Bull n Bear Brewery (2021)

Thanks for starting this thread! I was impressed with both the tasting room and the quality of the beer. I like the fact that they only opened with four beers - it seems that they opted for quality over quantity. Also, the styles were great: Dubbel, Scotch Ale, English Brown, and a DIPA. I tried all but the Dubbel and I'm kicking myself now. I'm anxious to try the ESB when it's available. The only downside is the parking. The garage across the street is a bit of a pain but you can usually find a place to park on DeForest.

 

Right. I seem to remember the general consensus not too long ago was the that we all thought it was better to open with just a few beers but all dialed in than many beers done just ok.

 

Anyone in the Summit area who likes Extra Special Bitters should make an effort to try Better Year Bitter. It's one of the best ESBs I've ever had. The caramel malt, toffee, and hint of chocolate are nicely balanced by strong, earthly bitterness. 50 IBU. 5.5% ABV. It has attitude.

 

No, not yet. Hopefully, it will last until next week.

 

Finally stopped in today. Got crazy busy shortly after we got there.

have to say I’m very impressed for the quality and diversity for such a new place. Tried essentially all the bees sharing two flights.

my favorites were the bluie chip brown and the mango contango, but honestly everything was pretty well executed and true to style. While I did like the schwarzbier I did wish it had a bit less sweet/more bitter and crisp finish and perhaps a bit more carb otherwise it would’ve been a home run too.

once the weather turns warmer and restaurants in summit return to full swing this place will be a home run based on foot traffic alone, but it seems the quality is there to succeed in any event, which is a nice bonus. Good luck to them and I’ll be back for sure.

 

I went on Friday and thought the Kolsch as weird - something off... malty and heavy for the style to me unless they mixed them up... I was less impressed this time around, but still solid. Schwarzbier was still my favorite. but enjoyed TEB's version a little better. The Faangtastic IPA was also very solid, very nice flavor but it was pretty much a clear beer, odd for NEIPA. Perhaps they were understaffed at the time, but the service was a bit gruff.

 

I stopped in Bull n Bear today and had two beers

Liquid Assets - Dortmunder Lager (who brews this style any more?) and was blown away. Great balance, nice malt character and just enough sweetness. This beer is everything a lager should be.

Syndicator - Dopplebock - another beer crafted perfectly to style.

Two lagers and I'm very impressed with this brewery.

 

1st can release happening tomorrow apparently. Two cans: Mango Contango IPA, and the Better Year Bitter ESB.

 

Both are really good! I'm looking forward to picking up cans tomorrow.