Ghost Hawk Brewing Company to open April 20th, 2019!

I had the pleasure of going to Industry Night for a soft opening at Ghost Hawk Brewing Company in Clifton, NJ. They are open to the public after their Grand Opening Saturday, April 20th (beer starts flowing at 1pm). For starters, it’s right across the street from Rutt’s Hut where they serve the greatest hots dogs in New Jersey! Rutt’s Hut has been featured on the PBS special A Hot Dog Program, USA Today, numerous Food Network shows and the Travel Channel’s Deep-Fried Paradise. Now, here’s the good brews! Ghost Hawk had a great atmosphere and a super friendly staff! THEY ACTUALLY KNEW ABOUT THE BEER THEY SERVE! I know, seems like that would be a given, but you would be surprised, even in this craft beer driven world we live in.

photo by @Chef Chris Masey

I met one of the owners, Steve Bauer, who is a humble, down-to-Earth dude. Everyone in the town seems to know him and says he is an A+ guy with a huge love for his family, friends and his town. He told me this brewery has been an idea of his for years, and even his “hiccups” along the way led to successful business endeavors (GRZLY – Custom Apparel and Art). Being in marketing myself, I was instantly impressed with Steve’s background. He has the brain and eye for branding and the go get ’em attitude needed to make an NJ brewery take off from the ground up.

Now for the beer. Ghost Hawk is off to a great start. Their Ghost Hawk Lager and the Cherry Daedalion Wheat were so on point. I love when Cherry Wheats don’t taste like fake cherry candy flavor and this one hit that mark. Full of natural flavors and the perfect head! The Trouble IPA was EXACTLY that… trouble! A 9.7% abv double IPA that is so drinkable, you’ll be on the floor before you are able to count how many beers you’ve had. I definitely love that about an IPA (🤷).

And to end the evening… a rainbow!

For more information about Ghost Hawk visit their website.