Grizzly Growler

Of course I have thoughts about the now notorious “Beer Summit.” How could I not? Our president drank Bud Light in front of the whole world, apparently declaring Belgian-owned breweries to be producers of his choice of beer. In and of itself, this is not a bad thing. If I were to trade places with [...]

I had the first version of the Mexican Lager from Big Sky Brewing Co. I can’t quite remember, but I think it wasn’t brewed with yeast from a real Mexican Lager strain from Mexico City. But I could be wrong. Anyway, as you know, I’m a big fan of videos, so here is head brewer [...]

Yes, this is a lazy post. However, I’m extremely busy getting a new website ready for launch in my other job. That’s the job where I don’t write about beer for a living, in case you didn’t know. Anyway, this is a bit of a filler post to keep you happy until I can get [...]

So we’ve all heard about the rumor that Kettlehouse Brewing Co. would be putting Eddie Out Pale Ale in cans. We’ve waited patiently through a two-year-long process of building the North Side brewery. We’ve waited through snow storms and the heat of a Montana July. Several in fact. And now, I can say that with [...]

Plenty beer stuff going around this weekend if you’re looking for stuff to do that relates to the Nectar of the Gods. First, the big one, the Bitterroot Microbrew Festival is going on in Hamilton. Second, it’s Evel Knievel days in Butte. If you haven’t checked out Quarry Brewing yet, it’s a must-visit brewery in [...]

This is not the time of year for a ginormous, dry hopped, Imperial stout. Nor is it really the time of year for a huge raspberry porter, a massive barley wine, a soup-thick coffee porter or any of your favorite specialty craft ales. Don’t let me stop you from drinking those if you were planning [...]

Why? Why the Bitterroot Microbrew Fest of course. Finally got there last year, and I plan to go again this year. It’s one of the friendliest, most easy going beer fests I’ve ever been to. Time: 3-10:00pm Where: Legion Park in Hamilton The Bitterroot Microbrew Fest is a tasting event that offers a variety of [...]

Just because I gotta know. Prost, GG

Sorry for the no posties last week. I took a week off with very little interaction with my computer, my social network or my blogs. And it felt good. The last thing you want or need is a burned-out beer blogger. I did, however, enjoy several rounds of great beer while away in Oregon. It [...]

Vodka is close to my heart. Not only is it the native drink of my homeland, Ukraine, it is a spirit which defines sophistication and delicacy. There is nothing better than good vodka and caviar. I have had the opportunity to try good vodka both here in the United States and in the former Soviet [...]