The 8th annual Manahopkin Craft Beer and Music Festival had, in part, a distinctly local flavor with offerings including Ship Bottom Brewery’s Paradise in the Pines, a coconut cream ale, and 08087, an American pale ale, among others.

(Photos by Jack Reynolds)

Some 25 local breweries and others from around the state drew beer lovers to Manahawkin Lake Park on Saturday, Aug. 3. Hosted by Stafford Township PBA 297, proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit the PBA’s annual toy drive, scholarships for Southern Regional…