BURLINGTON: right in the downtown area is Third State Brewing, who since our visit, is transitioning to new ownership by Swedesboro Brewing Co. Our experience at Third State Brewing was awesome! Leashed and friendly dogs are typically allowed outside on their patio facing the main downtown area, but when it is quiet, you can check to see if you can bring your dog inside. As you may know, New Jersey was the 3rd state to join the United States, so they have a perfect name in the very historical town of Burlington. A warm and inviting space, the indoor tasting room has bar seating and tables with games and a TV to watch the game. The outside has a few tables and you can people-watch with a great beer in hand. We enjoyed a delicious flight that included Pumpkin Pail, Burlington Island Wheat, Stinger hard seltzer, and Less Vulnerable Eric lager. They also have a non-alcoholic option. You can bring your own food too. read more

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I've been here several times over the years as my girlfriend used to live in Burlington. Definitely one of my favorite breweries in South Jersey (and I've been to just about all of them). Small taproom right in downtown historic Burlington which is a lovely small town Main Street right by the Delaware River. Always lovely atmosphere inside. Co-owner and head brewer Billy always makes the time to come over to say hi and is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Small tap list. There were nine beers on tap during our most recent visit on a Saturday in April. But always a great amount of variety and well crafted, interesting beers. They have some beers available in cans and certain special releases in bottles. I think they particularly excel in stouts. When we were there they had two imperial stouts that were out of this world. They do an all stouts weekend every November so if stouts are your thing definitely keep an eye out for that. read more

Swedesboro Brewing - Mural on the back wall. - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

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Decided to stop in after driving by. Beer selection was somewhat small but did enjoy the beer I chose. The gentleman behind the bar was very friendly and was open to letting us sample some of the selections. I will say I was a bit confused as to who actually worked there since everyone kept going behind the bar and serving themselves. Within the 30min we were there at least 3 guests got up, walked behind the bar, served themselves and then went back to their seat. Can't say I've ever seen that happen before except on the show bar rescue. As far as the interior goes, it's very empty and bland. Personally I wouldn't stay after 1 or 2 beers. There was no entertainment and the space just feels vacant. Perhaps I came in on an off day but wouldn't say I'd come back unfortunately. read more

Swedesboro Brewing - three glasses of beer on a table - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

My boyfriend have been checking out a lot of local breweries and saw all the great reviews on yelp so we decided to check this out. Keep in mind there is only 2 hour street parking in this downtown area. We both got a flight of 4 different flavors for $6.50 each, this place runs on a token system where one token is worth $6.50. You also have to watch an informational tour video before they are able to serve you. I opted for the pale ales, saisons, and one stout. My boyfriend got 2 porters and one stout. My favorite was the pilot take 5 while my boyfriends favorite was the no quarter. Cool vibe with friendly people. read more

Swedesboro Brewing - a flight of beers - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

Third State Brewing is everything that a brewery should be. They are located in Burlington, NJ, which I didn't realize is jam-packed with colonial era architecture. Breweries can help rebuild struggling downtowns, and Third State is definitely a draw. The community feel in this brewery is one of the best. I can say that because I have visited 84 breweries in NJ alone. The crowd there is much more down to earth than at other breweries. The owners seem to know each and every person who walks in. Everyone chatted with me, and I felt quite welcome. They gave me a free logo glass and sticker. Nobody knew I was going to write for Yelp. Third State is one of the "older" breweries in NJ, and old is a relative term. It's been about 4 years. So, it has a more established feel. The beers are not incredibly complex. I would say that they are designed to appeal to a larger audience. The one I liked the best was the chocolate habenero one. The decor of the place is relatively straightforward, too. The people who go there don't go there to be seen; they go there because they want to belong. read more

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On the main drag, a cute little tasting room decorated simply and nicely. Took the obligatory tour, then went to the cashier to get our tokens to buy beer. I'm not thrilled about the token thing, especially when it's getting crowded and it takes longer to get to the beer! It's an extra unnecessary step. We also had to fill out and sign a card stating we did the tour, which I've never seen before. Also purchased a $3 sticker for our collection. I had a flight with the Melañero- a spicy saisaon with habanero, Third State Amber Ale, Bourbon Barrel Stout, and Boris The Younger Black Rye IPA. None really wowed me, and the amber ale was so blah it almost wasn't worth drinking. However, M had Matincunk Cream Ale, and that was great! I drank some of his and wished I ordered that instead. I liked the atmosphere here and the cream ale. read more

