Everyone's Talking About This Tiny NJ Brewery With No Tap Room

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — It could be a big year for beer in New Jersey. A tiny Hopewell Township brewery has been named among just 15 in the United States "to watch" this year by a popular beer magazine.

The editors at Hop Culture say they've recently tried some of the "world-class beers" by Troon and are impressed. They included it on an exclusive list of 15 breweries in the country to watch as the new year unfolds.

Don't go to Troon expecting a tasting and tour, though. The brewery does not have a tap room, and only sells 32 oz cans on site. All draft beers crafted by Troon are sold at Brick Farm Tavern, which is located on the same Hopewell Rocky Hill Road property.

If they sell out of cans, you're out of luck until another day.

"We strictly serve beer to go in pre-filled, 32oz cans and have never served a glass of beer inside the brewery. If we do not have any cans or we sell out of cans we are unable to open/ will close so we must caution you to check Instagram before taking the trip if you only want to purchase cans," the brewery's website cautions.

The founder and head brewer is Alex Helms. He tells Hop Culture there are "big changes" in the works for 2019.

"Combine this with their stellar art, glassware, and consistently excellent beer and you’ve got the makings of a top 2019 brewery," Hop Culture says.

Customers who rated Troon on Facebook seem to be on board with the hype. The brewery has a 4.9 out of 5 rating, with one customer even calling it the best beer they ever had.

"The owner puts his heart and soul into his beers and you can tell! I’ve been to all the top rated breweries and this is my favorite."

See all reviews here.

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