Beer Garden Review - Zeppelin Hall

In 2009 Zeppelin Hall opened as the first Beer Garden in Jersey City. A beer garden is an open air area where beer, drinks and food are served that is typically connected to an indoor beer hall. Beer gardens are traditionally German, but today can be found around the world. Zeppelin Hall is conveniently located 4 blocks from the PATH train.

The currently offer over 50 types of beer on tap and beer can be purchase either by the glass or by the pitcher. Prices vary based on the brand of beer a typical pitcher is around $18.
The menu consists of giant pretzels, french fries, burgers, a variety of sausages and Belgium waffles.

Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden
88 Liberty View Drive
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 721-8888
Monday-Friday 4pm-2am
Saturday & Sunday 12pm-2am
Family friendly: bring kids ’till 9pm

Recipe - Mint Julep

This is the official drink the "Kentucky Derby"
4 fresh mint springs
2 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey
1 tsp powdered sugar
2 tsp water

Muddle mint leaves, powdered sugar, and water in a collins glass.
Fill the glass with shaved or crushed ice and add bourbon.
Top with more ice and garnish with a mint sprig.
Serve with a straw.

This year the Kentucky Derby is May 7th from 5-7p.m. Click the link below for a full schedule.
Kentucky Derby Official Site

Review - Labatt Blue Light Lime

This is my first post in April, it has been a very busy month. I decided to make time to go down to "Joe Canal's Discount Liqour Outlet" for their weekly free Thursday Beer Tasting. They showcase a different beer every Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm. Don't get too excited, the beer is served in a small shot glass.
Today's Beer was Labatt Blue Light Lime. This was a refreshing, light beer with lime flavoring that was not too overpowering. The best part is there are only 115 calories in each bottle. I think this is a great summer beer!

This puts Blue light lime in the same category as other great light beers.
Miller Light is 96 calories per bottle.
Coors Light is 102 calories per bottle.
Bud Light is 110 calories per bottle.
One of my personal favorites is Bud Select 99, with 99 calories per bottle. Budweiser also makes Bud Select 55, with 55 calories per bottle, but most of the flavoring is lost in this beer and it tastes too 'watered down'.

http://www.labattbluelightlime.com/the-beer
6 packs: $6.99
24 pack (case): $24.99

Joe Canal's Discount Liquor Outlet
489 US Route 1 South
Iselin, NJ 08830
732-726-0077

Coupon - Hearland Brewery good until March 31, 2011

There is still time to claim your coupon for a free order of wings with the purchase of 1 pint of beer at Heartland Brewery.

Use the link below.
http://www.heartlandbrewery.com/wings.html

Heartland Brewery brews their own selection of Craft Beers with seasonal additions through out the year. My personal favorites are the Red Rooster Ale and the Full Moon Barley Wine. The current Beer offerings are Indian River Light, Corn husker lager, Harvest Wheat, Red Rooster Ale, Indiana Pale Ale, Farmer Jon's Oatmeal Stout, Bavarian Black Lager, Grateful Red Lager, Mother's Milk Maiblock, Old Red Nose Ale, Smiling Pumpkin Ale, Stumpkin, Summertime Apricot Ale, Full Moon Barley Wine, Not tonight Honey Porter, Empire Premium Beer, The Beer Goddess. Not sure where to start you can order the "Voyage of Beer," this is six 5 oz. beer samples of your choice for only 12.95.


The menu can be found on their website.
http://www.heartlandbrewery.com/

Event - Cocktail Jam @ Astor Center March 28, 2011

On Monday March 28, 2011 from 6:00-9:30pm the Astor Center will host the 3rd Annual United States Bartenders Guild "Cocktail Jam."

This is a great Food Network Style competition. Twelve of the best United States Bartenders Guild members will try to create the most delicious cocktail ever.

The celebrity judges for the night are New York's:
Giuseppe Gonzalez from Dutch Kills and Painkiller
Thomas Waugh from Death & Co.
Phil Ward from Mayahuel
Stephanie Moreno from Brooklynwino

The winner gets a $2000 scholarship to the esteemed cocktail conference, Tales of the Cocktail.

50% of all ticket proceeds benefit Action Against Hunger (Tsunami Relief) and the USBGNY, and afford you samples of the nights cocktails.

Tickets are $35 and can be purchased using the link below.
http://www.astorcenternyc.com/class-cocktail-jam.ac

Beer Event - Altantic City Beer Festival April 1 & 2

"THE TOP TEN REASONS TO GO TO THE ATLANTIC CITY BEER FESTIVAL"

10. The Atlantic City April Fools Run on April 3
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125465964190142
9. Kozac the Magician @ the Tropicana
http://www.tropicana.net/Atlantic-City-entertainment/comedy_stop.htm
8. The Price is Right Game Show hosted by Joey Fatone @ Ballys
http://www.ballysac.com/EventsDetail.do?locationCode=BAC&detailName=price-is-right-live-stage-show-detail&eventTitle=The%20Price%20Is%20Right%20Live
7. Buddy Guy @ House of Blues in the Showboat Casino on April 2
http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=67746
6. To win big in slots or poker!
5. The Atlantic City Beach
4. The Atlantic City Boardwalk Rodeo is the same weekend
http://acboardwalkrodeo.com/
3. AC Brewers Brunch @ W.L. Goodfellows on April 3
http://www.wlgoodfellows.com/brewers-brunch.html
2. To see the band "Go Go Gadjet" on April 2
http://drinkingisasport.blogspot.com/2011/03/beer-event-atlantic-city-beer-festival_13.html
1. Unlimited Beer with the purchase of your ticket
http://www.celebrationofthesuds.com/default.asp

Beer Event - Atlantic City Beer Festival April 1&2

The Atlantic City Beer Festival being held on April 1 & 2 has just released more detailed information of the entertainment and seminars offered.

Session 1: 7pm to 11pm

7:00 The Founders (Opening Crowd March)
7:15 Lifespeed (Music Stage)
7:30 Mark Haynie "History of NJ Beers" (Demo Stage)
8:30 Rocky Fino cooking with beer demo (demo stage)
9:15 The Founders (Music Stage)
9:30 Gary Monterosso "Artisan Beers" (Demo Stage)
9:45 Lifespeed (Music Stage)
10:00 Sam Morgante cooking with beer demo (demo stage)

Session 2: 12pm to 4pm

12:00 The Founders (Opening Crowd March)
12:15 GoGo Gadget (Music Stage)
12:30 Mark Haynie "History of NJ Beers" (Demo Stage)
1:30 Rocky Fino cooking with beer demo (demo stage)
2:15 The Founders (Music Stage)
2:30 Gary Monterosso "Artisan Beers" (Demo Stage)
2:45 GoGo Gadjet (Music Stage)
3:00 Sam Morgante cooking with beer demo (demo stage)

Session 3: 6pm to 10pm

6:00 The Founders (Opening Crowd March)
6:15 Burnt Sienna (Music Stage)
6:30 Mark Haynie "History of NJ Beers" (Demo Stage)
7:30 Rocky Fino cooking with beer demo (Demo stage)
8:15 The Founders (Music Stage)
8:30 Gary Monterosso "Artisan Beers" (Demo Stage)
8:45 Burnt Sienna (Music Stage)
9:00 Sam Morgante cooking with beer demo (demo stage)

More information can be found on the festival website below.
http://www.celebrationofthesuds.com/default.asp