Representative Roger Hagan won’t be taking up the charge against Montana’s brewery taprooms again when the Montana Legislature next convenes on January 5, 2015. Rep. Hagan lost his reelection bid Tuesday in the Republican primary election to challenger Randy Pinocci by a vote of 834-620. Hagen sponsored a bill during the 2013 Montana legislative many…
Legend has it that on August 16, 1864, and on the verge of accepting defeat and leaving the area, four men known as the Four Georgians made their “last chance” search for gold in what is now Helena, MT. Their resulting find spawned a massive gold rush and colorful history, not the least of which…
The broader beer community is a generous bunch. Community pint nights and similar events benefiting local community groups are a regular monthly and even weekly event at most breweries. The total amount raised each year in Montana alone runs well into the tens of thousands of dollars. Thus, it was only natural to build a…
It may have taken Spokane, Washington, longer than many of its northwest neighbors to embrace craft beer, but once it did, it took only a few short years to carve out a name as a beer destination. Long gone, the Birkebeiner Brewery which sprung up in the 1990s was clearly ahead of its time. The…
Higherground Brewing Co. and Summer Sun Brew Supply are teaming up again with the second installment of the Sasquatch Home Brew Competition, June 14, 2014. Think you make the best Stout, IPA, Barleywine or Hefeweizen? Here’s your shot to prove it. Drop off three 12 oz bottles (or 36 oz in whatever form) of your…
Forecast for Saturday: 70 degrees and some sun and clouds. You know you’re going to get outside and enjoy it. But where? Here’s an idea: Ennis, MT, is the place to be this Saturday for the town’s first annual Tap Into Ennis Brew and Spirit Festival, May 17, 2014 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Unlike…
You feel it, right? Mid-May in Montana is certainly the time where we finally start letting ourselves believe in warm weather again. The snow that fell last Sunday for Mother’s Day morning, notwithstanding. Missoula kicked off its spring with the Garden City Brewfest on the 3rd. Now it’s Helena’s turn with the fourth running…
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…
It’s been a fantastic week of events and it all comes down to today’s grand finale, the Missoula Downtown Assocation’s 22nd Garden City Brewfest. Have you had enough craft beer? Of course not. And to get your day started right, head to the Old Post for a pre-brewfest brunch with Big Sky Brewing. SATURDAY, MAY…
Wow! Missoula knocked it out of the park with last night’s inaugural Craft Beer Cup mini-golf tournament. What can you do for an encore today? Here’s the list: FRIDAY, MAY 2 Big Sky Firkin Tapping: 4:00 p.m. || The Rhino. 158 Ryman St. Join Big Sky Brewing at the Rhino for a First Friday tapping of Pack Train…