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    Bright Ideas Brewing Westfield

    5.0 (8 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Matthew L.

    Bright Ideas Brewing is a craft brewery that opened in North Adams, Massachusetts in June 2016. It was founded by friends and business partners Orion Howard and Eric Kerns. The duo envisioned a gathering space with accessible craft brews that would appeal to both North Adams residents as well as visitors to the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA). Howard is an oncologist by trade and Kerns is formerly of the Williamstown Theatre Festival and MASS MoCA. They enlisted the help of brewmaster Chris Post of Wandering Star Craft Brewery in Pittsfield. The spot chosen for their taproom was on the MASS MoCA campus in a repurposed building that was originally home to the Sprague Electric Company for over 60 years. A second brewery and taproom opened next to the Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport in Westfield in October 2023. The current head brewer is Danny Sump, formerly of Wicked Weed Brewing and Green Flash Brewing Company. I recently visited Bright Ideas' Westfield location while I was cycling on the nearby Columbia Greenway Rail Trail. I had previously tried some of their beer at a craft beer bar and was impressed. Since their Westfield location was not too far away from the rail trail, I decided to pay them a visit. I arrived just minutes before they opened for the day. When an employee saw me dressed in all of my cycling gear, he remarked, "You look like you can use a beer!" The taproom was spacious and inviting with plenty of seating both inside and outside. I pulled up a seat at the bar and looked over their extensive tap list. I wanted to sample an eclectic mix, so I ordered short pours of "Czechs Out Pilsner", "Bermuda Schwartz" (Schwarzbier), "Undercast IPA" (New England IPA), "Porpoise Porter" (Baltic Porter) and "CrossRoad Nitro" (Belgian Tripel). Every single beer that I tried was fantastic! Each one was an excellent example of their respected style and they were all bursting with flavor. The staff during my visit were also friendly, informative and helpful. I had an excellent experience at Bright Ideas and I hope to visit their original North Adams location in the future.

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    Very friendly, welcoming atmosphere! Beer is awesome and the music and food trucks make this a fun place to visit regularly.

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    Skyline Beer Company

    Skyline Beer Company

    3.9
    (42 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    A first time visit with a few friends for their Tuesday burger and beer combo, which was excellent…read morein the portions were very good. We had the buffalo wings and the garlic Parm wings there were excellent as well and the beers as well as the non-alcoholic beers were excellent and and having a great ambience of sitting out back and overlooking the farm was great it made for a great visit. Look forward to my next visit.

    Skyline Beer Company is a craft brewery and restaurant that opened in Westfield, Massachusetts in…read more2014. It was founded by friends and business partners Lisa Pac and Daniel Osella. Beginning in 2002, Pac and Osella began getting together on weekends to homebrew and create food pairings. Pac brewed the beer while Osella (a chef) crafted the food pairings. In 2014, the duo launched 'Skyline Hop Shop' as an alternating proprietorship operation inside Westfield River Brewing Company at 707 College Highway. Osella offered fresh food that paired well with WRB's brews while Pac offered home brewing classes and supplies. They quickly outgrew the space and reopened as 'Skyline Trading Company' at 124 Elm Street in 2016. At this location, Pac and Osello expanded their menu both of food and beer, adding craft whiskey and tequila to the mix. After outgrowing their space again, the partners moved to 98 Southwick Road and reopened as 'Skyline Beer Company' in December 2019. Head brewer Dana Bishop came on board as additional partner, and Coy Chaney was hired as the Assistant Brew Master. The current 4,500-square-foot restaurant and taproom offers 24 rotating draught lines, cocktails, a full food menu, and beautiful views of the rolling hills of Western Mass. I recently visited Skyline Beer Company while I was cycling on the nearby Columbia Greenway Rail Trail. Skyline was on my list of breweries to try for a while, so I decided to stop by for some beers and bites. The taproom and restaurant was spacious and inviting with plenty of seating both inside and outside. I opted to sit outside and began to look over their extensive beer and food menu. I ordered a sampler flight that included "Forget Me Not" (New England Pale Ale), "Up In Smoke" (New England IPA), "Listening Juice" (Double IPA), and "Mother Ocean" (New England IPA). For food, I ordered a plate of delicious "Pretzel Bites & Cheesy Sauce". I really enjoyed all of the beers that I tried, but "Up In Smoke" (with delicious notes of grapefruit and marshmallow) was easily my favorite! I ended up ordering a full pour of it before leaving. The pretzel bites were equally delicious and paired well with my beers. I had an exceptional experience at Skyline and I look forward to returning in the future!

