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Best Breweries in New Jersey, USA
1. Troon Brewing
Hopewell, United States
Troon Brewing is a small-batch brewery located in Hopewell, New Jersey, renowned for its bold, innovative, and highly sought-after beers. Operating out of an old farmhouse, Troon embraces a rustic charm that aligns with its artisanal approach to brewing. The brewery specialises in crafting unique, high-ABV ales, including hazy IPAs, stouts, and experimental blends that often defy conventional styles. What sets Troon apart is its exclusivity. Beers are released in limited quantities and sold directly from the brewery, fostering a dedicated community of craft beer enthusiasts who frequently line up for the latest releases. The brewery has earned a cult following for its uncompromising quality, unfiltered processes, and creative beer names, often infused with tongue-in-cheek humour. Troon shares its space with Brick Farm Tavern, a farm-to-table restaurant, creating a seamless pairing of elevated food and beer experiences. Despite its small size, Troon Brewing has become a heavyweight in the craft beer world, garnering acclaim not just locally but across the wider beer community. Focused on authenticity, creativity, and craftsmanship, Troon Brewing delivers an unparalleled experience for those lucky enough to grab a pint or growler.
2. The Seed: A Living Beer Project
Atlantic City, United States
The Seed: A Living Beer Project produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #1 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "A Place To Rest", which is an American IPA and "As Simple As Shadows?", which is a Dark Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
3. Oakflower Brewing Company
Long Hill, United States
Oakflower Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #14 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Station", which is a Kölsch and "Dew Drop", which is a Grisette. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
4. Alternate Ending Beer Co.
Aberdeen Township, United States
All of our signature craft beer is brewed on location, with a state-of-the-art brewhouse, and our specialty beers include Juicy IPA, traditional lagers, oatmeal stouts, and delicate mixed cultures.
5. Kane Brewing Company
Ocean Township, United States
Kane Brewing Company is a craft brewery located on the coast of New Jersey. Their focus is on American style and Belgian influenced ales. All of their handcrafted beers are unfiltered and brewed locally in our custom built two-vessel brew house located in Ocean in Monmouth County. Their beers are self-distributed and available on draft at restaurants and bars in New Jersey.
6. Conclave Brewing
Flemington, United States
Conclave Brewing produce's flawless beer and is ranked #4 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Gravitational Waves", which is an American IPA and "Mexican Morning", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
7. Tonewood Brewing
Oaklyn, United States
Tonewood Brewing is committed to creating flavorful and exciting craft beer. Using the finest ingredients and masterful brewing techniques, we apply an uncompromising attention to quality and consistency. Proudly brewed in Oaklyn, New Jersey - Tonewood Brewing is home to a 15 barrel brewhouse. This ideal size allows us to be creative, often. While our core brand of beers are self distributed to bars and liquor stores in New Jersey in kegs and cans, guests can find a wide variety of rotating taps that utilize seasonal ingredients at our Taproom.
8. Twin Elephant Brewing Company
Chatham, United States
Twin Elephant Brewing Company produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #9 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Lil' Shimmy Ye'", which is an American Pale Ale and "Gathering Clouds", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
9. HEAVY REEL BREWING CO.
Seaside Heights, United States
HEAVY REEL BREWING CO. produce's world class beer and is ranked #11 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "DROWNING CLOWN ", which is an American IPA and "LUVV: ORANGE CREAMSICLE", which is a Smoothie / Pastry. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
10. Icarus Brewing
Lakewood, United States
Icarus Brewing is Brick, NJ's first microbrewery. We pride ourselves on our local flavor and fresh, hand-crafted ales and lagers. Now officially moved to our new location in Brick, NJ!
11. Source Brewing
Colts Neck, United States
Our mission is to create the ideal environment for people to enjoy hand-crafted, farm-to-glass ales and lagers brewed on site. We have a deep respect for beer and see it as more than just a simple beverage or means to an end. Beer can have a personality, tell a story, wow the senses, and bring people together. That is our vision, and when we first saw the 125-year-old dairy barn on a beautiful farm in the agricultural town of Colts Neck, NJ we knew we had found the right place set off on our mission to curate the ideal beer drinking experience.
