We drink the vietnamese iced coffee often. Same as linked minus the egg.
Another staple in our house is Malaysian Kopi. Comprised of Nescafe instant and condensed milk to taste. Often referred to as White coffee.
Sure, Bridgeport made some fine beers. But when was the last time you opted for a Bridgeport instead of something else on the tap list?
It's been years for me. There was always something else more appealing.
Do keep in mind that, even once bypassed, there will still be a volume of softened water in the plumbing system. Marginal, perhaps. Volume will depend on how much piping is between the softener and source outlet.
If your plan is to go to work for someone else, I'd think the first course is sufficient.
But if your plan is to create your own brewery, or partnership, I'd opt for the second course.