It's hard to not give every brewery five stars because they all do what they do perfectly and this place isn't any different. This place is spacious and the lady and boy working that day(assuming her son) were both nice and speedy with their service. There were several people there the day we went and each and every one of them had a smile on their face. That's says a lot! The beers we ordered: - Washed In Black for me (Excellent) - Luminance for my gf (Excellent) I'll be back soon enough to try more of your tasty beers in your cool brewery, but until then, thanks! Enjoy :) read more

Conclave Brewing - Washed In Black and Luminance - Breweries Near Me - Flemington, New Jersey

A decent size brewery sometimes with live music. Came on a Friday night and it was packed. Loved that you can bring outside food. The staff was ok but it seemed like they expected you to know what you wanted to drink. They didn't ask if I wanted to sample anything. It was almost as though they were rushing to move the line. And the line through the middle of the room kept me from seeing the live musician. There's gotta be a better system. I got the Raspberry Jawn and loved it. Didn't bother with a flight since I didn't wanna hold up the line. read more

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Friendly neighborhood brewery has good beer both in cans and on tap. You can also purchase a growler and share it with your friends or keep it for yourself. No judgement. :) They moved to a bigger facility and you can order food from nearby eateries. They deliver. New to the town and can't figure out where to order some food? They generously supply you a list of places to call. Prices are a little high but between the service and cleanliness, it's a great place to grab a pint or two. read more

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My favorite brewery in New Jersey-wonderful grounds with own beer patio,super chatty and friendly staff, 7 different varieties of IPAs...what else could an IPA fan ask for :) I had Shire IPA,my husband had Cosmic Drops & Gravitational Waves...all superb!! Definitely a must visit when in the area,and if you like IPA :) read more

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A cool inside space and two different areas outside too. The patio with string lights was a nice place to sit with pizza and relax. The beer was AMAZING. Flights are not available but both beers I chose - Court of Lions IPA and their saison- did not disappoint. Descriptions are not provided on the menu but the bartender was knowledgeable about the beer. read more

Great beer. On this point alone they are one of the top breweries to visit in New Jersey. As with most breweries in NJ they don't serve food, but they do offer a list of places you can call for delivery, which is nice. I hear the laws in general around liquor licenses for New Jersey are headed for a massive positive change (for customers anyway) so it will be interesting to see how these places adapt... anyway... The place itself is wonderful. Generous space both inside and out. Friendly service and a decent list on tap. No flights? Well, this one point stopped me from giving them five stars. Yes, they are super generous with tasting samples. That, and the 8oz pours kind of makes out to be a compromise, but it isn't in the end. The samples make me feel bad about not paying for them and for someone that visits breweries for variety the 8oz pours are still too much. Bring flights to the bar or put 4/5oz pours on the menu. I would gladly pay the 8oz price for half the pour. Heck, if I was thinking fast enough at the time that is what I should have asked for! read more

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If you want to try some really good beers look no further. Conclave Brewing located in Flemington is just the place. They have delicious Pilsners, Blonde Ales, Pale Ales, Fruited Sours, English Dark Mild, and Indian Pale Ales. My favorite is SUMMER JAWN- A slightly sour beer with a hint of raspberry flavor. It was really good and very refreshing on a hot summer's day. You can enjoy sitting in their Biergarten or inside at one of their tables. The staff was very friendly, and accommodating. This place was on my list of breweries to try. I got my passport book stamped. read more

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6/19/2020 Opened at 4 with an outside seating area. The area is first come fist serve and at 4:11 Friday, it was almost full and had adequate shade. There are picnic tables scattered around the parking lot area, I guess for overflow seating and most are under trees. Again, the different size pour options here is something the husband loves since he believes that you can't understand the flavors of a beer in a flight, so he loves the 8oz pours. Finding what's on tap is a bit of a hassle as you go to the website, redirect to ontapped, gotta hope it's updated....but I guess that's the way to go during pandemic times. We did not see a printed menu describing the beers inside. Check the brewery socials for hours and details. read more

Excellent brewery! I drive almost an hour just to visit it. The tap list is very IPA heavy, which I prefer, but they also have good stouts & pilsners. The indoor space is rather small but it's always clean & I never have an issue finding seating. I typically go on Sundays, however they do their can releases on Wednesdays so I'm usually unable to get cans to go because they are sold out by then (which is another sign they make great beer). Service is always friendly & knowledgeable about the beer & will offer you tastings. Crowlers & Growlers are refillable & reasonably priced. read more

