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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

Sandy Clare, owner of Flathead Lake Brewing Co. of Missoula, says the rush to open Missoula’s newest pub is almost complete. The pub had its initial inspection on Wednesday and will have its final inspection on Thursday. If all goes well, FLBC of Missoula will open at around 4 p.m. Friday. They’ll know for sure [...]

Just got word from Sandy Clare, owner of Flathead Lake Brewing Co. of Missoula, on the new pub house’s opening. They had originally planned to start serving beer next week, but are now looking at opening the week of Nov. 15. The pub (they’re just serving beer, not making it) is located on the second [...]

Evan S. Benn of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently went on a hunt to find the best beers to pair with sushi. You know the drill, you feel like sushi and usually the only beer options are Sapporo, Asahi or Kirin. These Japanese lagers are fine and all, but how about a drink that’s a [...]

Kind of sounds a little strange, does it not? After all, though I’ve enjoyed a beer or two with mom over the years, it’s much easier to picture her with her favorite coffee mug in hand than a pint of beer. But, she’s from a different generation, and some of the moms in my current [...]

Announcing the Kettlhouse Brewing Company Blue Canyon Brewer’s Dinner You’ve tasted Big Sky Brewing Company and Blue Canyon doing food and beer as you’ve never seen it before, now it’s time to see what happens with Kettlehouse Brewing Company and some ale-inspired food creations by chef Larry Coffman. Here’s the menu: Amuse Bouche: TBD 1st [...]

Via Glacier Brewing Company’s Facebook page – MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!! We will be changing our open hours beginning this Friday, March 12, to noon-8:00 p.m., seven days a week! That is the same day that we will begin offering pizza by the slice in the tasting room!!! Pint and a slice!!!!! Yum Yum! I get people [...]

I’m ridiculously excited about this beer dinner. The passion for beer and food is getting contagious around this state, and good things are happening. Bitter Root Brewing’s First Beer Dinner, Sunday, March 14th, 5:30-8:00pm Join us for a great evening of beer education, beer and food pairing, conversation and memories!  Each course will be introduced by Daniel [...]

Good things seem to be underway in Lakeside this month and next. Not only is Old Stache’ back on tap at Tamarack Brewing Co., but they have a brewer’s dinner coming up March 11. Here are the details: Once again, Craig and Roger are working their magic to bring us another amazing Brewer’s Dinner! They [...]

I found this article to be particularly interesting for the fact that the brewery uses wort for the cooking process. Our own Big Dipper uses the wort to make beer-flavored ice cream, and I can envision more restaurants utilizing the wort in various cooking techniques. Read all about cooking with beer in this interview with [...]