Franklin's Craft Brewery

Brewed on Cork Hill,
Built for Franklin

Small-batch craft beer made with local ingredients, old-fashioned patience, and a stubborn commitment to flavor. Every pour tells the story of this town.

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Beer brewing vats in the Muckraker Beermaker taproom

From a Garage Brew to Franklin's Gathering Place

Muckraker Beermaker didn't start in a boardroom. It started with a question: what would beer taste like if we actually cared about every ingredient? That question led to a garage, a second-hand brewhouse, and a lot of spilled batches.

Today we're brewing on Cork Hill Rd with the same stubborn curiosity. Our beers are made from locally sourced hops and malt where possible, fermented slowly, and poured without pretense. Franklin deserves beer that tastes like it was made for her — and that's exactly what we brew.

12

Core Beers

4.7

Avg. Rating

100%

Locally Owned

Beers That Earn Their Glass

Every style gets the same treatment: quality ingredients, proper fermentation, and a finish worth remembering.

Cork Hill Pale Ale

American Pale Ale

Our flagship. Citrus-forward with a piney backbone and a clean, dry finish. Brewed to be drinkable in every sense.

ABV 5.4%
IBU 38
Style Pale

Muckraker Stout

Robust Porter

Dark as a February evening in Sussex County. Roasted malt, chocolate notes, and a velvet mouthfeel that lingers.

ABV 6.2%
IBU 42
Style Porter

Franklin Wheat

Hefeweizen

Banana, clove, and a whisper of citrus. Unfiltered and bright — the kind of beer that makes you forget it's September.

ABV 5.0%
IBU 15
Style Wheat

Iron Ridge IPA

New England IPA

Juicy, hazy, and aggressively hoppy without the bitterness. Tropical fruit dominates — mango, passionfruit, peach.

ABV 6.8%
IBU 55
Style IPA

Autumn Amber

Amber Ale

Caramel malt sweetness balanced by a subtle hop bite. The seasonal favorite that arrives every fall and disappears too soon.

ABV 5.8%
IBU 30
Style Amber

Winter Warmer

Spiced Ale

Orange peel, coriander, and a touch of heat. Brewed for cold nights and long conversations around a fire.

ABV 7.1%
IBU 28
Style Spiced

Events & Gatherings

Live music, beer flights, and community nights — there's always something pouring at the taproom.

Live music performance at Muckraker Beermaker taproom
Weekly

Friday Night Live

Local musicians, cold pints, and good company every Friday. Acoustic sets from 7 to 9 PM — no cover, just beer.

Beer tasting flight at Muckraker Beermaker
Monthly

Brewmaster's Flight

Guided tasting of our latest releases and limited batches. Learn the process behind each beer — second Saturday of every month.

Food truck gathering at Muckraker Beermaker outdoor patio
Seasonal

Food Truck Tuesdays

Rotating lineup of Franklin-area food trucks parked on our patio. Pair your meal with a fresh pour — Tuesdays from 5 PM.

Plan Your Visit

We're on Cork Hill Rd, just off the main drag. Walk in, grab a stool, and let us pour you something good.

Address

12 Cork Hill Rd
Franklin, NJ 07416-1302

Contact

Phone: (120) 156-2286
Email: hello@muckraker-beer.com

Hours

  • Monday – Thursday3 PM – 10 PM
  • Friday12 PM – 11 PM
  • Saturday12 PM – 11 PM
  • Sunday12 PM – 9 PM

Come Pour Something Real

The taproom is open, the beer is cold, and there's always a stool waiting. Whether you're passing through Franklin or making the drive on purpose — we'll have something ready for you.

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