Bloomfield, in Essex County, is a densely populated northern New Jersey township adjacent to Montclair, Glen Ridge, and Nutley, roughly 12 miles west of Manhattan. The township sits within the urban suburban corridor that runs along the Passaic River and extends through the inner Essex County ring of communities. Craft brewing has developed a presence in this part of northern New Jersey over the past decade, driven by local demand from residents who commute to New York but prefer to patronize taprooms closer to home.

Essex County breweries have grown in number, with Bloomfield and nearby municipalities hosting production operations that serve both the immediate residential market and visitors from across the northern New Jersey region. The township’s walkable commercial districts and established dining infrastructure make it a natural fit for taprooms that can anchor into an existing street-level economy. For craft beverage visitors approaching from Manhattan or from elsewhere in Essex County, Bloomfield is accessible by commuter rail and highway, sitting at the intersection of several major arterials connecting the suburban ring to Newark and points north.