This month’s Session* is a momentous one, being the 100th since the Session began more than 8 years ago. It is rather impressive this collective writing effort persists in the face of so many other social media/blogging directions one can take. A testament, too, to the continued importance of recognizing a diversity of opinions available…
A few weeks back the tasting crew got together to check out the world of chile beers – those brewed with the peppers, not the country of origin. Chile beers have become much more prevalent over the past couple of years and are even turning up in Montana’s tap houses. Bowser Brewing in Great Falls…
Just when you were coming to grips with the first ever International #IPA day back in August, along comes the inaugural International Stout Day. Were stouts feeling left out? Not getting the love they deserve? Whatever the reason, with the days getting shorter – and much colder – our attention is turning once again to…
For a couple months now, FLBC of Missoula has been dropping hints about its newest seasonal beer, a Tripel. The wait for the new brew is almost over. On Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 4-8 p.m., FLBC of Missoula will launch the Tripel at a “Kill the Tripel – Support Adopt a Cat Month” event…
Black IPA. Huh? This was a new one for me, though after reading up about it one could certainly say black IPAs are a strong trend. Whenever enough brewers set out to try something like this it invariably triggers a debate about beer styles. Create a critical mass around a central theme and the beer…