# Best breweries in New Jersey, United States

> The best breweries in New Jersey, United States, ranked by the beer they brew. 174 breweries, 50 rated Great or better. Updated weekly.

*Canonical page: <https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/new-jersey/> · data updated 2026-09-06*

Breadcrumb: Breweries → United States → New Jersey

We track 174 breweries in New Jersey, United States. 14 rate Exceptional and 36 rate Great. Troon Brewing in Hopewell leads the list at 4.92 (Exceptional).

## Ranked breweries

1. [Troon Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/troon-brewing-1583.md) — 4.92, Exceptional — Hopewell, New Jersey
2. [The Seed: A Living Beer Project](https://finding.beer/brewery/the-seed-a-living-beer-project-22832.md) — 4.77, Exceptional — Atlantic City, New Jersey
3. [Autodidact Beer](https://finding.beer/brewery/autodidact-beer-28750.md) — 4.71, Exceptional — Morris Plains, New Jersey
4. [Bakes Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/bakes-brewing-company-31004.md) — 4.66, Exceptional — Belmar, New Jersey
5. [Oakflower Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/oakflower-brewing-company-28268.md) — 4.64, Exceptional — Long Hill, New Jersey
6. [Conclave Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/conclave-brewing-1718.md) — 4.61, Exceptional — Flemington, New Jersey
7. [Kane Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/kane-brewing-company-3470.md) — 4.60, Exceptional — Ocean Township, New Jersey
8. [Alternate Ending Beer Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/alternate-ending-beer-co-22437.md) — 4.60, Exceptional — Aberdeen Township, New Jersey
9. [Twin Elephant Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/twin-elephant-brewing-company-2630.md) — 4.56, Exceptional — Chatham, New Jersey
10. [Tonewood Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/tonewood-brewing-1510.md) — 4.54, Exceptional — Oaklyn, New Jersey
11. [Icarus Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/icarus-brewing-1569.md) — 4.49, Exceptional — Brick Township, New Jersey
12. [Source Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/source-brewing-19271.md) — 4.48, Exceptional — Colts Neck, New Jersey
13. [Magnify Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/magnify-brewing-company-1799.md) — 4.47, Exceptional — Fairfield, New Jersey
14. [Carton Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/carton-brewing-company-3471.md) — 4.43, Exceptional — Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey
15. [Lost Elephant Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/lost-elephant-brewing-33101.md) — 4.49, Great — Elmer, New Jersey
16. [Wild Fern Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/wild-fern-brewing-35066.md) — 4.47, Great — Frenchtown, New Jersey
17. [Chilton Mill Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/chilton-mill-brewing-24195.md) — 4.45, Great — Washington Township, New Jersey
18. [Esker Hart Artisan Ales](https://finding.beer/brewery/esker-hart-artisan-ales-27758.md) — 4.44, Great — High Bridge, New Jersey
19. [Twin Soles Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/twin-soles-brewing-36636.md) — 4.40, Great — Frankford, New Jersey
20. [Mindful Ales](https://finding.beer/brewery/mindful-ales-19274.md) — 4.40, Great — Jersey City, New Jersey
21. [Abyssal Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/abyssal-brewing-36061.md) — 4.39, Great — Bordentown, New Jersey
22. [Subculture Artisan Ales](https://finding.beer/brewery/subculture-artisan-ales-28701.md) — 4.35, Great — Florence, New Jersey
23. [HEAVY REEL BREWING CO.](https://finding.beer/brewery/heavy-reel-brewing-co-3123.md) — 4.34, Great — Seaside Heights, New Jersey
24. [Gearblock Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/gearblock-brewing-company-26832.md) — 4.34, Great — Waldwick, New Jersey
25. [Two Villains Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/two-villains-brewing-26357.md) — 4.33, Great — Vernon Township, New Jersey
26. [The Druery](https://finding.beer/brewery/the-druery-31163.md) — 4.32, Great — Lawrence Township, New Jersey
27. [Birdsmouth Beer](https://finding.beer/brewery/birdsmouth-beer-27478.md) — 4.32, Great — Oceanport, New Jersey
28. [Alias Brew Works](https://finding.beer/brewery/alias-brew-works-31956.md) — 4.31, Great — Vernon Township, New Jersey
29. [Odd Bird Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/odd-bird-brewing-31126.md) — 4.31, Great — Stockton, New Jersey
30. [Gusto Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/gusto-brewing-company-19482.md) — 4.29, Great — Lower Township, New Jersey
31. [Skinny Flowers Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/skinny-flowers-brewing-company-35879.md) — 4.29, Great — Oceanport, New Jersey
32. [Brix City Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/brix-city-brewing-1340.md) — 4.28, Great — Little Ferry, New Jersey
33. [Farm Truck Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/farm-truck-brewing-29944.md) — 4.26, Great — Medford, New Jersey
34. [Ghost Hawk Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/ghost-hawk-brewing-company-16821.md) — 4.25, Great — Clifton, New Jersey
35. [Pallet Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/pallet-brewing-company-35716.md) — 4.24, Great — Maplewood, New Jersey
36. [Wild Air Beerworks](https://finding.beer/brewery/wild-air-beerworks-27355.md) — 4.23, Great — Asbury Park, New Jersey
37. [Hackensack Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/hackensack-brewing-17594.md) — 4.22, Great — Hackensack, New Jersey
38. [Field & Oak](https://finding.beer/brewery/field-oak-33422.md) — 4.22, Great — Ocean Township, New Jersey
39. [Tall Oaks Farm + Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/tall-oaks-farm-brewery-30061.md) — 4.21, Great — Farmingdale, New Jersey
40. [Muckraker Beermaker](https://finding.beer/brewery/muckraker-beermaker-22372.md) — 4.21, Great — Vernon Township, New Jersey
41. [Erratic Fermentations](https://finding.beer/brewery/erratic-fermentations-35695.md) — 4.21, Great — Plumsted, New Jersey
42. [Buena Connection Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/buena-connection-brewing-company-35758.md) — 4.19, Great — Buena, New Jersey
43. [Varitage Brew Works](https://finding.beer/brewery/varitage-brew-works-31242.md) — 4.19, Great — Bloomfield, New Jersey
44. [Seven Tribesmen Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/seven-tribesmen-brewery-24049.md) — 4.18, Great — Wayne, New Jersey
45. [Double Tap Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/double-tap-brewing-27479.md) — 4.16, Great — Hanover, New Jersey
46. [Snouts and Stouts Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/snouts-and-stouts-brewing-35759.md) — 4.16, Great — Hammonton, New Jersey
47. [Neck of the Woods Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/neck-of-the-woods-brewing-company-15828.md) — 4.16, Great — Pitman, New Jersey
48. [Untied Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/untied-brewing-company-17241.md) — 4.14, Great — New Providence, New Jersey
49. [Bradley Brew Project](https://finding.beer/brewery/bradley-brew-project-15832.md) — 4.13, Great — Bradley Beach, New Jersey
50. [Ludlam Island Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/ludlam-island-brewery-2473.md) — 4.12, Great — Woodbine, New Jersey

That is the top 50 of 174. Complete list: [all 174 of them](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/new-jersey/all.md).

## Metro areas

- [Trenton](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/new-jersey/trenton.md) — 21 breweries
- [Ocean City](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/new-jersey/ocean-city.md) — 8 breweries
- [Vineland-Bridgeton](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/new-jersey/vineland-bridgeton.md) — 5 breweries
- [Atlantic City](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/new-jersey/atlantic-city.md) — 7 breweries

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