Boylan Bridge Brewpub

 

Architect Andrew Leager has been operating a cabinet shop in downtown Raleigh since 1997. This business is called Special Projects LLC, and is located in the lower floors of the building that houses the Boylan Bridge Brewpub. 

Andrew has been brewing, bottling, and enjoying his own beer for the past ten years. His experience is the basis for taking on the operation of a brewpub.

The Boylan Bridge Brewpub has a bright and open atmosphere conducive to conversation, business, and social interaction. The architectural millwork and cabinetwork built downstairs in the shop has made the Bridge a beautiful, durable facility using fine woods, ceramic tile, and canvas covered tackboard on the walls.

The brewing operation is visible from the bar through glass doors, offering an industrial connection with stainless steel tanks and copper piping throughout.

The most popular feature of the place is the outdoor deck. It offers an expansive view of the downtown Raleigh skyline. A wood post and beam pergola structure enclose the space and provides mottled shade without trapping sound, making conversation easy.

Andrew says he doesn't care about recipes or the Reinheitsgebot but about defacto simple beer.  And simple it is with a complexity of flavors and good beer.  Boylan Bridge coddles their beer on a short line and when you get a beer from the bar it is coming straight out of the bright tanks located just below.  Andrew used his architectural skills when laying the brewery out and no space is wasted and every space is used to it's potential.  While on a 7BBL system now he is looking to expand the brewery operation into the space he currently uses as his cabinet shop and begin distributing beer.  He plans on self distribution so he can keep the control of his fine craft.

Boylan Bridge should be on everyone's list of places to stop for a pint when in Raleigh. 

Gantlet Golden Ale
This American golden has a light body and a strong hop presence. Strong bittering hops give way to citric and piney notes with a quick, clean finish. 6%ABV

Bruno Bitter
Our Bruno Bitter is an easy drinking copper colored English ale. The light use of hops balances biscuit and toffee malt flavor with an undercurrent of bitterness. 6% ABV

Endless Summer Ale
This light colored English Summer ale balances biscuity malt and bright hop flavors with a strong yeast presence reminiscent of wheat beers. 6% ABV

We Support Public Transportation By Rail Pale Ale
Our American Pale ale is generously hopped with Pacific Northwest Cascade hops. Toasty malt character fades quickly to reveal bright herbaceous hops with a crisp, dry finish. 6% ABV

Pullman Porter
This chocolaty porter straddles the line between sweet and robust. Chocolate and coffee flavors combine with a rich mouth feel to create an exceptionally sessionable ale. This pairs quite salty savory dishes as well as desserts. 6%ABV

Southbound Stout
The stout is a rich, robust and complex ale good for every season. The darkness of color comes from black barley which also imparts an almost smoky character. This malt monster is great with meat and strong cheeses. It even makes for a great dessert all by itself. 6%ABV

Hopped Off the Tracks IPA
Our hoppiest offering is bittered with Millennium hops. The malt flavor is sweet, medium bodied and balanced with the flavor of Warrior hops. 7%ABV

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