Gearblock Brewing Company

earblock Brewing Company is a craft microbrewery with a tasting room located at 140 Franklin Turnpike # 2, Waldwick, NJ 07463. It was founded by Tony Romano and Ron Cavaliere, who share a passion for both craft beer and automobiles. The name “Gearblock” is a nod to their interest in cars, specifically the components that harness and transfer power. The brewery aims to represent “brewing perfection,” much like the evolved and perfected nature of gears and beer over centuries.

Specific Features:

• Craft Microbrewery: They focus on producing fresh, high-quality, hand-crafted ales, lagers, stouts, sours, and barrel-aged beers.
• Small Batch Brewing: They brew unique small-batch beers, allowing them to frequently offer new and exciting options.
• Rotating Beer Selection: While they have a few core beers, they regularly feature new and experimental brews on tap.
• Tasting Room: They have a tasting room where customers can enjoy their beers. The atmosphere is described as casual yet somewhat refined, with an industrial charm and a friendly vibe.
• “Torque Infused” Specialty Beers: They produce specialty beers that are described as “torque infused” and imperial in nature.
• Take-Away Options: Customers can take their favorite beers home in crowlers.
• No Kitchen: Gearblock Brewing does not have a kitchen but encourages patrons to bring their own food or order delivery. They often have menus from local restaurants available.
• Outdoor Seating: They have a patio area and additional outdoor seating behind the building, where well-behaved dogs are welcome.
• Automotive Theme: The brewery’s decor includes pictures from prohibition times, possibly with a nod to the history of early NASCAR drivers who were involved in running moonshine.

Regular Events:

Based on recent information, Gearblock Brewing Company seems to host regular events, including:

• Trivia Nights: They have hosted trivia nights on Thursdays.
• Live Music: Live music performances are frequently scheduled on weekends.
• Food Trucks: They often have food trucks on-site, such as Cousins Maine Lobster and Holy Grail Burgers. These often occur on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Anniversary Events: They have held anniversary celebrations with special beer releases, food trucks, and live music.

It’s advisable to check their social media or website for the most up-to-date information on their event schedule.