There is going to be a huge draft this weekend and we aren’t talking football picks people. Instead, the Jersey Made Drafts & Crafts Beer Fest is happening on Saturday, September 16. The Garden State Craft Brewers Guild is heading to iPlay America in Freehold from Noon to 4:00 pm, featuring 30 breweries and distilleries with over 100 unique Jersey-made beers and spirits.
In addition to sampling an abundance of ales, this event will also feature Jersey-made cheese, chocolate, beef jerky, pretzels and other locally-sourced products to indulge in, including opportunities to shop and schmooze with vendors and crafters representing the Garden State.
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“We are excited to host the first Jersey Made Beer Fest, this is an awesome event that benefits our non-profit trade organization,” said Brewers Guild Executive Director Jason Carty.
“New Jersey is making great beer and our breweries have won countless awards. Distilleries in our state are becoming very popular and we are proud to partner with several of them.”
In fact, beer fans will be able to get their hands on a cold one from the northern tip of the Garden State Parkway to its southern bottom.
Microbreweries such as Angry Erik Brewing located in Sussex County to Cape May Brewing from Cape May County will be making their debut at the event serving their locally-sourced IPAs and signature spirits.
Tickets will include admittance into the festival, a souvenir cup, beer, spirits and snack samples. Likewise, a limited number of VIP tickets are available and include a designated VIP entry line; as well as access to a VIP lounge and exclusive “one-off” beers.
The Brewers Guild is a non-profit trade association that represents breweries and brew pubs throughout NJ. Moreover, their mission is to protect, represent, and educate their members and promote the NJ brewing industry. In addition, they encourage a unity of purpose to enhance the achievement of their business, civic, political and social goals.
To purchase tickets to this event at iPlay America, visit www.njbeer.ticketleap.com or contact Jason Carty at 609-417-8999.
For a list of all attending breweries and distilleries, click here.
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