Swedesboro Brewing - Beer looks more impressive than it tastes - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

I can't complain too much about this brewery. I'll admit I wasn't hugely excited to come here - their tap list is very traditional, and I like my beers funky. However, once here I did appreciate their takes on some classics, and did even get to try something unique. The truly unique offering I had was something I'd never thought of before; a coconut infused stout. Pope-a-Nut is what it's called and as far as I can tell it's going to be a very limited release due to recent events in Philadelphia. To me the coconut is very subtle, it kind of just leaves a faintly 'nutty' aftertaste but it's addictive. Despite using coconut this is not at all a tropical drink, so don't go expecting that. Their pumpkin beer is also very tasty, and they even put cinnamon sugar on the rim for you if you get a glass there. The ale itself is a sweet and spicy brew, typical of most other pumpkins this time of year. I'm considering going back for a growler of it. Along with the above two beers I also had the Autumn Reprieve saison and their interpretation of a red ale. The saison I think will get better with time - it was decent, but it seems like perhaps the yeast needs to age a bit more to get a more nuanced taste. The red was decent, very malty, not something I would really go for again honestly since it was almost completely average. Overall I like this place. Keep in mind they are a very traditional style brewery when compared to most of the other breweries within this area, or maybe even the whole country, since the American market these days tends towards novelty beers. There aren't a ton of novelties here. That being said, it's worth a look, since most of what I had was solid. P.S. They play a lot of James Taylor here. I heard three songs in less than an hour. read more

Swedesboro Brewing - Left to right- Pope-a-Nut, pumpkin ale, red and saison - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

Third State is one of the newest breweries to join the robust beer scene in Jersey, and they're off to a good start. The brewery is in downtown Burlington, which seems far from the city when you're looking at a map, but it really wasn't bad. Plus, it's not too far from Mt. Holly's Spellbound/Village Idiot *and* right across the river from Neshaminy Creek, soooo it's easy to make a full brew day out of your visit. The inside of their building looks, as you can imagine, very new. Overall, it was pretty bare bones with a massive 'Third State' sign and a dose of mid-afternoon sun flowing in. They use the token system here. I purchased one token for a $6.50 flight of four samples. They had six beers on tap and, despite the general lack of decision making needed, it was still tough for me to decide on which ones to order. In the end, I went with the West Jersey Pale, 325 HIgh PA, London Tenth Red, and Irish Tenth Stout. Of the four, the stout was my standout favorite, so I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what they create in a few months. They mentioned that the Red is their top seller, and it's also a good choice. The IPA was pretty standard, and I wish I had realized the Pale was a lager because I would've ordered the blonde instead. Still, for a lager (my least favorite style), it wasn't bad. They also had a black rye on tap, and my friend said she enjoyed it. Later, we overheard staff mention a tour to another group, but we didn't inquire since we were moving on to another brewery. Overall, if you're nearby, this place is certainly worthy of a stop. read more

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Nice people working hard to deliver great beer! The city is making a comeback and Third State is a big part of it. Great nearby food choices. Get a designated driver or Uber because you'll want to stay a while. Be sure to tell them, "Yankees Suck!" read more

First time here, was referred by a customer while I was bartending today, figured I'd swing by after work. Cool little place in the heart of downtown Burlington. Had a London Tenth Red. Nice smooth malty red, just the way I like my beer. Also had the Pumpkin Pale, which was surprisingly delicious (but without the Cinnamon/Sugar rim, although many people enjoy that). Had some interesting beers on the board, can't wait to come back and try them. read more

Swedesboro Brewing - London Tenth Red. And a token for another beer. - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

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Being a huge fan of craft beers, I was excited to try out this new brewery near me! I went on a Friday night with a friend and there was a decent crowd. It seemed like a more mature group of people and almost everyone knew each other. It must be a popular hang out location for locals. The wall is painted with the logo and they have some really cool signs and pictures decorating the room. I enjoyed the more intimate atmosphere and the personal tour we received upon arrival. It was interesting to hear some facts about the beer I was about to consume! They have a token system, so we paid at the register and received one coin for each drink. We decided on flights to start so we could get a little taste of everything. The flight was only $6.50, which I thought was very reasonable and the cheapest I've paid. I liked that they had beers listed on a chalk board and wrote on the flight with the corresponding number. My favorite was their pumpkin beer because they added cinnamon and sugar to the rim! What a unique touch to a classic seasonal beer. My second favorite was the Pour Visibility NE IPA, which I chose for my pint after I was done with my flight. They sell 22 oz logo beer bottles along with the growlers, but there were only two beer choices for them. I wish they had the pumpkin in bottles, so I will just have to get a growler the next time I'm there! My friend and I enjoyed light conversation with our beer and the view out of the floor-length windows! Last call was 9:15 (they close at 10) and they started cleaning up the patio furniture immediately; so I felt a little rushed. Next time I will make sure to get there earlier if I want to spend more time enjoying their beer! All-in-all a pleasant experience and would recommend to beer lovers in the area. read more

