Angry Erik Brewing - mySussex.com

Editor's Note

Angry Erik has grown into the county's beer-garden hangout, and it's built for lingering: outdoor seating with chairs, umbrellas, and music, a Viking-themed Longship tasting room inside, and an upstairs room that's perfect for large parties or for spreading out when you've got kids in tow. It's genuinely family-friendly, the rare brewery where bringing the kids is normal rather than tolerated, and it's dog friendly too. The beer itself is genuinely great, and the events calendar stays busy with food trucks, live music, and more. Since there's no kitchen, you're welcome to bring your own food or order delivery on nights when a food truck isn't parked outside. The location right off the Paulinskill Valley Trail makes it a natural finish line for a bike ride or hike, too. Open Thursday through Sunday.

At a glance

Genuinely great beer in a relaxed beer garden with umbrellas, music, and room to linger, welcoming to both dogs and kids
No kitchen, no problem: bring your own food, order delivery, or catch one of the frequent food truck nights
An upstairs room that works equally well for big groups or families who want space for the kids

Sussex County’s Viking-Themed Craft Beer Destination

If you’ve spent any time exploring the craft beer scene in Sussex County, chances are you’ve heard someone rave about Angry Erik Brewing. Tucked away on Camre Drive just outside Newton, this Viking-themed microbrewery has been a fixture of the local beer landscape since 2014, when husband and wife team Erik and Heide Hassing turned their homebrewing passion into one of North Jersey’s most beloved taprooms. Their motto says it all: don’t get mad, get Angry.

What sets Angry Erik apart from other New Jersey breweries is the sheer creativity pouring out of their 10-barrel brewhouse. The tap list is always rotating, and you’ll find everything from hop-forward IPAs to stouts and ales built around unexpected culinary ingredients. Longtime regulars know that half the fun of a visit is seeing what’s new on the board. Whether you’re a dedicated craft beer enthusiast or just looking for a good pint in Sussex County, there’s something here for you.

The Longship tasting room itself is worth the trip. Viking flags and Norse touches fill the space, and there’s plenty of seating between the bar, the mezzanine, the outdoor patio, and a big open lawn. It’s dog friendly too, so bring your four-legged drinking buddy along. The property borders the Paulinskill Valley Trail, which makes Angry Erik the perfect finish line after a hike, bike ride, or run through some of the prettiest countryside in northwestern New Jersey. Add in live music, food trucks, and a calendar full of events, and you’ve got one of the best hangout spots in the Newton area.

Angry Erik Brewing is located at 2 Camre Drive in Newton and is open Thursday through Sunday. Check angryerik.com for current hours, events, and what’s on tap.