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Behr Brewing is a craft brewery located in Cape May, New Jersey, that embodies a “down-home” and cozy style. Founded by Cape May County locals Steven and Catherine “Cat” Wilson, the brewery opened its doors in early 2022. Housed in a remodeled former consignment shop, Behr Brewing aims to produce a variety of top-quality, small-batch handcrafted beers, with an emphasis on using local ingredients whenever feasible. The atmosphere is designed to be homey and welcoming, featuring a “living room” area complete with a television, fireplace, and games.

Specific Features Based on Their Website and User Reviews:

Locally Focused: Behr Brewing prioritizes using local ingredients, such as honey for their “Winnie” ESB and produce from nearby farms. They also support local artisans by carrying products like candles made with their own beer.
Variety of Craft Beers: They typically offer around ten different beers on tap, showcasing a range of styles including lagers (light and dark), ales (like the “Headquarters” hazy pale ale and “Pale Behr Pale Ale”), a lemon shandy (“When Life Gives You Lemons”), sour IPAs, ESBs, and dry stouts (like “Dark Thirty”). They also offer artisanal non-alcoholic sodas.
Cozy and Welcoming Ambiance: The interior is designed to be inviting, featuring a “living room” area with a TV, fireplace, a turntable with vinyl records, and table games.
Outdoor Space: Behr Brewing has a dog-friendly outdoor beer garden with picnic benches and games like cornhole. This area also sometimes features fire pits and a ping-pong table.
Food and Entertainment: Food trucks are available on Fridays and Saturdays. They have also hosted a Summer Music Series with live music on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Community and Accessibility: The brewery is accessible via the Cape May County Bike Path and offers a large parking lot. Reviews often highlight the laid-back atmosphere and friendly staff.
Charitable Contributions: A portion of the sales from specific beers, such as the “Headquarters” hazy pale ale, goes towards local causes like the Cape May Lifeguard Scholarship Fund.
Serving Options: Customers can enjoy their beers in flights, half pours, or full pints.