The Alementary Brewing Company

By EastCoastBrewReviewer -

The Stats 

Location: Hackensack, NJ

History: Hackensack's premier microbrewery, The Alementary Brewing Company prides itself on making approachable and uncomplicated world-class beers.

Food Service: Food trucks

Website: alementary.com

The Scenario

Our first New Jersey brewery! Alementary is located in a relatively urban area in Hackensack, NJ. There are plenty of nearby parking lots but we got lucky with a spot right in front. Alementary is a relatively large space with a long bar and some long communal tables. We headed right to the bar and got our drinks of choice and sat at one of the long tables. While we were there we saw a relatively large space fill up nicely. The highlight was a tiny dog that seems to belong to someone who works there roaming around greeting the guests.

The Ratings

Let's Begin Sour-Gose
D: 3/5 - Not very sour and not much flavor. Smooth and drinkable.

 Witbier w/ apricot syrup
K: 4.5/5 - Going with the apricot flavor syrup was a great choice. So good and refreshing. 

Final Thoughts

D: 3/5 - This place was cool but definitely had a smell. I was excited to see that they had a sour but it wasn't as sour as I like. If we were locals this could be hangout for us depending on the parking. 

 K: 3.5/5 - I really enjoyed this place. Mostly because of the delicious witbier I had. That being said, parking looks like it could be tough if you don't get a space right in front of the place. The most negative thing about the brewery is the smell. I'm not sure if it was just the day we visited, but it smelled awful. Definitely took a while to get used to... if we ever did.



 
The outside


Brews


The bar


Check them out on social media!





Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Brewport Brewing Company

By EastCoastBrewReviewer -
Image
The Stats  Location: Bridgeport, CT History: Opening in August 2016, this brewery has seen much success already. The large space which was once the central distribution center for all out of town newspapers was found by the Barrett brothers who approached the long-time brewer of BAR in New Haven with the idea of opening a place of their own.  Food Service: Yes, assorted pizzas and salads.  Websit e: brewportct.com The Scenario Right off the high way, Brewport is in a fantastic location . We bster Bank Arena is a stone's throw away and it seems like Brewport is definitely trying to attract that crowd. With pizzas and salads on the menu, Brewport is focused on f ast fare , perfect for a night at a show or sporting event. As we entered we saw a large room full of typical giant brewery games (jenga, c onnect four, etc.) The main hall consists of the full bar as well as plentiful seating which consists of two levels of tables . Rusti c decor adorns the space with a wood e
Read more

Fairfield Craft Ales

By EastCoastBrewReviewer -
Image
The Stats  Location:  Stratford, C T History: Fairfield Craft Ales opened in early July 2016 with a little help from the crowd-funding site, KickStarter. Mike and Joe have more than 25 years of brewing experience and have always been music lovers. So, it just makes sense that their dream was to open a brewery that serves beer inspired by music.  Food Service: No, they only have some chips and soda. Otherwise it's BYOF.  Websit e :  fairfieldcraftales.com The Scenario This weekend we revisited Fairfield Craft Ales (FCA) since we first went during their opening week back in July. This brewery is a stark contrast from its neighbor, Two Roads, just 3 minutes down the road. The small taproom gives this brewery a home-y feel. The first time we visited, we were greeted similarly to the locals on Cheers . We felt welcomed immediately and this time was no different. Although, FCA and Two Roads are very different structurally, they do have one thing in common: they brew good beer.
Read more

Neither Beer nor There: Growler & Gill Craft Beer Bar

By EastCoastBrewReviewer -
Image
The Stats  Location: Nanuet, NY History: The name says it all. Having 2 4 beers on tap at any given time, Growler and G ill allows you to fill up a 64 oz growler with any of their beers on tap or to have a 4 oz tasting , as the English say, a "gill ." Their s elf-proclaimed "beer geeks" w ill ta ke your preferences and recommend a beer just for you. Providing beer on tap, food, as well as a bottle s hop, Growler and Gill is a unique experience for both the causal and enth usiastic beer drinker Food Service: Yes , they provide a  full menu of bar food. Websit e:  growlerandgill.com The Scenario This spot is in a very interesting location. It is both hard to find and hard to believe when you pull up. It is located next to an extension site of SUNY Empire State which looks exactly like another store front. The outside is pretty ordinary, it certainly does not look like a restaurant/bar but as soon as you walk inside that changes. We were greeted by a very
Read more