The craft beer landscape in New Jersey has undergone a complete makeover in the past 10 years. New craft breweries continue to sprout all across the state, with the industry boom showing no signs of fizzling out.
In 2019 alone, 18 new breweries opened, increasing the statewide total to 127. In 2011, New Jersey had a total of just 24. The uptick is significant, but even at 127, New Jersey still ranks 20th in the United States.
According to the Brewers Association, those 127 establishments generated roughly $1.81 billion in revenue in 2019, good enough for 18th in the nation. Even the coronavirus outbreak in 2020 hasn’t stopped new craft breweries from arriving.
In March, Ashton Brewing opened in Middlesex County. Seven Tribesmen in Passaic County greeted customers for the first time in May. Ocean County welcomed Battle River Brewing in August and Labor Day weekend saw the addition of Dr. Brewlittle’s Beer and Brotherton Brewing Company in Burlington and Camden counties.
Those five will soon be joined by others, and we’ve documented them below. Scroll down to check out which New Jersey towns will be getting their first, or another, brewery over the course of the next several months.
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South 40 Brewing Company is getting close to opening its doors in Middlesex County.Photo courtesy of Kevin Pacansky
South 40 Brewing Company, Edison
Anticipated opening: October 2020
After waiting more than a year, South 40 Brewing Co. is set to finally open its doors in late October. Its location in Raritan Center is just under a roundabout 5-mile drive away from Cypress Brewing Co. All that’s left to be taken care of is the arrival of its limited brewery license.
Once open, South 40 will offer classical styles of craft beer but also a few experimental brews, including a Dunkle that will taste like cinnamon buns.
“Our customers will be able to relate to our menu,” said Kevin Pacansky, owner of South 40. “We will have categories for a brand new newbie in the craft beer scene, our beer lovers who just don’t like all the crazy hoppy ‘stuff’, and our major beer nerds who can’t stop talking about what they’re tasting.”
While South 40 is making beer at the moment, it’s not able to sell just yet, but customers can stock up on merchandise on their website.
The Seed: A Living Beer Project, Atlantic City
Anticipated opening: October 2020
It’s so close to opening, customers can practically taste the beers. The Seed is already well into the brewing process and is hoping to open its doors for the first time in October.
The brewery will focus on incorporating the local environment and community into Saison-inspired beers. Aside from those, it will dive heavily into the world of lagers and other hoppy beers.
Once open, The Seed will try working with a blend of indoor and outdoor spaces for its customers.
Alternate Ending Beer Company, Aberdeen
Anticipated opening: October/November 2020
What started in November 2018 is finally coming to fruition for owner Scott Novick and Alternate Ending.
The brewpub is hoping to open in October but should more than likely open by Thanksgiving.
Its specialty beers will include a juicy IPA, traditional lagers, oatmeal stouts and eventually delicate mixed cultures.
Bull N Bear Brewery, Summit
Anticipated opening: October/November 2020
It’s been a long time coming for owner Will Dodge and Bull N Bear. After one year of planning and two years of construction, the brewery hopes to open its taproom on Springfield Avenue in late October or early November.
Just this Wednesday, the brewery received its certificate of occupancy and production will finally start. There will be a patio and beer garden for customers once open.
Head brewer Mike Formisano has won awards over the course of his 14 years of experience and customers will be able to look forward to various English styles, German lagers and Belgian styles. Those Belgian styles are a personal favorite for Dodge.
Glenbrook Brewing Co. will open its doors in Morristown in November. One of the beers on tap will be Jacob Arnold's Porter.Photo courtesy of Darren Cregan
Glenbrook Brewery, Morristown
Anticipated opening: November 2020
It’s tough to beat the location for Glenbrook, which will be the first brewery in Morristown. Nestled right on Morris Street, the brewery will be just a few doors away from Grilled Cheese at the Melt Factory, Fatty’s and Grasshopper Off the Green to the west, and a short walk from the train station to the east.
It’s not the first location Darren Cregan and Heath Traver had their eyes set on, though.
The brewery’s initial location was set to be a couple of blocks away on Abbett Avenue. Local residents, however, weren’t warm to the idea of a brewery opening across the street from George Gramby Memorial Park. Instead, Cregan and Traver worked with the town and Mayor Tim Dougherty to settle on the current site.
“They encouraged us to take a closer look at this spot,” Traver said. “In the end, I think it’s better. The space is bigger. The location is better. While it cost us more, I think the location that we’re at is great. We’re really excited.”
In a fun twist, each beer will get its name from different historical sites in Morristown.
