New York Beer Fest

Craft breweries from near and far are coming to Citi Field to bring you one of the best craft beer events New York has to offer.  Over 80 breweries will be in attendance serving over 200 different seasonal beers.  General admission ($50/ticket) to this beer fest gives you unlimited samples, as well as access to food vendors, music, and games.  You can also purchase VIP tickets ($80/ticket) that will grant you access to the beer fest an hour earlier than general admission, and you have freedom to roam the playing field! 

The Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival

This weekend, the Atlantic City Convention Center will house one of the top three beer festivals in the country, voted by USA today!  Beer enthusiasts from all over can come and sample over 600 different brews from around 150 different breweries, listen to live music, purchase some grub from fantastic food vendors, and play games!  This year the music headliners are The Used, SOJA and the Wonder Years so make sure you book your tickets accordingly!

NYC Whiskey Festival

New York City is hosting their Whiskey Festival on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at The Tunnel.  The festival will feature over 100 styles of whiskies and spirits and there will be food vendors to satisfy your hunger.  You will be able to try American bourbons, Japanese whiskies, Vodka, Tequila, and much more.

Jersey City Whiskey Fest

On Friday, February 1st, Jersey City will host their annual Whiskey Fest. Featuring over 100 styles of whiskies and spirits, there are flavors for everyone to enjoy.  Besides whiskies, the fest will offer Kentucky bourbons, Mexican Tequila, Russian Vodka, and more.  There will also be food vendors on site including Chavas Empanadas, Mozzarepas, Taste of Poland, Angry Archies, and many more.

Meet Hollie Stephenson – Beer Person of the Year

Beer Person of the Year, Hollie Stephenson has made big waves in the beer industry and continues to do so working as head brewer at Guinness’ new Baltimore operation. 

Hollie went to college at Ohio’s University of Akron and finished college in Washington D.C.  In D.C. where she worked as a lobbyist, she found that she enjoyed spending her free time at a bar called Black Squirrel, where she grew a passion for craft beer.  Her passion grew so large that she changed careers. 

Johnnie Walker Introduces White Walker

Winter is coming!  Too soon?  Not for Johnnie Walker.  This month is the release of Game of Throne’s inspired, White Walker.  White Walker is a beautifully blended 41.7% ABV Scotch Whiskey with flavors of caramelized sugar, vanilla, and fresh berries.  This blend is best served ice cold, which is perfect because this limited edition bottle uses thermochromic ink that displays a frosty message when the bottle is frozen.

NJ Craft Breweries – No Fun for You!

The New Jersey Division of Alcohol beverage Control just slapped a “special ruling’ (of new regulations) on the 88 New Jersey’s craft breweries and people are not happy about it.  The state is now controlling what brewery owners are allowed to do in terms of events, food, and private parties.

Drinko de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo – ‘the fifth of May’ marks a very important day in the history of Mexico.  No, it is not Mexico’s Independence Day.  Cinco de Mayo is the celebration commemorating the Mexican army defeating the larger enemy, France, as they tried to advance to Mexico City from Veracruz in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.   Mexico, the underdog, had no artillery and about 4,500 soldiers, whereas France had one of the best-armed forces in the world and showed up with 6,500 soldiers.  The impressive victory by the devoted Mexican army shocked many and is now celebrated throughout the world.