If you're a craft beer fan living in the Garden State, then you should count your lucky stars because we live in an amazing state for local craft beers.

Explore The Diverse World Of New Jersey Craft Beers

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Whether you're looking to get lost in a world of hops, go down a rabbit hole of porters, or enjoy the smoothness of a pale ale, Jersey breweries have a little something for everyone.

Why I Love IPAs

I'm an IPA drinker myself. There's something about the overwhelming flavor of pine and hops that just screams beer that I can't get enough of.

Heavy Reel: A Seaside Heights, NJ Staple

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When I lived in Seaside Heights, Heavy Reel was a staple for me; at least once or twice a week, I'd be over there either grabbing cans to go or enjoying a Drowning Clown Double IPA, those babies pack a serious punch.

Discovering NJ Craft Beers Across The State

Over the years, I've enjoyed a nice variety of craft NJ beers, from a crisp fall afternoon at Last Wave in Point Pleasant to trivia nights and Patriot IPA's at Battle River Brewing in Toms River, but there's one beer that I think stands tall among any other in the world of NJ IPAs.

Kane Brewing; Ocean Townships Craft Beer Gem

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Kane Brewing, in Ocean Township, is known for making a wide variety of brews; there's something for every palate, but it's the Kane Head High that stands tall in the world of craft beer in NJ.

Kane Head High; NJ's Must Try IPA

With their iconic long wooden tap handle, which has the name of the brewery chiseled into it, Kane is a no frills, down to business, IPA.

Featuring hints of pine, citrus, and fruit, it's light, aromatic, and packs a serious punch without going overboard.

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If you ever had to introduce somebody to the world of Jersey's craft beers, Kane Head High is without a doubt a fantastic place to start, and has easily become, in my opinion, the best beer you can get in New Jersey.

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