Hobokenites Look to Open Brewery in Town

Among the many beer taps at was one special one.

A home brewed "well balanced black IPA" at about 7 percent alcohol was among the beer selection, said Andrew Brown, one of the members of 902 Brewing Co.

The beer — brewed in town — was only available at a bar for one night, but that could change in the future.

The name comes from when the brewing took place at an apartment at 902 Washington St. Currently, the beer is being brewed at Sixth and Madison.

"We're trying to start a brewery," Brown said.

"We're looking for a space in Hoboken," he continued, but the search has proven to be difficult.

While the beer isn't on tap usually, the four members who make up 902 Brewing Co. enter into brewing competitions, such as battle of the brews at Willie McBrides. They also won the people's choice award at the most recent annual Chili Cook Off. They enter many competitions, Brown said.

Last week, at the crowded new bar, Brown was sipping a beer, but not his own. A lot of people had been drinking the home brewed IPA and the feedback was very positive.

So, when asked why he wasn't drinking it himself, Brown's answer was simple: "don't get high on your own supply."