Brew Jersey: 2022 Edible Jersey Brewery Guide
New Jersey’s craft brew scene continues to grow and get better with every passing year. The Garden State is now home to over 130 craft brewers, a five-fold increase over the past decade. Along with offering an outstanding beer experience, craft breweries are helping to re-energize downtowns with jobs, hospitality and new customers. Many local brews are now available at retail shops and restaurants statewide, but we encourage you to visit their tasting rooms to best enjoy and celebrate one of the state’s most exciting new industries. Here are a few recommendations. Cheers!
902 BREWING COMPANY | 902 strives to brew the highest quality ales and lagers. Their space was designed to stay true to the rich industrial history of Jersey City while embracing the community as a place to gather with friends and family. 101 Pacific Ave., Jersey City. 902brewing.com. 201.430.6208
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
CONCLAVE BREWING | Committed to the artistry of crafting beer, Conclave Brewing blends tradition, creativity and boldness to produce an unmatched selection of local brews. 11 Minneakoning Rd., Raritan Twp. conclavebrewing.com. 908.392.0893
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
DESCENDANTS BREWING COMPANY | Located at the old 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, Europe-inspired foods with locally sourced ingredients. 61 Bridge St., Milford. descendantsbrewing.com. 908.995.0188
HIGHRAIL BREWING COMPANY | Main Street brewery serving a variety of beer styles, located in the historic and active borough of High Bridge. The ideal destination for cyclists and hikers. Hit the trails and stop in for a pint! 20 Main St., High Bridge. highrailbrewing.com. 908.797.0646
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 their guests. Enjoy an expanded outdoor seating area. 44 Stangl Rd., Flemington. loneeaglebrewing.com. 908.237.2255
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
ODD BIRD BREWING | Nestled in Stockton and accessible by the Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath, Odd Bird Brewing creates classic, clean styles of traditional beers. Enjoy a Kolsch, Pilsner, Sour Ale, IPA and Pale Ale, or a hand-pulled cask draft . Cyclists welcome. 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 Highway 202, Neshanic Station. readingtonbrewery.com. 908.237.3867
SEVEN TRIBESMEN BREWERY | Seven Tribesmen brews high-quality, hand-crafted beers that bring people together to celebrate life. Welcome to the tribe! 1151 NJ 23, Wayne. seventribesmen.com. 973.706.7337
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. sunkensilo.com. 908.287.7082
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 IInternational Beer Competition! 19 N Maple Ave., Marlton. drinkzeds.com. 856.872.7632
