Bridging History: The Rise of Windy Bridges Brew

What up Brewsers! On this episode the Legendary Brew Crew crack open some dope collabs and chop it up with Marcus Wyatt, the history-making founder of Windy Bridges Brew, the very first Black-owned brewery in Pittsburgh. From sipping Heinekens at the cookout to turning his garage into a brewhouse, Marcus takes us through his wild journey into craft beer.

We get into his first brews, his serendipitous link-up with Day Bracey, founder of Barrel and Flow, and how community, family, and culture shaped his vision. Marcus drops gems about breaking barriers in beer, building a brand from the ground up, and why his mission is simple: make beer that tastes like beer.

What We’re Drinking

• Soursop City – a Barrel & Flow collab from Windy Bridges Brew and Alter Genius, a light 4.5% soursop Kölsch built for hot festival days.
• You Deserve a Long Weekend – a Barrel & Flow collab from Nicole Young Tech and Allegheny City Brewing, a 3.8% ale with grape notes and with Nelson Sauvin hops.
• Airport Hugs – an ESB from Modern Brewery (St. Louis). Easy at 4.9% ABV, clean and smooth.