Swedesboro Brewing - a flight of beers - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

Came here after waiting for the perfect opportunity. The stars aligned when I realized they were open for 30 minutes before close - the exact time I had to wait for the river line. I call that #kismet. Terrific addition to the neighborhood. These folks couldn't have been nicer. Happy to talk beer and the upcoming AC beerfest. The beer itself was wonderful. Sun and Boris were my favorites. The Chardonnay barrel aged was something a little different. I suggest you give it a try. Great interactions, service and great beers. Highly recommend. read more

Swedesboro Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

We were really impressed, and I am fighting the urge to give them 5 stars. But I've only been once, and maybe 5 stars are reserved for multiple visits? We'll definitely go back, and I'll likely give them that 5th star: they strike me as consistent with high standards. It's a small brewery, space-wise -- smaller than a couple of other local breweries I've visited, but they make 6-7 different beers -- no lagers, though. We both liked the dark beers, the porters and stouts, but the ales were quite good too (we ordered 2 samplers). We took the tour too - and honestly, it was perfect for me: short and sweet! The brewer let us sample a new peanut butter beer he's working on, and it was really good (he was inspired by DuClaw's Sweet Baby Jesus chocolate peanut butter porter). The location is inspiring too, if you enjoy a historic district, and get some satisfaction in helping the renaissance of a neighborhood. We viewed the new art gallery around the corner (I attempted a check-in, but it's so new it's not on Yelp yet - I'll remedy that later), took a walk to the River, and came back up High Street. It was a pretty hot day, so we worked up a thirst. The cool air in the brewery was so welcomed, but not as much as the refreshing beer! Third State doesn't serve food (yet?) but there are a couple of restaurants nearby, so you can bring food in -- or bring your own, or eat at another time. Handsomely decorated, with tables and booths, as well as stools at the bar. Staff was genuine, fun, smart, and helpful. I wish them all the best and will be back soon. read more

Swedesboro Brewing - The sampler. - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

Excellent selection of unique beers in an intimate space, Third State Brewing continues the trend of excellent microbreweries. This was the third microbrewery my friends and I visited (the others being Broken Goblet and nearby Neshaminy Creek), so this review will be much shorter than this place deserves. We found this brewery via yelp and on a whim decided to cross state lines for a visit. Third State Brewing is in downtown Burlington, NJ. The street parking may be a bit interesting, but it seems to be free and we had no problem on this day getting a spot across the street. The tasting room inside is very small with a simple bar and a list of the beers on tap. They utilize a token system, so walk past the bar to the back right corner and purchase your flight tokens there ($6.50). You can pick any four beers from the menu for your flight. We sampled two flights of beer (eight samples total), which went from the popular Red Ale to a habanero flavored one. I really enjoyed the lagers they had here and the stouts. Some of the more unique flavors are worth a taste, but I could never get a full glass. Overall, I'm really happy we made the trip to Jersey to try Third State Brewing. This is certainly a place for beer lovers seeking out unique flavors, but they also have enough variety on the menu for the more casual drinker. A must visit if you're nearby. read more

Swedesboro Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

We've since been back to this place several times and have consistently found their beer to be above par. Really, it's one of our favorite breweries we've been to and one of only two we've re-visited. Also, we found that there is free city parking very nearby, which makes it all much more convenient. I'm not sure why I only rated it 4 stars last time, but this place definitely deserves a 5. read more

I was a big fan of their dark beers. Especially their chocolate porter. The staff were very friendly and the atmosphere is ideal for a brewery. read more

Awesome! Great crowd and good people serving beer. Atmosphere is decent and out of the 10 beers we tried 5 were amazing. The pumpkin beer on nitro with the cinnamon and agave rimmed glass is to die for! I'll be back with some growlers very very soon. I heard they will have a habenero and an imperial stout next week and based on what I tried I don't want to miss those. Go here! read more

