New Jersey’s craft brewers and cider makers are breathing new life into today’s local drinks scene. Built with talent, expertise and creativity, their brands offer an astounding range of styles and seasonal options inspired by local ingredients. Seek out and support these entrepreneurial brands at retail shops and restaurants, visit their tasting rooms, and attend their events and festivals. Here are a few recommendations for experiencing the fun, flavors and energy.
BULL N BEAR BREWERY | This brewery located in downtown Summit offers a taproom and beer garden with a wide selection of beer styles. Short walk from Summit train station and the Summit Farmers’ Market, too!
425 Springfield Ave., Summit. 561.414.9867. bullnbearbrewery.com
BUCK HIll BREWERY & RESTAURANT | An American Craft Food and Beer Experience, Buck Hill Brewery and Restaurant is the first brewpub in Warren County. Enjoy over 20 beers on tap and lunch and dinner menus inspired by local ingredients. Outdoor patio, too!
45 State Route 94, Blairstown. 908.854.5300. buckhillbrewery.com
CONCLAVE BREWING | Committed to the artistry of crafting beer, Conclave Brewing blends tradition, creativity and boldness to produce an unmatched selection of local brews. Visit to experience first-hand what’s on tap and take some home.
11 Minneakoning Rd., Raritan Twp. 908.392.0893. conclavebrewing.com
DESCENDANTS BREWING COMPANY | Located at the former Ship Inn, the first NJ brew pub post-Prohibition, Descendants provides a family-friendly European pub atmosphere in the scenic Delaware Valley. Enjoy craft -brewed ales, ciders, and homemade, European-inspired foods.
61 Bridge St., Milford. 908.995.0188. descendantsbrewing.com
ESKER HART ARTISAN ALES | Nestled in the heart of High Bridge, this forest-themed brewery offers a cozy retreat for locals and wanderers alike. Embrace the rustic charm as you sip on handcrafted beers inspired by the surrounding woodlands.
20 Main St., High Bridge. eskerhart.com
HIDDEN SANDS BREWING COMPANY | Quality water is essential for quality beer. Hidden Sands beer is brewed with NJ’s pristine natural water source: the 800’ Sands Aquifer. The closest brewery to Atlantic City!
6754 Washington Ave., Unit B, Egg Harbor Township. 609.910.2009. hiddensands.com
CIDERHOUSE at IRONBOUND FARM | Using 100% fresh-pressed apples, botanicals, and other infusions from their regenerative farm and a network of local growers, Ironbound produces well-balanced ciders, seltzers, wines, and cider cocktails without the use of preservatives, added sugars, or concentrates. Served alongside a seasonal food menu with ingredients sourced from the farm.
360 County Rd. 579, Asbury. 908.940.4115. ironboundfarm.com
LONE EAGLE BREWING | Lone Eagle Brewing, located in beautiful historic Flemington, offers a nice variety of beer styles along with award-winning beers that are sure to delight guests. Expanded outdoor seating area, too!
44 Stangl Rd., Flemington. 908.237.2255. loneeaglebrewing.com
MAN SKIRT BREWING | Producing small batch, high quality, true-to-style beers and hard seltzers since 2015. Man Skirt is dedicated to doing good in their Hackettstown community and beyond.
144 Main St., Hackettstown. 908.989.0286. manskirtbrewing.com
MUDHEN BREWING | Located in Wildwood, MudHen is the shore town’s premier brewery! The brewpub features six full bars, a full restaurant menu, craft beers and cocktails, live music, and events! Catering and private event options, too.
127 W. Rio Grande Ave, Wildwood. 609.846.7918. mudhenbrew.com
ODD BIRD BREWING | Nestled in the idyllic river town of Stockton, Odd Bird Brewing is accessible by the D&R Canal Towpath, and well-known for clean, traditional beers, British cask ales and bitters. Enjoy the unexpectedly sweet ambiance of this gas-station brewery.
10 Risler St. (in Eagle Gas Station), Stockton. oddbirdbrewing.com
READINGTON BREWERY & HOP FARM | Located in bucolic Hunterdon County, Readington’s 25-acre farm brewery is open 7-days a week. Their “Bine to Stein”™ approach to brewing creates a unique craft beer destination, as their terroir imparts a local flavor to traditional international beer styles.
937 US Hwy 202, Neshanic Station. 908.237.3867. readingtonbrewery.com
REBEL SHEEP HARD CIDER | Following the “best apple harvest to ever grace New Jersey” in 2021, the Davis family of Morris County’s beloved Stony Hill Farms decided to begin making wine and hard ciders from the delicious fruits they grow. Now available on-farm for visitors and spirit lovers alike.
15 North Rd., Chester. 908.955.3851. rebelsheepwineco.com
SUNKEN SILO BREW WORKS | Specializing in not specializing! Sunken Silo offers a broad range of beer styles in a relaxed taproom with regular experimental brews and seasonal styles to complement their core year ‘round offerings.
1320 US Hwy 22, Lebanon. 908.287.7082. sunkensilo.com
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.
20 Palmer Square East, Princeton. 609.924.7855; 1 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. 732.852.7300; 400 Union Square Dr., New Hope, PA. 215.862.8300. triumphbrewing.com
WILD FERN BREWING | Situated just off of the historic D&R Canal Trail in Frenchtown, this tap room’s warm environment is an ode to the natural beauty of the Delaware River. Here, you’ll find a simple, yet refined draft list with a style of beer to suit everyone’s palate.
62A Trenton Ave., Suite 1, Frenchtown. wildfernbrewing.com
ZED’S BEER | Enjoy artisanal, award-winning, approachable craft beer, hard seltZers, refreshing radlers and shandies, most under 5.5% ABV. Awarded “2022 NJ Session Brewery of the Year” by NY International Beer Competition!
19 N Maple Ave., Marlton. 856.872.7632. drinkzeds.com
