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    Ghost Hawk Brewing

    4.5 (105 reviews)
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    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Cherry wheat.
    Scott P.

    Big warehouse/production facility and hip bar mashup vibes here. Excellent beer. Super close to NYC and right in the shadow of routes 21 and 3 and the Passaic River. Parking out front and Holy Grail Burgers pop up tent to beat those pernicious NJ anti-food brewery laws. Dog friendly. Giant coolers stocked with to-go cans. This place has it all. My girlfriend and I visited on a Sunday afternoon for the first time recently. We sat at the bar and tried several of the beers. 10 beers on tap plus a few additional can pours, and a very impressive amount of variety in the offerings. We especially loved the Updraft (Mai Bock) and BEIRA (strong scotch ale). We love dogs and there were several in the brewery, including one medium sized dog comically perched on the lap of the woman next to us at the bar. Be advised if dogs aren't your thing. We live an hour and a half away and would be here all the time if we lived closer. We've been to a lot of NJ breweries over the years and this is definitely one of the better breweries in the state, in our humble opinion.

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    Kaitlyn F.

    I've heard a lot about Ghost Hawk before so it has been on my list for a while. It was a nice day for a drive, so we decided to drive there. It was a lot smaller than I envisioned. It is like a garage. They have about four tables outside in the parking lot. There was a food truck outside that you could get food at. The inside was dark with some sitting. After asking the bartender what he recommended for someone who doesn't really drink beer, I had the cherry beer, I don't really like cherry, but I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. There is a distillery next door, but they are not the same owners, so you can't get a drink at one and enjoy it at the other. I wish you could, because I prefer cocktails. My husband said he enjoyed his beers a lot. I am not sure if we will be returning anytime soon.

    Van V.

    Another very nice NJ craft brewery in a nice industrial space with high ceilings and lots of fresh air I never heard of Rutt's before, but evidently it is a NJ landmark for hot dog lovers. I mention because it is across the street and giant and dilapidated! Group next to us brought in their hot dogs and fries. If you see Rutt's, you are near Ghost Hawk. Next door is a distillery. And nearby is entrance to 3 West. I liked that the brewery offered a variety of glass sizes to try their beers. I thought the best was Apex Predator, a citrusy IPA. Ravendark was ok, but I prefer stouts and porters with a bit more coffee taste. The two women tenders kept everyone happy and the tables clean. We visited on a cold and rainy April afternoon and found the place convivial. Cheers.

    Rebekah M.

    Love the music they play and love the beer even more. A fantastic stop to make when in north jersey for some suds.

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    Joanne T.

    Great local breweries with a wonderful selection. Really like the beers here and you don't feel overloaded with options. Everything is brewed in house, which is neat. They have live bands some night and food trucks. You can also bring your own food. Really like it here - will be back! Already grabbed a few beers to-go!

    Their fridge with logo
    Clayton S.

    From what I can see they do kit offer food. You are free to bring in food. Several folks, including us, ordered pizza from elsewhere to eat inside. The guy behind the bar was friendly and helpful. It is just beer though. Not liquors or wine. The place is, at its core, a brewery so the inside is that--with beer tanks etc. nice for that aspect. Not a sports bar. Nice gathering place.

    Apex Predator and Putin Huylo.
    Brandon C.

    Being in the Bergen County area and having reading somewhere that Ghost Hawk was a place to visit, a visit HAD to be made. Entering the brewery is full sized bar with counter seating. On the right are stainless steel tanks for wort and fermentation, back lite with soft warm lighting. The brewery is inviting, warm and super chill. Ordered was an Apex Preditor, a NEIPA @ 6.8% ABV and a Putin Huylo, a Ukrainian Strong Ale@ 8.8% ABV. The Apex Preditor has a lot of fruity character derived from the Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe and Ekuanot hops. It's hoppy but not overly grassy and has a bit of lingering hop burn on the finish. Putin Huylo, derived from Pilsner malt with Caramunich and sugar. Dry hopped with a touch of coriander, German Perle hops with German Saphir lends to a unique aroma of subtle spiceness, smoothness and sweetness. This isn't my typical type of beer but it is a charity beer for the brave people of Ukraine. Get it!! Definitely worth a visit. Great atmosphere, super friendly staff and good beers. Read their "About Us" on their website to get to know them. It is heartfelt. A future visit will happen. Cheers!! Notes: * Parking lot. * Opened since 2019. * Check their website for their menu. * Refrigerated to-go cans are available. Check their website.

