 It was short-lived and destroyed by a band of Lenape in 1643 during Governor Kieft's War (1643-1645).The production of beer in New Jersey ranges from large international conglomerates like Anheuser-Busch to microbreweries producing smaller quantities using artisanal methods.The industrial northeastern corner of the state has historically been a major beer-production region, and the majority of New Jersey's breweries and brewpubs are in that region.