Five Dimes Brewery

Residents of Bergen County, most specifically Westwood, NJ are very familiar with the space that sits on the east side of Westwood Avenue between Fairview and Kinderkamack. This space was home to the renowned L.N. Grand 5 & 10 Cent Store for over 60 years. The “shop that had everything” opened in 1960, was a staple in the community and thrived through three generations of the Naginsky family. In 2019, third generation owner Steve Naginsky, and his wife Pat, knew it was time to move onto their next adventure but they wanted to make sure that 247 Westwood Avenue was kept as a hub for conversation, humor and gathering. Enter Chris Alepa, Five Dimes Brewery owner. Chris and Steve have been friends for a few years and bonded over their love for the community and good, craft beer. Chris started home brewing a long time ago after touring dozens of breweries across the country with his friend “Uncle Tony”. He realized that brewing a good beer took knowledge and skill, was intrigued, and dove head first into learning everything he could about beer. He also saw how beer brought all sorts of people together. Breweries attract locals but are also pit stops on out of towners road trips. The conversation that you find at a brewery is incomparable and the community that develops at and around a brewery is family. Chris can’t wait to keep the family and community growing through Five Dimes Brewery. Drink local, it just makes cents!