April 7, 2024


Our Spirited Tour kicks off the 2024 season with a return to a brew pub that we visited in the Fall of 2021 before the idea of a blog sprang forth.


TIN BRIDGE BREWING

487 E Main St, Westfield, MA 01085 

(413) 642-6418

www.tinbridgebrewingco.com


Tucked away at the rear corner of a shopping center parking lot is a stand-alone structure containing Tin Bridge Brewery (founded in 2014) and tap room. Being so far back from the road the oversize sign stands tall for those seeking out this destination. Apparently, the name relates to a nearby repurposed railroad trestle with a metal braced framework.


This picture speaks for itself!


Entrance to brewery and taproom


When we visited in the Fall of 2021, we were experiencing our first brew pub visit since the start of the pandemic in March of 2020. That Fall day we were enjoying a taste of Indian summer and we sat outside in a covered patio area with several tables. On today's occasion we sat inside at one of the many picnic tables along one exterior wall. Opposite the seating area is the bar and taps.


Tin Bridge Brewery interior wall with taps and bar.


Taps


There are several TV's mounted throughout the taproom and on this particular Sunday afternoon we were just in time to watch the NCAA's Women's Basketball Championship Game between Iowa and South Carolina. I chose to root for Iowa, the underdog, while Lisa and Kelley rooted for SC.


There was a small number of patrons when we first arrived and as the afternoon progressed the number steadily grew. It was generally a younger clientele including a young couple with a very small infant in a carrier seat at the next table. 


Beer menu


Our first round consisted of -

A pint of Green Machine [a New England IPA] for me

Lisa had small Marshmallow Guava [an ale with flavors]

Kelley had a pint of Raspberry Banana [another variety of ale with flavors]


Our first round.

I was stuffed from lunch, but Lisa and Kelley, neither of whom had eaten yet, ordered from a food truck stationed there and both were pleased with what they had. I think I remember onion rings, French fries, chicken wings and a cheeseburger (although I may have gotten this wrong).


We had a lot of catching up to do, especially with the kids' lives progressing so rapidly. We also paid attention to the game between sips and comments. The mood in the pub was really happy with no one becoming loud or attention getting.


The beers were really good and for round two -

 I had a pint of Clown Connected [another flavored New England IPA]

Lisa had a small Bubblez [an orange vanilla flavored hard cider]

Kelley had another pint of Raspberry Banana 


Kelley offering up our second round.


The game played on and we chose another round -

I had another pint of Green Machine 

Kelley stuck with Raspberry Banana

Lisa had water and was appointed our return driver.


I had to hit the head before we left for home shortly after the end of the game. I was impressed with the facilities and by the cleanliness of the men's room.


All in all a great afternoon.


More pictures -


Doorway from tap room into brewery and storage area.


Cheers! - From an earlier adventure.


Comments

  1. Eros AshimaJune 2, 2024 at 10:44 AM

    I'm very impressed with the cleanliness and fresh atmosphere of this pub. It is welcoming and comfortable. What an impressive array of beverages. Thank you for this review, I got a very good look and feel of this pub. Cheers! 🌹

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