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Somerset is a census-designated place within Franklin Township, Somerset County, in central New Jersey. It sits near Routes 27 and 287, close to the Raritan River and adjacent to New Brunswick, positioning it within the broad central NJ corridor that connects Philadelphia and New York. Somerset County has developed a modest craft beverage presence over the past decade, with breweries distributed through the Franklin Township area and the county seat of Somerville a short drive to the west.

Somerset’s central location makes it a practical starting point for exploring the broader Somerset County craft beverage scene. Visitors based in central NJ or traveling along the Route 287 corridor will find several brewery taprooms within a short drive, including options in Somerville, Bridgewater, and Bound Brook. The craft beer scene in this part of the county skews toward production taprooms rather than winery or distillery operations, though Hunterdon County wineries are accessible within about 30 minutes to the west.

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