Stopped by for the first time a few Sundays ago. Live music and a packed bar makes for interesting people watching and a good time. Tons of beers to try and almost all could be taken away in a crowler. The brewery itself is inside an old bank, which is pretty cool and they have an outdoor area. We didn't, but it looked like there was a restaurant next door to order in from. read more

You would never think to come to Burlington city for beer but that my friends is no longer the case. Conveniently located just a stone's throw away from Pennsylvania and only a few miles away from neighboring breweries Village Idiot and Spellbound in nearby Mt. Holly is Third State Brewing in downtown Burlington, NJ. As a matter of fact, did you know that NJ at one time was divided into East and West Jersey and Burlington was the capital of West Jersey? Neither did I but I learned that on my visit here and Wikipedia has confirmed this fact which is all that matters. The owners and staff here are great and very friendly. My buddy and I sampled most of their beers including their blonde, pale, IPA, and stout. I really enjoyed every beer I tried especially the stout. It should be noted that although it is called Irish Tenth Stout, it is actually a Russian Imperial Stout so beware of the high ABV. It seems like Third State has some pretty cool plans for the future including putting their beer on tap at local bars/restaurants and making appearances at local beer festivals. Between their proximity to other local breweries, their great beer, and the fact that Brickwall from Asbury Park is opening a second location here, is more than enough reason to take a ride to Burlington and check these guys out! read more

Nice craft brewery with a good selection of beers. No crazy fantasy beers here or IPAs only, but a nice selection of traditional styles. I love chatting with the owner Johnny O., who was very passionate of his beer styles. The only minus thing: that token system is a bit weird. I am not sure what the purpose is. read more

Give this place a try, they don't look like much on the outside, but the beer is fantastic. I have been here twice and I am stuck by how friendly the staff is. Both times I have been there, one of the owners has approached me, asked how I liked my selection and discussed brewing beer with me. This hasn't happened anywhere else. The beer is good. Both times they have had six brews on tap. I was impressed with the Pale Ale, which uses a relatively new Australian hop (I think) and their red, which you don't find all that often at breweries. The cost is very reasonable. The place is easy to miss, it is a small store front, but you will be doing yourself a disservice if you do. read more

Third State is absolutely outstanding!! My wife and I went there for our first time last night and we had the most amazing experience. Everyone there is incredibly nice and helpful and most importantly the beer is fantastic! I highly recommend that everyone visits Third State, we will most certainly be going back there! read more

Swedesboro Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

Awesome spot!! Most importantly the beer is amazing at this brewery. These guys definitely know what the h$!! they're doing. After taking a tour I had a flight and enjoyed all the offerings. The double IPA and Irish stout were some of the best beers I've had. The crew had good customer service explaining the beer and brewing process. You can tell they have a strong passion for everything. I'd strongly consider stopping by if your in the Burlington county area and looking for a chill spot with amazing beer. read more

First time here, so trying out the brews. You buy tokens and then hit the bar for your favorite beverage or a sampling (Flight). Nice pleasant atmosphere with a homey feel. Staff is very informative and the "Brewmaster" is at hand to talk too. Try it out. Had a great time. "London Tenth Red" is my favorite. read more

Swedesboro Brewing - On tap. - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

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Nice location, beer is not that impressive. I've been to many breweries and they always have at least one fruit beer but not here. The beer is just ok. Seems like I could go to any 6pack store to get the same thing. Staff was friendly and there is a little outdoor patio to enjoy while drinking. read more

Great place, super brews. My favorite: 352 hIgh PA (IPA.) Nice atmosphere, good crowd. Only open Friday thru Sunday, but it's a new place. Near the Burlington promenade and the Delaware River, nice historic district. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

We have traveled extensively including finding our way to Belgium and Germany in search of great beer and we found it here. Third State is an outstanding craft brewery in the quaint town of Burlington, NJ across the Burlington Bristol Bridge. Every style of beer they brewed was fantastic. There is a style for everyone. Blonde, red, rye, porter,stout.... We could have brought them all home but chose a growler of the pilsner style blonde which was perfect in this 90 degree weather. They open Thursday Fri evenings and Sat afternoon and evenings. While they don't serve food, 2 local eateries will deliver so you can enjoy a lovely meal. read more

Swedesboro Brewing - Enjoying a pint of porter . - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

I was so happy with this place! The beers were sooo good and for the price it was such a great afternoon. I am an IPA lover and their selections were great. I wish I got a growler to take home. I will definitely be coming back. The staff was so friendly and I liked the token system. They were so accommodating, my boyfriend ordered a beer for his flight that had just kicked and the bartender gave him a complimentary beer just because he had to wait a couple extra minutes. The guys were so friendly. They have a great selection, I would recommend this place to anyone who likes a good beer. read more

