New Jersey Beer

The brewery industry in The Garden State dates back to 1643, when a small Dutch settlement (currently Hoboken) started brewing its own for enjoyment. The heavy German immigration helped to grow the industry in Newark and Jersey City in the following centuries, which shaped the robust craft beer scene visitors now enjoy throughout the state. More than 100 breweries, brewpubs, cideries and meaderies flourish today, offering a wide variety of beer styles – from ales, lagers and stouts to flavored creations and more.