Monday 2nd of January 2012 02:29:38 PM

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The Cape May Brewery is somewhat remotely located in extreme southern New Jersey. Except for the disappointing Tun Tavern in Atlantic City, and the just recently opened Tuckahoe Brewery, there is no other local crafts within 1.5 hour travel radius of Cape May. For the brewery-dense mid-Atlantic region, this is exceptionally rare, and will undoubtedly help Cape May succeed. The brewery is located in a blue corrugated steel one-story building with a few hop vines growing out front. There is ample free parking, in this industrial park near a small regional airport. I first visited this nano-brewery in Dec 2011, about 6 months after the brewery began with a tiny 10-gallon brewing system. They had just upgraded to a self-built 50-gallon system to help keep up with increasing demand. They started with only a couple accounts plus growlers, but have grown steadily due to a loyal customer base. When I visited again in mid 2013, they had expanded into the adjacent rental unit, and built a fabulous new tasting room. The room has a 12-chair bar and 5 wooden picnic tables. String lights overhead give a nice atmosphere. You can purchase 4 beer samplers, pints or growlers, but there is no food service. Their offering has tripled, and they now have 11 house beers on tap. Their flagship Honey Porter is great, dark with a touch of sweetness. The brewers are friendly and passionate about their craft, and I wish them continued success in their enterprise. If you vacation in nearby Wildwood, I recommend making the 15-minute drive to visit Cape May Brewing.