"In American Pastoral, Philip Roth wrote of how Newark’s water was a draw to certain industries, including brewing, and the immigrants who powered them. At the beginning of Prohibition, Newark housed 28 breweries. In 2021, Steve Hughes, wanting to be a direct line to that beer history, opened this spacious yet inviting place, the first craft brewery in the city since that golden era, with a revolving assortment of 15 beers on tap. It’s also a short walk from the Newark Performing Arts Center and Newark Museum." - Hank Zona