Conclave Brewing - 4 pack of Moonwater & 2 growlers full of skull flower & gravitational waves - Breweries Near Me - Flemington, New Jersey

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I had a couple beers while in the area having never heard of the brewery before. The available taplist was a bit IPA heavy for my tastes but I was able to dig into a nice farmhouse that hit the spot. You can order 8 oz pours for tasting purposes. There are a couple outdoor seating areas and lot of space indoors. If the weather is nice, go outside! read more

One of our favorite breweries to go to for date night. Their beer tastes so good and flavorful. The service is great never have to wait in a long line and the staff are very friendly. This place is our top favorite! read more

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Conclave Brewing was having a limited can release of their Lilting Grace on 1/11/2020. The staff was was able to accommodate everyone in line by limiting the purchase to two 4-packs per person after realizing that they were going to sell-out soon. This was greatly appreciated since my ride to Conclave was over an hour. The purchase process went smoothly. After a small wait, the line entered the main door, pay for your purchase, walk to the brewery, pick up your purchase and you're on your way. Easy peazy. Thanks to the Conclave staff for a smooth process and being able to accommodate those on-line. read more

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It's been my goal to visit each and every brewery in NJ, and it took a while to finally get to Conclave. Flemington is just far from where I live, and their hours are relatively limited. But I kept hearing good things, so I finally made it on Saturday. I'm so happy I went. Conclave has a really nice crowd of people who go. They are funky and friendly. It's a small, quaint place. It's everything I like a brewery to be. The day we were there, the weather was perfect, and it was nice having the hatch open. There's a small bar area on the left side, and the main brewing area is on the right. Their "Gravitational Waves" IPA was my favorite. Apparently it's their flagship. I could just drink that everyday and not get tired of it. Some of the other beers I tried were still good, just not the same as Gravitational Waves. I like how they refrigerated my growler before filling it with their beer. I like how I was able to meet one of the co-owners. That makes a difference in my experience. I like hearing about how they got started, and what their plans are for the future. Apparently, they are going to be moving next door in the same industrial park to a space much larger than what they have now. Occasionally they do can releases, which is really popular. Their beer is rated very well, so people want their cans badly. They sell out quickly. I will try to make it back when they do a can release. Conclave is probably the best place to hang out in Flemington. read more

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This place used to be very rewarding, lately its kinda played out. Pretty much abandoned today, just left another brewery that was packed. Maybe they can make spring better. 10 people in attendance. Place I left was cheek to jowls. Over priced experience and left me flat. Cheers! read more

Conclave Brewing - Very quiet on a Sunday, just left another brewry that was packed, like a library for old men. - Breweries Near Me - Flemington, New Jersey

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Located in a nondescript warehouse looking building, Conclave is not the easiest place to find. But you will want to find it. Came here for the release of a new Double IPA, Interpretation of Dreams. J-J-J-J-Juicy! Had heard great things about their beers and even though taproom hours are limited (i.e. 6-8pm on Thursday), made the trek over from Monmouth County. Apart from the great DIPA release, I was also lucky that Mexican Evening was available on draft. Smooth, milky, cinnamon chocolate delight. The beers were great! The space is small, but it didn't feel crammed and they did a nice job of utilizing the space. read more

Conclave Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Flemington, New Jersey

The menu is projected onto the wall and is almost invisible in daylight, but even then, it does not provide adequate information about the beer. Sure, it gives the broad style category and ABV, but fails to mention particulars like "This beer contains lactose." Failure to mention that might imprison someone in the bathroom for hours. It's fixable. First, get a visible menu. After that, include descriptions that include health considerations, at least for common sensitivities like gluten, lactose, and citrus. Not everyone will care, but those who do, care a great deal. That said, the atmosphere was not inviting. There were a few other patrons, but everyone was glued to their phones and silent. Our conversation seemed disruptive, like talking in a library. A few regular-height tables and tavern puzzles or board games would encourage a mome convivial atmosphrere. Good service (quite good, really), but odd vibe. read more

Had not visited here over a year ago. Last visit was not impressed. Small space and only a few selections on tap. Big difference this time. They really stepped their game up. The tasting room space is great, even with virus spread out tables. Nice outdoor areas to fit more people. Great variety of beer for all kinds of tastes. Was pretty well filled on an early Friday evening. Glad to see the brewery is doing well. Def will be back. read more

Awesome brews! IPA s were fabulous...hazy and juicy, just how we like em! Typical brewery, small room but not too small. Staff are very pleasant and $ 6 for a 12 oz pour. Pretty good! read more

