Tall Oaks is situated on 5 acres of land in Farmingdale, NJ. It gives off winery vibes in that it…read morehas a ton of outdoor space with a variety of seating: high top tables, low top, Adirondack chairs around fire pits, a large pavilion next to a small outdoor bar... it's all quite beautiful and peaceful. The taproom, by contrast, is a fraction of the size of the outdoor space, but equally well decorated and chill. Several high top tables, a few seats at a small bar, a view of the brewing tanks... Most importantly the beer is excellent. My girlfriend and I stopped in on an early Friday afternoon in August and had a few 4 and 7 oz pours of different beers. Tall Oaks recently won a few awards in the inaugural New Jersey Brewers Cup, so we tried a few of their award winning beers, among others. My personal two favorites were the Cottage (English Session Ale on nitro) which won bronze in the European amber/dark lager category, and the Influencing Hope (hazy IPA) which won bronze in the hazy IPA category. One nitpicky thing: the tv displayed only part of the menu, and the full menu was printed on several stained and natty sheets of paper on clipboards. Didn't quite match the elegance elsewhere in the brewery. On top of the great vibes and great beer, there is ample parking, two immaculate bathrooms, friendly service and great people at the helm (Mike and Chelsey) who put real thought and pride into their beer and creating a space for the community. This is definitely one of the top breweries in NJ.

I have been to Tall Oaks 3 times now & have loved all my visits! They have a lot of outdoor seating…read moreoptions & a beautiful enclosed outdoor section which is great for private events! The staff is super nice & actually 2 of the employees joined our previous event & had fun! They always have so many fun events going on! Also love that they now took in Bradley Brew Project beers as well! The beers are good & the vibes are great!

100% Five Stars!! They have lagers, IPAs, Double IPAs, and even a Quadruple IPA, and, of course,…read moreStouts. They have outdoor seating in the front and lots of indoor seating. If you have a huge party, they've got you covered with a humongous backroom bar seating. The entire staff there is exceptionally knowledgeable about their craft beers, so it was a pleasure to chat with them about what to order. The IPAs and Double IPAs are very hazy, hoppy, and fruit-forward. Stouts are full-flavored. If you enjoy craft beer, THIS is THE place to go to. You can order and have delivery, or bring outside food to be eaten there.

The beer here is simply outstanding. If you are scouring the Garden State for the best beer…read morepossible, you're in the right spot. But I'll get to that in a moment. The taproom is on another level as well. One might say it resembles a millennial hipster fever dream, but being a millennial myself I say it is incredibly well thought out and designed. Housed in a former manufacturing facility for a company that made military telecommunications equipment, there are so many different spaces all under one roof. A bar in the front room and a bar in the back room. A small 21+ lounge with couches in the front, and a giant 21+ "sports zone" with three giant TV's in the back. Three coolers for beer to go. A large merch area. High top tables. Regular tables. Immaculate bathrooms. This place has it all. My girlfriend and I came out on a Saturday afternoon when the place was packed with families and their kids. There was a toddler in the small 21+ lounge and a baby in the sports zone, and only two people pouring beers so they were unable to notice and do anything about it. We don't mind kids in breweries but be advised if that isn't your thing. To the beer: according to their website, they specialize in hoppy beers. There were 13 beers on tap (with some being slight variations of each other). One lager, four stouts, and the rest IPAs. They don't do flights but will pour you two sample sizes at a time, and you'll need those sample sizes for most beers because the ABV will knock you off your feet. I love IPAs and I can easily say they knocked these out of the park. The standout to me was the Birdie Putt, which they didn't have available in cans to go, so we got a four pack of the Ground Rule Triple instead. Founder Jeff Baker spent years honing his brewing skills in his garage before opening the brewery in 2023, and his dedication and passion really show in all of the beers. We live over an hour away, but we will definitely make the pilgrimage back sometime soon.

Great beer and we love to Go there when we can…read more We've been there for releases and for a quick drink

Tried this brewery in Asbury Park. Nice big venue. Not too busy so it was pretty quiet…read more The beers were good and the bartenders were friendly. We tried several beers but I can't remember the names. Would come back to try more.

I've been to a lot of NJ breweries. Some look like they were modeled after a frat house's…read morebasement. Some look like a millennial hipster fever dream. Wild Air makes me think of your Gen X punk uncle, older but still happy bucking trends and sticking it to the man. Lovely corner building seven blocks from the beach. Spacious inside with booths, tables and a long bar, plus an old VW Bus of all things. Lots of open space where they host live music from bands you've never heard of unless you're entrenched in the local music scene. Looking at their set up and their Instagram almost makes it feel like a concert venue that also happens to make beer. Speaking of: there are 14 beers on tap plus one hard seltzer. Most places will go all in on IPAs and pale ales, while this place seems to be the opposite. They only offer two IPAs (a hazy and a double) while the rest of the taplist is made up of pilsners (Italian, west coast, New Zealand, etc.) and lagers (a smoked lager, a Japanese rice lager, etc.). A red ale, a fruited sour ale and a gose with lime round out the list. It's quite an impressive taplist, and everything we tried was good. We live pretty far away and were just visiting Asbury Park for the day, but we would definitely come back if we're ever in the area again.

The beers and staff are fantastic definitely a change of pace from the standard tablet that most…read morebreweries have that alone was phenomenal. The service in the ambience is fantastic. They have their own vibe that no other brewery has. This is a definite place. I'll be going back to when I'm on vacation again.

BRADLEY BEACH: There is a new brewery in town, and it is already pouring seriously delicious beer…read more Erratic Fermentations is the passion project of New Jersey locals who took their love of home brewing and turned it into something special. The result is a thoughtfully crafted brewery that is both creative and welcoming and they are just as excited to see your pup walk through the door as you are. Leashed and friendly dogs are welcome inside the stylish tasting room and out back on the patio. For such a new spot, the tap list is impressively well-rounded. Our standout was the Duke of Nowhere dark mild, smooth, flavorful, and effortlessly drinkable. The Wasp's Nest DIPA, a collaboration with Oakflower Brewing, brings a bold, unique twist, while the Looking for Pancake imperial stout delivers just the right touch of sweetness without going overboard. We also had the chance to chat with Dan, one of the owners and brewers, whose excitement is as fresh as the pours. It is clear this space is more than just a brewery, it's a playground for creativity, experimentation, and great beer. Cheers!

They don't have any food but there is tons of restaurants within walking distance. The beers are…read morefantastic. So is the staff. The service is amazing the ambiance is your everyday brewery that's okey. I can't wait to come back.

Service - Kane was FABULOUS! Drinks - everything we had…read moredelicious Ambiance - cozy and not too loud We are definitely coming back again and buying some bottles!

Off season review. My friend and I were eyeing up the place outside when a bartender came by on his…read moreway back from tossing trash and said "hey, we're having a tiki party. Come in." and held the door for us. He gave us menus and glow sticks and went back to work. Very fun encounter. The place is tiny and has serious personality. The cover band and decorations were impeccable. It does get cramped as the night goes on so it may not be everyone's cup of tea. Our drinks took maybe 10 minutes because there was an issue with one of the ingredients but the bartender gave us complimentary shots to make up for it (totally not needed, but definitely appreciated). The drinks were awesome.

My husband and I recently attended a Yappy Hour at Bar Bella with our dog, Tito, and we had such a…read moregreat time! It was very warm that day (in the 90s), so the event was indoors, but the space is really cute and I would definitely love to come back and sit outside when we are in the area again. The drinks were tasty and the bartenders were very friendly, as were the many dogs at the event. Hope to make it back soon!

Really nice placement inside Bell Works. It has an outdoor feel even indoors, so that's a fun…read moreworkaround in winter weather. They seem to have rotating specials on drinks. The cocktails are good and well priced, and they also have a decent beer selection. Bring a date, your dog, maybe even your kids-- both Bar Bella and Bell Works overall are friendly for all. Definitely IG worthy and give you lots to chat about. Wish I lived close enough to be a regular!

Great place for beers and some good food. Very chill on the patio where you can hangout and bring…read moreyour dog.

Applejacks is such an interesting place. It's located in Keansburg and the crowd / townies are such…read morean interesting bunch. The bartenders are amazing and were so accommodating to my party who came to watch the world cup. The food and overall vibes were alright but I definitely felt a bit out of place amongst the regulars.