New Jersey Beer Company Reviews

ben4321	2.9 New Jersey Hypnotic Pumpkin Draft, flight pour, at The Bar on 22, 3/12/24. (3) Darker orange color, clear, thin off white head. Jar of pumpkin spice, grains. Okay at best. Tuesday, March 12, 2024
jgb9348	3.4 New Jersey Blueberry Pie Thick, dense, chunky and almost fully opaque deep brown and muddied ruby coloured body with a pretty thin, fast-dying off-white head, but a lot of bubbles still showing on the sides - with some violet and odd blue tints here. Aroma of lactose, cream, alcohol, funky biscuity and grainy malts with some odd fruit notes perhaps from blueberries, but some pungent bitterness here in the nose, seemingly from the hops. Medium to Full-bodied; Very sweet, lactosey and creamy notes show at first with a pretty big kick of graham cracker and biscuity malts with cereal here as well and a rich fruit note that seems more pear and papaya than blueberries, but the alcohol and especially rich, creamy, lactosey pungency is the strongest. Aftertaste is strong showing all of these flavours, wtih the malts, lactose, cream and light tart fruits (these seemingly ARE blueberries) all here, and some bitterness and alcohol too. Overall, a deep and quite rich beer with some nice flavours throughout and while not any sort of 'traditional' IPA, this at least has some bitterness, and I still think this should be in a different category all together - this is nice to have close to Thanksgiving and local-ish! Nice if you actually like blueberry pie (I don't)! I sampled this sixteen ounce, pint-sized can, purchased from Liqour Outlet in Boonton, New Jersey on 03-September-2022 for US$4,90, sampled at my house here in Washington on 08-November-2022, on Election Day in our fine country. Wednesday, February 7, 2024
crhensel	3.8 Neopolitan Ice Cream Sunday, February 19, 2023
gripweed57	3 New Jersey PB NJ 16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Hazy, mahogany brown color. Frothy tan head. Strong dark malty aroma has notes of peanuts and raspberry. Flavor falls flat. Raspberry flavor dominates, leaving peanut butter and dark malts on the floor with the crust. Smells good, taste… eh, not so much. Salty, tangy finish is disappointing. Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Lubiere	3.8 New Jersey Cups of Peanut Butter & Chocolate A dark brown porter with a thin lacing brown head. In aroma, sweet fruity chocolate malt with dark fruits, peanut butter, vanilla, alcohol warmth, very nice. In mouth, a nice sweet fruity chocolate malt with dark fruits, light vanilla, light peanut butter, very nice. On tap at Barcade Newark. Saturday, August 13, 2022
AirForceHops	3.5 New Jersey Cups of Peanut Butter & Chocolate 16 oz. Can. Part of a peanut butter beer tasting. Aroma is mild peanut, peanut shells. The flavor shows a decent amount of peanut in relation to the first two we had today. A good amount of actual peanut as opposed to peanut butter. Saturday, April 16, 2022
tfontana	3.6 New Jersey Cups of Peanut Butter & Chocolate Can pour from share with AirForceHops--thanks, Chris! It's an opaque black with finger-width beige head with fair retention and no lacing. Aroma is moderately strong peanut and peanut butter. Taste is moderately strong peanut and peanut butter, hint of chocolate. Mouthfeel is light side of light-to-medium bodied with frothy texture, soft carbonation and finish as taste with, perhaps, some lightly bitter roasted coffee. Overall, a really nice sweet, fresh peanut that's different from peanut butter but all but missing the chocolate and coffee. Somewhat disappointing. Saturday, April 16, 2022
closey22	3.5 New Jersey Cups of Peanut Butter & Chocolate Black with foamy tan head Aroma is peanut butter Flava is roasty sweet Feels medium and creamy Finishes mildly roasty Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Dacrza	3.4 New Jersey Ginger Bread Man DATE: December 30, 2021... OCCASION: having just binged Loki with the family, I seek a winter warmer to end the night with.... GLASSWARE: snifter... this starts with a dark-as-coal body hoisting a thick, frothy, toasted brown head that retains well... big cinnamon and gingerbread, malty dough, toffee and syrup.... some vegetable as well... sips as a thick, chewy first impression... it buzzes at the teeth and presents a milky thickness at the throat... warming yet not offensive in its heft... the gingerbread is mediated by with toffee, tootsie roll, molasses, sweet toasted malts, and licorice combine to render a murky, swirling taste profile... the gingerbread here is not strong enough to overcome the heavier aspects, so I can't say this works all the way through... this feels like a night cap, and the flavor is worth mulling over... Friday, December 31, 2021
