New Brewery Slated For Collingswood After Devil's Creek's Closure

COLLINGSWOOD, NJ — A South Jersey brewer will take over Devil's Creek Brewery, which recently shuttered in Collingswood.

Swedesboro Brewing Company plans to expand, readying The Raccoon Taproom for 1 Powell Ln. The space will be closed for about two months for renovations and brewing expansions, the company said.

Devil's Creek became Collingswood's first craft brewery in 2016 after local officials passed an ordinance allowing such businesses in the dry town. The business closed earlier this month following a sale to a then-undisclosed buyer.

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Founded in 2020, Swedesboro Brewing Co. was ranked as the nation's second-best new brewery, according to a USA Today 10Best list based on selections by readers and editors.

"Our goal has always been to share our passion for exceptional craft beer with as many people as possible," Owner Marvin Bowe said in a news release. "By taking over Devil's Creek's location, we're excited to bring our wonderful reputation to Collingswood and provide residents and visitors alike with an opportunity to experience the unique flavors that have made Swedesboro Brewing so successful."

Swedesboro Brewing plans to brew six of its flagship beers at The Raccoon Taproop, while also crafting six exclusive beers that "cater to the local palate," the company's announcement says.

The raccoon theme didn't appear out of nowhere. Hoppie the Raccoon is Swedesboro Brewing's mascot and graces the company logo. The creature provides a fitting theme because of its charisma, adaptability and generosity, according to the brewer.

"Like the raccoon, we too are curious – about crafting different beer styles – and devoted – to providing you the best we have to offer," Swedesboro Brewing's website says. "As the raccoon totem urges us, we promise to share our curiosity, ingenuity and wisdom for our craft with you.

Swedesboro Brewing Co. is located at 95 Woodstown Rd., Swedesboro.

Devil's Creek provided patrons with a rare place to purchase alcohol in Collingswood, where alcohol otherwise cannot be sold. However, certain restaurants allow diners to bring their own alcoholic beverages.