Grizzly Growler

Finally got the chance to head over to the Bitterroot Valley’s newest brewery, Higherground Brewing Co., over the weekend. The brewery, located in Hamilton at 518 N. First St., opened about a month ago and has a bit of different feel. It seems more like a cafe with a brewery inside, with checkerboard floors and wooden [...]

I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the fall Flathead Lake Brewing Co. of Missoula brewer’s dinner on Friday night, something I’d recommend if you’re at all a fan of FLBC’s beers. Tickets certainly weren’t cheap ($68, and for full disclosure I was invited to the event), but five beers and four courses, [...]

Every first Monday of the month Scotty’s Table in Missoula hosts a special burger, fries and beer night, appropriately called First Monday. For $15 you get a locally produced burger, or a veggie burger if you prefer, as well as fries and a beer from Big Sky Brewing Co. Now you might be saying, “Whoa there [...]

Although the doors have been open for a little more than three months now, Flathead Lake Brewing Co. of Missoula will celebrate its grand opening this Friday and Saturday. On Friday, Royal Reggae with Supa J will perform, and on Saturday, The Bad Larry’s take the stage. Both shows start at 8 p.m. There will [...]

If you don’t have any plans yet tonight you might want to consider a couple of events featuring good ol’ Big Sky Brewing beer. The first is Firkin Friday, which kicks off tonight at 5 p.m. at the Rhino. Tonight’s firkin contains the new Winter Warmer, and Powder Hound follows next Friday. Also tonight starting [...]

Evan S. Benn of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch delves into the culinary world with tips on cooking with beer. Some of the specific brews might not be available in your area, so why not go local and use what you have? Cooking with beer – as an ingredient, not just a treat for the cook [...]

The Missoula beer scene got bigger Tuesday with the opening of Flathead Lake Brewing Co. of Missoula. The pub features all of Flathead Lake Brewing Co.’s beers as well as other selections from Montana. Owner Sandy Clare left this message on GrizzlyGrowler.com: “We are open for business! Got passed today and the beer is pouring [...]

If you’re in the Whitefish area in December be sure to check out a couple of events on the horizon over at Great Northern Brewing Co. The first is the inaugural “K9 Keg Pull,” where dogs in four different weight classes face off to see which one can pull their respective keg the fastest. It [...]

With Thanksgiving Day fast approaching, here’s a selection of beers for the biggest feast of the year. And if these beers aren’t available in your area, it’s always a great idea to take your growler (or a pig) down to your local brewery to celebrate the season. Enjoy. – Matt Pritchard

Those thinking about heading over to Missoula’s newest pub on Friday will have to wait. Flathead Lake Brewing Co. of Missoula passed its inspections, but were told the food has to be ready to go for it to open. Owner Sandy Clare said it could be a week or two more. – Matt Pritchard