Grizzly Growler

As far as popular craft beer goes, Big Sky Brewing Company’s Summer Honey doesn’t just indicate a change of seasons, it actually introduces a whole way of life. My wife, for one, will be intensely happy to see this beer in growlers in our refrigerator again. Yes, spring is on the way, and this light, [...]

Until recently, mug number 98 sat dusty and forlorn on a shelf at Bitterroot Brewing. But some hard-working journalists and Grizzly Growler fans at the Ravalli Republic newspaper have been filling in for me in between my long absences from the southern Bitterroot Valley.
Which is why it was funny that the server in the taproom [...]

Those gray and imposing Missoula winter days that don’t allow for much outdoor recreation are bone chilling and depressing. Far better to sit around and catch up on your movie list or maybe build a model, if that sort of thing still is done. Toward the later part of winter, the sun seems to regain [...]

This is not the time of year for a ginormous, dry hopped, Imperial stout. Nor is it really the time of year for a huge raspberry porter, a massive barley wine, a soup-thick coffee porter or any of your favorite specialty craft ales. Don’t let me stop you from drinking those if you were planning [...]

The W’ 09 Belgian Golden Ale does not indicate another George W. Bush run for president. The W stands for the indefatigable Widmer Brothers of Portland, Oregon.
This beer is blatently fantastic. It’s got all the flavor of a big Belgium blonde and the alcohol to boot. With flavors of straw, fruit, earthy yeast and [...]

It’s always fun to walk into the tap room at Big Sky Brewing Co. and find something new. Since we had a nice corned beef and cabbage in the crock pot, the wife, the daughter and I cruised over to Big Sky on St. Patrick’s Day for a little sample.
Here’s what we had first:

The Stone [...]

I don’t like making lists. Someone inevitably gets left off and then pissed off at me. But, I know some of you really like lists, so I’m going to round out the top local beers of 2008. I may or may not get around to doing my favorite beers anywhere list, so enjoy this one.
In [...]

Big Sky Brewing Co. released it’s newest beer recently. It’s a saison, and besides having a lot of history behind it, this beer has a great flavor profile, an uncanny pairability with food and an easy going disposition.

Here’s a few words from head brewer Matt Long about Big Sky’s new saison:
Our new brewer, David Malcolm, [...]

Where Tim drinks Bitterroot Brewing Co.’s Saison and talks about the famous French farmhouse-style ale.

Prost,
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I only had a small taste of this delightful beer. I made a brief appearance at the Bitterroot Brew Fest last week, and I had my three kids in tow, so I decided to just have a couple of small samples.
But, I wanted to let you know that this style of beer has been one [...]