Yeah I read it, I thought you meant they were clueless for having these rules in the first place. Either way, they know exactly what they're doing. They just aren't going to come out and say, "Yeah we're beholden to the restaurants and bars that want us to make things difficult for breweries."
OT: NJ playing catch up in the Craft Beer business
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Well they can be holden to them all they want. Sounds like the ABC is getting their news rules slashed and the governor want a complete change to the entire system.
Bill to overturn NJ brewery restrictions heads to Gov. Murphy's desk
New Jersey’s craft breweries may soon be free of event limits and other restrictions they say have harmed business in the year since the regulations began.
I saw that passed last week. 36-0 unanimously last week. Has Murphy not signed it yet?
So I'll answer my own question. No Murphy did not sign the new bill. Instead he is taking a gamble by directing the ABC to not inforce the laws that were supposed to be removed with the Bill. However, that is just for the next 6 months!! Then it could go back if Murphy doesn't get a full alcohol reform for NJ. He is playing Russian roulette with NJ breweries!
www.nj.com
Bottoms Up: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy goes all-in on liquor-license reform | Mulshine
Most observers expected the governor to immediately sign a bill easing the onerous regulations on brewpubs; instead he said he wants it to be part of a comprehensive reform of the liquor-licensing system
Four medals awarded to three NJ breweries at US Open Beer Championship 2023
Four medals awarded to three NJ breweries at US Open Beer Championship 2023
The US Open Beer Championship is one of the top three beer competitions in the USA. Three New Jersey breweries were awarded gold and silver medals.
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U.S. Open Beer Championship - Judging the World's Best Beers
The U.S. Open Beer Championship is one of the largest beer judgings in the US. This competition judges most beer styles in the world.
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Anheuser-Busch sells Breckenridge Brewery, 7 other labels to U.S. cannabis company
Anheuser-Busch sells Breckenridge Brewery, 7 other labels to U.S. cannabis company
Anheuser-Busch announced they will sell Breckenridge Brewery and other labels to Tilray Brands, a cannabis and packaged goods company headquartered in New York City.
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Partially because they are losing sales big time over the Bud Light debacle. I haven't ordered Bud Light to sell going on 9 weeks.Anheuser-Busch sells Breckenridge Brewery, 7 other labels to U.S. cannabis company
Anheuser-Busch sells Breckenridge Brewery, 7 other labels to U.S. cannabis company
Anheuser-Busch announced they will sell Breckenridge Brewery and other labels to Tilray Brands, a cannabis and packaged goods company headquartered in New York City.
They also are pulling back on flavored beers like Bud Light Lemon. They lost tons of money on that strategy.
curious what was your ordering pattern prior to that genius marketing strategy, if you are on 9 weeks now.
My buddy owns a liquor store in NH and same story with him, no one buys it anymore. Also an AB sales guy told him they contemplating changing the name of Bud Light.
I guess desperate times calls for desperate changes.
Realistically changing the name is all they can hope for at this point. The name is like a scarlet letter now. Its not like its a unique brand. You can easily substitute Coors or Miller and get the same thing
For those that like authentic German Festival Style Oktoberfest beers some of my favorites are now on the shelves. Hofbrau Oktoberfest and Paulaner Oktoberfest are the same beers served at the Oktoberfest in Munich. Marzen style is also available.
Last year I gave a try to US based Founders Oktoberfest and it was pretty good.
Last year I gave a try to US based Founders Oktoberfest and it was pretty good.
Yes Paulaner makes both a Marzen style Oktoberfest that 100% is shipped to the US and their Oktoberfest Bier which is the style at the Munich Oktoberfest. The Oktoberfest Bier is only available in 12 pack bottles and .5 L cans
I also like Warsteiner's Marzen style. Haven't had it in a few years but I would bet it's the same. The Cramer family has owned the brewery since the 1750's.
NJ brewpub named one of the best in the country
Brewpubs serve food, as well as their own beer.
Did they mean county like Atlantic county? And even then they're not even close to topping Cape May Brewing.NJ brewpub named one of the best in the country
Brewpubs serve food, as well as their own beer.nj1015.com
They are talking about Breweries that have a full liquor license so they are allowed to serve food. Sadly the downside is you can't bring your dog.
Ahhhh, very few of those around. If you're ever in the Matawan area, Alternate Ending is one of those places, great beer and serves food and live sports on the tube too.
