New Jersey Brewery Recognized For Artistic Beer Labels
With so many privately owned breweries now popping up across the country, how do you differentiate yourself? Sure, it all starts with a great-tasting beer, but certain establishments are also finding another angle to build a community. USA Today’s 10BEST recently looked at the artistic crafting side of a brewery. Specifically, those that are creating awesome beer labels to slap on their can and a place in New Jersey made the list.
“A good beer label stands out from the crowd, piques our curiosity, and represents the brew behind the label,” 10BEST said, describing how the label can serve as the customers’ first impression.
Core 3 Brewery Ranked 2nd For Their “Nevermore” Brew
Located in Clayton, NJ Core 3 Brewery was specifically highlighted for its unique “Nevermore” brew branding. “Nevermore is a black saison from Core 3 Brewery with a suitably dark label featuring a raven enjoying a bloody feast atop a gravestone,” 10BEST states.
The cold aluminum can here is wrapped in a light blue label where this craft brew is displayed very artistically. “Nevermore” is placed prominently across the middle in a paintbrush look. The visual then contains a vicious-looking blackbird with purple and red undertones.
“Nevermore” is an IPA with a relatively high alcohol volume. It is a 7.8% ABV. Core 3 describes it as, “An unfamiliar twist for the rare and radiant. Verses of rustic earth, dark fruit and chocolate write a faultless poetic rhythm.”
Core 3 has also established itself as great gathering spot within the local community. In addition to these homebrews on tap, there are various events that take place each night. For example, at “Sip and Spin” nights, customers can bring their favorite vinyl records to be played while they enjoy pints of craft beer.
Other breweries on this distinguished list include places in Orlando, Denver and Iowa.
Core 3 Brewing is located at 609 North Delsea Drive in Clayton.
MLB Power Rankings: Top Teams to Start 2024
Spring is coming, and that means baseball is on the way. So, why not get into some early MLB Power Rankings?
If you weren’t happy with how last season ended, then you’re in luck. That’s because you have a million new games up ahead in the 2024 season. Okay, maybe not a million. But, a lot. The Major League Baseball season schedule packs a whopping 162 games for each of the 30 teams in the American League (AL) and National League (NL). Those games take place over about six months. That means baseball fans, in theory, could watch 2,430 games in the regular season alone.
Don’t do that. You have more of a life than to sit around watching 2,430 baseball games. But, I should talk. During football season, I watch all the games I can get my eyes on.
Let’s not leave out the minor leagues, by the way. It’s always really fun to go to a minor league baseball game, because it’s much more chill than a major league game. It’s also cheaper, both tickets and parking. So, don’t just support your major league team this year. Cheer for the minor league guys, too. You won’t have quite as many games to catch in the minor league, though, as a full, regular season in Triple-A is 150 games, Double-A is 138 games and High-A and Single-A are 132 games. Still, that’s lots and lots of baseball to attend.
With the official start of baseball season getting closer, it’s a good time to get into my initial Power Rankings for 2024. Sure, this is a bit premature, since players will shift going into the season. But, the biggest players are with their respective teams now, so we have a good picture and idea of which teams will pop in 2024. Frankly, deciding between No. 1 and 2 was very difficult, because both teams are so, so solid right now. Who are your picks for the 2024 season? Reach out to me here and let me know, and find the full MLB schedule here.
MLB Power Rankings: Top Teams to Begin 2024
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