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    Two Weeks Notice Brewing

    Two Weeks Notice Brewing

    4.5
    (23 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    A full‑send, Springfield‑USA, Simpsons‑loving, family‑friendly craft‑beer playground that…read moreabsolutely gets it. Two Weeks Notice is the kind of spot that reminds you why Springfield has its own brand of cool. It's got that gritty‑creative, blue‑collar‑meets‑art‑kid energy, and the brewery leans all the way in with its Simpsons‑inspired humor, cheeky can art, and a vibe that feels like the unofficial taproom of Cool Springfield, USA. The Simpsons theme is everywhere--subtle enough not to feel gimmicky, but clever enough that fans will grin every time they spot a reference. The artwork alone is worth a visit; it's playful, bold, and gives the whole place a personality that stands out in the Western Mass beer scene. The beer selection hits that sweet spot: hazies for the juice chasers, crisp lagers for the purists, and a rotating lineup that keeps regulars on their toes. Everything is poured fresh, cold, and with care. The staff? Genuinely friendly, quick with recommendations, and clearly proud of the place. It's the kind of team that makes you feel like a regular on your first visit. This is one of those rare breweries where bringing kids doesn't feel like a chore. There's space to roam, things to look at, and a relaxed vibe that makes families feel welcome without sacrificing the adult fun. Springfield needs more spots like this. The outdoor space is a total win--open, comfortable, and perfect for warm‑weather hangs. Whether you're sipping a flight, letting the kids burn off energy, or just soaking in the neighborhood, it's one of the best parts of the experience. Cheers

    So, if you're sitting at a table in their tap room and want another beer, what do you do? Well, Two…read moreWeeks Notice knows how thirsty you are, so they made it easy for you. See that little stand-up thing on your table that says, "Beer Me?" See that big round button in its center? Well, just press the button, the whole thing lights up, so the staff can see it and someone will be there in a jiff to get you a new glass of suds. Is this a great country or what? I gotta thank my South Carolina buddy Ron for that "great country" line, he texted it back to me after I texted him a photo of the table thingy with an explanation. We loved our visit yesterday -great beer selection, super friendly service, a big spacious seating area (with a large outdoor seating option), terrific artwork on the walls that's for sale, and very nice food service as well. They had sixteen beers on tap yesterday, a nice selection representing different beer styles, and not overly IPA dependent, like some of the breweries I visit. I saw lagers, stouts, and a Kolsch. IPAs were well represented with Imperial Double, Session, New England, and milkshake IPA variants. My wife went with a 16-ounce draft of Weekend Warrior (American Lager - 5% ABV) for a very reasonable $5. I wanted their 12-ounce draft of Keepers of the Cake: Birthday Cake W/Raspberry & Strawberry (a White Stout - 6% ABV) for $8, but that wasn't available, so I went with their unfruited version of the same for $7. I loved my beer and sipped the Weekend Warrior too -both were excellent! Some of the names on the beer list made me chuckle -Pink Slip, Severance Package, Performance Review, and Big Riff. There's live music on Friday nights, and occasional food truck on site, and a separate food vendor (separate ordering and payment) in the back. We got a pretzel and a damned fine loaded hot dog. So where did the brewery's name come from? Years ago, Mark -the current Head Brewer's wife gave him a home beer brewing kit as a birthday gift. He entered a few beer competitions and won, including the prestigious Worthy Brewfest. The website puts it this way "Mark coined the name of the company based off his wish of one day quitting his desk job to pursue his dream of owning and operating his own brewery. It was not long until Mark was absolutely determined to become a true contributor in the craft beer community he loved." Mark found a business partner in his old boss, and the two of them quit together to open the brewery. As my buddy Ron said, is this a great country or what?

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    Leadfoot Brewing

    Leadfoot Brewing

    4.6
    (10 reviews)
    6.9 mi

    First time coming here and started with their blueberry sour beer! It was fruity and not too sour…read more We also got a seltzer flight (pineapple, strawberry, raspberry, mango and blueberry). We wanted to try something new and never had a seltzer flight. They are okay, I would stick to the beer.. We also got a small plate of taco dip with chips, warm pretzels with beer cheese and spicy mustard and sweet Thai chili chicken tenders

    We Wanted to grab a drink and some food, but we had our dog with us and we noticed this was a dog…read morefriendly establishment in the area. So I figured I'd give it a shot. We ordered a few appetizers to start. We got the CRISPY BONELESS CHICKEN TENDERLOINS (4) $9.25 , WARM BAVARIAN PRETZEL TWISTS (4) $9.75, and the TACO DIP - SMALL $8.50/LARGE $12 it was made with Beef & bean chili, topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, & salsa. Served with tortilla chips. To came out hot and tasted good. Then To drink I got * FLIGHT OF (5) - 4 OZ. TASTERS of different flavored hard seltzers for - $14 they weren't bad but I wasn't a huge fan either. My wife got I GINA BLUEBOO - BLUEBERRY SOUR $8 - 16 oz. The latest sour offering, this Berliner Weisse style beer is a classic German wheat-based ale. It features a light, tart flavor profile that's not too sour. ABV 5.0% and I thought that was pretty darn good for beer and I don't even like beer. Overall service here was great and chill vibes.

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    Interior, facing the brewing tanks.
    Interior, facing the brewing tanks.
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