Great beer - great selection - great staff - great atmosphere. Indoor & outdoor seating are perfect for just the 2 of us or for when we bring friends. Never disappoints! read more

Conclave Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Flemington, New Jersey

I was between a 3 and 4, but went with 4 because it is a more authentic rating that excludes personal pet peeves and focuses on the product. The pros...1)the beer, and really, that is what a brewery should get the most right, 2) the workers...everyone was super friendly and patient as I was quite indecisive in my choices. The cons...1) as others said, the small space...I could have dealt better, but was just aggravated bc 1 of the 2 tables was taken up by a family of 4...the kids were playing board games and the father was scrolling through his phone. Call me a scrooge, but hanging out with kiddos wasnt the vibe we were hoping for on a Saturday afternoon at a brewery, 2) no flights...my favorite aspect of a brewery is trying all the beers without getting hammered with larger pours. Even though they offer a sample of anything you want, a sip is not the same as a 4 oz pour. Not a huge negative, but enough to keep this from being the perfect 5-star experience to me. I do hope Conclave continues to prosper and eventually is able to expand to a larger facility. If so, we will be back! read more

Went yesterday and had an AMAZING time. 6 beers on tap 2 stouts 2 IPAs a Double IPA and a Saison. You can do 4 oz tasting glass for $2 per or a 13oz glass for $6. Also they offer 32oz and 64oz growler fill options on some of their beers. Only negative is the space is just small and it seems that they are so popular that there was a lot of people in such a small space. Also spoke to owner before arriving and allowed for my fiance with celiacs to bring in wine or cider so that she could enjoy her day. Thought that was awesome and I can't wait to go back. read more

Conclave Brewing - 4oz pours of the 2 stouts and the double IPA. Also 2 of their 32oz growlers you can fill to go! - Breweries Near Me - Flemington, New Jersey

Follow the signs! Easy to get lost but don't give up damn it bc if you do, you'll miss out on a really rad beer experience. 'Twas packed on a Friday. Weaseled my way up to the bar to order a growler Togo. Can be a little confusing trying to figure out who has been helped and who hasn't so just ask and most of the folks will move their beers to the side for you to get an order in. All staff is super welcoming. I got a hello from 4 in uniform and I was only there for 10minutes tops. The boyfriend enjoyed his IPA very much. With being so local, we only hope that their hours expand as their business does. read more

Cons: a little tough to find and can get crowded when busy since it's such a small place Pros: friendly service and amazing beer. Gravitational Waves is a must try - even my gf who doesn't like IPAs enjoyed it. Misc: Their Mexican morning stout is really flavorful, but I've found the heat varies from batch to batch Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area read more

Woo Hoo first to review! Now that my excitement is out of the way, let me tell you about this great brewery. I should start by stating that this is a part of Jersey that is severely lacking when it comes to breweries. But just because this area is lacking in quantity, doesn't mean that they are lacking in quality. I visited Conclave last week after hiking and am so happy that I did. We're becoming a bit jaded in NJ with so many breweries opening, which feels like a weekly occurrence at this point. I'm not one to say which brewery is better than the other but I can say that Conclave is worth checking out, even if you have to drive a bit to get here. The owners/brewers are super cool guys and they certainly know enough to make some kick ass beer. I sampled all 5 beers on tap during my visit including their Saison, Pale, American Brown, Espresso Milk Stout, and Mexican Morning, with the last one being my absolute favorite. What's not to love about an espresso milk stout with cinnamon, vanilla, cocoa nibs, and chili peppers? I ended up getting a growler of their Milk Stout and my friends loved it. The space is pretty small and their hours are limited but if you can swing it, check these guys out. Your inner beer geek will be glad you did. read more

I have visited twice. Both times was on a Saturday. Conclave is located in a section of an industrial park. Don't be fooled by the exterior. Inside you will find a true micro-brewery. Take the tour. It's required by law and you'll learn about the beer making process from friendly and knowledgeable staff. Once you are done with the tour -- about 10 to 15 minutes -- it's time to step up to the bar. On my first trip I was with my wife's brother and his brother-in-law. The space is small and as the crowd grew it became difficult to find space to stand. There is not seating. These guys are just starting out. It's all about the beer. Despite the crowd the owner made time to answer questions about his vision for the brewery. Definitely a friendly soul who loves making beer and is happy that we were enjoying his creations. We sampled the Farmhouse Saison Ale, Hop Ritual, Equinox Brown Ale, Espresso Milk Stout, and the Mexican Morning. Drink the Mexican Morning last. It's got some kick. On this visit, my favorite was the Espresso Milk Stout. It was creamy and smooth. You can order 4oz, and 12 oz pours or fill a growler to take home. On my second visit, they had brewed up a batch of what they called the "Legend IPA", a west-coast style IPA. I ordered a sample of the Legend IPA and instantly fell in love. I left a growler with I enjoyed that same evening with my wife. It's been over a month and I still can't get that ale out of my head. I'm excited by this brewery and I expect they will continue to make excellent ales. read more

