Grizzly Growler

Of course I have thoughts about the now notorious “Beer Summit.” How could I not? Our president drank Bud Light in front of the whole world, apparently declaring Belgian-owned breweries to be producers of his choice of beer. In and of itself, this is not a bad thing. If I were to trade places with [...]

Utah became the 46th state to legalize homebrewing recently, according to the Brewer’s Association, along with other significant changes to the state’s alcohol policies. This encourages me, because if a state like Utah, with a lot of religious interests mixed in with its government, can do it, it gives me hope for Montana. But it [...]

A friend of mine spotted this in the Missoula Independent the other day. Don’t know a whole lot about it, but I plan to track down the folks who are planning this and find out more about it. From the Missoula Independent: One measure, dubbed the “Craft Brewery Liberation Act,” is reportedly being brought forth [...]

I recently got word that Topper’s Cellar in Helena was raided, and high-gravity beers were pulled from the shelves. I spoke briefly with the owner, who only said that the store had been raided. So, I called the Montana Department of Revenue and spoke with Jason Wood, bureau chief for the Liquor Licensing Division. Here’s [...]

Philip McClary posted this: A little diddy for the cause http://www.whenweplayed.com/AB%20&%20Inbev%20by%20Phillip%20McClary.mp3 I would have saved it for the 4th of July, but it’s too good to hold on to. “Have a drink with Mother Freedom and tell InBev to kiss your glass.” GG

For one night, Blackfoot River Brewing Co. renamed their Organic Pale Ale as Obama Pale Ale. Here’s an excerpt from the Missoulian state bureau: Meanwhile, the Obama celebration started at Miller’s Crossing, a Helena bar and grill, where a standing-room-only crowd gathered. Waitresses wearing Obama T-shirts, weaved through the crowd serving “Obama Pale Ale,” from [...]