More in Philly, less in the 5 counties. Full liquor licenses in PA are much cheaper then NJ. I use a restaurant license to sell beer and wine to go. Our license at my store was just $148,000.
The History of Beer in New Jersey: From colonial days to the rise of the micropubs
The History of Beer in New Jersey: From colonial days to the rise of the micropubs
The history of beer brewing in New Jersey is one of violence, innovation, corruption, legislation and entrepreneurial spirit. And good beer.
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NJ breweries sending Gov. Murphy a message with 'Sign the Bill, Phil' IPA
NJ breweries sending Gov. Murphy a message with 'Sign the Bill, Phil' IPA
Brewers want Gov. Phil Murphy to free them from restrictions they say harm their businesses.
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Gov. Murphy conditionally vetoes bill to roll back NJ brewery restrictions
Gov. Murphy says he will make amendments to the bill passed just before summer recess and the legislature will then vote on those changes. In the meantime, enforcement is suspended on many of the main issues the brewery bill aimed to fix.
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Cape May Brewing ends self-distribution
Cape May Brewing ends self-distribution
In a little more than a decade, Cape May Brewing Company went from a tiny craft brewery to a multistate operation, one that industry observers describe as New Jersey’s largest brewing company.
I'm guessing they were still just self distributing in Cape May County. They have been using many distribution companies for years all over. In Philly they use Origlio for the 5 counties at least for 5/6 years.Cape May Brewing ends self-distribution
Cape May Brewing ends self-distribution
In a little more than a decade, Cape May Brewing Company went from a tiny craft brewery to a multistate operation, one that industry observers describe as New Jersey’s largest brewing company.pressofatlanticcity.com
Well you are probably too late for many of them. Fall beers especially Oktoberfest beers have been selling extremely well this year. I sold out of Cape May Oktoberfest and it's sold out in most distribution wholesale operations. Cape May isn't making anymore this year.
Try some others. Highly recommend Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest this year. This is their first collaboration with a German brewery since the pandemic. The Brewery is Kerhweider in Hamburg. The story behind picking this brewery is that one of the top brewers of Sierra Nevada and Kerhweiders were friends at the Brewery University in Berlin 20 years ago. Along with Hofbrau and Paulaner Oktoberfestbier these are the style that is served in Munich for the Oktoberfest celebration. Paulaner stills makes a Marzen style but most of it is shipped here. Sam Adams on tap is good but not so much in bottles. In the Philly area Neshaminy Creek and Love City make very good Marzen Oktoberfest.
I don't know what's up with Cape May, people love their shandies (mostly including me) and they don't seem to embrace it as much as their customers do. For example they cut back on the Bog this summer and stopped making the Purp which I loved. In fact I think their plan was to drop the Bog too but the pushback was strong so they conceded and starting to produce it again.
There beers seem harder to find I agree. I couldn’t find The Grove at all from them from mid July on, even in liquor stores in Cape May. One of my favorite fall beers was Mop Water from them and this year they decided to make it only available at the brewery sucks. There Pick of the Batch pumpkin beer was pretty good though and readily available
Pick of the Batch sold out too. Their Honey Porter seems to have taken the Mop Water spot for retail.
Agree. My favorite Oktoberfest beers are Hofbrau and Paulaner fest beers. I just bought the Sierra Nevada Fest style Oktoberfest and it’s pretty good. More German styles the better for me.
Love German styles! I like the fest beers better then a Marzens but will never turn down either. Both terrific!
Thanks.
My brother likes Octoberfest beer the best and I’m going to ask my sister to buy some on my behalf for his birthday.
Preferably a Jersey made brew
Since I'm in the business I would never type what you shouldn't buy. It's not my style. But tried and true is the way to go. Get your brother an actual German Oktoberfest Fest Bier and a Marzen style so prevalent in the US. Have him do a side by side tasting.
Hacker-Pschorr brews my favorite octoberfest. The Founders and Sam Adam's versions are also solid.
I’m going with some Whole Hog pumpkin ale today. A lot of people hate them but this is one of the good ones. Hanging outside today, beautiful day outside not to many left gotta enjoy em. Smoking a Oliva Serie V too
I'm going to do the same as soon as the 1 o'clock games end. A cigar and most likely a few Paulaner Oktoberfestbiers. Enjoy this beautiful day.
I bought whole hog last year and could barely finish it. Taste buds are subjective
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