Goodbye Lang Creek Brewery
Yes, they were the most remote brewery in North America, and I’m not sure how much that contributed to their demise. A volunteer picking up spent grain at the defunct Thompson River Valley brewery told me the owners closed the doors last Thursday.
He also said the economy played a big role in the brewery’s closing.
So, no more Manderin Hefeweizen or Lang Creek Brewery’s wonderful Zeppelin Imperial Ale, which makes me sad. I’m just hoping that this doesn’t represent any sort of a trend. How are all you other Montana breweries doing?
From the last brewery tour:
Ciao for now,
GG
R.I.P. Lang Creek
My brother first introduced me to their exceptional beer and I soon became a fan especially of their Windsock Pale Ale. I was sorry to see many of its unique beers seem to disappear from Missoula except for its old standard Tri-motor. Last summer, I was able to stay at the Bend Ranger Station up the Thompson River and made a special trip to the nations most remote brewery and dispite being closed was invited inside for some tastes and several growler fills. I was impressed with the addition of many of their new beers especially Spitfire IPA – a TRUE English IPA. I hope to get out soon to raise a final glass of Spitfire to a true MT original.
I loved the Zeppelin Imperial Ale, they used to serve it at the now defunct 505 in Missoula… or was it 550. Oh Lang Creek we hardly knew ye.
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So sad – Skydiver Blonde is (was)the most thirst-quenching beer on the planet – thanks for the memories.
How do I get some of the remaining inventory?
-Kelley
I was at Huckleberries in Spokane yesterday, wanted to buy a bottle of Scud Runner or Tri Motor…couldn’t find it. The guy next to me said he too loved Tri Motor. Wondering why I couldn’t find it, I decided to email the brewery today. Came upon the link to this blog post… I have many good memories of the brewery…brewing once with John; his ever-cheerful wife Sandy; Joe the head brewer and his wife Pam. And the beer – truly unique, terrific beer. Please keep supporting local breweries like Tim’s Kettle House and Neil and Bjorn’s Big Sky!