Grizzly Growler

I can remember thinking that the word, Hebrew, would make a good name for a microbrewery when I first discovered the wonder of craft beer 15-years-ago. Little did I know that Shmaltz Brewing Co. would do just that with a line of their Kosher beers. The latest version of Hebrew Origins is an Imperial Amber [...]

Here are a couple of good questions from readers:
Hi Tim, I am new to the Missoula area, actually live in Hamilton. I was looking for a place to buy ingredients so I can make my own beer. I was wondering if you know of a place in Missoula?
Cheers, craig
Craig, thanks for reading. In Missoula, members [...]

Craft brew really has made it across the Pacific.
This is from my good friend Peter Bowling, a business man, philanthropist, AIDS activist working in China.
Take it away Pete -
Here’s a shot of the import beer section. There used to be just about nothing in the way of good beer here, but now we are getting [...]

I’m often asked this question, and the answer is yes, you can.
There are quite a few beers labeled “organic” out there, and many are quite good.
Take the Green Lakes Organic Ale from Deschutes Brewing Co. It’s part of the Bond Street Series, the brewery’s rotating seasonal and specialty selection.

It’s one of my favorite amber ales, [...]