Grizzly Growler

At a recent fundraiser a the Myrna Loy Theater in Helena, a “Growler Tree,” consisting of growlers from most of Montana’s participating breweries auctioned fo $1,000, according to Montana Brewers Association director Tony Herbert. I thought this was a cool idea and wanted to share the picture with you. The winner was one Christian Claeys, [...]

Saw this on Big Sky Brewing Company’s Facebook Page. View the whole CNBC slideshow titled America’s Biggest Beer-Drinking States here. I find it interesting that the top 7 included most of the central and northern United States. Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota, in fact. Prost, GG

Unfortunately, I was only able to get away from my conference briefly, and only Montana Brewing Co. was open at that time, but I had a great conversation with head brewer Travis Zielstra and tasted a few of his new offerings. Here’s a photo roundup to prove I’ve finally visited the Billings breweries.

If you’re going to spend a day in Butte partying, most people probably think of St. Patrick’s Day, but this past New Year’s Eve at Quarry Brewing Co. looked to be a lot of fun. Check out these pictures Chuck and Lyza posted on their Facebook site.

If you didn’t know this, Glacier Brewing Co. has one of the coolest collections of old logos you’ll see. And while I’m on the subject, check out this old logo the company never used. There is something really unique about the art work used by Montana breweries. Prost, GG

From the first time I met Chuck and Lyza, owners of Quarry Brewing Co. in Butte, I was sincerely impressed by their commitment to seeing brewing become a family tradition again. They, perhaps more than any other brewery, exemplify one of the greatest things about living in Montana. That of a community brewery where the [...]

Saw this picture in an Internet cafe in Calcutta. Which one are you? Prost, GG

Finally got to have a beer in the Fankfurt airport. It was 8 a.m., but I figured it was noon somewhere. This hefeweizen was refreshing after two weeks in India. Sort of washed the curry taste out of things. I wish I could’ve found an IPA in India, but it will have to remain a [...]

Probably not, so I’ll just post the picture of me shooting digital HD at Glacier Brewing Co. Look for the upcoming story in Missoula.Com magazine. Shot by the great Michael Gallacher. Prost, GG

Craft brew really has made it across the Pacific. This is from my good friend Peter Bowling, a business man, philanthropist, AIDS activist working in China. Take it away Pete – Here’s a shot of the import beer section. There used to be just about nothing in the way of good beer here, but now [...]