Missoula Independent’s Best of Missoula 2012 beer results

The Missoula Independent’s 18th annual Best of Missoula results are in and as always what I’m interested in and I’m sure what you’re interested in are the beer results. The pertinent categories this year include Best Brew, Best Microbrewery, Best Beer Selection, Best Retail Beer Selection and Best Bar:

Best Brew
1. Kettlehouse Brewing Co. Cold Smoke
2. Kettlehouse Brewing Co. Double Haul
3. Big Sky Brewing Co. Summer Honey

Best Microbrewery
1. Kettlehouse Brewing Co.
2. Bayern Brewing Co.
3. Draught Works

Best Beer Selection
1. Rhino
2. Missoula Tamarack 
3. Kettlehouse Brewing Co.

Best Retail Beer Selection
1. Worden’s Market
2. Orange Street Food Farm
3. Pattee Creek Market

Best Bar
1. Charlie B’s
2. James Bar
3. Rhino

Not too many surprises here. Well, frankly, there are no surprises. But still, it’s worth checking out all the results. Plus, if you’re looking for something to do Thursday night, there’s a Best of Missoula party at Caras Park beginning at 5:30.

- Matt Pritchard