Very cool little brewery! Was able to talk to the owner and go in a tour. If you like home brewing and what not, this is the place to go! Shows you what your home brewing could be one day! Beer is great! These guys are as crafty as it gets! Be careful if you're buying a t shirt though. Man did that shrink like four sizes after one wash... read more

Swedesboro Brewing - a row of beer glasses on a table - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

One of my faves in Jersey. Beer is good & fresh. Staff is so friendly. Nice atmostphere. Thanks for making us Detroiters feel welcome.

Great little brewery in downtown Burlington. The owners and staff are amazing, friendly and very knowledgeable about their craft. They have fun events (stout night is my favorite) and live music on the weekends. They draw a nice crowd and they brew a variety of styles, so there is something for everyone! read more

The atmosphere of this place was fantastic. They really care about their quality beers and constantly work hard to achieve success. "Johnnie O" was a rad guy! Highly knowledgeable (since it's his beer) and eager to talk about it. I'll gladly come here again. read more

A nice selection of beers, all exceptionally good, and served by knowledgeable, friendly people. It's a great spot in a historic section of town. Since we're all on lockdown and unable to enjoy the taproom right now, it's still a great place to pick up some fantastic beer to take home. Unlike most small breweries, they offer 4-packs of 16oz cans. That's a nice option versus a growler when you're the only beer drinker in the house. The only downside is it's making me miss the taproom experience more. Looking forward to getting back there! read more

Cool place. I'm not a big beer drinker but i will sample from time to time. This place is for beer drinkers. We tried many beers , enjoyed the bartenders and the crowd as well read more

Beers are excellent and the space is cool too. Sometimes they have music as well. The Riverline is located right around the corner so you don't have to drive ;-) Highly recommend ! read more

So we all know how boring this time of year can get. I decided a couple of days ago to take my wife and daughter out anywhere yesterday instead of spending a day with Netflix. Besides we binged everything the weekend before. We spent the afternoon at Third State Brewery. We had a blast. I had two flights which allowed me to sample 8 out of 10 choices for the day. I think I ended up with 1-OK, 1-Good, 3-Very Good & 3 Fantastics. Usually one ends up with 1 or two 2 bad, a couple of okays and you might find one you would order again. Having B-Unos next door really helped to put appies at the table and Tommy was a fantastic host. I didn't give 5 stars because I reserve 5 stars for a few places and things like location and view could factor into that. So please see my 4 star rating as high recommendation as it is intended. PS - We did take advantage of bringing a four pack home. Some recommendations: Winter Lager is the best Winter Lager I've tasted. You'll never drink Sam's version again. 3 different stouts, traditional, Belgium and and a Nitro one. All good, but the Nitro is really nice. If you don't like "hoppy" and want lots of flavor, the NE IPA is great (we took that home). Blonde as bat has more flavor than most blondes. I also think it had a high %. read more

Nice friendly staff. We had a long nice talk. Had the sampler to start off and loved all the beers on tap. Not a huge stout fan but the Irish Tenth Stout was great. One of my favorites was the Redcoat Red. Will def make this a regular place to visit on the weekends read more

Would give it a five star, but I don't hit all the breweries on a regular basis. Met the owners John, Jay and Bill...wow...they know how to craft some great beer! The Irish Tenth was as good if not better than Guinness (Lord forgive for saying that!) Stout. Dark...smooth creamy... **Warning** Bring some munchies or order food from the pizza place across the street....because some of the brews have a "kick" later on. What a really nice time. If your looking for a sports bar, pub, or a slop shoot this ain't the place! This is all about brewing and tasting what beer should be.... Hide your head in shame if you ever bought a can of PBR or admitted to friends you enjoy a cold bottle of Bud Light. Residents of Burlington City should be grateful that a classy business has taken root in the town. read more

Visited here on a rainy Saturday. Located in downtown Burlington, free parking on street. Walking distance from the Ruver Line. 7 brews on tap but one kicked before we got it. $6.50 per pint or flight of 4. Growler fills $16-19. No TVs (a good thing here.) Definately worth the trip. read more

Great little brewery right in downtown Burlington City. They use the token system so walk to the back and then grab a flight of their craft beers. Can't wait to bring my dad and brother back some time. Order a flight, a glass or a growler. You're choice! Amazing whatever you order. read more