Brewery Profile

902 Brewing Co.

In Jersey City’s craft beer landscape, a visit here is less about a long inherited brewing tradition and more about a local business that grew from a very small starting point. The brewery traces its name to 902 Apt G in Hoboken, where Colby Janisch, Leonzo Cuiman, and Tucker Littleton began brewing in August 2012 on a modest 3-gallon system. For visitors walking in today, that origin story is a useful frame: the taproom represents the public side of a brewery built step by step rather than launched at large scale. The train-track imagery in the brand points to that gradual approach, connecting the current Jersey City location with the apartment-based beginnings across the river.

Travelers exploring beer in northern New Jersey often look for stops that reflect the area’s dense, city-by-city brewing culture. Jersey City sits close to New York City but has its own local identity, making brewery visits a way to spend time beyond the usual transit corridors and waterfront views. A stop at 902 Brewing Co. fits that kind of itinerary because its story is tied to both Hoboken and Jersey City, two places with distinct roles in the region’s urban fabric. Since specific year-round beers and current releases are not listed here, visitors should treat the brewery as a place to see what is pouring that day rather than arriving with a fixed checklist.

For planning purposes, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, any current releases, and practical details such as seating, food options, events, and hours. Those amenities can change and are not specified in the available information. Visitors interested in the brewery’s background may want to ask about the move from the original 902 Apt G setup to the Jersey City operation, since that history is central to the name and brand. As with many urban brewery visits, it is sensible to check current information before going, especially if timing, group size, or a particular beer style matters. What is clear is that the brewery’s public identity rests on small-scale beginnings, local movement, and a continued emphasis on quality and hard work in the brewing process.

Founded in August 2012, 902 Brewing Co. began with a modest 3-gallon brewing system. The company was created by Colby Janisch, Leonzo Cuiman, and Tucker Littleton who initially worked out of a small space known as 902 Apt G in Hoboken, New Jersey. This compact facility included both indoor and outdoor areas suited for small-scale brewing operations. The brewery’s name reflects this original apartment number and symbolizes the dedication and effort invested into their craft. Their brand imagery features train tracks, representing a step-by-step approach to building their business. Located now in Jersey City, New Jersey, 902 Brewing Co. continues to emphasize quality and hard work in its brewing process.

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101 Pacific Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, USA, Jersey City, New Jersey, 07304

Phone: 201-430-6208

Website: http://www.902brewing.com/

Hours: ["Monday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM","Tuesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM","Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM","Thursday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM","Friday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM","Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM","Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM"]