Founded in 2007, Bridges Brewery crafts one of a kind gift brews to show appreciation to those friends and colleagues of Bridges. Recognizing the inspiring and significant work they created over the year. With that stated, Bridges Brews are not for sale... they can only be given. Cheers.
With a combined 18 years of homebrewing experience, Brandon and Stephen continually push the envelope with their creations. Their dedication to quality craftsmanship is something we at Bridges Media can relate to.
Brandon Boshers
Chicago raised, California native, Brandon Boshers has been brewing for 13 years. Starting at Bridges Media as an intern he quickly climbed the corporate ladder to Brewmaster. In his fifth year at Bridges Brewery he's brought back his classic Burnt Santa Stout.
Stephen Freshnock
Stephen has been brewing for 5 years and is in his third year brewing for Bridges. Originally from Kansas, Stephen came to Chicago and quickly found that he had a passion for brewing beer. This year he is bringing back the always delicious Heavy Manners Scotch Ale.
Heavy Manners
As most of you know, Bridges takes pride in its mastery of etiquette, decorum and all around good manners. In honor of our respect for politeness and in the spirit of the season, we brewed Heavy Manners in the hopes of getting drunk and shaking off our proper and uptight image.
Brewmaster’s Tasting Notes: The color is a deep brown with ruby highlights. The malt is the most prominent flavor. As it ages, the alcohol will mellow and the malt flavors will become more complex. This beer is perfect for a cold night.
7% ALC./VOL. Best Served in a Glass. Will Age Until December 2012
Brewmasters Tasting Notes
Burnt Santa Stout
Sure to be a holiday favorite, the rich coffee-like taste will leave you feeling jolly all night. Don’t ask why Santa is burnt… We figure its either from climbing down the chimney while a fire is burning, spending too much time in Mexico with Mrs. Claus, or, like us, he has been working nights and weekends for an entire year.
The aroma of this American Style Stout lends subtle hints to the roasty sweetness experienced at the taste. Beginning with chocolate coffee notes, moving to dark cherry, vanilla and almond flavors through the middle and citrus hops that balance at the finish, this beer is wildly complex. The sweet and heavy mouthfeel coats your tongue and is cut just slightly by the carbonation. Savor this beer because the tastes evolve as it warms.
6% ALC./VOL. 80 IBU’s Best Served in a Glass on December 25th
Brewmasters Tasting Notes
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A product of Bridges MediaThis is a home brewed beer and has not been approved by the FDA. As delicious as it is, Bridges will not be held responsible if you consume too much and sleep in your clothes, accidentally walk into your neighbor’s house, or go home with anyone you consider undesirable. Please drink at your own risk. Must Be 21 to drink.