USA, NJ: Bull N Bear brewery officially opens in downtown Summit

A new brewery has opened in North Jersey, the Mahwah-Ramsey Daily Voice reported on December 18.

Bull N Bear officially opened earlier this month in downtown Summit.

A craving for pumpkin ale prompted founder and owner Will Dodge to start brewing at home in April 2014. After forming a friendship with head brewer Mike Formisano, the idea of a brewery came to life.

Formisano has been brewing professionally for nine years. He won 80 awards for 20 different styles between 2010 and 2014, including a National Homebrew Competition Gold Medal, the largest brewing competition in the world, and a Silver Medal in the Great American Beer Festival Pro-Am Competition.

The 10-barrel brewery has outdoor seating and is open Tuesday through Sunday.

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