If you are over 21 and live in New Jersey, the state is giving you an incentive to get vaccinated — if you haven’t gone already. On May 3rd, Governor Murphy announced a new initiative to promote vaccinations amongst adults in New Jersey. Keep reading for more about New Jersey’s new ‘Shot and a Beer Program.’
Governor Murphy launched the program stating that “any New Jerseyans who gets their first vaccine dose in the month of May and takes their vaccination card to a participating brewery will receive a free beer.” {As if we needed another reason to visit a local craft brewery in the state, but we’ll take it}. The governor joked during his briefing that this program is literally the only reason he regretted not waiting to get the vaccine.
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“We’re at the point where those who were already motivated got their vaccinations. We’ve now got to focus on those others,” the Governor said.
Residents who received their first shot before May are not eligible.
The following are breweries participating in the program in Northern NJ {and Central NJ if you believe in calling it that}.
Bolero Snort Brewing Company {316 20th St, Carlstadt}
Brix City Brewing Company {4 Alsan Way, Little Ferry}
Carton Brewing Company {6 E Washington Avenue, Atlantic Highlands}
Flounder Brewing Company {1 Ilene Court, Hillsborough Township}
Gaslight Brewery & Restaurant {15 S Orange Avenue, South Orange}
Hackensack Brewing Company {78 Johnson Avenue, Hackensack}
Magnify Brewing Company {1275 Bloomfield Avenue, Building 7 Unit 40C, Fairfield}
Now that New Jersey is making it easier than ever to get vaccinated, especially with updated walk-in vaccination times at select sites, May is a great time to get vaccinated. The governor is hoping the program will help the state reach its initial goal of 4.7 million New Jersey residents vaccinated by the end of June.
NJ Beer Co. {4201 Tonnelle Avenue, North Bergen}
Pilsener Haus Biergarten {1422 Grand Street, Hoboken}
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In case you are headed down south to the Jersey Shore or South Jersey area, below are a few more breweries you can visit and get a free beer if you are vaccinated {in May}.
Battle River Brewing {69 Main Street, Toms River}
Bradley Beer Project {714 Main Street, Bradley Beach}
Flying Fish Brewing Company {900 Kennedy Boulevard, Somerdale}
Kane Brewing Company {1750 Bloomsbury Avenue, Ocean Township}
Little Dog Brewing Company {141 Steiner Avenue, Neptune City}
River Horse Brewing Company {2 Graphics Drive, Ewing Township}
On Monday, May 3rd, Governor Murphy also announced that he will be lifting many COVID-19 capacity limits at retail stores, restaurants, gyms, and other businesses and will remove a hard cap on outdoor gatherings beginning May 19.
More than 7.5 million New Jersey residents have received the COVID-19 vaccine about 37% of the state’s total population, according to New Jersey’s Health Department.