The Colonial Ale, which features a blend of English malts and American Willamette hops with an Irish moss finish, will be the cornerstone beer. It’s on the more drinkable side and is comparable to a Samuel Adams Boston Lager.
West Coast-style and New England-style IPAs will be offered. The Jockey Hollow pumpkin ale, which won an award from the Morris Area Society of Homebrewers, should also be popular. Also in the works will be a German-style Weiss beer along with a clean, creamy-based porter. Glenbrook will sell hard seltzers and even a non-alcoholic birch beer for kids.
The brewery hopes to begin production in mid-October and open its doors for both indoor and outdoor seating in early November.
“We’re really close,” Crager said. “Now, other pieces of the puzzle have to fall into place. We were really hoping to have a majority of the interior done and turn on the tanks October 9th, and then it’s a two-week brewing process until something is ready.”
Swedesboro Brewing Company, Swedesboro
Anticipated opening: November 2020
If you visit Swedesboro Brewing Company’s website, there’s a countdown clock to its launch date of Nov. 12.
The brewery will be located in Swedes Plaza, just off of Woodstown Road, not far from downtown Swedesboro and Exit 2 on the New Jersey Turnpike.
The lineup at Swedesboro will include all of the hits, including lagers, pilsners, IPAs, porters, stouts, various ales and more.
Mechanical Brewery, Cherry Hill
Anticipated opening: Nov. 27, 2020
Mechanical Brewery announced Monday that its grand opening will take place Nov. 27.
In the meantime, the staff has been busy finishing artwork, coasters, customizing tap handles and more for the big opening.
Once that big day comes, Mechanical Brewery will be within a short drive of both Forgotten Boardwalk and Bout the Hops breweries.
Farm Truck Brewing is hoping to open its doors to customers in the winter of 2020.Photo courtesy of Farm Truck Brewing
Farm Truck Brewing, Medford
Anticipated opening: December 2020/January 2021
Brooke Tidswell and Jay Kuhn had plenty of lengthy discussions about a brewery until things got serious in November 2019. That’s when they secured their current space on North Main Street in Medford. It’s been a lot of construction and planning since.
A new walk-in was installed and the bar is being built. Tidswell hopes to have a five bbl (barrel) brewhouse from American Beer Equipment ready to go by the end of November, but Tidswell admits they don’t want to rush anything.
Both Tidswell and Kuhn love their IPAs, so it’s no surprise that they plan on having a large variety on tap. Farm Truck Brewing will also feature a heavy stout rotation that will be aged in bourbon, rum and brandy barrels. Their third partner in this adventure is Chris King.
“Jay and I love beer, so traditional styles will be on tap,” Tidswell in an email to NJ Advance Media. “But the science and exciting part about beer is to push those boundaries to explore, make mistakes, enjoy the process and have fun. We want to make great beers for great people and have a great time doing it.”
Those traditional styles include pilsners, pale ales, lagers and more. As of now, the hopeful opening startup date is some point in December, but they’re ready for any delays that can push it into early 2021.
Newark Local Beer, Newark
Anticipated opening: Winter 2020/2021
This brewery is set to take root in the newly-restored Walker House, which was designed in the 1920s by architect Ralph Thomas Walker.
Newark Local Beer was originally slated to open early in 2020, but the 6,300-square-foot space experienced plenty of delays, both related and unrelated to the coronavirus. The brewery is now looking to launch in December 2020 or January 2021.
Customers will be able to pick from session IPAs, porters and much more. Non-beer enthusiasts will have their own options as well, with non-alcoholic root beers and various seltzer flavors.
Currently, the only other brewery in Newark is Anheuser-Busch. Unfortunately for Newark Local, local ordinances won’t allow an opening of any outdoor seating. Still, the indoor space will have plenty of games — compliant with coronavirus guidelines — and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Lions Roar Brewing Company, Westfield
Anticipated opening: Winter 2020/2021
Lions Roar will be nestled right on the side of the roundabout in Westfield, a stone’s throw away from the train station.
While owner Corinne Grant was hoping to aim for a fall 2020 opening, the brewery is pushing its likely starting date back to the winter of 2020 or early 2021. The only thing needed at this point is permission from the state to start brewing and selling the beers. One big hurdle was jumped on Sept. 1, as the brewery received its certificate of occupancy from the municipality.
Once open, Belgian and European style beers will be its specialty. The brewery will also hope to start with delivery and pick-up orders.
A chocolate raspberry porter (left), German pale ale (center) and Scottish elite (right) are a few of the beers that will be available once Buttzville Brewing Company opens later in 2020.
