Best Breweries in NJ
Best Breweries in NJ | Tours and Tastes of Local Brews!
Taste local craft beers that call NJ home. Did you know it takes an average of 2 weeks for beer to properly ferment? New Jersey is known for consistently brewing and distributing some of the greatest beers, including IPAs from Kane Brewing Company and High Point Brewing Company. The breweries have regular, seasonal, and limited-edition options that are available throughout the year. Browse to see all the varieties and choose which you'd like to try out. They've spent years finding the perfect recipe and combination of hops, grain, and more for you to enjoy, so you're sure to find something great!
Visit the state's most Awarded and Sustainable Brewery! Founded in 1996, Flying Fish is the largest of the almost 70 craft breweries in the state, even though they only distribute within 100 miles of the brewery (New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Washington, DC). They currently brew six year round beers and a wide range of seasonals... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsBeach Haus Brewery, a Belmar based brewery, is the brewer of Beach Haus Classic American Pilsner. Founded by two high school buddies, John Merklin and Brian Ciriaco, Beach Haus Brewery has spent the last few years experimenting with, and perfecting, their beer recipes. Their goal when creating the company was to create a beer specifically for the Jersey S... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsAs a craft brewery located in Ocean Township, NJ, Kane Brewing Company focuses on ales with an American and Belgian influence. The beers are always handcrafted, unfiltered, and brewed locally in NJ. This gives each style of ale the best flavor and color for customers. Being developed and distributed out of Monmouth County NJ, Kane Brewing Company's brews ... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsVisit the state's most Awarded and Sustainable Brewery! Founded in 1996, Flying Fish is the largest of the almost 70 craft breweries in the state, even though they only distribute within 100 miles of the brewery (New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Washington, DC). They currently brew six year round beers and a wide range of seasonals... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsBeach Haus Brewery, a Belmar based brewery, is the brewer of Beach Haus Classic American Pilsner. Founded by two high school buddies, John Merklin and Brian Ciriaco, Beach Haus Brewery has spent the last few years experimenting with, and perfecting, their beer recipes. Their goal when creating the company was to create a beer specifically for the Jersey S... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsAs a craft brewery located in Ocean Township, NJ, Kane Brewing Company focuses on ales with an American and Belgian influence. The beers are always handcrafted, unfiltered, and brewed locally in NJ. This gives each style of ale the best flavor and color for customers. Being developed and distributed out of Monmouth County NJ, Kane Brewing Company's brews ... Read More
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Taste NJ: A Connoisseur's Guide to Local Breweries
Forget the same-old bar scene. New Jersey's craft beer culture is a vibrant journey of discovery, best experienced straight from the source. A tour of a local NJ brewery isn't just a tasting; it's a behind-the-scenes adventure where you meet the master brewers, smell the toasted grains, and learn the stories behind your favorite pints. From the hop-forward havens of Monmouth County to the historic breweries of Camden, this guide is your passport to the finest tours and tastes across the Garden State.
Why Visit a NJ Brewery? Beyond the Pint
While enjoying a flight of beer is the main event, a brewery tour offers so much more:
See the Art & Science
Witness the gleaming fermenters and bustling canning lines that transform simple ingredients into complex ales and lagers.
Learn from the Experts
Hear directly from brewers about their process, their passion for specific hop varieties, and what makes a West Coast IPA different from a New England IPA.
Taste Exclusive Releases
Many breweries offer small-batch, taproom-only beers that you can't find anywhere else.
Understand NJ's Beer Scene
Learn how NJ's water profiles and local ingredients (like Jersey-grown hops) influence the character of our state's beer.
An Inside Look!
Tour the premises and see the beer-making process up close and personal. You'll get flights to taste a couple of their most notable beers. Bring your significant other for a unique date! There are public and private tours available for groups.