    Mary E K.

    The beer was really good. I tried a hazy ipa and some sour-y wheat beer. I received beer service almost immediately upon arrival regardless of its being a full house. The atmosphere was hip, lively and cheerful. The merch was super cool. I Definitely want to go back one day.

    From The Mire
    Mary K.

    Went with some friends to Ghost Hawk on Saturday, and enjoyed our beers in their "dumpster chateau" - high top tables well socially distanced in their side parking lot. Pro tip - BYO camping chair and snacks. Clearly we had a good time - we stayed WAY longer than planned, and are already talking about going back for a second visit! They have both pints and cans available. Favorite beers were the From the Mire NE IPA and the Attention Economy West Coast IPA. Parking in their lot and on the street are both free. I liked the fact that they make you use hand sanitizer before entering the building to use the bathroom.

    Great beer = the reason Uber exists
    Thomas A.

    "This guy always gives out five stars when there's booze involved." - you But hear me out! This place really deserves all them stars because their beers are wildly delicious and unique and "session-able". (I'm not an IPA fan, so I can't speak on those but the rest were stellar.) As you drive down the street of course your eye drifts towards Rutt's Hut but you pull into the driveway across the street and it's pretty nondescript. Then you see a few of "those types" (tattoos, dark clothing, hip to the scene) milling by the #6 door and you know you're at the right place. You walk inside and immediately you know it's awesome. The size of the place, the music is actually good and cranking (but not too loud, thank you!), and the beer menu. That damn beer menu. It's not cheap but it's definitely worth what you're paying. (And between you and me - the Mrs. got a nice buzz and wasn't even trying to hide the fact that she was going to "five finger discount" a few of their coasters.) Kid-friendly. No food. For sure on my next visit I'm bringing my dusty growlers to get filled up.

    Emanuel C.

    I love this brewery. In truth I am hopelessly in love with their servings of Beira, which is a Strong Scotch Ale. And as they'll tell you it isn't Scotch, it is an Ale done in a Scottish style. Yeah...cool. They have a really cool bar tasting room setup that opens in the late afternoon with a comfortable atmosphere. I have not tried all of their offerings because I keep coming back for their Beira. They have options to bar 4 pack cans that are 16oz. Really, it's more of an 8 pack because you'd likely pour this over a couple Scotch Ale snifter glasses. I look forward to returning and trying more of their craft beer.

    A flight of delicious beer!
    Jessi S.

    My friend and I had a great time at Ghost Hawk last night. I was searching for a place to grab a drink and this brewery popped up in my Yelp search. I was totally clueless that there was a new brewery so close to me in Clifton! And across from Rutt's Hut?! Sign me up! The brewery is in an industry complex / building. The layout and atmosphere was just a very cool vibe. The purplely / pink neon lights are a nice touch. It was certainly not packed and we were able to grab a high top table by the garage door. We began with a flight. We tried their Lager, the Cherry Daedalion, the Saison D'Automne, and their Leaves Turn. All of the beer was great! I never had a Ghost Hawk beer and I definitely plan to buy some in the future. There wasn't really one I didn't like. The Cherry Daedalion was my favorite and I'm usually not a big fan of cherry wheat beer. It was just sweet enough, not tart, and just a delight to drink. The Leaves Turn beer was a hit too, it was a delicious nut brown ale. I also very much appreciate that they offer 5oz, 10oz, and 16oz pours. That's the way to do it! All of the staff were friendly and attentive. I will definitely go back to Ghost Hawk. I'll grab a couple of rippers from Rutts Hut and head over for some delicious craft beer.

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