By TENNYSON DONYÉA, WHYY NEWS | JUNE 27, 2023
Breweries across New Jersey are bracing for another year of regulations that some argue are detrimental to their businesses. Last year, new rules were implemented that banned breweries from serving food and limited the number of events they can host to 25 per year.
Chuck Garrity, owner of Death of the Fox Brewery in Clarksboro, said the rules go beyond what is necessary. He said hosting events could generate significant revenue for breweries to help some stay in business.
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“There’s already been nine breweries that have gone out of business just over the last year. And so, my guess is that if something isn’t done, that number might double,” Garrity said.
The restrictions are set to be reinstated on July 1 unless lawmakers pass new legislation. The state Senate was scheduled to address the bill on Monday.
