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New Jersey Monthly Magazine
Beer

Something's Brewing

In a down economy, Jerseyans are rolling up their sleeves to develop connoisseurship on a budget. Home-brewed beer delivers value, variety, quality and pride of craftsmanship. more

Something’s Brewing in New Jersey

I’ve visited a number of breweries, but never participated in the actual process of brewing. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, beer has been brewed since 6,000 AD. I’m glad to have some good friends that have been carrying on this centuries-old tradition.

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Busted Beck's

Never made it out of the delivery truck...

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Oom-Pah! Oktoberfest!

Raising a stein at Hudson County’s atmospheric biergartens. more

An Eater's LBI

Places to know when hunger happens. more

What's Happening

Your calendar for a summer of fun. more

Best Beaches

Where's the best place on our fabulous Jersey Shore to plant your umbrella this summer? Depends what you're looking for. Our intrepid beachcombers weigh in with their favorites. more

Haus Party

Technology execs John Merklin and Brian Ciriaco created the East Coast Beer Company in order to bring New Jersey its signature beer. more

Wine and Beer: Join the Club

Wine and beer clubs in New Jersey are a convenient and economical way to uncork a new adventure every month. more

The Good Life For Less

Our guide to finding the state’s best bargains, from designer fashions and culinary treats to high-end home furnishings and more. more

Not In This Name? Frivolity

North Bergen’s new craft brewery—the New Jersey Beer Company—is only about ‘good beer,’ not about catchy names. more

Wine Vs. Beer? It Depends

At the recent Cru vs. Brew competition I found out that when it comes matching food with wine and beer, the possibilities are endless. Each beverage is a potential winner.

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Beer (Book) Here!

The story of beer in New Jersey comes to life in a new book. more

J.J. Bitting Brewing Company

Want to Enter Brewery’s Exit Name Game?

Flying Fish has built a buzz crafting beers named after New Jersey Turnpike exits. Now the brewery wants your help naming its next batch of off-ramp inspired concoctions.

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Free Beer Here

Flying Fish offers free tours of its craft brewery in Cherry Hill—if you can find it.

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The Boat & the Brew

Visiting Battleship New Jersey is always a fun time. But if you’re into good craft beers, it’s a must-do on Saturday when it plays host to the thirteenth-annual Garden State Beer Festival.

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Harvest Moon Brewery and Cafe

Pour Me In

It’s not always good news when a favorite dining spot revamps, but this story has a happy ending.

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Best of NJ: Food and Drink

NJ Monthly offers a roundup of the best places to find ice cream, coffee, cocktails, crumb cake, cupcakes and plenty of other delicious food items that don't start with a "C." more

Triumph Brewery

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