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!
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Hazy honey gold color. Large rocky beige head. Light coconut aroma hints at biscuity malt. First sip is sweet fruity malt. Citrusy notes. Creamy mouthfeel. Hints of lemon, orange and melon. The coconut flavor is subdued. Finishes with piney notes.
Gripweed57 (8835) reviewed Black Rabbit from Tom's River Brewing 5 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Barely translucent black color. Large frothy tan head. Sweet roasted malt aroma hints at cocoa. Roasted malt flavor. Notes of chocolate, lemon peel and burnt toast. Clean crisp finish. Tasty.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
16 ounce can. Hazy copper red color. Small creamy beige head. Faint toasted malt aroma. Earthy toasted malt flavor. Resiny hops in middle. Some sweet caramel notes as well. Dank citrus finish resonates with notes of grapefruit pith.
Gripweed57 (8835) reviewed Irish Eye's from Tom's River Brewing 5 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Hazy yellow gold pour. Large rocky white head with cascading lacing. Pleasant citrus fruit hop aroma. First sip is sharp citrus. Orange, grapefruit and kiwi fruit. Dank notes in middle. Crisp dry finish. Lots of hop bang for a Session IPA. Well done.
Gripweed57 (8835) reviewed Sweet Nothin' from Tom's River Brewing 5 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Orange gold color. Fluffy white head. Bready malt aroma. Sweet bready malt flavor. Notes of clover and fresh cut grass. A hint of sweetness from honey in middle. Light herbal hop finish. Easy drinking.
Gripweed57 (8835) reviewed Irish Goodbye from Tom's River Brewing 5 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Opaque black color. Dark brown head. Big roasted malt aroma. Notes of espresso and licorice. Flavor is dark chocolate and espresso. Some sweetness. Smooth creamy mouthfeel. 9% ABV is well hidden. You say hello, but I say goodbye!
Gripweed57 (8835) reviewed Liquid Thought 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. Hazy honey gold pour. Dense creamy white head. Fragrant citrus hop aroma. Plenty of sweet citrus upfront. Pineapple and mango as advertised. Some warming alcohol in middle. Silky mouthfeel from oats. Quite nice.
ben4321 (11632) reviewed High Cross Red Rye DIPA from Tom's River Brewing 6 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Draft at Village Brewing Company, 11/2/19. (Note: Rinn Duin is now Toms River, new owner, same brewer) Hazy darker reddish color, beige head. Moderate, streaky lace. Rye, spice, earth. Some grass and citrus zest. Bit on the boozy side. Solid rye beer. Heavy spice. Not great, but fine enough. 7/4/6/3/14
jtclockwork (20063) reviewed Hibernian Stout from Tom's River Brewing 8 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Draft - pours black white head - nose and taste of dry chocolate and burnt black malt - medium body
jtclockwork (20063) reviewed St. Johns from Tom's River Brewing 8 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Draft - pours amber white head - nose and taste of pine, caramel and pine - medium body