Jersey Shore breweries among best in NJ, according to new list - Asbury Park Press

Eight Jersey Shore breweries are among New Jersey’s top 30, according to MyBartender’s list released Oct. 31, 2026, which highlights establishments in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The ranking includes a new brewery from Wall Township, expanding the Shore’s presence on the list. New Jersey has nearly 150 breweries, the report noted.

The list features Kane Brewing in Ocean Township, Icarus Brewing in Brick, Carton Brewing in Atlantic Highlands, Bakes Brewing in Wall, Source Farmhouse in Colts Neck, Pinelands Brewing in Little Egg Harbor, Scream Hill in Cream Ridge, and Toms River Brewing. Each operates with distinct focuses, from farm-to-glass practices to innovative beer styles.

Eight Shore Breweries Named in Top 30

MyBartender’s ranking, published on Oct. 31, 2026, identifies eight Shore breweries among New Jersey’s 30 best. The report notes that New Jersey’s brewing scene comprises nearly 150 establishments, with the Shore home to eight of them.

Notable Breweries and Their Offerings

Kane Brewing: Established in 2011, it offers 16 draft beers, including small-batch and barrel-aged varieties, at 1750 Bloomsbury Avenue, Ocean Township. The tasting room also features occasional hand-drawn cask beers. kanebrewing.com
Icarus Brewing: Located in Brick, it specializes in hand-crafted ales and lagers, with a taproom and beer garden. Visit 2045 NJ-88. icarusbrewing.com
Carton Brewing: Housed in a 1890s warehouse, it produces innovative brews. Find it at 6 E. Washington Avenue, Atlantic Highlands. cartonbrewing.com
Bakes Brewing: Known for hoppy, hazy IPAs like Medalist and Circus Drive-In, based at 1718 Highway 71, Wall. Medalist features tropical fruit notes, while Circus Drive-In blends American and New Zealand hops for citrus and tropical flavors. bakesbrewing.com
Source Farmhouse: Offers a Barnyard Mild ale with a farm-to-glass approach at 300 Route 34, Colts Neck. The ale balances toasty bread crust and caramel with East Kent Goldings hops. sourcebrewing.com
Pinelands Brewing: Uses local water from the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer to craft seasonal beers at 140 South 7th Avenue, Little Egg Harbor. pinelandsbrewing.com
Scream Hill: Operates on a family farm, growing ingredients for its beers at 83 Emleys Hill-Prospertown Road, Cream Ridge. screaminhill.com
Toms River Brewing: Provides a diverse selection of craft beers in a welcoming atmosphere. Go: 1540 NJ 37W, Toms River. tomsriverbrewing.com