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Carlstadt, in Bergen County, sits roughly 10 miles west of Midtown Manhattan on the western edge of the Meadowlands complex. The borough has a compact industrial and commercial character typical of inner Bergen County, bordered by Rutherford, East Rutherford, and Wood-Ridge. Its proximity to major highways, including Route 17 and the New Jersey Turnpike, makes it accessible from across the northern half of the state.

Bergen County has seen craft brewery growth over the past decade, with production facilities taking hold in the kinds of light-industrial spaces that Carlstadt and neighboring towns provide. For visitors coming from New York City or from elsewhere in Bergen County, the area offers a convenient entry point into North Jersey’s craft beverage scene. The Meadowlands corridor is not a wine country destination, but the brewery and taproom options within a short drive give residents and visitors a locally produced alternative across beer, wine, and spirits categories.

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