gripweed57	3.7 New Jersey Ginger Bread Man 16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Opaque black brown pour. Small creamy tan head. Roasted malt aroma is overpowered by ginger, clove and cinnamon. Flavor follows nose with added notes of blackstrap molasses and tobacco. Quite bitter on backend. Decent Saturday, December 25, 2021
closey22	3.7 New Jersey Strawberry Milkshake IPA Cloudy tan gold with thin lacy white head Aroma is grainy and earthy Flava is sweet creamy and mild tart berry notes Feels medium with decent fizz Finishes dry mildly tangy Sunday, October 3, 2021
closey22	3.8 New Jersey Chairman of the Gourd Hazy brown with thin beige head Aroma is spicy Flava is nice spicy nutmeggy Feels light with lively fizz Finishes dry spicy tangy mildly roasty Saturday, October 2, 2021
Dacrza	3.4 New Jersey Cups of Peanut Butter & Chocolate DATE: May 28, 2021... OCCASION: more 30 Rock and beer--this time, one whose can hilariously skirts copyright infringement to evoke a beloved Hershey treat... GLASSWARE: Duvel snifter... quickly out of its can, the head sizzles before it rings a light brown halo surrounding a similarly-tinted island... its body is jet black--dare I say imperial... the aroma of peanut butter, mocha, confectioners' s sugar, ginger, licorice and (most noticeably) coffee approximate the candy but soften to its porter base... the draw is wet, oily and smooth--its 8% ABV lies well hidden, as each sip is gentle and slightly viscous to the throat, leaving a subtle finish... this is a scratch-and-sniff approximation of the original, with the cocoa and roasted malts, coffee and small hints of peanut butter that make this an enjoyable, though less than imperial experience.... this wasn't a bad idea to take a flyer on, but it doesn't ascend the pantheon heights of its aforementioned namesake.... Saturday, May 29, 2021
jgb9348	3.9 New Jersey Chairman of the Gourd Nice, deep and dark copper coloured body with a slightly hazy glow and a relatively thick, but fast-dying tan head that starts off at about four centimetres tall that goes to just about nothing, a few moments later. Aroma of deep pumpkins, squash and very nice spice elements with allspice, cloves and especially canella all noticeable - very nice and deep throughout and some caramelised sugars and toffee all on the fringes, but relatively strong. Medium-bodied; Strong grainy and herbal bite at first with a ton of squash and heavier malts with a good deal of both sweetness (from caramelised sugars and toffee) and spices (allspice and canella are the strongest) that make this very nice across the sample with a strong and enjoyable body and complexity. Aftertaste shows some caramel sweetness, a dash of flowers and grain and all ending with more spice, squash and caramelised sugars than are usually noticeable in a beer with three percent more alcohol than this. Overall, a very nice and pungent squash-based beer with a ton of spices as well, but showing some sweet spice notes which make this very elegant. I sampled this sixteen ounce, pint-sized can, purchased from Liqour Outlet in Boonton, New Jersey on 21-December-2019 for US$2,99 sampled at my house here in Washington on 19-October-2020. Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Estrems1	3 New Jersey Hudson Pale Ale Friday, November 16, 2018
ben4321	3.6 New Jersey / 902 eNJoy Citra Amarillo Draft at Paragon Tap and Table, 11/11/18. Murky yellow. Herbal, citrus, and a little pine. Solid offering. Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Steve6523	4.6 New Jersey LBIPA Saturday, September 15, 2018
ssdarius	3.5 New Jersey LBIPA Saturday, August 11, 2018
gripweed57	3.2 New Jersey Touch of Grey IPA 16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Cloudy medium gold color. Bready malt nose. Some citrus as well. Bittersweet malt upfront. Dank hops in middle. Light bitter grapefruit finish. Average. Sunday, May 20, 2018
