Grizzly Growler

I’m curious what you like to drink on the 4th of July. It seems like a pretty epic beer holiday. However, I don’t always hear back from you. So here’s what I’m going to do. I’m giving away a collectible growler full of beer to one lucky member of the craft beer group on Speakupmissoula.com. [...]

The two lives of Michael Jackson. One was a freak of nature, a tour de force of child-like love of simple things. And one was a wild-haired creature of mirth and merriment with a penchant for blondes. I’ll let you decide which is which. I loved how whenever I mentioned the renowned beer guru Michael [...]

I’ve always said that if I were to wake up suddenly allergic to seafood, I’d go to Boston, gather up all the ingredients for a fine bouillabaisse and go out in style. But if that were a hop allergy, I’d search out the best medical doctors, read up on the latest convergence of science and [...]

I could really use your help. If you’re in Western Montana and you love craft brew, heck even if you aren’t in the area, consider becoming a member of SpeakUpMissoula.com. It’s a great place to raise your voice, and, if you join the craft brew group, to raise your glass. Here’s a little survey for [...]

We don’t like ties. Taking ties off is the first thing we do when we get home, and putting them on is the last thing we do before we leave for work. We don’t like socks either. Some of us take those off as soon as we get home too. In fact, I would venture [...]

Here’s the good word from the folks at Bitter Root Brewing. I plan to pick up a growler of this on Saturday. Paul’s latest Single Hop creation is now on tap!! Amarillo Single Hop Ale (6.31% ABV): An unfiltered Pale Ale brewed and dry-hopped with Amarillo Hops.  Amarillo is a relatively new American hop variety that has been described [...]

I’m sure you all know my feelings about Tamarack Brewing Co. It’s gotta be one of the coolest microbreweries in Montana. Scenic, with a light-hearted staff, a big menu, great beer and one of the best outdoor patios anywhere around, Tamarack is one place I’d dearly love to spend some time on that day that [...]

You know where this is going, right. My dear friends and beer buddies, the Lewis’, showed me this innovative product. Normally I’m not one to jump on a bandwagon over every new thing, but I gotta admit that this stuff is too cool for taking your favorite beverage along where beer and wine bottles are [...]

This cool piece of art is courtesy of beer-buddy Shawn, who’s father makes these cool fishing lures. Coolest thing is that they actually catch fish. “I’ve thrown those lures in every mud puddle from here to Great Falls, and I catch a fish every time.” Shawn said. Prost, GG

The Missoulian newsroom tends to like its craft brew, and a couple reporters seem to have a fondness for Saison, that light, seasonal French libation. The good news is that the judges at this year’s Mountain Brewers Beer Festival in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They picked Bitterroot Brewing’s Saison as the Silver Medal winner in its [...]