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.

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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.

Big Sky Brewing Co. will produce Moose Drool and Trout Slayer in cans for the time being. It is this blogger’s hope that other styles, like the IPA and Scape Goat will follow suit.

Keep an eye on GrizzlyGrowler.Com for more information on when you can get your hands on a Big Sky beer in a can.

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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 the earliest beer videos I’ve done.

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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 to go big if you want to stack up with our slobbering giant.

But while shoulder deep in one of Worden’s beer coolers I stumbled upon this:

It’s no secret that I like what Sam Calagione is doing at Dogfish Head Brewery, and in the spirit of fair play, I’d like to present, for your judgement, Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale.

Of course this dangerous cross of brown ale and IPA is going to appeal to a Northwest-raised beer lover. Shoot, stuff enough hops in a bottle of Budweiser and it’ll be palatable. No, that’s not true, but you see my point.

For those of you who want just a little more out of your brown ale without sacrificing those fall flavors of caramel undertones and warm malts, this Indian Brown Ale might just be your cup of tea.

Also, this beer doesn’t fall into the same range as other high-end Dogfish Head beers with ABV in the double digits. They sell it in six packs and for a reasonable price.

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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 a great southern interpretation of brown ale done well. Besides, it’s not everyday you get a microbrew from Louisiana. This beer had a nicely balanced body with just a little caramel and some coco on finish.

You can get a bottle at Liquid Planet.

Oh, by the way, please comment if you’ve tried any of the fall specials out there. I’m only one man, and there is a lot of beer to try out there.

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GG

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