patoz	3.7 New Jersey Hudson Pale Ale Sunday, May 13, 2018
BREWMUSKCLES	4.5 New Jersey Brewers' Darkside Series: Chocolate Oatmeal Raisin Imperial Stout Haven't had these flavors brewed together and came out so well before. Beer looks great dark dark brown with a nice mocha head the brew just oozes and is nice and thick looking. the flavors are powerful with a hint of alcohol a nice chewy body perhaps Vanilla then tempered Raisin,hop spice tingle and a bit of cocoa with just a waft of quality smoke Hudson County New Jersey has a very formidable Imperial Stout indeed. A must from the draft and big in the can right at the brewery. A big braggin' brew in the land where accomplishment speaks for itself. Sunday, April 15, 2018
BREWMUSKCLES	2.6 New Jersey Skyway Saison overriding astringent and then beery. cracker and a bit of yeast this one looks like a ginger ale without all the carbonation. white head and somewhat refreshing with a bit of citrus fruit like out of a can. Sunday, April 15, 2018
jtclockwork	3.4 New Jersey Pit Boss Can Elias Night - pours gold white head - nose and taste of caramel, earthy malt - medium body Sunday, February 25, 2018
Steve6523	2 New Jersey 1787 Abbey Single Ale Saturday, December 9, 2017
diesel23	4 New Jersey 1787 Abbey Single Ale Saturday, November 25, 2017
diesel23	4 New Jersey Hudson Pale Ale Saturday, November 25, 2017
thejohnpursell	4 New Jersey LBIPA Refreshing and balanced. Bright pine and citrus followed by a smooth grain finish. Thursday, October 12, 2017
ben4321	3.3 New Jersey Chairman of the Gourd Draft at the Shepherd and Knucklehead. Murky orange-amber. Pumpkin spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. Clean, light, easy drinking. On-style. Wednesday, September 13, 2017
MrTipple	3.5 New Jersey LBIPA Intense pine, resin, bittersweet citrus fruits, marmalade, orange peel. Slightly hazy gold, medium, creamy, white head. Medium bitter. More bittersweet citrus fruits, marmalade, orange peel, pine, resin, soft carbonation Clear medium bodied. Quite an intense IPA, punchy but just right. Bottle at BA Lounge, Newark. Tuesday, August 15, 2017
jflopsu	3.9 New Jersey Skyway Saison Pours a light hazy gold with white head. A strong yeast and citrus aroma. A sweet floral taste with yeast, wheat and citrus. A yeast and orange feel afteraste with some lingering sugars. Wednesday, July 5, 2017
jflopsu	4 New Jersey Pit Boss Pours a clear light orange with white head. A floral and tropical fruit hop aroma. A sweet tropical fruit, citrus hop, caramel malt, pine and candied taste. A lingering bitter hop and sweet malt afteraste. Wednesday, July 5, 2017
crossovert	3.5 New Jersey LBIPA Blind tasted with 5 other IPAs IPAs were: 1. Peak Organic Evergreen IPA 2. Against the Grain Pile of Face 3. New Jersey Beer LBI IPA 4. Scorched Earth Giant Killer 5. Union Craft Steady Eddie 6. Three Floyds/Mikkeller/War Pigs Lazurite. Rater 1 rated the beers: 653214 Rater 2 (ME): 356241 Rater 3: 635241. 473ml can. Light amber pour. Aroma is fruity and spicy, bit of dank. Flavor is plasticy, spicy, peppery, papaya. Post tasting thoughts: This one tasted better after going back through the cycles, a winner in a poorer competition. Tuesday, July 4, 2017
jflopsu	3 New Jersey Weehawken Wee Heavy Pours a dark brown-ruby. A grainy and malt aroma (but not pleasant). A sweet caramel malt taste with light liquorice and fruits. A sweet caramel malt afteraste. Saturday, July 1, 2017
jflopsu	2.6 New Jersey 1787 Abbey Single Ale Pours a clear bright gold. A malt and fruity aroma. A sweet fruit and yeast aroma with some candied flavors. A dry and sweet malt afteraste. Saturday, July 1, 2017
jflopsu	1.9 New Jersey Hudson Pale Ale Pours a clear rust orange with light white head. A light grain and malt aroma. A grainy and malty taste mostly of caramel. A malty and grainy afteraste. Saturday, July 1, 2017
pineypower	3.2 New Jersey LBIPA 16o, can, thanks to Bro in law Aaron.. Pours out a decent amber color with a moderate off white head. Aroma is of dry bread, light grain, Caramel, some fruity/citrusy hops. Taste is much the same, bread, old citrus, light caramel, grass, light Lingering bitterness. Saturday, June 17, 2017
dmac	3 New Jersey LBIPA Tallboy undated can from Xroads. Poured a deep orange/amber with a smaller foamy suoer light beige head. Aroma/flavor is either old or boring. Notes of tea, super old dried out citrus rind, grains, earthy. Medium mouthfeel with softer carbonation and a quicker fading aftertaste. Meh... Wednesday, June 7, 2017
