Cheers For Beers: Bloomfield Boosts Local Brewery With Proclamation

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A big cheer for beer recently took place at Bloomfield Town Hall.

The township council issued a proclamation for New Jersey Craft Beer Week at their meeting on Monday, giving a nod to Bloomfield's first and only hometown brewery: Varitage Brew Works.

New Jersey Craft Beer Week – which took place from July 13 to July 20 – has wrapped up. However, the celebration of “local flavor and community spirit” lives on, town officials said.

“More than just great beer, it's about supporting small businesses, fostering connection, and honoring the creativity of local brewers,” a social media post from the township encourages. “So grab a friend, support local small businesses, and explore the flavors brewed right in your own backyard.”

Varitage Brew Works opened its brewery and taproom in 2023 to local fanfare. Learn more about the history of this local business here.

The brewery’s owners have been vocal supporters of changing New Jersey’s antiquated liquor laws. Read More: Bloomfield Business Cheers For NJ Brewery Law: ‘Positive End To Saga’

In a recent email, Varitage Brew Works said the inaugural craft beer week helped to support small breweries in a state where the craft beer scene remains both “underestimated and underrepresented.”

“New Jersey brewers have had a uniquely difficult few years, and New Jersey Craft Beer Week is our call to action,” Varitage’s owners wrote.

“Despite being home to more than 150 breweries, New Jersey ranks 9th lowest in breweries per capita and 45th in gallons consumed per 21+ adult- just 0.8 gallons per person annually,” the brewery stated.

“That puts the state far behind much of the country in terms of both access and awareness, despite the growing quality and diversity of its beer scene,” the brewery added.

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