Beach Haus Brewery

Before we left Belmar, Bhavna reminded me that Beach Haus Brewery is located on Main Street. I could not resist. I had to visit.

It took us longer than we expected to get to the brewery. Bhavna thought that we should drive down the length of Ocean Avenue, but I wanted to use Apple Maps. The mapping software took us on what felt like a circuitous route. However, we arrived at the correct spot. Apple Maps had taken us along a more scenic route along Shark River.

Beach Haus Brewery
Beach Haus Brewery | Tuesday 21 August, 2018 | FujiFilm X-T2 | XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR @ 36.5 mm | 18000 sec at f/3.2 | ISO 200

From the outside, we could see the inside. The brewery is all glass. The inside is decorated in an understated industrial style with stained picnic tables along one side.

Beach Haus Brewery
Beach Haus Brewery | Tuesday 21 August, 2018 | FujiFilm X-T2 | XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR @ 24.9 mm | 1350 sec at f/3.2 | ISO 200

Our friendly greeter explained some details about the brewery and told us to head upstairs to the taproom.

Beach Haus Brewery merch
Beach Haus Brewery | Tuesday 21 August, 2018 | FujiFilm X-T2 | XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR @ 29.2 mm | 160 sec at f/3.2 | ISO 500

The retail area offered some brewery swag for sale.

A group of men were off to one side, finishing up what appeared to be a craft ale tasting party.

indoor picnic
Beach Haus Brewery | Tuesday 21 August, 2018 | FujiFilm X-T2 | XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR @ 28.3 mm | 1/1400 sec at f/3.2 | ISO 200

I continued to explore the brewery with my camera. The second floor was decorated similarly to the first floor—more bench-style seating. We could see the outdoor rooftop patio but did not go outside. Something to explore on our next trip in late summer or early fall.

Beach Haus Brewery | Tuesday 21 August, 2018 | FujiFilm X-T2 | XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR @ 28.3 mm | 1200 sec at f/3.2 | ISO 200
beer menu
The Menu | Tuesday 21 August, 2018 | FujiFilm X-T2 | XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR @ 55 mm | 160 sec at f/3.2 | ISO 640

I had a flight of the following:
* Test Dept.™ New England IPA (Mosaic and Citra)
* Test Dept.™ New England IPA Featuring Huell Melon And Mandarina Bavaria Hops
* Test Dept.™ New England IPA (Merkur & El Dorado Hops)
* American Pale Ale (unfiltered With Mosaic And Citra Hops)

I also tried a sip of the Test Dept.™ Grapefruit Radler that Bhavna had in her flight. I loved the Radler and the mosaic and Citra New England IPA. We got a six-pack and four-pack of each to take home.

Author: Khürt Williams

A human who works in information security and enjoys photography, Formula 1 and craft ale.