ganache	3.5 New Jersey LBIPA Bottle. Nose heavy orange and tangerine, jammy and lightly musky, quite strong. Pour clear dull orange with a huge dense foamy beige head, but way overcarbed; when will these guys learn to carbonate their bottles properly? There’s just no reason for me to buy them. Taste medium-strong bitter, getting some Centennial-like floral character with lighter melon, just a touch rindy, more bitterness, light spice. I want to call it moderately dry but there’s just a touch too much sweetness for that. Full body, smooth but too crisp, airy, lacing. Clean, soft, does the job, and in the end, the taste is pretty darn good. [2017.01.31: 3.5] Tuesday, January 31, 2017
ffaoe	1.2 New Jersey 1787 Abbey Single Ale malty aroma with faint stone fruit and banana/clove aromas. golden and slightly hazy in color with massive pillowy long lasting head. had to pour two ounces at a time and wait for head to dissipate then repeat. beer is way over carbonated. light malty taste, but difficult to taste anything because of being overcarbed by nearly double appropriate for the style. Thursday, January 5, 2017
ejarger	4 New Jersey Garden State Stout Friday, December 16, 2016
jandd1983	3.8 New Jersey LBIPA On tap. It poured an orange color with a white head. The aroma was of lemon, honey, pine and hops. The taste was similar to the aroma with more citrus, pine hops and a bitter aftertaste. Really good. Sunday, December 11, 2016
jandd1983	3.2 New Jersey Hudson Pale Ale On tap at the Edison Ale House. It poured an amber color with an off-white head. The aroma was of sweet caramel malts and some hoppy notes. The taste was similar to the aroma with more floral hops and pale malts. Not bad. Sunday, December 11, 2016
gripweed57	3.7 New Jersey LBIPA 12 ounce bottle. Pours a hazy amber orange with a moderate rocky beige head. Fragrant grapefruit and pine aroma. Bittersweet hops upfront. Bready, caramel malt notes. Citrus and pine hops balance oot the sweet malt. Decent IPA. Saturday, November 26, 2016
BREWMUSKCLES	4.1 New Jersey Pit Boss Strong, flavorful and with good dimensions. Caustic and sharp yet fruity ,mellow and with a bit of softness. On tap at the brewery a bit of Orange in the color might seep in a little with the fruity grapefruit. a little caramel sweetness surprisingly good. Thursday, October 13, 2016
hopdog	3.1 New Jersey LBIPA On tap. Poured a golden color with a smaller sized head. Citrus, grains and some caramel. Wednesday, September 21, 2016
trapped	2.8 New Jersey Hudson Pale Ale Draught. Faintly cloudy dark orange with very small frothy off-white head, faint citrus arima, low carbonation, lightly bitter malty taste, thin body, medium finish. Nothing exciting. Saturday, June 25, 2016
WillRunForBeer	3.4 New Jersey Garden State Stout 12oz bottle. Pours dark brown with a beige head that quickly fades to a ring. Aroma is caramel, dark chocolate, a hint of raisin, a hint of coffee. Flavor is chocolate, date. Some coffee bitterness in the finish. Overall, a touch thin. Sunday, May 1, 2016
jc1762	2.9 New Jersey Bergenline Brown Ale Tap into a shaker showing lightly filtered light brown and sparse foam. The nose shows lightly roasted malts. The palate is well carbonated and light bodied. Very light flavors of bread-like malts and roasted peanuts. Light bitterness rounds off the end but not a lot here in general. Friday, April 15, 2016
jc1762	2.7 New Jersey Weehawken Wee Heavy Tap into a shaker showing lightly filtered dark, translucent black. The nose shows a strange hamster-cage wildness to it. What the hell? The palate is full bodied and well carbonated. A lot of sweet English-style tea sweetness with a lightly intense roasted malt bitterness on the finish. Friday, April 15, 2016
jc1762	3.2 New Jersey Garden State Stout Tap into a shaker showing black but translucent rims. The nose shows deeply roasted coffee-style malts. The palate is light bodied and medium carbonated; much more akin to a porter than a stout. Flavors of lightly roasted malts giving flavors of lightly roasted coffee and a surprising milk chocolate-like background. The finish is lightly bitter, very much close to a latte. Friday, April 15, 2016