CRAFT BEER & BREWERIES

New Jersey’s craft beer calendar is entering one of its busiest weekends of the spring season as breweries, taprooms, and festival organizers across the...

For those who appreciate the finer spirits and have always harbored a curiosity about how whiskey magically transforms from grain to golden liquid, an exciting opportunity awaits in Keyport, New Jersey. 3BR Distillery is offering a unique "Learn to Distill and Age Whiskey" experience, inviting enthusiasts to dive hand-first into the fascinating world of spirit creation. This hands-on journey is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their appreciation for whiskey or simply enjoy a fun and educational afternoon in the Garden State. For more delicious food and beverage experiences across New Jersey, be sure to explore explorenewjersey.org/food-beverage/. Set for Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, this immersive workshop at 3BR Distillery promises...

Every summer in New Jersey, countless festivals compete for attention with craft beer tastings, food trucks, live music, and outdoor entertainment. Most disappear into the seasonal calendar without leaving much of an impression beyond a crowded parking lot and a social media post. But the annual Lions, Tigers & Beers Festival at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Forked River occupies a very different space entirely because beneath the festival atmosphere sits something far more serious: one of the state’s longest-running animal rescue sanctuaries and one of the most distinctive wildlife refuge operations anywhere in the Northeast. Returning for its fifth year on June 6 and 7, the Lions, Tigers & Beers fundraiser has evolved into one...