, 2008 New Jersey

    Don't get me wrong, Pliny is certainly delicious. But unlike a couple years ago when Pliny was all the rage, today we can get IIPAs of equal or better quality right here at home. Alpine's offerings are a little more delicate, unique and special, so I'd definitely rather see an Alpine bottle make it out here than a Pliny. In fact, I'd also rather see Consecration than Pliny, but that's another story...
     
    #11 notjustgc, May 23, 2013
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  12. KingforaDay

    KingforaDay Pooh-Bah (2,445) Aug 5, 2010 New Jersey
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    I am joking (sort of) as I love everything I have had from Alpine myself. And to all those Alpine lovers, you can order it online at http://beverages4lessinc.com/
    Rarely see that site mentioned but they carry Russian River & Alpine so everyone can have a Hoppy Birthday if they so desire.
     
    #12 KingforaDay, May 23, 2013
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  13. RStang13

    RStang13 Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2011 New Jersey

    Do yourself a favor and stock up Flying Fish Exit 16, incredible DIPA. Best beer coming out of Jersey in my opinion (south Jersey at least)
     
    #13 RStang13, May 23, 2013
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  14. rgilbert

    rgilbert Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2010 New Jersey

    Unfortunately they won't ship to NJ :slight_frown:
     
    #14 rgilbert, May 23, 2013
  15. notjustgc

    notjustgc Devotee (389) Nov 15, 2008 New Jersey

    But they sure will ship to my brother in VA!

    Edit: None of the hoppy stuff in stock at the moment. Just mandarin, irish red, etc. I'll have to keep an eye on that site though for sure.
     
    #15 notjustgc, May 23, 2013
  16. benz08

    benz08 Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2008 New Jersey

    Maybe a few years ago when it first came out. It's still a good beer but anything Kane does blows it out of the water. And a lot of things Carton does.
     
    #16 benz08, May 23, 2013
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  17. Streaky

    Streaky Zealot (701) Mar 26, 2013 New Jersey

    Pro tip, Consecration is on tap at Memphis Taproom in Philly right now. :wink:
     
    #17 Streaky, May 23, 2013
  18. RStang13

    RStang13 Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2011 New Jersey

    thats why i said south, i hear amazing things about Kane and ive only had 077xx from Carton and thought it was meh. definitely looking forward to getting upto Kane though

    edit: also love that i can go into any of the ten liquor stores in my area and grab a six of 16!
    cheers!
     
    #18 RStang13, May 23, 2013
  19. SanDiegan4Life

    SanDiegan4Life Initiate (0) May 18, 2013 California

    I will be by the shore, don't remember exactly where, for the first 3 days then up in Cherry Hill for the remainder. Any info would be appreciated. I'm not big on Pliny myself. I love Knee Deep and Mother Earth beers currently but people here still go nuts for Pliny. I don't get the big hype around it but figured if that's what people out there talk about then I'll bring it. Lol. Like out here people go nits for Zombie Dust and Heady Topper, that though is justified imo.
     
    #19 SanDiegan4Life, May 23, 2013
  20. SanDiegan4Life

    SanDiegan4Life Initiate (0) May 18, 2013 California

    Where is Kane located at?
     
    #20 SanDiegan4Life, May 23, 2013
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