2023 New Jersey Craft Brewery Guide
New Jersey’s craft brew scene has become more popular than ever. Well over 120 craft brewers now operate throughout the state, crafting every style of beer imaginable. Most also feature seasonal brews on tap inspired with local ingredients and flavors. Jersey brews can increasingly be found at retail shops and restaurants statewide, but we encourage you to make a visit to taste, tour and experience one of the state’s most exciting new industries. Here are a few recommendations. Cheers!
ANGRY ERIK BREWING | Enjoy your choice of 18 rotating taps at Angry Erik’s Viking Longship bar in a spacious two-story tasting room or in their beer garden located along the picturesque Paulinskill Trail. 2 Camre Dr., Newton. angryerik.com. 862.432.9003
BROOKS BREWERY / NORTHSIDE LOUNGE | A neighborhood bar with a rotating list of house-brewed beers, also available to go. Enjoy a full bar serving creative cocktails, a kitchen serving delicious pub grub, live music, pool table, darts, and music bingo. NJ lottery, too! 100 Brooks Blvd., Manville. northsidelounge.com. 908.722.7712
CAPE MAY BREWING COMPANY | With over 100 flagship, seasonal, and small-batch brews under their umbrella, Cape May Brewing Company has been leading South Jersey’s craft revolution since 2011. 1250 Hornet Rd., Cape May. capemaybrewery.com. 609.849.9933
CZIG MEISTER BREWING COMPANY | Established 2016, this award-winning brewery offers a large tasting room and biergarten, 24 taps with a huge variety of beers and hard seltzer to enjoy. 106 Valentine St., Hackettstown. czigmeisterbrewing.com. 908. 651.5492
HIDDEN SANDS BREWING COMPANY | Quality water is essential for quality beer. Their beer is brewed with NJ’s pristine natural water source: the 800’ Sands Aquifer. The closest brewery to Atlantic City! 6754 Washington Avenue Unit B, Egg Harbor Township. hiddensands.com. 609.910.2009
MONTCLAIR BREWERY | The Montclair Brewery is a husband and wife-owned microbrewery, tasting room and outdoor beer garden featuring local-inspired and culturally intriguing beers. Their mission is to build a stronger community one beer at a time. 101 Walnut St., Montclair. montclairbrewery.com. 973.850.0541
MUDHEN BREWING | Located in Wildwood, MudHen is the shore town’s premier brewery! The brew pub features a full bar and restaurant menu, along with a wide spectrum of craft beers on tap, live music, events, and beer releases! 127 W. Rio Grande Ave, Wildwood. mudhenbrew.com. 609.846.7918
SEVEN TRIBESMEN BREWERY | Seven Tribesmen brews high-quality, handcrafted beers that bring people together to celebrate! Welcome to the tribe! 1151 Route 23, Wayne. seventribesmen.com. 973.706.7337
TRIUMPH BREWING COMPANY | Beautifully designed full-service restaurants serving traditional ales and lagers alongside a full bar and menu featuring local farms. Live music Thurs-Sat., patio dining, free garage parking and private party space. triumphbrewing.com. 1 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. 732.852.7300; 400 Union Square Dr., New Hope, PA. 215.862.8300. Also opening soon in Palmer Square Princeton!
ZED’S BEER | Enjoy artisanal, award-winning, approachable craft beer, hard seltZers, radlers and shandies, most under 5.5% ABV. Zed’s was awarded “2022 NJ Session Brewery of the Year” by NY International Beer Competition! 19 N Maple Ave., Marlton. drinkzeds.com. 856.872.7632
