Grizzly Growler

When I started Grizzly Growler three years ago, it was with the intention to bring awareness to Montana’s craft brewing scene. I envisioned travelling around the state making videos and interviewing brewers while tasting the myriad offerings. Unfortunately, and most of you know this already, it’s almost impossible for me to get around to all [...]

Could Missoula soon become a Mecca for brewery taprooms from around the state? The idea is not inconceivable. With the new Tamarack slated to go live sometime this fall, and Flathead Lake Brewing Company opening up a tasting room here, it’s a safe bet that other breweries are thinking about it. Scratch that, they ARE [...]

You know craft beer has permeated your life when you see Stone Imperial Stout flavored gelato at your local cafe. That craft beer should become a part of your dessert vocabulary is not surprising given how people have taken to things like beer floats and pairing chocolate with stout beers and barrel-aged beers. What surprises [...]

One of my favorite brewers and one of Montana’s most awarded is leaving Montana Brewing Company to start his own brewery in Sheridan, Wyoming. Travis Zeilstra sent me a note today to tell me of his plans and introduce me to the man who has taken over for him at MBC. It’s one Evan Taylor, [...]

This just looks really fun. Here’s what Big Sky Brewing Company has to say about it: Don’t miss the Missoula Wide Open Put-Put Tourney this Sunday Aug. 22. Sign-up at Charlie B’s from 12-3PM, Shot-gun start at 4PM. Costs $10 to benefit the Montana Food Bank Network. 4 hours, 9 Holes, 9 Bars: Al’s and Vic’s, [...]

I didn’t make the first festival, unfortunately, but I know it went well, and the 2nd Annual Montana Brewers Festival looks to be even better. Here’s some information about the festival. For more information, check out the Montana Brewers Association website. This is the annual Montana Brewers Festival and just our second event. Intended as [...]

People say I like beer, but as this Imbibe Magazine interview with BeerAdvocate founders Jason and Todd Alström proves, one can never have too much love for the nectar of the gods. I’ve always admired their dedication to providing a venue for tasting and comparing beers. And I find it really cool that these guys [...]

This just came across FB a few minutes ago, and I thought it might be worthwhile to those beer and seafood enthusiasts out there. This Friday, August 20th, Glacier Brewing is hosting the Polson PEO’s Annual CRAB CRACK! All you can eat crab and the fixins’ for $25.00. Get your tickets now in the tasting [...]

I ran into Bjorn Nabozney at Big Sky Brewing Company the other day, and he asked if I’d been on vacation. It wasn’t the sun-tanned skin and the tank top and shorts I was attired in that gave me away, it was a week away from my Grizzly Growler beer blog. Not long before that, [...]

The mighty brewers from Bayern Brewing will be releasing a little Oktoberfest, the king of fall beers, early this year. Get a sneak peek tonight at 5:30 in the Beer Garden. Prost, GG