12. Magnify Brewing Company
Fairfield, United States
Magnify Brewing Company produce's world class beer and is ranked #9 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Vine Shine", which is an American IPA and "Low Visibility Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
13. Gusto Brewing Company
Lower Township, United States
Gusto Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #16 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Of Course It's Cashmere", which is an Imperial IPA and "Slam Poet", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
14. Brix City Brewing
Little Ferry, United States
Based out of Little Ferry N.J., Brix City Brewing is built on friendship and a passion for full flavored beers. While being known for our unique New England style IPA's, we produce a wide variety of styles: from experimental Sours, to traditional Pilsners, to Barrel-Aged Stouts and everything in between.
15. Mindful Ales
Jersey City, United States
Mindful Ales produce's high quality beer and is ranked #13 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "la Belle Fleur", which is a Saison and "flower crush", which is a Saison. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and Wild Ales.
16. Wild Fern Brewing
Frenchtown, United States
We’re Julie and Derek - the team behind Wild Fern Brewing, located along the D&R Canal State Park Trail in the charming riverside community of Frenchtown, NJ. The name "Wild Fern" was inspired by the gorgeous native Ostrich ferns that grow near our home by the river, and our shared appreciation for plants and nature. Our intention is to create a warm taproom environment that is an ode to the natural beauty of the Delaware River valley and its native flora and fauna. We aim to create a gathering space that honors the creative spirit of the community where all are welcome. You can expect to find a focused and refined draft list, all made by owner/brewer Julie. We focus on high-quality ingredients and will aim to always have a style on each of our six draft lines to suit everyone’s palate.
17. Field & Oak
Ocean Township, United States
Field & Oak began at the start of 2018 with the intention of crafting beers inspired by Belgian Lambic and Saison culture, brewing and blending techniques. Our beers are uniquely representative of our New Jersey agriculture and our native yeast and bacteria through spontaneous fermentation.
19. Subculture Artisan Ales
Florence, United States
Subculture Artisan Ales produce's high quality beer and is ranked #23 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Floressence", which is a New England IPA and "Silos", which is an American Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
21. Autodidact Beer
Morris Plains, United States
Autodidact Beer produce's high quality beer and is ranked #17 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Daylily", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Usurper", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
22. Esker Hart Artisan Ales
Hampton, United States
Esker Hart Artisan Ales produce's high quality beer and is ranked #15 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Apatura", which is an American IPA and "Belted Kingfisher", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.
23. Chilton Mill Brewing
Washington Township, United States
Chilton Mill Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #14 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Schwarzbier - Black Lager", which is a Dark Lager and "Bonus Beer! Belgian Tripel", which is a Belgian Tripel. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
24. Bakes Brewing Company
Belmar, United States
Bakes Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #16 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Medalist", which is a New England IPA and "General Garret", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
25. Birdsmouth Beer
Oceanport, United States
A birdsmouth is an industry term for a type of wood joint used in carpentry to join wood or other building materials together. Birdsmouth Beer brews its lagers to compliment everyday activities with family, friends, and community to join people together. Our NJ pride is prominently displayed in our logo with NJ’s state bird, the Goldfinch. With friends and family as the foundation of our brewery, we welcome everyone with open arms to join our community and help us to continue to build something meaningful. We are focused on providing fresh beer by only distributing in NJ. We work with our partners to ensure every beer you consume is served the way it was intended.
26. Gearblock Brewing Company
Waldwick, United States
Gearblock Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #20 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Supra Citra", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Numb Hands", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
29. Farm Truck Brewing
Medford, United States
Farm Truck Brewing is the vision that two passionate craft beer fans dreamed up! What started as simple beer trading turned into a dream come true. In the process we created a new family of friends that have one goal, to create the finest craft beer experience. We’re never above learning new ways and bringing new ideas to the table. With that open mindedness we hope that you’ll come and make new memories with us over on Main Street. We promise to use only the finest and when available the most local Ingredients we can source.
30. Carton Brewing Company
Atlantic Highlands, United States
Having decided they had something to contribute to the very exciting conversation going on in craft brewing, cousins Chris and Augie Carton teamed up and started Carton Brewing. In the seashore community where they were born and raised, the Carton boys found a turn-of-the-century red brick warehouse and adapted it to accommodate a state-of-the-art Newlands Systems 15 barrel brew house. 6 E. Washington Avenue was turned into an independent craft brewery and their hats were in the ring. Applying a passion for stimulating flavor to inspiration found all around them, they set about their goal: to make tasty beer in the place their tastes were formed.
