It’s the start of Fall, and if you’re a beer lover, that means enjoying all the flavors from pumpkin to crisp apple. New Jersey has around 140 breweries, and each offers a unique experience from outdoor patios, indoor tap rooms, tasting, tours and fun atmospheres to enjoy some of the best flavors this state has to offer. There’s a brewery for everyone, whether you want to stay local or adventure out for a day trip!
Local Breweries in Hudson County
Departed Souls Brewing Company – 150 Bay St #2a, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Departed Souls is Jersey City’s First brewery and tasting Room. This local brewery produces a unique array of craft beer options, and they are proud to be New Jersey’s first and only brewery offering a vast selection brewed with 100% Gluten-Free ingredients! Stop by to enjoy both gluten-free and not gluten beer at this local spot!
902 Brewing Company – 101 Pacific Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
This brewery started with a three-gallon pot and a home brewing kit until it went into business in August 2012. They are known for their delicious Ales and Lagers, so stop by and enjoy some fresh beers! Their Oktoberfest Style Lager was brewed to mimic the famous festival beer, German Pils, Munich, Caramunich, and Vienna malt, together with a touch of huell melon for a bready, slightly malty treat!
NJ Beer Co. – 4201 Tonnelle Avenue, North Bergen
New Jersey Beer Co. was founded in 2010 by a small, passionate team brewing three delicious year-round beers. They have a tasting room and an outdoor area for you to enjoy their diverse beers! Their Pumpkin Pie Imperial Ale was brewed with graham crackers and conditioned on pumpkin purée, vanilla creme, and pie spices!
Outside of Hudson County – A Fun Day Trip!
Brix City Brewing – 4 Alsan Way, Little Ferry, NJ 07643
Open seven days a week, Brix City Brewing offers drafts and to go with a wide selection of beers. Stay up to date on their social media as they have exciting events. Their Octoberfest beer is their Vienna-style Lager, concerto Der Malz! It is brewed with a select variety of classic German malts; expect a clean malt flavor with rich, bready notes and a touch of toastiness.
Climax Brewing Co. – 112 Valley Rd, Roselle Park, NJ 07204
The oldest microbrewery in New Jersey, they offer tours and tastings. They are known for producing ales and lagers. Their seasonal beer includes Oktoberfest made from German Noble Hops and massive amounts of Munich Malt, which give it an orange color.
Conclave Brewing – 11 Minneakoning Rd, Flemington, NJ 08822
Committed to the artistry of crafting beer, Conclave Brewing blends tradition, creativity and boldness to produce an unmatched selection of local brews. New releases come out monthly and have live music, so check out their social media for upcoming performances!
Devils Creek Brewing – 1 Powell Ln, Collingswood, NJ 08108
Devils Creek is known as one of the most popular microbreweries in South Jersey. They offer handcrafted seasonal brews developed in their 10 BBL brewhouse. There are dozens of beers you can enjoy on tap. Their Fall beer is their Snickerdoodle Ale and it tastes just like it’s name! With brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Eclipse Brewing – 25 E Park Ave, Merchantville, NJ 08109
Eclipse Brewing is Merchantville’s only craft brewery, with a wide variety of small-batch beer styles on tap. The owners offer unique beers, and they love to experiment with local fruits and flavors.
Four City Brewing Company – 55 S Essex Ave, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Serving some of the best craft beers in Essex County, Four City Brewing offers exciting, innovative, and, most importantly, delicious recipes. This brewery provides quality craft beer, from citrus-forward IPAs to rich, toasty stouts, from crisp cream ales to spicy saisons. Try their Rocktoberfest beer, a Marzen-style beer, if you’re looking for a seasonal fall beer!
Ghost Hawk Brewing Co. – 321 River Rd #6, Clifton, NJ 07014
Ghost Hawk is Passaic County’s first craft brewery perfecting craft ales and lagers. They have many festivals and events, so keep a look out on their social media! You can enjoy a craft beer while supporting small shops!
High Point Brewing Company – 14 Kiel Ave, Butler, NJ 07405
This brewery Craft specializes in German wheat beer made with Bavarian yeast. Their Oktoberfest Lager is very popular as the authentic German Oktoberfest beer has inspired it since the early 1900s. This amber lager has a rich malty aroma, a smooth, toasty palate, and a subtle noble hop finish.
Kane Brewing Company – 1750 Bloomsbury Ave, Ocean Township, NJ 07712
Located in Ocean Township, Kane Brewing has a diverse beer menu on tap for you to enjoy. They are celebrating Oktoberfest with the release of Bierhalle, German-style Märzen Lager. Bierhalle was brewed Barke Vienna and Isaria 1924 malt, two heirloom barley varieties grown in Germany, and hopped with Hallertau Mittlefruh & Hersbrucker in the kettle.
Spellbound Brewing – 10 Lippincott Ln #12, Mt Holly, NJ 08060
At Spellbound, they like brewing beers that represent their favorite styles, from great everyday classics to extreme recipes that push the boundaries, like imperial stouts, barley wines, and barrel-aged sours. Their season beer is their Esters Bourbon Barrel aged Pumpkin Ale. It is rich deep amber with notes of pumpkin spice, vanilla, oak and a touch of bourbon.
