So today I learned that it’s National Stout Day! I know because the internet told me so. But anyway, here are some local Jersey craft stouts you can check out if you’re celebrating. In no particular order:
1. ‘Port Omna’ by Kane Brewing Company
I’m not sure this is still available, but I remember it from when it was on tap at Passion Vines. Lots of toasty chocolate and coffee flavors. A really good full-bodied stout if you can find it anywhere. I believe they also did some different barrel-aged versions of it, but I missed those.
2. ‘New Brighton Coffee Stout’ by Tuckahoe Brewing
This one might also be tough to find but there should be some bottles around. I love a good coffee stout and this one was great. The guys at Tuckahoe used coffee beans from Harry and Beans Coffee who operate next door to the brewery, and proceeds from this beer go to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine. Made as a tribute to Surfers Supplies founder George Gerlach, it’s a solid beer for a good cause in memory of a local legend, and I can’t ask for more than that!
3. River Horse Oatmeal Milk Stout
This is an awesome beer, really dark in color but lighter in taste than I first expected. Really smooth and a little sweet, with a great head and creamy mouthfeel. Another great beer from the Hippo brewers up in Ewing.
4. ‘Carton of Milk’ by Carton Brewing Co.
Another New Jersey milk stout, this one is a bit lighter and more session-able. It’s got a bunch of warm roasted flavors, and more hops than I expected, which made it a little more balanced and adds to its “session-ability”. This is another one we had on tap a couple times at PV so I’m guessing it might be tough to find.
A pint of Carton of Milk, courtesy of cartonbrewing.com
Tapped SJ 