Grizzly Growler

This is a great review of some of the most popular and easy-to-find Belgian beer styles today, as well as some not-so-easy to find.
Read the New York Times review of Belgian golden ales here.
Prost,
GG

There are few things more enjoyable than the warm sense of camaraderie in the hours after a sporting event in which the outcome favors your team. The high-fives and back slaps give way to finding a warm, comfortable place to relive the game over a pint of beer, and you look around for anyone nearby [...]

Though it’s many thousands of miles away, Mikeller Brewery in Denmark might just be one of my favorite craft breweries anywhere. This is not a light statement either. There are many factors that surround this. For one, Mikkeller pays tribute to the adventurous American breweries who are not afraid of taste and exploration in brewing [...]

The two lives of Michael Jackson.
One was a freak of nature, a tour de force of child-like love of simple things. And one was a wild-haired creature of mirth and merriment with a penchant for blondes. I’ll let you decide which is which.
I loved how whenever I mentioned the renowned beer guru Michael Jackson, people [...]

Finally, a sessionable sour ale from Belgian. I think I found this at The Good Food Store a few weeks ago, and I’m really glad I did. I only hope I can get more now that I’ve actually gotten around to tasting it.
Many Belgian imports are dumbed-down versions of their REAL sour beers, and many [...]

I’m up in Havre covering the Anthony St. Dennis murder trial. They moved the trial to the Hi-Line because of all the media attention in Missoula.

Nevertheless, Havre doesn’t really have a great beer selection. I was relegated to drinking Kokanees last night, which, besides tasting of sweet corn, are not that bad when you’re exhausted. [...]

The first meeting of the Missoula Beer Appreciation Society is tomorrow evening. The weather will be frightful, so what’s better to do than go somewhere and drink good beer with other people who like good beer.
Here’s what MBAS founder Mike Saxton has to say about it:
Come one come all, to the first meeting of the [...]

Where Tim makes Big Sky Stir Fry.

Prost,
GG

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 [...]

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

Prost,
GG