Bright Ideas Brewing

109 Apremont Way, Westfield, MA

Founded in 2016 on the campus of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, Bright Ideas Brewing started with a simple goal; to provide good beer to museum-goers and North Adams locals alike, creating a common space where the two groups could connect over a beer.

The second taproom that opened in 2023 is located nearby to the airport where Routes 90 and 91 intersect. With the brewhouse situated directly in the taproom, guests have the opportunity to see the brewing team in action or check out the games room, more intimate hang out nook, or the outdoor space with plenty of picnic tables.


What to drink


Lincoln's Logger

Pilsner


Clean, crisp, light and slightly hazy lager.Clean, crisp, light and slightly hazy lager.

5.3% ABV

Dortmunder If I Do

Lager - Dortmunder


German Helles Exportbier pouring deep golden and clear. Naturally carbonated, this lager has a favorable mix of mild, malty sweetness and floral noble hop character, finishing smooth, crisp, and refreshing.

6% ABV

Ol' Yeller

Pre-prohibition lager brewed with corn, rice, and spelt, which provide a fuller body and mild sweetness rounded out by a touch of bitterness from the addition of German noble hops.

Lager - American Pre-Prohibition5.3% ABV


Köld

Kölsch


Refreshing, clean, cold conditioned ale traditional to Northern Germany. Köld is both a reference to where this style originated (Köln) and how we like to drink it.

5.2% ABV

Czechs Out Pilsner

Pilsner - Czech


Brewed with Belgian pilsner malt, Czech Saaz hops, naturally carbonated and lagered for 6 weeks to produce a clean, crisp Czech Pils.

5.7% ABV

Whip

Pale Ale - New England


Hopped entirely with Citra and including a massive amount of Pineapple Dole Whip, this beer brings forward aromas of bright lemon and light pineapple juice followed by full citrus flavors that are complimented by the subtle notes from Citra hops. The finish is clean and full of pineapple flavors that immediately invite you to take that next sip

4.8% ABV


Show of Force

IPA - New England


Brewed in honor of the Air National Guard 104th Fighter wing out of Barnes Airport located next to our Westfield brewery. A heavy dry hop of Citra and Strata hops create juicy flavors of bright citrus and strawberry.

6% ABV

Pivot: Motueka Southern Cross

IPA - New England


6.5% ABV

Undercast IPA

IPA - New England


New England IPA brewed with Citra, Mosaic, and Ella.

7.2% ABV


Noise Complaint

IPA - Imperia


Next in our "Dogs of Bright Ideas" series is Noise Complaint – A loud beer for a loud dog. Fred is a redbone coonhound who often howls at his owner and our Head Brewer Danny – the howling terror of North Adams. The police have been called on him twice. ⁠ The DIPA is double dry-hopped w/ Citra, Motueka, and Strata. Citrus sings upfront with a very non-bitter finish. Unlike Fred, Noise Complaint is smooth and slightly sweet.

8% ABV

Aztec Winter

Stout - Imperial


Imperial Milk Stout inspired by Mexican hot chocolate. Brewed with Cinnamon, Pilancillo, Chocolate, Ancho Chiles, and Milk Sugar.

8.1% ABV

Shadow Legs

Lager - Dark


Full bodied, but approachable Czech dark lager. Naturally carbonated and smooth with a mild roast character. Notes of raisin, toffee, and pecan round out the palate to a clean nuanced finish.

5.5% ABV


Dark Ideas

Stout - Imperial


2023 version of our annual fall release is still the same velvety monster of an Imperial stout. Brewed with seven different malt varieties plus brown sugar, this is giving off gargantuan flavors of dark chocolate and molasses.

10.5% ABV

Udderly Bright

Stout - Milk


Full bodied, sweet stout brewed with plenty of chocolate malt, roasted barley, and lactose. She is a milky boi.

%5.6 ABV

Rum-Barrel Aged Quaffable Waffle Banana

Stout - Pastry


Barrel-Aged Imperial Pastry Stout brewed with waffles, bananas, maple syrup, vanilla, cacao nibs, and milk sugar, then aged in rum barrels.

11.5% ABV


Sour Splash: Peach Cobbler

Sour - Fruited


Sour Splash: Peach Cobbler was brewed with Graham Cracker, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Milk Sugar, and loads of Peaches, tasting just like a delicious slice of peach cobbler in a glass.

5% ABV

Sour Splash: Blood Orange & Cherry

Sour - Fruited


Kettle sour fruited with blood orange and cherry. Refreshingly tart with a balancing sweetness coming from the fruit additions.

6.2% ABV


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