Winning Beers for the 2014 Garden City Brewfest

Here are the winners from the 22nd Annual Garden City Brewfest, as judged by the Zoo City Zymurgists, Missoula’s homebrewing club: Best Pale Ale: Sweetgrass Pale Ale, Grand Teton Brewing Co.Best Strong Ale:  Pack Train Double IPA, Big Sky Brewing Co.Best Wheat/Rye Beer:  Salmon Fly Honey Rye, Madison River Brewing Co.Best Belgian Style Beer: Spring…

Sign Up for These Missoula Craft Beer Week Events!

Among the many great events for Missoula Craft Beer Week are several which require advance reservations or tickets.  While Draught Works’ Beer n’ Bacon Breakfast is all sold out, space is still available for the following events.  But don’t wait too long! Monday, April 29 at 5:30 p.m. Flathead Lake Brewing Co. of Missoula Beer…

Barley’s Angels Event Added to Missoula Craft Beer Week

Ladies, this one’s for you: A beer and chocolate pairing sponsored by Blackfoot River Brewing Co., Posh Chocolat and the Howling Wolf Chapter of Barley’s Angels. Join Blackfoot River brewer Becky Molm as she leads you through a tasting experience that’s sure to bring a great appreciation for how well beer and dessert pairs together. …

Is Big Beer Stealing Craft’s Authenticity?

It’s one of the biggest stories in the beer world these days and it’s not going away any time soon.  Big Beer can’t ignore craft beer anymore and is getting into the game. Last week we pointed to two articles, both from craft beer with – in some ways – opposite messages about related issues. …

Barley’s Angels Introducing Women to Quality Beer

You may have noticed a couple of posts on Growler Fills about Barley’s Angels. Today, we welcome a guest post from Becky Molm, brewer for Blackfoot River Brewing Co. and organizer of the Howling Wolf chapter, to provide some background on this great organization. __________ BY: BECKY MOLM – We are hosting our second ever…

American Craft Beer Week Arrives Monday, May 14

For those who got to take part in Missoula Craft Beer Week, you’ve had a week to recover.  For those who missed out, a week of fun awaits you.  Hot on the heels of our inaugural Missoula Craft Beer Week and it’s grand finale, the 20th Annual Garden City BrewFest, is American Craft Beer Week,…

Two Beer Events on Tap for Mother’s Day

Psssstt . . . . . . Sunday is Mother’s Day. If you haven’t figured out what you’re getting Mom, you might consider one of these Mother’s Day beer events. First, as we wrote about here, Blackfoot River Brewing Co. is hosting the Howling Wolf Chapter of Barley’s Angels for a ladies only beer and…

2nd Helena Ales for Trails Brewfest is Friday, May 11

Helena’s 2nd Annual Ales for Trails fundraising event takes place this Friday, May 20, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds. Helena Ales for Trails exists to invest in the community by investing in the Helena trail system. Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the door) and are available…