Buttzville Brewing Company, Washington
Anticipated opening: Winter 2020/Spring 2021
All of the proper applications for federal and state licenses and permits have been submitted for Buttzville Brewing Company in Warren County.
Owners Dave and Erin Andersen have been planning this business for about five years but finally decided to go all-in about 16 months ago.
The two hope to open their taproom between January and April 2021, and German styles will their specialty.
Readington Brewery and Hop Farm, Readington
Anticipated opening: Winter/Spring 2021
While the targeted opening date was a year ago, Readington Brewery and Hop Farm remains steadfast in a 2021 opening. It’s been a year of clearing plenty of dreaded red tape through permits and approvals, though.
This establishment plans on becoming the biggest hop farm in New Jersey — it already holds a spot in the top three now — and producing high-quality, traditional-style beers with its own farm-fresh ingredients.
After all, ‘bine to stein’ is the company’s motto.
Once open, the goal is to have 12 beers on tap along with a few specialty ‘estate’ beers.
Bent Elbow Brewery, Eagleswood
Anticipated opening: Winter/Spring 2021
Bent Elbow will take root at the former spot of West Creek Kayak and Canoe at the corner of Route 9 and Dock Road in Eagleswood.
Construction continues at the 1,500-square-foot location, with the concrete flooring poured in just a few weeks ago, in late August.
There is still work to be done, which means Bent Elbow is unlikely to open in 2020 but should be good to go in early 2021.
Ross Brewing Company, Middletown
Anticipated opening: Spring 2021
It’s been a long four-year process for president John Ross Cocozza, but construction is finally underway at Ross Brewing Company’s facility in Middletown.
This wasn’t Cocozza’s first location. He initially had leased a building in Red Bank but was never able to get the business going. He then began brewing and selling his own beer in New York before closing on the current property.
Ross Brewing Company will offer a unique experience for its customers when it opens in the spring of 2021. It will be the only one in the state that will allow patrons to tie up their boats on its dock, which will be attached to the tasting room and rests on Belford Harbor
A variety of hand-crafted ales and lagers, which will source as many local ingredients as possible, will be available. The group has also begun a barrel-aging program for stouts, porters and barleywines in the future.
Customers won’t have to wait for 2021 to try beers, though. Come October, cans will be available at local liquor stores.
Double Tap Brewing, Whippany
Anticipated opening: Spring 2021
John Coyle has brewed his own beer since the 1990s — he even supplied all of the beer himself for his own wedding — and started the brewery hunt with Todd Townsend, whom he met as members of the Morris Area Society of Home Brewers.
About a year ago, they received approval from the Hanover Township Planning Board to open a brewery and now they hope to begin construction on Double Tap later in September or early October.
Due in part to coronavirus delays, what was an anticipated opening in fall of 2020 has been pushed back to likely the first quarter of 2021. The owners have taken it in stride, though.
“The last year has been a very productive one for us,” Coyle said. “We have been working on perfecting all of our recipes. It’s been a ‘learning experience’ having my fellow brewers suggest revisions to recipes I’ve been brewing for 25 years, but the results have been off the charts. It’s the best kind of homework there is.”
Those fellow brewers, which include Jeff Mauriello, Jared Dougherty and Chris Mock, have won various awards for their respective European lagers, New England IPAs, Belgian-style ales, stouts and more.
Seven Sons Brewing Company, Howell
Anticipated opening: Spring/Summer 2021
Construction has been going on for more than a year at Seven Sons, but things have really started coming together this past summer.
The logo is now proudly displayed out in front of the brewery, which is located in Ideal Plaza off Route 9 South in Howell.
An opening date in the spring of 2021 seems likely, barring any delays.
Hoboken Brewing Company, Hoboken
Anticipated opening: Spring/Summer 2021*
This one comes with an asterisk, only because Hoboken Brewing Company is already producing beers that are available to consumers through a friendly partnership with the Shepherd & the Knucklehead of Hoboken.
Still, Hoboken Brewing currently has no taproom of its own. That will change in 2021, when it plans on opening a spot in the city.
The brewery will have a 50-car parking lot, and hopes to receive approval for outdoor consumption on-site.
Its current tap list consists of nine beers ranging from blonde ales to IPAs, pale ales and more.
Gearblock Brewing Company, Bergen County
Anticipated opening: Fall 2021
Securing the funds and trying to find a spot in northern Bergen County has been a process for the past two years for Antonio Romano.
Gearblock Brewing Company is looking to land a place in Waldwick, Midland Park or Wyckoff. Once a lease is signed, permits and construction must be completed before brewing gets underway.
Once open, the brewery will specialize in New England IPAs and porters.
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