Rain or shine, head to Axe and Arrow for a good time!
Located in Glassboro, the Axe and Arrow Brewery is humming along with business after a successful SummerFest. Only in business for a year and a half, Axe and Arrow has already topped the charts making the “Top 10 Winners” list of “Best New Brewery” in USA Today.
Josh Lockman of Mullica Hill and Greg Fletcher of Pedricktown were both craft brewing for fun. One evening at a barbecue, the two friends discussed craft breweries and cool locations to build one. The idea to start a craft brewery came to fruition. The trio of founders formed when Josh’s wife, Krystle Lockman, an accountant, joined in to make sure this would be more than merely a passion, but also a successful business venture. The three formed Axe and Arrow Brewery located at 105 High St W in Glassboro, New Jersey.
On the opening day of April 7, 2019, there were only five beers on the menu. With a seven-barrel brewing system and the work ethic along the way, the Axe and Arrow Brewery now boasts 20 taps, including one newly added gluten-free seltzer! “With a wide variety of beers including traditional lagers, easy drinking pale ales, sours which are tart and tend to be fruited, and one gluten-free option, the seltzer, the Axe and Arrow strives to make simple beers in a variety of styles so everyone can find their favorite,” said Krystle Lockman.
New Jersey Community Capital lent a helping hand towards this entrepreneurial endeavor. It was with their help that Axe and Arrow was able to receive funding for the equipment and part of the working capital before opening this microbrewery.
Most recently, thanks to neighbors in the Heartland cooperating and working together, the Axe and Arrow Brewery was able to expand their patio from its original 800 square foot space to include an additional patio space of 900 square feet.
There is a plethora of tables available outdoors. Each table can seat a party of up to eight people. A combined number of 112 people can drink and dine safely outside in the fresh air throughout the 1,700 square foot patio space. Giant tents cover the entire patio area, so no worries whether it’s rain or shine, head to Axe and Arrow for a good time!
When you sit down at a table, a QR code is available there for you to scan and view
the menu digitally from your phone. Axe and Arrow Brewery is tech-savvy, regularly sanitized, and up to date by offering a completely digital menu, unless a regular menu is requested. To see the menu online, visit https://axeandarrowbrewing.com/ontap.html
Giving back to the community and paying it forward is vital to Axe and Arrow. The microbrewery recently participated in the All Together Beer and Black is Beautiful collaborative efforts. All Together Beer is a worldwide beer collaboration that Axe and Arrow Brewery participated in to raise funds for the hospitality industry during COVID-19. 100 percent of the proceeds from the All Together Beer helped people in the craft beer industry in New Jersey. The Black is Beautiful, a “12% imperial stout that is malty, roasty, and chocolately,” and still available on the menu, donates 100% of its proceeds to the Know Your Rights Campaign and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
Don’t miss out on Sunday Funday! Support any of the Rowan Boulevard businesses by bringing the food in or having it delivered right to your table and receive 10% off your bill on Sunday’s at Axe and Arrow Brewery. A range of options is available to choose from, including Mexican Mariachi, LaScala’s Fire, Dawn to Dusk Cafe, Alumni Grill, and so much more! If you are looking to change your usual routine and have some fun, be sure to visit Axe and Arrow on Sunday to play cornhole, as part of their Sunday Funday (with special COVID guidelines for safety). New Jersey will allow 25% capacity for indoor dining starting on Friday, September 4th, which Axe and Arrow will plan to roll out after Labor Day weekend.
Parking is always free for Axe and Arrow customers in the Mick Street Parking Garage located directly behind the brewery. Please have your parking ticket validated in order to receive free parking. The hours of operation for Axe and Arrow are 5pm-10pm Wednesday, 3pm-10pm Thursday and Friday, 12pm-10pm Saturday, and newly extended hours of 1pm-8pm on Sunday. Please note – you must order from outside and are only permitted within the building to use the restroom. Outdoor seating is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Flights are not being offered at this time; full pours only. Please hang with your party, no table-hopping, and wear masks when not at your table. Why not cool down with a refreshing drink and enjoy the rest of your summer by visiting Axe and Arrow Brewery?
