Fall is a great time to explore new flavors and different spots around Hoboken, and since we’re on a little fall-season-feelings love fest and . Trust me, I know it can be intimidating looking a beer list. Especially if you’re like me an usually stick to Bud Light. That being said, I definitely recommend pushing yourself to try something different when it comes to your ale accomplices. You may discover a new staple to accompany you in football watching or pumpkin carving.
First of all — Oktoberfest beers can finally happen, since it’s now October. Of course, I like to stretch summer as much as I can, but that being said, I was shocked to see Sam Adams Oktobkerfest on tap at Mikey Squared the last Monday in August!
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Trust me, I love my pumpkin beers, pumpkin coffee, apple cider donuts, and everything else fall, but it felt kindaaaa early. I inquired about the addition of Oktoberfest and learned that the timing actually made perfect sense. Oktoberfest in Germany begins in September! Who knew?! After hearing this I realized it may be time to shelf my Summer Shandy until next year. I thought this would be difficult, until I realized how many great options Hoboken has to enjoy wonderful fall brews. Here are a few:
1. Zeppelin Hall in Jersey City {88 Liberty View Drive}
Housing a huge outdoor space with a plethora of picnic tables, Zeppelin Hall is a great spot to hang out in the fall sun with friends. It is also easy to access via the Light Rail. I chose to try a Sunset Wheat beer while I was there. As a Leinenkugel, it is Summer Shandys sister {okay maybe I’m still holding on to summer a bit?}…They had many choices of fall beers and were more than happy to give a taste test to help you find the perfect fit for you.
Zeppelin Hall + some computer time
The Sunset Wheat was a lighter beer. I found it a great transition into the heavier beers of fall. Zepplin Hall also offers a baconfest every Thursday and a pig roast every Saturday and Sunday for all the meat lovers out there!
2. Carpe Diem {1405 Grand Street}
Tucked away on 13th street located near the Hoboken Biergarten, I stumbled upon this place last winter. The cozy atmosphere and fire places make you feel right at home…plus it’s a great destination for some samplings of beer! I decided to go with a traditional Sam Adams Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest tends to be a bit on the heavier side, but it is rich with flavor and really tastes like fall!
Plus, they have a fire. Yes, I know there’s wine in this photo, but there’s also fire. COZY.
PS: Carpe Diem is a great destination for watching football — they offer FREE wings at the half time of every football game! Not to mention, they won the best wing in Hoboken contest…and their wings are truly delicious! {Editor’s note: Just had the buffalo wings this weekend, they were unreal}.
3. Village Pourhouse {205 1st Street}
Sticking with the Oktoberfest theme, downtown at VP, I tried a Brooklyn Oktoberfest which had a similar, hoppy, bitter taste as the Sam Oktoberfest.
4. Pilsenerhaus Biergarten {1422 Grand Street}
This Hoboken hot spot is another wonderful option for fall fun and sampling great beers. They offer a half price night on Tuesdays, which is a great time to take advantage of tasting their extensive list of beers. Another highlight is their huge soft pretzel! A must try!
The best pretzels in Hoboken.
5. Cork City Charlie Brown Pumpkin Festival – 2nd Annual {3rd & Bloomfield}
If you didn’t hear yesterday, Cork City is featuring 16 different pumpkin beers on tap. Bonus: You get a custom made commemorative Cork City Charlie Brown Pumpkin Festival glass with every purchase. So fun!
A few tips that I took away from my explorations:
– Weihenstephaners are usually the lightest option
– Pilsners tend to be a bit stronger taste.
– Most of these beers have a higher alcohol content, so drink carefully!
Cheers!
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Written by: Jennifer Tripucka
Jen is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Hoboken Girl. She started the site to discover and share the wealth of things happening in Hudson County. Her roots in the area extend to her maternal grandparents, who owned two textile factories in Weehawken and North Bergen. When not planning the next Hoboken Girl event/volunteer project or editing her life away, she can usually be found shopping at local boutiques, eating an Insta-worthy meal, walking her French bulldog + rescue pup, or watching the latest murder doc on Netflix with her husband.
