Run Wild Missoula has a new slogan for its popular monthly beer runs. “5 Miles to Beer 30” was the winning entry as voted by Run Wild’s members and fans. Friend, craft beer lover, and marathoner Thurston Elfstrom submitted the winning slogan which was revealed during tonight’s Christmas Lights Beer Run. Thurston wins a free…
With beers from near and far, Growler Fills wishes you a very merry Christmas. Last year saw a foot and a half of snow on the ground and temperatures in the single digits. This year, only a couple of inches and rather pleasant outside. I’ll take either one. The variety is good, though I don’t…
If there’s one thing I love about the holiday season, it’s the anticipation of opening up those bottles of high gravity and other specialty beers you’ve been saving for a special occasion. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s provide plenty of opportunities to kick back with friends and geek out over some beer. With those ideas…
For 2011, the highlight of my craft beer year was the Beer Bloggers Conference in Portland, OR. It was a chance to meet many other craft beer explorers, learn some tricks of the trade and sample a ridiculous amount of great beer. Conference friends 2 Beer Guys and Seacoast Beverage Labs teamed up this December…
From the outside, JB’s Food and Bottleworks at 5503 N. Alberta Street in Spokane, Washington looks like any other convenience store. There’s a single entrance at the front of a rather nondescript, moderately well kept, but unforgettable building.* But take a look at this picture and you’ll see what greets you on the inside. That’s…
If you’re searching for that perfect gift for the beer lover in your family or circle of friends there’s no shortage of gift guides. From the ridiculously lame to the pleasantly varied, there are plenty of suggestions out there. Personally, I could really use a larger beer fridge. (Hint, hint). Fellow local beer writer Ryan…
Early in 2011 I set three running goals for my second year of plodding along: 1. Run my first marathon in a sub-4 hour time; 2. Set a new personal record in a half marathon; and 3. Join my local running club’s 1200 Mile club by running at least 1200 miles in 2011. Goal number…
When you’re located in what amounts to a concrete bunker underneath a Ross Dress for Less store, you’d better have something good going on. On that front, the Manito Tap House has it covered. Spokane, WA’s newest spot for great craft beer boasts 50 taps and a varied menu of locally sourced food. You can…
Welcome to December, folks. If you’re like me, you’re still wondering what happened to October. Nevertheless, the City has strung up the Christmas . . uh . . .Holiday decorations on the light poles downtown, so it must be time. With December comes Beer Advent Calendars. Blogger friends 2BeerGuys and Seacoast Beverage Lab have teamed…
Some days blog posts darn near write themselves. Other days, not so much. So, until the next idea strikes, here for your viewing pleasure are some random, recent beer shots. First up is a Headwall Double IPA from Tamarack Brewing Co. at their Missoula location. It’s an excellent full bodied bunch of hop goodness over…