This start up craft brewery is located in an industrial park. No signs from the road, so you have to search for it. It is in the second row. They do not serve food because quirks in NJ laws, small craft brewers can not legally serve food. All this being said, finding them is worth the search, and do not let their location bias your perception before you try their beer... The establishment itself look like a small garage, but they have table set out where you can sit down and enjoy their craft. I stopped in with friends Saturday afternoon after a group cycling outing. The place started to get packed with people immediately when they opened at 1PM. I think it says a lot about the establishment if people forego bars and restaurants, seek out a small brewer who doesn't serve food, taste their beer, and bring growlers home with them. I had their espresso milk stout, one of the best stouts I have had. I brought a 32 ounce growler home with me upon leaving. They make a limited run of Mexican morning stout, which is infused with chilies, cinnamon and coffee. They were only serving 4 ounce samples. The beer is spicy to taste and having a pint of this would be too much IMHO. People around me at their small bar were raving about their IPA - Gravitational Waves. At one point I started wanting to eat, but then I remembered the NJ law. Nothing blocking you from getting your smart phone out, ordering food delivery and having it dropped off ! I would highly recommend stopping by and checking them out if you are in the area!!! read more

Came in for my second visit today. For what the brewery lacks in size it easily makes up in flavor: every beer offered is clearly carefully constructed and nails its style. My personal favorites are the Equinox Brown and the Hop Ritual (though all are awesome!). The owners/staff are great and happy to answer any and all questions. If you want to nerd out and indulge your inner beer nerd, here's your chance. Aside from Kane, this might be my favorite in terms of beer quality in New Jersey. I realize this is "quite" the declaration, but I really love their product! read more

Conclave Brewing - Beer list on 12/30/15. - Breweries Near Me - Flemington, New Jersey

Great time at Conclave! My husband and I both got a flight and were not disappointed. The staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming. I would suggest this brewery to anyone who enjoys good beer or someone looking for a solid growler fill. read more

One of my favorite place for ipas. But sad to say, Only reason it's not a 5 star review is because recently they switch to no flights. I like to try multiple things on tap. They countered with 8oz glasses instead of 4oz (flights). For me this is a big negative on this part. read more

I live close to this brewery. It is a small garage operation, but great place to stop by and hang out with friends. You MUST try the Mexican Morning Stout! It tastes almost like a Mexican chocolate bar, and since it is made with habanero peppers, it has quite a hot kick. read more

Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon. Beer was very good especially the Mexican morning stout and hop ritual. Went in on a very hot day and it was hot inside with just a small standing air conditioner in the tap room. There is not a lot of place to sit either. I wish we could have gotten a growler of the morning stout but they don't allow it. read more

Great little brewery that is definitely worth the visit. These guys know what they are doing. The Mexican Morning Stout is not to be missed. Visited one weekend, and made the trip back the very next weekend for more of that amazing stout (and to try out Smokey and the Bacon, also yummmmy). The only thing that could make it better is if I could walk out with bottles of it, like an entire case or ten, lol. If I was closer, I would be there every weekend for a glass. read more

I lived in New Jersey for three years. And I was lucky enough to have some amazing New England beers, Good Morning, Heady Topper, and a ton of Treehouse IPAs, to name a few. And I have to be honest here. I've only had one beer from Conclave Brewing. And that Gravitational Waves from a growler my buddy Werner got. And the reason I mention Treehouse was because if you had told me it was one of their great juice bombs, I'd have believed you. I mean it was hoppy and fruity and all around a wonderful beer. That I'm sad I drank two weeks before moving. So New Jersey friends, don't make the same mistake I did, drink this tasty beer, and others I'm sure they brew. read more

Been here twice. Love this place. Good owners and the make some of the best ipas in nj. The shocking part is there is only 6 reviews. I loved the moki hukka was so good. The waves is such a juice bomb. Truly one of the best. The Mexican morning I wish they did fills off. Super tasty. Cheers guys keep up the good work. read more