Popular South Jersey Craft Brewery Planning To Close Their Doors

Over 12 years after New Jersey passed the first law to open the door for the modern Craft Beer Industry, a plethora of microbreweries have opened around the state, creating a new activity for adults to enjoy visiting these unique small businesses.

A region of the state that has embraced the Craft Drinks movement is Cape May County.  New Jersey's southernmost county has 11 Craft Breweries with three of them opening just in the last few years.

But one of the popular South Jersey Breweries will be closing to lay the groundwork for a new Craft Brewery to open up in the Spring.

Which Cape May County Craft Brewery Is Closing This Month?

After seven-plus years as a staple of the Cape May County Craft Beer Community, Bucket Brigade Brewery has announced they are closing their doors on Sunday, January 26th.

The firehouse-themed craft brewery with a patriotic theme was first opened by Karl and Kurt Hughes in 2017. But over the last two years, Karl's son took over the job as Head Brewer and has earned 15 awards with his brewing innovations.

According to the announcement on their social media platforms, Karlson Hughes will be opening a new brewery in place of where Bucket Brigade Brewery currently stands on Route Nine South in Cape May Court House.

The plan is for the new Obscura Brewing Company to have a soft opening on Thursday, March 6th. Their Facebook Page has this statement posted on Saturday, January 18th:

"With the same great brewer you know and love, we’re crafting beers that are bold, innovative, and unforgettable. Our 15-tap lineup will showcase a wide variety of styles, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We can’t wait to open our doors and share our passion for exceptional beer with the Cape May County community. Cheers to new beginnings and familiar favorites."

Karlson has done a great job new brews at Bucket Brigade Brewery and South Jersey Craft Beer Fans are looking forward to the grand opening of Obscura Brewing Company this Spring.

When Bucket Brigade closes its doors and while craft beer fans wait for Obscura Brewing to open, here are the other great Craft Breweries that you can visit Cape May County: