Kane along with Carton are NJ’s best new breweries. Whereas Carton has concentrated on a number of unusual styles (ala Dogfish), Kane is doing more traditional styles "extremely" well. Don’t get me wrong...Kane can definitely make some less common beers. At a recent tap takover I tasted their bourbon barrel aged Head High IPA and OverHead DIPA...they were both amazing...especially the Head High version. But that’s no surprise given how great Head High is in the first place. When I first visited the brewery I was very impressed with Michael Kane as well as the whole operation. I since had a chance to hear him speak to our homebrewer’s group...he’s a very easy going nice guy with a wealth of information for the homebrewer. The tour and beer samples at the brewery are well worth the visit. make sure you get some of their Solitude...a fantastic Belgium strong ale. I was very lucky to score some cask conditioned at a recent Kane night at the Taphouse Grille in Wayne.

Great tour and delicious beer. Micheal Kane is a really cool down to earth guy. And tasting room is a real chill place to try some great Jersey beer.

Worth a trip if traveling near the shore. Great prices to sample or buy almost everything on tap. Also rotate in a few one offs that are for on premise only. The brewery is open to walk in with barrels aging beer along the walls. Great relaxing atmosphere full of fun and friendly locals.