Rock Hops Beertography Contest

Hey now! As you may or may not already be aware, myself and the illustrious beer writer extrodinaire John Holl are curating the craft beer list for a beer & music festival called Rock Hops. It's taking place Saturday August 11th in Mercer County Park, NJ and features music by Dark Star Orchestra, Bernie Worrell, Quimby Mountain Band, Citizens Band Radio and Lucid. Doors for this all-day Music Jam open at 1:30pm.


What beers might John and myself have selected you ask? Well, take a look at the list here! But this is a celebration of not just awesome craft beer, but also American music. There's even going to be seminars on the beer/music connection by John Holl and Jeff Cioletti of Beverage World Magazine! 

But what fun would it be if we didn't have a Beertography Contest where you could win VIP tickets? Of course we'll do that! We want to see your beertography combined with what you think represents American music. Be as creative as possible.

Want to enter? Here's what you do:

1. Like Rock Hops on Facebook.
2. Take some awesome beertography that also includes something/someone/somewhere that you think defines American music.
3. Post your photo to Facebook and tag Rock Hops Facebook wall as well as the Beertography Facebook page.

It's that simple! We'll keep the contest open until next Friday July 27th at 4pm EST. From there, we'll pick our favorite as well as a runner up. The winner will receive 2 VIP tickets (a $130 value) to the Rock Hops American Music & Craft Beer Tasting. The Runner up will receive 2 All-Day Rock passes. Details on both are below.


ROCK HOPS CONNOISSEUR VIP PACKAGE
Doors to Rock Hops: 1:30 PM
Connoisseur Pavilion Hours: 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Dark Star Orchestra Doors to venue: 1:30 PM
Access to select rare beer tastings in the Connoisseur Pavilion from from 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Dark Star Orchestra show 
Complimentary tasting glass
Music all Day
Access to VIP Concert viewing area & bar close to stage
Access to VIP restrooms
Access to Seminars & Vendor Village
Food vendors - “Ring of Fire"


ALL DAY ROCK PASS
Doors: 1:30 PM
Music all day
Activities
Great Craft Beer for sale by the cup
Food vendors - “Ring of Fire"
Access to Seminars & Vendor Village
Dark Star Orchestra show

July 4th Holiday Beertography

@JonAlfield

Well, it sure looks like everyone had a pretty fantastic Fourth of July... I know I did. Here's what you were drinking and photographing over the (unfortunately middle of the week) holiday. I got a ton of submissions thru the #beertography hash tag on twitter, so here are just a few of my favorites.

@LeGitBrewing

@jeremybebeau

@Mathew_Arthur

@ItsMeDoublEE

@jeremybebeau

@JR_III

@a_conte

@goldenmonkey

Fourth of July Beertography

Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA on the Delaware Bay

Happy Fourth of July! What are you doing to celebrate Independence Day? Watching the movie Independence Day? Maybe. Grilling? More likely. Drinking delicious craft beer? Definitely. So, since you're definitely going to be drinking some great beer, why not snap a photo of it? Especially since you'll probably be drinking it outside, making for some great beer backdrops.

Email your photos to beertography@gmail.com or tag your tweet with the #beertography hash tag and I'll post my favorite entries later in the week!

Happy Fourth. Don't blow yourself up.

BOOM! Beer It Forward Update 7/2

The Beer It Forward claims another victim! Marek received this great package from Joe this past Friday (L to R):

12oz Sixpoint Resin
12oz Bells Two Hearted Ale
12oz Bells Amber Ale
12oz Bells Oberon Ale
12oz Avery Samael's Oak Aged Ale
22oz Hoppin Frog D.O.R.I.S. the Destroyer Double Imperial Stout
22oz New Holland Oak Aged Mad Hatter
25oz Jester King Black Metal Farmhouse Imperial Stout

This is our FIFTH Target Hit! We're really chugging along now, we've got EIGHT more to go! Marek will now select his target and try to mail his package by 7/9.

New Jersey Craft Beer Bus Tour

UPDATE: This trip has been postponed. Anyone who bought tickets should have received a refund. Stay tuned for further details about rescheduling!



Attention Tri-State area residents! Do you want to visit Kane and Carton breweries, two of New Jersey's newest and most hyped breweries? How about a special private tour of Kane Brewing Company by Michael Kane himself? I helped plan this bus trip that will be happening on Sunday July 15th. If you're interested, buy your tickets before Saturday or it'll be too late! Here's the info:

Monmouth County Bus Tour SUNDAY, JULY 15 We will be opening ticket sales for 30 seats on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets are $75 dollars and NJCB members will receive a 10% discount.  Ticket sales close on June 30 at 11:59PM. Please vist the NJCB Store for Tickets Price includes round-trip transportation from Newark Penn or Metro Park to 2 Breweries and 3 bars/restaurants. Also included will be 2 beers and  some food* Target times: 9:00am - Pickup at Newark Penn Station 9:40am - Pickup at Metro Park  10:45am - Kane Brewery (private) Tour and Samples 12:15pm - Brickwall Tavern 1 beer 2:00pm - Carton Brewery Tour and Samples 3:30pm - Twin Light Taphouse 1 beer and shared food trays 5:45pm - Maloney's Pub & Grill 7:15pm - Metro Park drop-off 8:00pm - Newark Penn Station drop-off Lastly, Edison Ale House is offering a complimentary beer to anyone on the tour after the final drop-off at Newark Penn Station. Just show your NJCB wristband for your beer. *Everyone will have the opportunity and is encouraged to buy growlers and swag from the breweries. Please remember that the breweries are making room for us and only benefit if you purchase beer or merchandise.  Any extra beers at the bars will be on a pay as you go basis.   Please bring cash as it will be easier to get the orders processed with the large group. Maloney's is giving all on tour a discount on beers. You will be able to order food at any of the bar/restaurants, but we encourage everyone to pack some food as a full meal will not be provided and time constraints may not allow for 30 people to order their own food at the restaurants.  We will also be bringing some beer on the bus for passengers.  Bottle shares are also encouraged! We also welcome any members that can not make the full trip to join us at any of the our stops.  It will be pay as you go. Nothing will be included. Again, tickets on sale at the NJCB Store. IMPORTANT INFO Please be sure to be at pickup locations 15 minutes prior to scheduled pickup time. Don't get left at the bus stop!  NJCB Members, please use the code provided to your in your email on our order page.  Be sure to alert us in the comments section of the order where you will be boarding the bus. NJCB also asks that if you require driving after the final drop-offs to please have a Designated Driver. NJCB is not responsible after you have been dropped off to Newark Penn Station or Metro Park. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS NOR STORE CREDIT ISSUED. Book here by June 30 to secure your seat!