Tom's River Brewing
Microbrewery
in Toms River,
New Jersey,
United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Toms River Brewing
Established in 2013
The Irish are one of the many proud heritages that make up New Jersey’s past, present and future. A large portion of New Jersey’s population can claim Irish ancestry and Toms River is home to the most.
Toms River Brewing has its roots in Rinn Duin Brewery. Rinn Duin became well-known for its UK and Irish-style ales. They developed a cult-like following over their first four years.
Enter Jim Mulligan. With a background in natural extracts, Mulligan acquired the brewery in 2018. His vision is that a wide range of beer styles can be explored through the addition of natural fruits and extracts, along with an expanded yeast and hop selection. He retained “Bob the Brewer” and hired “Irish Nick”, a career salesman, concert promoter and lifelong beer enthusiast to hit the streets and spread the word.
In 2020, professional brewer Matt Hynes was hired as Operations Manager. With his vast experience at different craft breweries around the US, Matt has instilled in the brewery the motto of “we want to make the best beer possible and the rest will fall into place” as the guiding principle that now leads every decision the brewery makes.
The whole team is excited about the positive feedback they have received and are very optimistic about the future.
Toms River Brewing offers an opportunity to explore beer styles with an expanded natural flavor palate. Raise a glass–we can all be a little Jersey Irish.
Slainté!
Gripweed57 (8835) reviewed Märzen from Tom's River Brewing 3 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
On tap at Central Jersey Brew Festival at Mercer County Park. Number one with a bullet. Orange, copper pour. Small beige head. Toasted malt nose has toffee notes. Flavor is toasted malt, caramel and tangy, yeasty notes. A bit thin for the style. Good, though.
solidfunk (22078) reviewed At Wits End from Tom's River Brewing 3 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Light florals, citrus. Pours hazy golden with decent head. Light tangy finish. Soft carbonation. Tap at Savor.
solidfunk (22078) reviewed What'sa-Bro from Tom's River Brewing 3 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Coconut, tangerine, some peel. Pours hazy golden with decent head. Some hay. Light bitter finish. Tap at Savor.
Gripweed57 (8835) reviewed Winds of Change from Tom's River Brewing 3 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Bright yellow gold pour. Large dense white head. Zesty cranberry aroma. Light, crisp cranberry flavor. Thin, watery body. Some salinity and coriander. More like a flavored seltzer than a gose.
Gripweed57 (8835) reviewed Aberration from Tom's River Brewing 3 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Nearly opaque black brown color. Dense, rocky tan head. Roasted malt aroma has a spicy, earthy, root cellar quality. Flavor is dark malts, treacle and a hint of cardamom. A touch of spicy hops leans toward dank citrus and pine, though not to outshine the rich maltiness of this brew. Perhaps a bit of dark chocolate and licorice on the backend. Nicely done.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Opaque dark brown color. Small creamy tan head. Clinging lace. Roasted malt aroma hints at chocolate. Roasted malt flavor has notes of bittersweet chocolate, spicy hops and vanilla bean. Some warming alcohol in middle. Decent, full-bodied Porter.
Gripweed57 (8835) reviewed The Reckoning from Tom's River Brewing 4 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
On tap at 22 West Tap and Grill in Bridgewater, NJ. Number one with a bullet. Dark amber color. Creamy beige head. Toasted malt nose is pronounced. Big bittersweet toasted malt flavor hints at pine and grapefruit. Earthy, spicy notes with an astringent character. Not sure what the IBU’s are, but this is one bitter brew.
Gripweed57 (8835) reviewed Simply The Zest from Tom's River Brewing 4 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Orange gold pour. Frothy beige head is moderate. Citrus hop aroma has notes of orange. Sharp bitter orange flavor upfront. Intensely bitter and dry. Medium bodied. Crisp and peppery on the backend.
Gripweed57 (8835) reviewed Köastal from Tom's River Brewing 4 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Bright honey gold pour. Small bubbly beige head. Grainy, herbal malt aroma. Flavor is herbal, with grain and white wine characteristics. A touch of sweetness, mild spice and earthiness emerge in middle. Finishes dry with hay-like notes. Tasty.
Gripweed57 (8835) reviewed Nuddy Buddy from Tom's River Brewing 5 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Translucent cola brown color topped by a small frothy beige head. Earthy toasted malt aroma hints at toasted nuts and cocoa. Bittersweet toasted malt flavor upfront. Notes of caramel, toasted walnuts, herbal hops and bittersweet Baker’s chocolate.