New Brew Preview

We're taking a quick look at some of this week's scheduled beer deliveries. We don't think there's another way to make Monday any better for a craft beer fan. As always, please call the store (Lawrenceville, 609-520-0008 or Woodbridge, 732-726-0077) to be certain that the beer you want is avaiable.

Dogfish Head 75 Minute IPA

Blend two Dogfish Head favorites, add maple syrup and carbonate the mixture naturally. What do you get? 75 Minute IPA.

The carbon dioxide trapped during bottle conditioning gives 75 Minute IPA a soft and velvety mouthfeel. Dry-hopped with whole-leaf Cascades, this complex IPA has been known to inspire pilgrimages to the Dogfish Head brewpub.

Enjoy with burgers, grilled meat or avacado. Best when poured into an IPA glass.

Dogfish Head Kvasir 

With the help of biomolecular archaeologist Dr. Patrick McGovern, Dogfish Head has re‐created another Ancient Ale, this time from the Nordic climes of Scandinavia.

The recipe for Kvasir was developed with the help of chemical, botanical and pollen evidence taken from a 3,500‐year‐old Danish drinking vessel. The vessel, made of birch bark, was found in the tomb of a leather‐clad woman Dr. Pat says was probably an upper-class dancer or priestess. The analysis pointed to the ingredients used in this unique brew: wheat, lingonberries, cranberries, myrica gale, yarrow, honey and birch syrup.

The base of Kvasir is a toasty red winter wheat, and the bog-grown berries deliver a pungent tartness. While a handful of hops is used, the earthy, bitter counterpunch to the sweet honey and birch syrup comes from the herbs.

Pour into a snifter and enjoy with sweet‐and‐sour pork, beef tacos with pickled vegetables, smoked salmon, root vegetables, fresh gingerbread. 10% ABV.

Troegs Hop Knife Harvest Ale

Hop Knife Harvest Ale recognizes the meticulous, time-honored tradition of hand-harvesting hops at the peak of maturity. Our HopCyclone process creates an inward spiral of hop dispersal during fermentation, releasing a bounty of citrus, resin and tropical aromas. 6.2% ABV, 87 IBU's.

Hop Knife works well with strong flavors like garlic, onion and ginger. Pair with bold fatty cuts of meat or spicy Thai dishes that use curry, coconut milk and lemon grass. Serve in a tumbler.

Stone Coffee Milk Stout

There’s no shortage of talented people at Stone, and each makes their presence known in their own unique way. Brian Gallagher, a brewer who learned the art of fermentation in the UK, used this beer, a take on a traditional English milk stout, as his vehicle for personal expression. Originally brewed as a limited edition offering at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station, this coffee-laced milk stout quickly became a favorite among Gallagher’s peers. Made bittersweet and creamy while remaining smooth and easy-drinking thanks to the addition of milk sugar, it’s clear in one sip why this is a brew we needed to share with fans everywhere.

Several unique things about this formulation make the beer special, including the addition of San Diego coffee roaster Ryan Bros’ coffee beans in the mash. Stone also uses British mild ale malt as the base malt and the addition of milk sugar, which brewer’s yeast does not ferment. These components add some body and a touch of sweetness to the resulting beer. At only 4.2 percent ABV, some might expect this beer to be thin, but that’s far from the truth– it is a smooth and satisfying beer.

Dark-roasted malts give off coffee and cocoa aromas, with hints of smokiness. On the palate, pronounced coffee and dark-roasted malt flavors that contain hints of cocoa and licorice, and a lot of fruit esters from the fermentation. This is a very malty beer. It's light-bodied and smooth, with a semisweet but also slightly dry finish. But the availability is very limited.

4.2% ABV, 40 IBU's. Pair with Beef & Barley soup, Braised Portobello Mushrooms, Cinnamon-Dusted Pork Tenderloins, or Chocolate Coffee Milk Stout Cheesecake. You can find recipes for all of those dishes on the Stone Brewing web site.

Terrapin Pumpkin Fest 

This seasonal brew encompasses your Thanksgiving spread in one tasty sip. Perfectly balanced pumpkin (real pumpkin!) and spices are added to, without overwhelming, this German style brew. Expect a pumpkin pie nose followed by a strong malt backbone, low hop bitterness and authentic fall taste, all wrapped in a light bodied beer. Prost!

6.1% ABV, 23 IBU's.

Enjoy with rich stews, fall vegetable gratin with aged cheddar, or braised chicken with a rich Oaxacan Mole sauce.