Grizzly Growler

We beer lovers can get to feeling pretty bad about our situation here in Montana, so it is good to sometimes walk a mile in someone else’s shoes, or, maybe, drink a beer in their state. This little reminder from an Alabama reader brings the point home: “antiquated beer laws”…Well, you don’t know how bad [...]

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. [...]

Just got this story as a comment from the last post. But I thought it was such a good illustration of what I’m talking about this week that I’d post it for all of you to read. A couple days ago my wife sent me a little story that fits right in with your column [...]

Should’ve posted something on the old firkin a while back, being as I love to say it so much. Blog buddy Mike Mahns, from Big Sky Brewing Co., posted this item recently: Hey Tim, just wanted to let you know that every Wed. at the Old Post Pub, starting Aug 6th, there will be a [...]

I had to post this comment from the last post. It makes some good points, and perhaps I need to clarify my previous statements. But not much. I stand by what I said. Swill is swill regardless of its history. Hi Tim, just read your post and some interesting thoughts! However, swill is a really [...]

This was from Dave in Polson: Hiya’ Tim, Do you ever visit and write about Montana breweries north of Missoula (like in Polson or Lakeside or Woods Bay or Whitefish or west of Marion)? Just wondering, Dave in Polson Dave, I’m glad you asked. Yes, in fact I have visited the breweries in Polson, Woods [...]

Here’s a comment I thought I’d post because the man who wrote it is a true devotee of great craft beer and a fellow beer blogger. Curious about where to drink beer in the Midwest or just want to read something about a different part of the country? Check out the Beer Philosopher. Damn I [...]

We’ve had a flurry of comments recently, which I’m very happy about. (It shows the bosses that this is indeed and interactive forum for brewers and beer lovers) I’d like to share a few with you. From blog reader John Masterson: “I went to a Dogfish Head alehouse out east last month and took a [...]

Hello Grizzly Growler readers. I’m curious about how many of you have tried Bayern Brewing’s new Faceplant Doppel Weizen? When I stopped by the brewery this week, I found out they are nearly sold out. That’s either a some seriously popular beer or they didn’t make enough. Did you try it? And what did you [...]

I don’t get to get around to all the people who make great beer happen, in fact, I tend to focus on the head honchos when it’s the silent majority that puts that nectar on your table every day. This from someone who puts it better than ever I could: Thank you for the kind [...]