In 2022, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners launched the Brewed & Distilled in Monmouth initiative. Its purpose is to introduce New Jersey residents and visitors to the unique assortment of breweries, wineries, and distilleries that can only be found in Monmouth County. (Including a meadery, of which only two exist in the state.)
In fact, Monmouth County is home to 26 different breweries, wineries, and distilleries with tasting rooms. To coincide with Craft Beverage Month, which Monmouth County observes in March, BestofNJ.com visited some of the area’s best craft beverage spots. Take a look at the video below, which showcases just a handful of what’s being Brewed and Distilled in Monmouth.
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Cream Ridge Winery – 145 County Road 539, Cream Ridge
This winery proudly produces small batch, handcrafted wines. Visitors can walk through the vineyard, enjoy a variety of wines, and relax outdoors under a covered porch. Frequent guests can join the Silver Sangria Club, a membership that includes a silver mug, discounts on refills, invitations to special events, and more.
Screamin’ Hill Brewery – 83 Emleys Hill Rd, Cream Ridge
Dubbed New Jersey’s only farm brewery, Screamin’ Hill offers a rotating, seasonal selection of cans and pours. The 170-acre farm has been brewing beer for six generations and counting, so it’s truly NJ’s original beer farm. Fun fact: each can of Screamin’ Hill beer contains about four sq feet of barley from their fields.
Asbury Park Distilling Co – 527 Lake Ave, Asbury Park
The first distillery in town since Prohibition, Asbury Park Distilling makes whiskey, vodka, gin, and more. Their handcrafted, artisanal spirits are produced using top-of-the-line equipment. Fan favorite options include their small batch bourbon, Espresso Limoncello, and classic Asbury Park Vodka.
Asbury Park Brewery – 614 Cookman Ave Suite 1, Asbury Park
The founders of Asbury Park Brewery all have two passions: Beer and music. So it’s no surprise they chose Asbury Park as their home base. Even the brewery’s Sea Dragon logo is inspired by artwork found on the side of the town’s Convention Hall. They have six mainstay beers alongside a handful of rotating seasonal options.
Twin Lights Brewery – 4057 Asbury Ave, Tinton Falls
From humble homebrewing origins to a vibrant craft beer haunt, Twin Lights is a local darling. Their inclusive, welcoming Tasting Room is family and dog-friendly, and curates a lively social scene with frequent live music, trivia nights, and more. The tap list includes lagers, ales, stouts, hard seltzers, and more.
Beach Bee Meadery – 89 Long Branch Ave, Long Branch
As one of New Jersey’s only two meaderies, Beach Bee offers guests a unique experience. Popular meads include their Cranberry Rosemary Reserve and Apple Cider. The latter is made with fresh-pressed apple juice and honey. Besides mead, Beach Bee also produces Hard Ciders in a flavors like Mango Habanero and Black Currant.
For a full list and map of all the craft beverage establishments to visit in Monmouth County, visit BrewedAndDistilledInMonmouth.com
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