New Jersey’s 45 Best Breweries in 2026, According To Locals

New Jersey has a rich history when it comes to brewing beer. In fact, the very first "brewery" was opened in the Garden State back in the 1600's. Over the past 450 years, breweries have changed drastically in New Jersey. We've got more craft breweries than you can shake a fist at, and that's not a bad thing.

New Jersey's Brewery Scene Is One Of The Most Unique In The Country

Each brewery in Jersey brings its own unique vibe, flavor, and atmosphere. For example, hanging out at Heavy Reel in Seaside Heights gives you a fun beach vibe, whereas grabbing a cold one at Source Brewing in Colts Neck will make you feel like you're having a beer out on the farm.

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What Are The Best Breweries In New Jersey?

I opened the question up on the radio station's Facebook page, "What's the best New Jersey brewery?" and the answers were, of course, overwhelming.

Breweries that you may have never heard of before were making the list, and some places are absolute giants in the world of New Jersey Craft Beer. Breweries like Icarus, Kane, Mudhen, and Cape May Brewing all made the list. But there were also some smaller breweries that even I hadn't heard of before making our list.

Meet NJ's 45 Best Craft Breweries According To Locals

Are there any breweries we need to add? According to locals, these are the 45 best breweries in New Jersey in 2026