Cricket Hill Brewery For Sale In New Jersey

Some sad news coming out of one of my early favorites, Cricket Hill Brewery in Fairfield, New Jersey:

* CRICKET HILL BREWERY FOR SALE *
After many fun-filled years, Rick and Ed are planning to retire and are looking for new owners to operate and lead Cricket Hill Brewery!

This fully-functional 5,000 sq ft brewery is located in Fairfield, NJ and includes:
Tap Room with 16 beer taps, bar/serving area, indoor space for 60+ people
Seasonal beer garden, 12 tables and 60 chairs

15 BBL Brewhouse with a columbia boiler, 8 beer fermenters, 7 bright tanks, a large cold box with 2 chiller units, and various infrastructure equipment

600+ kegs and keg washer
All packaged beer in cans & kegs, all supplies,
All intellectual rights to brewery name including beer recipes, social media and website.

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY! Email: [email protected]

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About Cricket Hill Brewery:

Cricket Hill Brewery is one of New Jersey’s original craft breweries, operating in Fairfield since 2001. The brewery was put up for sale in late 2025 by its retiring owners, Rick and Ed. 

For sale
As of October 2025, the 5,000-square-foot brewery is actively for sale and includes: 
A taproom with 16 taps, a bar area, and seating for over 60 people indoors.
A seasonal beer garden with seating for 60.

All brewing equipment, including a 15-barrel brewhouse, fermenters, and bright tanks.
The brewery name, beer recipes, and social media accounts. 

Location and taproom
Address: 24 Kulick Rd, Fairfield, NJ 07004.
The taproom features 12 to 16 beers on tap, including year-round, seasonal, and small-batch brews.
Taproom visitors can enjoy single pours or purchase take-out options like canned 4-packs, growlers, crowlers, and kegs.

Some weekend taproom hours include live music.
The space is also available for rent for private events. 

Beer selection
Cricket Hill produces a wide variety of beers, brewed with grains such as barley and wheat and without filler grains like rice or corn. Their portfolio includes: 

Ales: IPAs, hazy IPAs, Belgian ales, and barrel-aged selections.
Lagers: Including their flagship East Coast Lager.
Stouts and Porters: Such as Milkman Oatmeal Stout and Psycho Cricket Porter.
Seasonal and special releases: Including Pumpkin Ale, Oktoberfest Lager, and Bourbon Barrel-aged beers.
Popular brews include:Hopnotic IPA, an English IPA with notes of grapefruit and tropical fruit.
Blond Breakfast Ale, a Belgian-style ale with fruit and clove notes.
Jersey Devil Imperial Red Ale, inspired by the mythical creature of the Jersey pine barrens. 

History
Established: 2001.
Early years: It was the sixth brewery to open in New Jersey and struggled initially, but ownership persevered as the state’s craft beer market expanded.
Milestone: Celebrated 15 years in business in 2016, with its owner noting the growth of the local craft beer scene.
Owner retirement: In 2025, after more than two decades, the brewery was put on the market for new owners.