Cricket Hill Brewing Company

December 16, 2007
After o ne attempt at making it here with a few co-workers I finally made it this past Friday night. Trust me, any of you intrepid hunters out there who may think you are great with a map in the dark. Try doing that in New Jersey. Get there early so you don’t have to walk far since it is in a business complex. If you complain that you just cant get close to the heart of the brewery after coming here there is something fundamentally wrong with you. Free samples and very economial growler refils are just a smidgen of the hospitality you will recieve at this comfortable hometown feeling brewery. The Paymaster’s Porter was on draft and flowing freely. The passionate rant of a Go Cricket Hill and the general state of things speech makes you smile and be thankful that in this day and there are still folks that have a passion for what they do. We were able to smoke cigars and talk with all of the knowlegeable brewing staff like we were old buddies. One of most enjoyable times I have had at a brewery. Get there!

January 30, 2007
When you come to Cricket Hill, you meet the owner and the employees that actually brew the beer. No tour guides here, and Rick and crew are nice guys. You’re allowed to roam around to see how things work, how their beers are made, taste whatever you want, ask questions, etc. Always free beer mags and plenty of munchies out for the taking. In the warmer weather, there’ll often be GIANT $2 hot dogs or a cookout in the parking lot. Catering more towards session than snob, this is a great brewery making great, well made, quality beers. Stop by and support the little guy...buy a case, shirt, or pint glass!

January 10, 2007
Must check out Friday night open house. Bring a friend. Free Cricket Hill beer and commradery.

September 6, 2006
This place is small, the selection isn’t big but they are new and not many different styles of brew have been released yet. I cant rate many categories here, due to the fact that i was there when they were closed with a share holder related to Rick let us in. I could tell Rick is a nice guy, as he left a message for us welcoming us to his brewery, and left cups out for, and just the fact he allowed us there during off hours. worth a visit, and will be even more worthy as they continue to produce more styles of brews.

May 31, 2006
If you are from the Northern NJ area and into craft beer, you must go to Cricket on either a thursday (bottling night) or friday, open house. While their beers tend to be more session oriented, Rick is a great host and I’ve never had a bad time there and have met a handful of enthusiasts. Additionally, you’ll be able to try their Colonel Blide’s bitter, which is not sold in bottles and is only availabe at a handful of bars in the metro area...also their best beer in my opinion. If you go on friday, make sure to buy a case or bring in your growler.

July 7, 2005
Nice place and Rick is the Man. Beers are flawless but not very aggressive. The IPA is mild and fruity and a quaffer. Stop by.

January 5, 2005
Rick is a great brewery, He is so welcoming andopen, as are "newby", and brian and dave. This is a great starting point. There beer is very well made and they love homebrews there. Give it up for ceicket hill!

November 8, 2004
I think that those who enter a place without comment should be punished! Anyway, Rick is a very friendly and accomodating brewer. When my club met there, he had out some munchies, therefore giving the place a "1" rating for food. His beers taste the best at the brewery, and I do recommed the visit. He is willing to provide homebrewers with supplies and he loves to try homebrew. Beer tends to be unaccertive, but is very well made.