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The Brewery Index

Where the breweries are.

Methodology

Factual

Pure factual ranking: towns by their count of public breweries (active + seasonal status). Closed permanently is excluded. Tie-break: alphabetical by town name. Towns with zero public breweries are excluded from the ranking. Future versions will fold in editorial picks; for v1 the count is the call.

#13 breweries

Cape May

The Cape May area is sprawling, much befitting an area that shares a name with a County.

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19 more towns ranked

  1. #2Toms RiverCompared to other towns in the area, Toms River is a bit more sprawling.3 breweries
  2. #3Asbury ParkOne of the cultural centers of the Jersey Shore, known for live music, nightlife, restaurants, and a year-round downtown scene.2 breweries
  3. #4Atlantic City"The World's Famous Playground" — Atlantic City, also known as the Las Vegas of the East and Monopoly City, is the East Coast's gaming and resort capital, drawing more than 27 million visitors a year.2 breweries
  4. #5BelmarA busy beach town built around the Shark River inlet, public beaches, fishing culture, and one of the stronger downtown bar and restaurant scenes in Monmouth County.2 breweries
  5. #6Red BankOne of the Shore region's most prominent downtowns, known for restaurants, theaters, nightlife, shopping, and NJ Transit rail access.2 breweries
  6. #7WildwoodThe loudest and most amusement-driven of the Wildwoods, known for free beaches, a large boardwalk, Morey's Piers, waterparks, tram cars, motels, and summer events.2 breweries
  7. #8AberdeenA large suburban township in western Monmouth County with commuter rail access, shopping corridors, and residential neighborhoods stretching toward the Bayshore region.1 brewery
  8. #9Atlantic HighlandsFor many New Yorkers, Atlantic Highlands is the quickest (or less stressful) way to get to the Shore.1 brewery
  9. #10AvalonThe northern half of Seven Mile Island, known for quiet beaches, high-end homes, polished retail, and a restrained resort atmosphere.1 brewery
  10. #11Beach HavenA charming town on Long Beach Island, Beach Haven offers plenty to those who want family attractions combined with costal beauty.1 brewery
  11. #12Galloway TownshipA large mainland township north of Atlantic City known for suburban neighborhoods, wooded areas, Stockton University, and proximity to the marshes and bayfront landscapes surrounding the Atlantic County coast.1 brewery
  12. #13Long BranchA beachfront city shaped by both historic resort history and modern redevelopment.1 brewery
  13. #14Lower TownshipThe Cape May area is sprawling, much befitting an area that shares a name with a County.1 brewery
  14. #15Ocean GroveA historic seaside community founded as a Methodist camp meeting town in the late 19th century.1 brewery
  15. #16OceanportA small borough along the Shrewsbury River known for Monmouth Park Racetrack, waterfront neighborhoods, and the ongoing redevelopment of Fort Monmouth.1 brewery
  16. #17Point Pleasant BeachPoint Pleasant Beach is the quintessential family-friendly anchor of the northern Jersey Shore, home to Jenkinson's, the family name now synonymous with the town's boardwalk empire.1 brewery
  17. #18Seaside HeightsIf you find yourself in Seaside Heights, you're probably looking to do one of a couple of things, depending on whether you have kids in tow or not.1 brewery
  18. #19Somers PointA bayfront city at the foot of the bridge to Ocean City, known for marinas, waterfront restaurants, bars, and live music venues.1 brewery
  19. #20Wall TownshipA large township bordering Belmar, Spring Lake, Manasquan, and the inland western sections of Monmouth County.1 brewery

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