Instead of just having a link with a brewery, why not become one??
Covering the bridge in hops would be an interesting link to the Castle Rock Brewery, but why not take it one step further and actually become one?
Although there are breweries by bridge, having researched it, there does not appear to be any actual breweries on a bridge, this would make the design internationally unique.
Although the bridge itself would not be able to supply all the hops (whole fields are needed!), the hops would provide a pleasant link and the knowledge that some of the hops from the very bridge that the customers are standing on is used in what they're drinking would be a nice touch.
I have had a look into the idea and it is more than possible. A shelter would be required for the equipment of approximately 6x3 meters as an ideal minimum, more than possible in the required space. One troubling aspect is the weight, it may not be feasible to suspend such weight on a timber bridge. This will be investigated further though through design and research.
Although there are breweries by bridge, having researched it, there does not appear to be any actual breweries on a bridge, this would make the design internationally unique.
Although the bridge itself would not be able to supply all the hops (whole fields are needed!), the hops would provide a pleasant link and the knowledge that some of the hops from the very bridge that the customers are standing on is used in what they're drinking would be a nice touch.
I have had a look into the idea and it is more than possible. A shelter would be required for the equipment of approximately 6x3 meters as an ideal minimum, more than possible in the required space. One troubling aspect is the weight, it may not be feasible to suspend such weight on a timber bridge. This will be investigated further though through design and research.
Sources
http://www.bridgeandtunnelbrewery.com/thebrewery.html
http://revbrew.com/brewpub
http://www.bridgebrewworks.com/the-brewery/#.VGYGIoc5I6r
http://renewhempstead.com/idea/brewpub-microbrewery/
http://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/vat-and-fiddle/
http://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk
http://www.bridgeandtunnelbrewery.com/thebrewery.html
http://revbrew.com/brewpub
http://www.bridgebrewworks.com/the-brewery/#.VGYGIoc5I6r
http://renewhempstead.com/idea/brewpub-microbrewery/
http://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/vat-and-fiddle/
http://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk