Grizzly Growler

It’s reported to be about 27-percent alcohol, and it has pushed the boundaries of modern brewing techniques. Sadly, you will not get to taste it in Montana, as it is clearly over the state’s newly instituted 14 percent ABV limit. From the Associated Press – BOSTON – It’s banned in 13 states and sure doesn’t [...]

While cruising through Missoula’s Grizzly Liquors to find some Thanksgiving whiskey, someone pointed out that the Dry Fly Wheat Whiskey had made an appearance. Sure enough, I found it tucked in between some Jack Daniels bottles near the Rogue Dead Guy Whiskey. Tasting and writing about new, craft-distilled whiskeys can be a perilous job. It’s [...]

I woke up to a sunshiny, beautiful day, and I found myself actually wishing for snow. It might have something to do with the fact that a buddy hooked me up with a new snowboard this year or the fact that I was able to get my wife and kids outfitted this year and we [...]

There are few things more enjoyable than the warm sense of camaraderie in the hours after a sporting event in which the outcome favors your team. The high-fives and back slaps give way to finding a warm, comfortable place to relive the game over a pint of beer, and you look around for anyone nearby [...]

If you’re passing through Polson today, they tapped a keg of the Shotgun Winter Warmer last night. The prediction is that it will be gone by Saturday night. If you had some, let me know what it was like. Prost, GG

Just saw this beer over at BeerBews.org, and now I’m on a mission from God. I have to find this beer. Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project just released Babayaga in bottles, which is described as woodland stout. Apparently this beer is made with smoked malts and rosemary, which I think is a very interesting [...]

I have a lot to be thankful for this year. Beer is but a small footnote in the list of things I’m thankful for, but since I write a beer blog, I must include it here. I’m thankful for a good job and the ability to provide for my family. I’m thankful for being able [...]

So far we’ve had a barley wine breakfast and some session beer for the long, holiday football game. Now it’s time for the main course, so to speak.  Every Wednesday before Thanksgiving, I see people searching frantically through the wine section at their grocery store for some wine that will match some part of their [...]

Here’s an update from Red Lodge Ales, in case you find yourself in that neck of the woods over the holiday weekend. Happy holidays dear friends! I would like to give you an update on Sam’s Tap Room & Kitchen and Red Lodge Ales before your holiday schedules become too full. 1. Holiday Specials Monday: [...]

And just what on earth is a beer steward? Well, it would sound pretentious to say that a beer steward is like the steward of Gondor in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, one who holds a kingdom in order until an heir to the royal line can be found to take his rightful place on the [...]