New Jersey Has The Best Craft Beer, And These 9 Breweries Prove It

New Jersey does a lot of things right: Just off the top of our heads, you can find some of the best pizza, ice cream, and doughnuts in the state. But it's not just food -- New Jersey also creates some truly excellent craft beer.

Don't believe us? Well, you need to spend some time at one of New Jersey's many fantastic breweries, like Cape May Brewing Co., Twin Elephant, or Icarus Brewing. Need more suggestions? Here are just a handful of the breweries in Jersey we love.

1. Brix City Brewing

Bergen County's first full production craft brewery prides itself on full-flavored beers.

2. Cape May Brewing Co.

We're dying to try the fruit-flavored Crushin' It IPAs.

3. 902 Brewing

You can catch music and other live events at this brewery.

4. Icarus Brewing

You can bring outside food and your dogs while you enjoy the beer garden at Icarus Brewing.

5. Magnify Brewing Co.

Located in Fairfield, this brewery has plenty of hoppy beers as well as an amazing cider.

6. Eight & Sand Beer Co.

Fun fact: Many of the beers here, like the brewery name itself, is from train terms.

7. Slack Tide Brewing Company

This brewery in Cape May is continually expanding and growing.

8. Twin Elephant Brewing Company

You'll find a wide variety of fresh, handcrafted ales and lagers here.

9. Hackensack Brewing

You'll find an outdoor biergarten, an indoor tap room, and plenty of amazing beers here/

So, when you can, skip over the out-of-state IPAs and the big chains in favor of supporting your local Jersey businesses and drinking quality beers!