Linden Brewing Company

We stopped here for lunch and to try their beers. The brewery is in a storefront setting in downtown Linden. We found parking at the curb in front, but I think there is a city lot at the rear along with a rear entrance to the brewery. The interior is long and narrow with a bar/seats in the rear and tables/chairs lining both long walls. Several TVs were on the walls. Music played in the background and offered a wide variety. The plaster on the ceiling has been removed to add some rustic ambiance, and we liked the overall vibe. We were the first customers of the day so service was very good.

There are 14 taps and the menu had 9 beers, 1 shandy, 2 wine spritzers and 4 wines listed. We ordered a sampler flight of 4 beers so we could try to get an overall evaluation of the offerings. Each was brewed well to style. The Always First Cold IPA was light in color and had a light pinkish/gold color to it. The menu notes didn't say why so I asked. There is a small amount of fruit puree in the beer, although I couldn't taste it. The Pot O' Gold Irish Pale Ale isn't pale at all but it closer to an amber. Overall we liked the beers and gave a rating of 3.95 to them.

The food that we ordered was good, and the menu is a step above pub grub. The beers are available to go in growlers. Overall we enjoyed the visit and would recommend it to others.

Visited on a Sunday afternoon. Good crowd for early on a Sunday. Small brewery on main street in Linden. Street parking. Small bar with both high and low tables. Nine taps plus beer and cider. Food available.