Montclair Brewery

Montclair Brewery is a microbrewery and tasting room located at 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ 07042. It is a husband-and-wife-owned business with a mission to build a stronger community one beer at a time. They offer a welcoming space for both craft beer enthusiasts and newcomers to explore and taste their unique selection of on-site brewed beers. As the first Black-owned brewery in New Jersey, Montclair Brewery often infuses their African and Caribbean roots into their beers, using ingredients like baobab fruit, hibiscus, and passion fruit.

Specific Features:

• Diverse Beer Selection: They offer a range of craft beers, including local-inspired and culturally intriguing brews with African and Caribbean influences.
• Tasting Room: A space where guests can sample their fresh brews.
• Outdoor Beer Garden: Provides an open-air setting to enjoy their beers.
• Online Ordering: Customers can order online for pickup or local delivery.
• Distribution: A curated selection of their beers can be found in various New Jersey and New York bars and retail shops.
• Community Focus: They aim to be an inclusive and welcoming place for everyone.
• Pet-Friendly: Leashed pets are allowed.
• Restrooms: Available for customers.

Regular Events: Montclair Brewery hosts a variety of regular events, including:

• Live Music: Featuring local New Jersey bands with genres ranging from blues to reggae.
• Open Mic Nights: A platform for local performers, including musicians, poets, and comedians. Currently hosted on Wednesdays.
• Karaoke: Weekly “Sip and Sing Karaoke” nights.
• Food Pop-Ups: Collaborations with local food vendors offering diverse cuisines, such as Holy Grail Burgers, KBBQ Cupbob, Tortas Lokas, and Caribbean food. They often have “Brews and Chews” events highlighting these pairings.
• Holiday Celebrations: Events are held for various holidays throughout the year, such as their annual Juneteenth Weekend Celebration and Oktoberfest.
• Themed Nights: Such as “Bodega Nights.”
• Art Exhibitions: They host closing receptions for local artists.
• Blues & Brews: Special events featuring blues music.
• Cornhole League: Organized tournaments during certain seasons