Bridge + Tunnel Brewery

We visited

Bridge and Tunnel Brewery

the same day we went to Queens Brewery. Only a few blocks from each other, it was clearly kismet. Still ridiculously hot, but after passing through a heavy curtain in the entryway, we were greeted by the cool air conditioning.

The inside was dimly lit and welcoming, with an L shaped bar, several tables with nice arm chairs, and some long tables with bench seating. There were several board and card games to choose from, not an uncommon find in a taproom. The brewery's equipment was visible in the back.

They had an impressive sixteen options on tap, although their non-alcoholic option of their house-made root beer was kicked by the time they go there. That being said, we ordered two flights and had plenty of beer to try.

One of their offerings that was really intriguing by it's description was their Lobstah Lobstah Red. It's billed as a farmhouse ale, brewed with lobsters similar to the way that oyster stouts are made with oysters. To me, it didn't really taste like a farmhouse, it was more in line with a red ale. This is stated in the name, so it may seem obvious; it's just a little jarring tasting a red ale when you're expecting a farmhouse.

A standout beer of theirs, and one I've had elsewhere before, is their Surf Varanasi Chai. It's an imperial stout with a healthy dose of chai. Super delicious, and I'm sure would be even tastier on a winter day. Their Table Berliner Weisse is also an excellent beer. It's a delicious, refreshing low ABV beer, and has a very good yeast flavor to it. True to actual Berliner Weisse bought in a Berlin taproom, they also feature a variety of syrups to put in it. Shannon and I honestly enjoyed it just as is, and while appreciative of the syrups, would air on the side of having this beer in it's natural state.

This brewery also has several "non-traditional" brewery options, in the case of their kombucha and two cider offerings. While the scope of this blog is usually beer, we're certainly not above trying things in the same vicinity, like ciders, kombucha, and even mead. Bridge and Tunnel's Bucha Baby, at 1.2% ABV, is a little too alcoholic to be sold to anyone at a market, but is nice and effervescent. It was perfect for a hot day. We also had an offering of Our Own Hard Dry Cider, which was great. Cutting my teeth on cider nearly twenty years ago, I always thought it was too sweet. I've also never cared for apple juice. It's nice to see this trend being bucked so successfully, and Bridge and Tunnel have an excellent one. It's dry and crisp, and I'll definitely be seeking out a crowler or six pack come the fall.

All in all, Bridge and Tunnel was also a great spot that did not disappoint. They have a wide selection of different style beers on tap, and a cozy indoor space. It definitely seems like a great place to check out especially in the colder months.