The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces their New Jersey Tourism Industry Excellence Award winning Southern Ocean Made Surf & Sip Brew Trail is now verified venue on UNTAPPD. Untappd is a popular way to socially share and explore the world of beer with other enthusiasts where you can toast and comment on beer and venues. Untappd app offers beer recommendations based on what users and their friends have been enjoying, to encourage people to try something new or different. In addition, Untappd allows you to earn a number of badges for completing a variety of different criteria or for geographic or themed weeks. UNTAPPD has over 4 million users and as a verified venue The Surf & Sip Brew Trail will appear to audiences through shared posts as well as geo fenced targeting.

The members included on the trail are Oyster Creek Brewery, Swell Colors, Manafirkin, Ship Bottom Brewery, Pinelands Brewing, South End Surf N Paddle, Tuckerton Seaport, Jetty, Ann Coen Gallery, and the Southern Ocean Chamber Visitor Center. To find out more on the trail visit www.southernoceanmade.com or visit any of the businesses that are on the trail.The Chamber established the first brew trail to draw attention to the growing beverage tourism market in the region. The Mena Agency created the mobile responsive website www.southernoceanmade.com to house trail and all businesses that go through the Southern Ocean Made accreditation process.

This is not a crawl, this is an opportunity for enthusiasts 21 or older to experience our unique Jersey culture, get to meet local experts, try authentic products, and take part in the Long Beach Island Region like never before. Begin by picking up a Surf & Sip Brew Tail map at any of the locations listed below or by downloading the UNTAPPD app. At each stop, ask for it to be validated. This will become your verification of the stops you made. Our trail was created to be enjoyed throughout the year, it is not a timed activity and all completed entries can be submitted to Southern Ocean Chamber Visitor Center for signature trail Koozie. In addition to the breweries that are located throughout our region, you will find other stops that reflect our surfing history and lifestyle. No purchase is necessary to enter or get your map validated. We encourage you to check out locally designed and manufactured surf related products, as well as scheduling lessons or SUP tours for future visits.Like good beer, this trail is meant to be enjoyed at your leisure. It is not a challenge, do not attempt to take part in any surf activity or drive under the influence of alcohol. For more information contact the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce at 609 494 7211, visit them at 265 W Ninth Street Ship Bottom or online at www.visitLBIregion.com. Follow on social as LBIREGION or SouthernOceanChamber.