Grizzly Growler

In the “golden age” of beer, as one of my friends has dubbed the current beer epoch we’re living in, you sometimes stumble on a little bit of classical art in a world of experimentation. As brewers throw every imaginable concoction into whiskey barrels or red or white wine barrels, we’re all learning together what [...]

Draft Magazine has found in Moose Drool something so profound it has named it the best brown ale in America, with a score of 98. How do you like them apples? Way to go Big Sky Brewing Co., you’ve put us on the map. Prost, GG

The popularity of canned beers is soaring around the west. After trying aluminum bottles several years ago, Big Sky Brewing Co. has returned to the idea of canned beers. The company purchased a canning machine, one of only two sold in the U.S. so far. The other machine is owned by New Belgium Brewing Co. [...]

Where Tim tries Quarry Brewing Co.’s brown ale and discusses that style of beer. Also, just wanted to say, for those of you who are tech savvy, don’t forget to post replies to this video blog.That’s the reason I started them. And, you can check out my broadcast channel at YouTube to see some of [...]

OK, we’ve got our own legend right here in Missoula. Big Sky’s Moose Drool was rated as one of the top 25 best craft beers of 2007 by Draft Magazine, as well as the designation, “this may be one of the best brown ale’s ever,” according to the same rag. So you’re going to have [...]

Who’s drinking what this Labor Day? Have you hit the fall specials yet? I tried some fresh Moose Drool last night, which accompanied the barbecued burgers and hot dogs wonderfully. Also in the category of brown ales is the Turbodog. I’m not big into brown ales, but I thought Turbodog, by Abita Brewing Company, was [...]