About Pallet Brewing Company
Pallet Brewing Company is a family-owned production brewery and taproom on Newark Way in Maplewood. It is run by Eric and Jesse McGowan, and Eric has been brewing professionally since 2014. Its website calls it a family-friendly brewery.
The tap list covers a lot of ground. Recent pours include Mist session IPA, Narcissus helles, Erde marzen and Pewter porter, plus an oyster gose and a strawberry basil hard seltzer. Non-alcoholic beer from Athletic is on hand too.
Families get real thought here. The taproom has high chairs, a changing table and kid-friendly games. There is no full kitchen, but chips and pretzels are for sale.
Trivia runs every Wednesday, and jazz nights come once a month. More people have reviewed Pallet Brewing Company on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Maplewood on this site.
From Pallet Brewing Company's own website and its Google listing, read October 28, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Map
Questions people ask
Is Pallet Brewing Company family-friendly?
Yes. The taproom has high chairs, a changing table, kid-friendly snacks and a variety of games. The owners say a family-friendly space is important to them.
Is there food at Pallet Brewing Company?
There is no full kitchen. The taproom sells light snacks such as chips and pretzels, and there are restaurants near the brewery.
Can I bring my dog?
No pets are allowed inside. Service animals are welcome.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The brewery is a one-story building with an ADA-accessible ramp to the taproom, a wheelchair accessible bar area and an accessible restroom.
Which breweries are close by?
Mark Anthony Brewing in Hillside and SOMA Brewing are each 1.2 miles away. Melovino Meadery in Vauxhall is 1.6 miles away and Gaslight Brewery and Restaurant in South Orange is 1.9 miles away.
Answers come from Pallet Brewing Company's website and its Google listing, read October 28, 2026.
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Before you visit Pallet Brewing
Check the tap list and events page on palletbrewing.com before you go, because both change. Follow @palletbrewing on Instagram for new releases.
There is no off-street lot. Look for street parking on Newark Way and the neighboring streets. Bike parking is out front if you ride.
Bring a clean growler if you want beer to go, since the staff will not wash it on site. Mark Anthony Brewing and SOMA Brewing are each 1.2 miles away. Melovino Meadery is 1.6 miles away, which makes a good second stop.