Though the weather forecast is less than stellar (Mostly cloudy, 51 degrees, 20% chance of showers), the 18th Annual Garden City Brewfest at Caras Park in Missoula will carry on rain or shine.  Think of it this way. The lines will likely be shorter than last year when the sun was bright enough to burn and the temps hit 80 degrees.

You can check out the list of beers at the Missoula Downtown Association’s website. I see some of my favorites from Montana’s breweries like Blackfoot River Brewing’s Tartanic Scotch Ale and Single Malt IPA and Flathead Lake Brewing’s Espresso Porter. There’s also some new ones to scope out like Big Sky’s 406 Saison Wit, Bayern’s new Dump Truck Summer Bock (which is also out now in six packs) and Quarry Brewing’s Mica Mai Bock.  I’ll be making a bee-line to Lone Peak Brewing’s Hippy Highway Oatmeal Stout as I’ve not yet had a chance to try anything from Lone Peak. You’ll also find me in the line for Blacksmith Brewing’s Double IPA. All in all it looks like a great lineup. The fun gets started at Noon.

On an unrelated side note, Worden’s Market in Missoula got a great deal on Jubel 2010 Once a Decade Ale and are offering up 22 oz. wax-dipped bottles for $5.99.  You won’t find a better deal anywhere on this excellent brew.