This month’s Session* topic is hosted by Jorge at the Brew Beer and Drink It blog who raises the topic of The Perfect Beer World. Jorge asks: What is something you would like to see change… something that will take us closer to the Perfect Beer World? The topic is wide open… even if you…
The University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research (there’s a mouthful) issued a press release yesterday about it’s study of the the impact craft brewing has on Montana’s economy. The independent study, initially released at the Montana Brewers Association fall conference in Missoula, shows some impressive results. As a whole, “the impact of…
The American Homebrewers Association is holding their 13th Annual Learn to Homebrew Day this Saturday, November 3, and homebrewing stores and clubs all across the country are getting into the action. Here in Missoula, Summer Sun Garden and Brew Supply on 128 West Alder St. is hosting events all day including all-grain and partial mash…
While putting together a few thoughts for Growler Fills’ third anniversary post I reflected back on what’s made this endeavor worth it. The answer was clear: the people. Good beer turns strangers into friends faster than anything else I know. From brewers to distributors, to bloggers and fans, I’ve met a lot of great people…
Since the last Wednesday of the Month is Halloween, Run Wild Missoula is holding their monthly Beer Run one week early on Wednesday, October 25. The Beer Run starts and ends at Draught Works Brewery at 915 Toole Street in Missoula. Meet at 6:00 p.m. for a five mile run through Missoula’s Northside neighborhood and…
It seems it’s the season for anniversary celebrations and what better time than harvest time? First we get an infusion of fresh hops followed soon thereafter with a harvest of pumpkins.* Blacksmith Brewing Co. is fast approaching their 4th Anniversary and is throwing a potluck dinner and party on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Really, a…
If you’d asked me 3 years ago where Growler Fills would be today, I have no idea what I’d would have told you. I doubt there are many people out there who start a blog with a specific plan in mind. I sure didn’t. Growler Fills’ three year anniversary came and went on Sunday, October…
Fans of Flathead Lake Brewing Co.’s Missoula pub have been shut out of the facility for nearly two weeks as the pub deals with damage done from a broken water line on the building’s second floor. The leak caused hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage, but also gave FLBC of Missoula the opportunity…
I was surprised to receive an email recently from Draught Works Brewery’s co-owner and brewmaster Jeff Grant announcing their customer appreciation day to celebrate Draught Works’ first year in business. What? Haven’t they been open for far more than a year? Indeed it really has been just a year since Draught Works opened its doors. …
One of the interesting nuggets of info at the Montana Brewers Association’s 2012 Fall Conference came from Shauna Helfert, Administrator of the Liquor Control Division of the Montana Department of Revenue. The Department of Revenue is working on a bill to create a new license for brew-on-premises operations, a business category that is not currently…