31. Odd Bird Brewing
Stockton, United States
Odd Bird Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #26 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Catbird IPA", which is an American IPA and "Extraordinary Machine IPA", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
32. Hackensack Brewing
Hackensack, United States
Hackensack Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #27 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Musket Haze", which is a New England IPA and "Parking Lot Pilz", which is an Other Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
33. Wild Air Beerworks
Asbury Park, United States
Wild Air Beerworks, at its core, is a union of veteran beermakers whose passion for the fundamental elements of the brewing process go beyond the bounds of reason. In a world that's hazy and unclear, Wild Air celebrates the focused traditions of continental lager beer and wild ales, and the vast realms of possibility each holds.
34. Muckraker Beermaker
Franklin, United States
Muckraker Beermaker produce's high quality beer and is ranked #30 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Hazen", which is a New England IPA and "Dusk of Man", which is an Imperial Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
35. Old Hights Brewing Company
Hightstown, United States
Old Hights Brewing Company aims to celebrate the rich history of Hightstown, while providing a comfortable respite for our community and visitors alike to gather. We are three local families with a passion for craft beer and our community. Since opening in June of 2020, our comfortable and inviting beer garden and taproom have become a local hangout as well as a destination for many craft beer lovers. With 16 taps, we are continuously serving up a variety of craft beer styles, both traditional as well as keeping up with some of the newest beer trends. From IPA's to sours we have something for everyone! Come visit our amazing taproom and loft area, or grab a table in our spacious beer garden or by the firepits. Make sure to check out our menu to see what's on tap today. Food is not served at the brewery, but we encourage patrons to bring their own or visit one of our local eateries in Downtown Hightstown. All are welcome at Old Hights! Stop by, ask questions, bring the family, and most importantly HAVE FUN!
36. Seven Tribesmen Brewery
Wayne, United States
Seven Tribesmen Brewery is located in North New Jersey and opened in May 2020. The name Seven Tribesmen is a reference to the founders' cultural heritage and represents their goal of building a local, New Jersey craft beer tribe.
37. Ghost Hawk Brewing Company
Clifton, United States
Ghost Hawk Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #33 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Apex Predator", which is a New England IPA and "Ghost Hawk Lager", which is a Kellerbier / Zwickelbier. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
38. Neck of the Woods Brewing Company
Pitman, United States
Neck of the Woods Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #28 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Stay In the Car, Frank!", which is a New England IPA and "Shake It For Me: Strawberry Vanilla Milkshake IPA", which is a Milkshake IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
39. Varitage Brew Works
Bloomfield, United States
Varitage Brew Works produce's high quality beer and is ranked #28 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Locks And Planes", which is an American IPA and "Varitage Premium Pale Lager", which is a Czech / Bohemian Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
40. Four City Brewing Company
City of Orange, United States
Four City Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #35 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Citrus City", which is an American Pale Ale and "The Miseducation of Loral Hops", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
42. Untied Brewing Company
New Providence, United States
We are UNTIED from traditional beers, we are creative and experimental, will have something for everyone, and will be trying new and unique approaches to craft beers. Our Taproom is UNTIED, a modern casual experience where our guests are UNTIED from work and the daily grind and can enjoy our brews with family, friends, colleagues....relax, have fun, be happy! We are UNTIED from traditional corporate cultures, we are a unique and fun experience for our employees and guests.
43. Twin Lights Brewing
Highlands, United States
Twin Lights Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #37 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Double Vision", which is an American IPA and "Twin Lights Lager", which is a Pale Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
44. Double Tap Brewing
Hanover, United States
Double Tap Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #43 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Bent Brim", which is a New England IPA and "Flood Plain", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
45. Bradley Brew Project
Bradley Beach, United States
Bradley Brew Project produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #38 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Unicorn Girls", which is an American Pale Ale and "Super Unicorn Girls", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
47. Ludlam Island Brewery
Dennis, United States
Ludlam Island Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #42 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Water Guns and Rainbows", which is an American IPA and "Fish Alley IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
48. Coastal Brew Works
United States
Coastal Brew Works produce's decent quality beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Trojan Seahorse", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "Building Sandcastles (Sabro & Motueka)", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
49. King’s Road Brewing Company
Haddonfield, United States
King’s Road Brewing Company is a brewery and tasting room with two locations. One is in the heart of Downtown Haddonfield, New Jersey. The other is at The Feed Mill in Historic Medford, New Jersey. Both offer a variety of rotating hand-crafted beers.
50. Mechanical Brewery
Cherry Hill, United States
Mechanical Brewery is still unproven but has a lot of potential and is ranked #33 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Scullbier", which is a Baltic Porter and "Thresher", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.