OT: NJ playing catch up in the Craft Beer business
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If you are in the Stockton area along Rt 29 near the Delaware River stop in for a visit at Odd Bird Brewing. A short distance from the Stockton Bridge and built into a gas station repair bay, they make a wide range of beers that are top notch, including cask and Belgian styles. Each time I visit Bucks County I make it a destination on my itinerary.
I was there twice. First was in the middle of Covid restrictions and we had a good time. From what I remember, a decent beer selection. The second visit was overwhelming. It was a quick stop to pick up cans. They didn't have a great selection on tap and didn't have a good can selection.
We have to free NJ breweries from onerous restrictions. This is why
We have to free NJ breweries from onerous restrictions. This is why | Opinion
New Jersey’s small businesses — including its breweries — need significant support, not hefty restrictions and more red tape.
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We have to free NJ breweries from onerous restrictions. This is why
We have to free NJ breweries from onerous restrictions. This is why | Opinion
New Jersey’s small businesses — including its breweries — need significant support, not hefty restrictions and more red tape.www.app.com
Especially when craft brew pubs have a chance to gain Ex-Bud Light drinkers right now
The way AB-Inbev and CoorsMiller(?) are going the NJ brewers should have a wide open market.
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We have to free NJ breweries from onerous restrictions. This is why
We have to free NJ breweries from onerous restrictions. This is why | Opinion
New Jersey’s small businesses — including its breweries — need significant support, not hefty restrictions and more red tape.www.app.com
LOL. A Government like NJ does not just ease restrictions, Komrades.
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They might capture some of those folks, but many hardcore macro beer drinkers aren't going to make the jump to more full bodied, tastier beers. Some may transition to the hard seltzer category instead is my guess.
We have to free NJ breweries from onerous restrictions. This is why
We have to free NJ breweries from onerous restrictions. This is why | Opinion
New Jersey’s small businesses — including its breweries — need significant support, not hefty restrictions and more red tape.www.app.com
These two, like most legislators, don't really understand what they're talking about. Breweries are not entitled to operate like and compete with restaurants. The license allows them to make, sample, and sell beer, that's all that's protected in the statute. Every craft brewery knew this when they got licensed and opened. The state did them a favor and let them operate in the gray area during Covid. Now they think they're entitled to operate in ways that they are not.
Why do O'Scanlon and Gopal think it is reasonable for someone in their Monmouth County district, maybe Red Bank, who pays $1M for a liquor license to have to compete with a brewery that gets a $800 brewing license next door to bring in a caterer, TVs, and operate like a de facto sports bar? How is that reasonable? Especially when a brewpub license is available. If you want to be a restaurant that brews its own beer, get the brewpub license. Breweries (and I know many) think they are entitled to operate way outside their license statutes.
The problem is you need to pay $1M for a liquor license. That is what needs to be changed. Makes the bar for entry too high and decreases competition.
All can be solved with the proper application of cash or campaign donations to our criminal legislators.
NJ did ease restrictions. Then implemented a new set once the restranteers made their complaints.
The state allowed them to operate in a gray area prior to Covid, didn't they? Some restrictions might have eased up during virus time, but they were allowed to have unlimited events, food trucks, etc before. I am a big supporter of the craft brewers but can wholly understand the pushback from the restaurant business because of the disparities in the cost of the respective licences.
Four NJ breweries took home medals at the World Beer Cup. Here are the winners
Four NJ breweries took home medals at the World Beer Cup. Here are the winners
Four New Jersey breweries won medals at the 2023 World Beer Cup competition from the Brewers Association.
www.mycentraljersey.com
First, that's not really true. There are Class C's available in nice towns for under a half million, regularly.
But even if you were accurate with that statement, is it inherently wrong that some industries or types of business have high barriers to entry? These licenses are assets, they are investments. Since their scarcity is dependent on government laws, them being cheaper would not increase competition. There would still be the same number available.
Yes, they did. But the state told them this was coming, that they were going to turn the gray into black and white. The Craft Brewer's Association sat at the table with the regulators, lobbied for what they wanted to be allowed to do, and ultimately didn't get it. Hence the teeth gnashing.
Yes, its wrong. It creates a monopoly.
The fact that there are only a few available is what is creating the problem.
When I was still in Jerz some of my friends hit up one in downtown Morristown
I forget the name
Glenbrook, their beer is getting better but still a little underwhelmed. Will continue supporting however.
I’m gonna be back in Jerz in mid July for a week
Your recommendations for the top craft breweries in northern NJ and near Belmar?
in north Jersey, preferably in the Clifton area or towards Floram Park, Madison, East Hanover where a lot of my buds are
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Kane in Ocean Twsp makes my favorite NJ beer, Head High, def worth a trip if you are near Belmar
Four NJ breweries took home medals at the World Beer Cup. Here are the winners
Four NJ breweries took home medals at the World Beer Cup. Here are the winners
Four New Jersey breweries won medals at the 2023 World Beer Cup competition from the Brewers Association.www.mycentraljersey.com
Mudhen has gotten much better over the years IMO. They were basically giving beer away when covid hit. The spot they have in wildwood is always a good time as is the food
I’m aware of Kane since their beer has been in bars for years. Their beer is meh imo
Agree with all of this. Good brews great pub grub and kid friendly as well. One of our go to places when we stay in WW crest
Ghost Hawk is in Clifton, Bolero Snort which does Believeabull partnered with Eric Legrand is in carlstadt. Both are mostly good but have some misses.
I would agree that Twin Elephant is the best in that Florham Park/Madison/East Hanover area.
Beach Haus in Belmar is actually good now. They were pretty bad for a while, but they hired a new head brewer a few years back and he turned the place around. I found out that guy is actually one of my buddy's friends. He just recently got a job at Dogfish Head, but I'm sure Beach Haus is still using his recipes so I'd recommend checking them out.
Damn. I thought PA had a screwed up Liquor controll system. (And they do) But the leadership ABC in NJ is really screwed up and clueless.
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Here’s why we sued New Jersey’s power-drunk booze regulators | Opinion
A craft brewery in Gloucester County is suing the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control over regulations the agency now claims were simply unenforceable "guidance."
Gee, what a surprise. NJ government doing its best to stifle small businesses.Damn. I thought PA had a screwed up Liquor controll system. (And they do) But the leadership ABC in NJ is really screwed up and clueless.
Here’s why we sued New Jersey’s power-drunk booze regulators | Opinion
A craft brewery in Gloucester County is suing the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control over regulations the agency now claims were simply unenforceable "guidance."
Well I wouldn't say they are clueless, they know exactly what they're doing, which is pandering to the side with more powerful lobbyists. Politics as usual.Damn. I thought PA had a screwed up Liquor controll system. (And they do) But the leadership ABC in NJ is really screwed up and clueless.
Here’s why we sued New Jersey’s power-drunk booze regulators | Opinion
A craft brewery in Gloucester County is suing the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control over regulations the agency now claims were simply unenforceable "guidance."
Will be there. I was at Double Tap in Whippany last Saturday. The have an impressive line up for their smaller brewing system. Super solid lineup with all kinds of varieties. I stuck with a flight of their NEIPAs, followed by a full pour of their triple IPA, then finished off with a stoudt on nitro. Second visit there and it was even better than the first. Beer, food, and a band made an excellent night.
Did you read the article? On one hand the head of the ABC says the rules weren't enforceable. Yet they can't explain why some places were given violations. That's the definition of clueless.
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