Grizzly Growler

Looks like one of my favorite Big Sky Brewing beers is headed the way of the can. According to CraftCans.com, Big Sky Brewing is in the process of adding its IPA to its canned lineup, which now includes Moose Drool, Scape Goat, Tout Slayer and, seasonally, Summer Honey. The brewery has three new fermenters arriving [...]

The Big Sky Community Brew project is all about creating great hand-crafted beer for a cause. This year’s winner is a Chocolate Coconut Imperial Porter called Missoula Five-O, brewed by Bill Ruediger. It was hand-picked from around 30 Imperial Porters – the 2011 style of choice – by Big Sky Brewing Co.’s head brewer Matt Long and others [...]

Lakeside-based Tamarack Brewing Co., which boasts a great brewery, bar and restaurant on the west side of Flathead Lake, is currently at work renovating its second location in Missoula and hopes to open by late March, says co-owner Andra Townsley. As reported earlier, Tamarack Brewing Co. will be located at 231 W. Front St, where [...]

After much speculation, Paul Marshall and his business partner are hoping to open their new Missoula brewery, Hellgate Brewing Co., in the early part of next year if all goes according to plan. They have their site picked out, 806 W. Spruce St., and are waiting to sign the lease and have a few other [...]

There’s good news today from Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Preparations for opening a new eatery and tasting room in Missoula are moving right along. Here’s the latest from Sandy Clare: Things are going well in Missoula and it looks like a Nov. 9th opening. We will have Montana hand crafted beers from Flathead lake Brewing [...]

Looks like plans are in the works for an FLBC taproom in downtown Missoula. Here’s a comment left on GG from Mr. Johnston. GG. Your source is correct. We will be at Higgins Ally. We will be doing some renovations and with any luck be open by October. We are still in the planning stages [...]