Highest-rated breweries in New Jersey
Cold beer, anyone? American beer drinkers have their fair share of options no matter where they might live.
Indeed, a market once dominated by a handful of major brands has become far more diverse since the craft beer scene expanded sixfold between 2008 and 2016. Independent production cooled off just a little in 2023 but still accounted for a whopping 23.4 million barrels of beer and craft beer's overall market share by volume rose to 13.3%, according to the Brewers Association. For context, in 2013, there were 3,108 craft breweries in the U.S.—and as of 2023, there are 9,761, representing a 214% increase in just a decade. Cheers to that!
Why the ongoing obsession? Putting aside the fact that people simply love their brew, beer has emerged as a wildly versatile beverage category. Craft breweries explore beer to its fullest potential and tend to rank highly as a result.
Another thing about beer is that every sip tells a story. It's first and foremost the journey of the beer's own production, namely one involving water, malted grains, botanical hops, and yeast. However, it's also a chronicling of the area in which the beer was produced since every state has its own respective history, climate, geography, and resources. Then there's the tale of the people who produced it, turning their love of carbonated alcohol into a passion project and hiring all kinds of local talent.
Combine America's love of beer with endless flavor possibilities, and you arrive at a sensational pastime and a thriving national industry. With nearly 10,000 craft breweries bubbling up across the nation, each one offers its own unique qualities, some complete with guided tours and tasting rooms (and maybe some hearty gastropub fare).
Many of the nation's highest-rated breweries are so small and independent that the only way to sample their suds is to visit them in person, while others distribute their products around the country—or even across the globe.
To find some top spots near you, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breweries in New Jersey using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a business with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 6, 2024.
Regardless of the brewery's size and scope, one thing is for sure: Now is a great time for a beer!
#30. Eight & Sand Beer Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1003 North Evergreen Ave. Woodbury, New Jersey
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#29. Ludlam Island Brewery
- Rating: 4/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 9 Stoney Court Unit 3 Ocean View, New Jersey
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#28. Gusto Brewing
- Rating: 5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 3860 Bayshore Road North Cape May, New Jersey
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#27. Brix City Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 4 Alsan Way Little Ferry, New Jersey
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#26. Tuckahoe Brewery
- Rating: 5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 3092 English Creek Ave. Ocean View, New Jersey
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#25. Bonesaw Brewing Co.
- Rating: 5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 570 Mullica Hill Road Glassboro, New Jersey
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#24. Last Wave Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 601 Bay Ave. Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
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#23. Red Tank Brewing
- Rating: 5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 77 Monmouth St. Red Bank, New Jersey
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#22. Pinelands Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 140 7th Ave. Unit 15 Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey
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#21. Hidden Sands Brewing Company
- Rating: 5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 6754 Washington Ave. Unit B Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
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#20. Tonewood Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 215 West Clinton Ave. Oaklyn, New Jersey
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#19. Jersey Girl Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 426 Sand Shore Road Hackettstown, New Jersey
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#18. Cypress Brewing Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 30 Nixon Lane Unit East Edison, New Jersey
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#17. Third State Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 352 High St. Burlington, New Jersey
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#16. 7 Mile Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 3156 Route 9 South Rio Grande, New Jersey
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#15. Slack Tide Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1072 Route 83 Unit 3 Clermont, New Jersey
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#14. Bucket Brigade Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
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#13. Double Nickel Brewing Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 1585 Route 73 Pennsauken, New Jersey
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#12. Toms River Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1540 Route 37 West Toms River, New Jersey
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#11. Czig Meister Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 106 Valentine St. Hackettstown, New Jersey
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#10. Spellbound Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 10 Lippincott Lane Suite 12 Mount Holly, New Jersey
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#9. Lone Eagle Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 44 Stangl Road Flemington, New Jersey
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#8. River Horse Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 2 Graphics Drive Ewing, New Jersey
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#7. Screamin' Hill Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 83 Emleys Hill Road Cream Ridge, New Jersey
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#6. Flying Fish Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 900 Kennedy Blvd. Somerdale, New Jersey
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#5. Kane Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 1750 Bloomsbury Ave. Ocean Township, New Jersey
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#4. Carton Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 6 East Washington Ave. Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey
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#3. Cold Spring Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
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#2. Beach Haus Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 801 Main St. Belmar, New Jersey
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#1. Cape May Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (470 reviews)
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jacob Osborn, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
