Butte’s Quarry Brewing moves into new location
Looks like Quarry Brewing’s new location is a go. According to their Facebook page, the building at 124 W. Broadway in Butte has been approved and beer is now flowing.
QUARRY BREWING NOW OPEN!!!! BE THE FIRST ONE TO GET A PINT AT OUR NEW LOCATION – 124 W BROADWAY!!! As of 2:45 pm Thursday, September 29 2011 we finally got our licenses approved!!! Mug Club Party Tonight – bring a friend!!! Ironstone IPA Now on Tap!!! Get it while you can; it won’t last long!!!
- Matt Pritchard
Montana brewers represent at Great American Beer Festival
The Great American Beer Festival, one of the largest celebrations of ales and lagers in the U.S., is under way now through Saturday in Denver. More than 2,400 beers from more than 450 brewers are on hand, including at least seven Montana breweries: Big Sky Brewing, Flathead Lake Brewing, Great Northern Brewing, Red Lodge Ales, Montana Brewing Company, Madison River Brewing and Carter’s Brewing. Best of luck to all. (more…)
Kettlehouse to host 3rd annual ‘Hop Picking Party’
If you have hops and friends, then Kettlehouse Brewing needs you. Read on:
We at Kettlehouse Brewing Co are hosting the 3rd annual “Hop Picking Party” on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 6 p.m. at 817 Grant, one block west of the North Tap room. Our usual hop supply was severely damaged in a wind storm and is not yielding hops this year. We need any and all hops you can muster. Bring hops and friends. A keg will be provided … come on over!
- Matt Pritchard
Flathead Lake Brewing Co. of Missoula readying Mug Club 2012
If you’re a true FLBC fan, then you’re going to want to pay attention. The Missoula pub is introducing a Mug Club beginning that begins in January. Signups start Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. For $75 a year, members get a 22 oz. ceramic mug with fills only costing the price of a regular pint, plus other deals. Only 50 get in, so be prepared. Here’s the rest of the info from FLBC’s Facebook page:
On Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. sharp, be at FLBC of Missoula to sign up for our exclusive (50 member only) FLBC of Missoula Mug Club. Members of our Mug Club will receive a 22oz hand-made ceramic mug stamped with the Mug Club year and member number. Mug Club members will get 6 extra ounces of quality brew for the SAME PRICE as a regular pint. Yet that’s not all, join the Mug Club and receive all kinds of additional discounts and rewards including, but not limited to, a free birthday beer and meal, FLBC merchandise discounts, an annual Mug Club party, and many more wonderful surprises!
Only 50 spots will be available so get there and in line early to be #1. Starting Oct. 1 you can come in and get a Mug Club 2012 packet from your bartender or server with more information about the club.
To join our Mug Club there is a yearly due of $75.00 a person. Cheers!
- Matt Pritchard
Boost your Wi-Fi signal with a beer can
So I have no idea if this works or not, but the TheChive.com has a how-to guide on increasing the wireless signal in your home. It involves a beer can, scissors and some adhesive. Looks relatively simple, and it’s certainly cheaper than buying a new router. Check it out.
- Matt Pritchard
Weekend reminder: Montana Brewers Festival, Maverick Brewfest take place Friday night
Two big events are set for Friday night, so whether you’re in the Bozeman area or around Missoula, there’s no excuse not to gather around and drink good beer.
Montana Brewers Festival
Time: Friday, Sept. 9 · 5:30 p.m – 11 pm
Location: Open-aired Haynes Pavilion, Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Bozeman
The third annual Montana-made beer festival is expected to serve more than 75 different beers, in bottomless 6-ounce tasting portions, from over 20 Montana Brewers Association breweries!
Why?
This is the largest collection of Montana-made beer ever gathered in one place. It’s one-stop access to the unique brewers and beers is why Montana is second in breweries-per-capita, and it make Montana a strong contestant as one of the greatest brewing states.
Kick up your heels with – The Dirty Shame – playing classic outlaw country on the large dance floor, along with The Growlers, who will jump-start the evening.
Delicious food will be served including: pull pork sandwiches, brats, burgers, noodles and pizza– and of course, all the fixings! Join this annual marquee festival of Montana-made beer.
Price: $20 in advance, $25 at the door gets you a 6-ounce tasting glass, bottomless pours and all the music and fun. Or join us early, beat the crowds and chat with the brewers for $35.
2011 Montana Brewers Festival Tickets
A $1 processing fee will be added per ticket. Please print a copy of your receipt and bring to the Will Call table at the Festival. Thanks for joining us and supporting Montana craft beer! Have fun, and drink responsibly.
Maverick Brewfest
The Maverick Brewfest, in its 13th year, takes place Friday from 4 to 10 p.m at Caras Park in downtown Missoula. There will be more than 40 beers available from Montana and the Northwest, and 10 bucks gets you a tasting mug and three drinks, extras are $1. All the proceeds go to help youth sports in western Montana, so you can know that your drinking is helping out the kids
Enjoy, wherever you are.
- Matt Pritchard
Lewis and Clark Brewing’s taproom now open; canning in full swing
Lewis and Clark Brewery Co. customers crowd around the bar for a cold beer while others stand on the glass floor upstairs during the grand opening celebration. Photo by Eliza Wiley/Independent Record
The new (and giant) Lewis and Clark Brewing taproom/brewery has been open for a few weeks now and although I haven’t made it in there yet, it at least looks and sounds impressive.
The Helena Independent Record did a write-up of the grand opening, which was held Aug. 27, and with the taproom coming in at around 6,000 square feet, it’s safe to say the place can hold its fair share of beer drinkers. What used to be a jailhouse, icehouse and, most recently, a paint factory, is now an immense brewery with elements of the building’s past still hanging around.
From the barred windows that look into a sitting area, the paint-splattered stairway that leads to the mezzanine and even the stone walls of the men’s restroom — where employees have had to usher women out who are transfixed on the custom-made urinals — the bits of yesteryear stand out.
The urinals are made out of old Sleeping Giant Brewing kegs. There’s also a game room with a shuffleboard table and other goodies throughout. Guess I have a reason to head over to Helena.
Along with the grand opening, there’s also a nice story on Lewis and Clark’s canning operation, a worthwhile read.
- Matt Pritchard
13th annual Maverick Brewfest takes over Caras Park on Friday
A favorite of mine, the Maverick Brewfest, is once again setting up shop at Caras Park. The festival, in its 13th year, takes place Friday from 4 to 10 p.m. There will be more than 40 beers available from Montana and the Northwest, and 10 bucks gets you a tasting mug and three drinks, extras are $1. All the proceeds go to help youth sports in western Montana, so you can know that your drinking is helping out the kids.
The days are getting shorter and the nights a little cooler, so take advantage of the last days of summer while you can … with beer.
- Matt Pritchard
Billings breweries take on expansions, will be neighbors
Dennis Himmelberger is remodeling a building at 3008 First Ave. N., in Billings into a brewery, tap room and coffee shop. Photo by LARRY MAYER/Billings Gazette
Himmelberger Brewing Co. and Angry Hank’s of Billings are both launching separate expansions that’ll put them nearly within arm’s reach on each other.
Dennis Himmelberger of Himmelberger Brewing will be moving his operation out of a Billings home and into a building with six times the space, which will leave room for a new taproom and a coffee shop. He’s been brewing as a wholesaler for the past 17 years.
Angry Hank’s, which already has a Billings brewery/taproom, will have more than double the space at the new location and will likely keep the old taproom open for the foreseeable future.
Man, it’s tough to quench Montana’s thirst for craft beer.
The full story from the Billings Gazette is after the jump. (more…)