Kinda kismet that I "discovered" this brewery right around the time Jersey Cyclone announced its…read moreclosure. Flounder is actually right next to a distillery my cousin has been asking me about for years. I've lived in Franklin since 1990 and there are STILL places in Hillsborough I've never seen. So do forgive me. This brewery popped up on my IG (because of course it did) in the context of a monthly book club that they host in partnership with Somerset County libraries. I've spent the better part of the last 20 years primarily reading articles and books related to my grad coursework but made a commitment last fall to return to leisure reading that doesn't make me want to walk into the business end of the ocean à la Edna Pontellier. Take your time - I'll wait. I went for my first Books n Brews last month. The brewery has a classic wooded open concept downstairs, and a party loft upstairs where we have book club. It's BYOFood - at least on winter weekdays - summer and weekends may offer food trucks so please check before taking me at my word. The bartenders are super friendly and welcome you into the space - and back to the space once you return as I did this week. Our very own Cheers in central NJ. I'm Carla. The beer is really really good. I LOVE that there isn't an abundance of IPAs and I love a good hazy but brother please. Enough. They've got some good fruit/sour representation. The first time I went I got a cardamom beer, this week I snagged a currant forward hazy. Prices are reasonable and the vibes are great. They also have an outdoor picnic table area - my new book club buddy said that the outdoors is dog friendly and they regularly bring their pups. I'm both very excited for book club and for experiencing more of this brewery as the temps warm up. It's really giving a community vibe - in addition to book club they stage plays, game nights, musical performances, cheese board events - all kinds of good stuff. Enjoy my pics!!

A great time The…read morebeer selection is varied and everything that we tried was very good. We saw a live show. All of the seats had good sightlines and the sound was good. It was like being in someone's large living room. The staff was helpful and incredibly nice. Parking was easy.

Farewell to Jersey Cyclone Brewing Company, a well known craft brewery in Somerset that officially…read moreclosed their doors on February 22, 2026. Known for a diverse lineup of beers and a community focused tasting room, we stopped by to support their last few days. Thanks for giving us over 6 years of beers.

Nice local place. Bartender was friendly as were the patrons. A lot of different styles on tap with…read moreIPAs being the more prevalent. My husband and I enjoyed a quick stop but certainly wished we could've stayed longer

Public paid parking in lots or meter street parking…read more We just came here for drinks. I got the paper plane which was delicious, not too strong but hit the spot. My husband got the flight which included four beers and my cousin got the saison beer. Both enjoyed theirs. My daughters got the kids vanilla ice cream which was in a bowl and included a sugar cone topped with chocolate syrup -- it was a great size for $6! I do love the space, we came on a Sunday so it was busy around the bar area because of the eagles game. We were still able to watch where we sat in the dining area. Our server was very sweet too! We will be back!

Village Brewing (haha I've always called it Village Brewery) is a multipurpose location in Downtown…read moreSomerville that offers local beers as well as a full menu. On my last visit, I ordered the 8 piece tavern wings (4 with maple brown butter/ 4 with bourbon bbq) which were pretty good, paired it with a glass of prosecco. I was there for a quick meet up with the girls, but they do also host a lot of large private events. They recently had a 2 floor Halloween party which was free to attend. I wasn't able to make it; however, I look forward to keeping up with any future events on their calendar.

I went last Sunday with an old friends nearby and it was such a great time with all the features…read moreone would want in a local brewery. What is outstanding to us is the care which all the staff and brewers show as they are there. Clearly the same love is widespread as the place was full on a Sunday afternoon. It is pleasing that many were there with their kids showing that this local business gives to the whole of the community. The enjoyment of brewing has moved past mere pub secrecy out to the whole of the community. A long calendar of events of all types from pub trivia to local music to sponsoring fellow food, eateries and holidays are all helpful to promote the family warranted nature of this business as it's clear with a large number of newborns and families as might be unusual and yet should be normalized. All staff are knowledgeable in the brewing and hospitality skills to succeed now and for the long run. Point of sale systems are able to keep open a tab and clearly distinguish ongoing bills. The marketing keeps rights with the sign ups of emails and keeping customer histories. Branding is consistent and relevant leading to a nice, smooth, comfortable customer experience. The two bathrooms are both individual and there are plenty of amenities like nooks and crannies the chat in and coat hooks and ledges and more private corners and food trucks rotate thru the good seasons and lots of lovely people always. Cheers!

I'm from South Jersey and have been to very few breweries in North Jersey, so I put out the call on…read moreReddit asking for recommendations for a weekend trip up north. Oakflower, just opened in 2022, was recommended time and time again, so we made this our first stop. I'm pleased to say it absolutely lived up to the hype. You can tell a brewery is serious about their beer when they don't offer flights or any kind of flavored seltzers. They are concentrating on making the best beer they can and it shows. 11 beers on tap with lots of hazy ales, a dangerously good 12.8% barrel aged stout, and a pale ale on nitro which I don't think I have ever seen before. We did a few tasters and a few full pours and everything we tried was fantastic. The taproom is spacious, airy, lots of plants and natural light which gave it a relaxed vibe. It was a Friday afternoon and was pleasantly full, with some of the bartenders passionately talking New York sports with some of the regulars. The friendly employees, the amazing beer, the well designed taproom, its location right across from an old train station in quaint downtown Millington... all of this together made for a perfect first visit. We live too far away to come back anytime soon, but we bought some beer to go to tide us over, and will definitely mention Oakflower to others when asked for brewery recommendations in North Jersey.

