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…

Art on Tap Event Added to Missoula Craft Beer Week

Missoula Craft Beer Week is not just about the beer. We strive to create educational events, too, building an entire week of fun with plenty of variety.  Here’s one you might not have pictured.   Art on Tap Missoula is teaming up with Elysian Brewing Co. and Caffe Dolce to present an evening of creativity…

MDA Winter Brewfest is Friday February 21, 2014

Cabin fever fighters rejoice! The Missoula Downtown Association’s winter brew fest takes place this Friday, February 21, at Caras Park in Missoula. It’s the fourth such event and the second to take place outside. Forty-two beers, ten wines, live music and food vendors are expected. The fun gets going at 5:00 p.m and continues until…

Elysian Brewing Starts Montana Distribution Next Week

Montana’s craft beer explorers have more reason to celebrate this week.  Bridger Brewing Co. in Bozeman and Desert Mountain Brewing and Draughthaus in Columbia Falls both opened in the past few days, adding more great local options for craft beer. Now comes word that Seattle, WA’s  Elysian Brewing Co. will begin distribution in Montana next…