As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, New Jersey’s craft breweries are rolling out their seasonal selections, offering a variety of autumn-inspired beers and experiences for locals and visitors alike.
Restaurants and brewpubs like Gaslight Brewery & Restaurant in South Orange and Tun Tavern Brewery & Restaurant in Atlantic City offer not just a diverse range of craft beers but also full food menus, live entertainment, and events. Triumph Brewing Co. in Red Bank provides another locale for craft beer enthusiasts, featuring a wide range of on-tap options and live events.
If you’re in the mood for tasting room experiences, Fairfield’s Cricket Hill Brewery has been serving up craft beers for over two decades. Among their seasonal options is the Fall Festivus IPA. Cape May Brewing Company keeps patrons on their toes with a frequently changing tasting menu of autumn-inspired beers and hard seltzers.
High Point Brewing Company in Butler offers traditional German beers under their Ramstein label, all made with non-GMO ingredients. Flying Fish Brewing Co. in Somerdale has a seasonal OktoberFish, crafted with a mix of malts and Czech Lager yeast. Ewing’s River Horse Brewing Company rounds out the state’s options with its selection of specialty releases and brewery exclusives, available for tasting and accompanied by brewery tours upon request.
As autumn settles in, New Jersey’s craft breweries are ready to complement the season with a diverse array of food pairings and seasonal brews.