I'd been wanting to come here for a couple months now and we finally made it the other day after…read moreleaving another brewery close by. We came right before opening and waited in the car for the doors to open. Upon entering there were several people doing the same thing which speaks volumes for this place. It got busy right away and there was some type of event going on in the back too. Everyone was there to enjoy their beers and boy were they enjoyable. The girl who waited on us was very nice and honest as she gave my gf her brand new Chanel sunglasses she had left on the counter earlier when we were ordering. Thank you! This place has chill brewery vibes as you can see their production area and it's pretty spacey and I love how they are in an old post office building. They have a lot of board games to play while enjoying your beers and they also sell some merch. We ordered a flight: - Resting Grinch Face, Winter Warmer 5/5 - Terrible Twos Anniversary, Imperial Hazy IPA 5/5 - Kite and Key, Hazy IPA 5/5 - BOO-Yah, American Porter 5/5 Every beer was tasty af!!! I love this place and I look forward to my next visit. Thanks again for everything :) Sláinte

WHIPPANY: leashed and friendly dogs are allowed at Double Tap Brewing and we had a great visit and…read moreenjoyed their fresh craft beers! On a Sunday night, we were surprised to see so many people enjoying the evening. This place is popular with folks enjoying time with their family and friends and it even looked like a couple of small celebrations were taking place, which made our hearts happy. We enjoyed a flight and chose the Rustle dunkel, Tightrope schwarzbier, Resting Grinch face winter warmer, and the Boo-Yah porter. Loved them all and they have much more on tap, including hard seltzers as gluten-free options. Play a board game, watch sports on their TV, bring your own food, shoot some darts, and do a toast to what a wonderful year 2024 has been! Double Tap also has a special Instagram page that features all the dogs that come to visit!

NESHANIC STATION: Readington Brewery is a true farm brewery, growing ingredients right on-site…read moreincluding hops in multiple varieties, plus wheat, barley, fruits, and even veggies that go straight from field to glass. They have 16 options on tap, showcasing their farm-fresh ingredients across beer styles, seltzers, and even birch beer. Flights are always a must for us when visiting a place for the first time and we enjoyed every taste. Standouts included the Doppelbock, Mango-Kiwi Fizzy, Godhi-Real Peach Fruit, and the most unexpected favorite, El Diablo Chelada, a beer-meets-Bloody-Mary situation. Even as someone who usually skips Bloody Marys, this one won us over. Bold, layered, and wildly drinkable. Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome inside the stunning barn-style tasting room, complete with warm wood paneling, oversized wagon-wheel chandeliers, plenty of seating, Rutgers pride, and a peek into the production area. Outside, pups can stretch out on the spacious deck and lawn overlooking the farm. Bonus points for fire pits where you can cozy up with a beer. This is also a family-friendly spot with a great playground out back and loads of room to roam. Just be sure to check their website for 21+ hours. Bring your own food or catch whatever food truck is on-site, and don't miss their packed events calendar. Trivia, open mics, chess games, book clubs, bingo, and more keep things lively all week long. Farm vibes, great beer, happy dogs, and something always happening. Hard to beat!

We stopped here after work on a cold and dreary day. One of the garage doors was open as they had…read morebeen brewing earlier in the day, but inside was warm and inviting. The woman behind the bar was very helpful and friendly, and we enjoyed well-crafted IPAs and porters. The outside looks like a great place to visit in the summer, with ample picnic tables and space to enjoy the delicious beers. I look forward to visiting when I'm back there in warmer weather.

Great beers here the vibe was awesome, lacked having food would be nice to have pizzas etc to snack…read moreon

Very chill, small brewery in Hightstown, NJ. The dark wood trim inside gives it an old tavern kind…read moreof feel. My girlfriend and I visited for the first time on a Saturday around 4 and it was pretty dead inside - just one other table was taken up. It did start to fill up later on. There is an upstairs area that can be used for private parties, and an outdoor area, though we didn't experience this area since it was January and 30° outside. Their menu is impressive - beers are divided into categories of light, Belgian, dark/malty, tart/sour, etc, and each beer has a detailed description next to it. This can be extremely helpful for people who may not know much about beer to find something they like. The beer we had was very good. They also have many of their beers canned and available for purchase to bring home. Overall a nice place, one we would probably visit more often if we didn't live an hour away!

Friendly neighborhood brewery has good beer both in cans and on tap. You can also purchase a…read moregrowler and share it with your friends or keep it for yourself. No judgement. :) They moved to a bigger facility and you can order food from nearby eateries. They deliver. New to the town and can't figure out where to order some food? They generously supply you a list of places to call. Prices are a little high but between the service and cleanliness, it's a great place to grab a pint or two.

My favorite brewery in New Jersey-wonderful grounds with own beer patio,super chatty and friendly…read morestaff, 7 different varieties of IPAs...what else could an IPA fan ask for :) I had Shire IPA,my husband had Cosmic Drops & Gravitational Waves...all superb!! Definitely a must visit when in the area,and if you like IPA :)

First time coming here and this is definitely a smaller brewery than I was expecting. Downside is…read morethere is paid parking or you can try to find parking in the residential area behind and walk the two blocks to the brewery The location itself has a small indoor area, this was taken by a private party. They also have a small covered beer garden out back. Prices on their beers were very reasonable and pours came in an assortment of sizes. We had two IPAs and both were different but good in their own way.

Delicious beer. Amazing staff. Amazing atmosphere. Amazing brewery!…read more Conveniently close to the Westfield train station. Coming home from work, have a beer! Going to a sporting event, go in and have a beer! Support your local brewery!