NEW JERSEY — New Jersey has launched a new incentive program in an attempt to encourage more residents to get vaccinated.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced the Garden State’s “Shot and a Beer” program Monday.
Any New Jerseyan, aged 21 or older, who gets their first vaccine dose during the month of May can take their vaccination card to participating breweries and receive a free beer.
The “Shot and a Beer” program is part of the state’s “Operation Jersey Summer” campaign to make sure people know receiving the vaccine is easily accessible.
At least 13 breweries have participated:
- Battle River Brewing, Toms River
- Bradley Beer Project, Bradley Beach
- Bolero Snort Brewing Company, Carlstadt
- Brix City Brewing Company, Little Ferry
- Carton Brewing Company, Atlantic Highlands
- Flounder Brewing Company, Hillsborough
- Flying Fish Brewing Company, Somerdale
- Gaslight Brewery and Restaurant, South Orange
- Hackensack Brewing Company
- Kane Brewing Company, Ocean Township
- Little Dog Brewing Company, Neptune
- Magnify Brewing Company, Fairfield, Essex County
- River Horse Brewing Company, Ewing
For a full list of participating breweries, click here.
As of Monday morning, 7,135,235 total doses have been administered, and more than 3.25 million New Jerseyans have been fully vaccinated, according to health officials.
