If you’re a homebrewer, you know Charlie Papazian. First published in 1984, his homebrewing guide, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, has served as the standard bearer ever since. Millions of us have taken comfort in Charlie’s words while brewing our latest: “Relax, don’t worry, have a homebrew.” Now the president of the Boulder, CO, based…
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…
In short, Missoula Craft Beer Week is a celebration of beer. Sure, many of us celebrate beer on a regular basis, but we’re talking about a kick-ass week full of events celebrating all the lip smacking goodness in fantastic craft beer. Sound good? Last’s year’s inaugural Missoula Craft Beer Week was a great success, fully…
The Missoula Downtown Association’s 3rd Annual Winter BrewFest is Friday, February 15 and heads outside for the first time. The event takes place at Caras Park under the canopy from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. It will be interesting to see how it all shakes out. Propane heaters and bonfires will provide warmth while enjoying…
Think a little snow and cold temperatures get in the way of some outdoor brewfest action? If so, and you’re a Montana resident, you may be living in the wrong state. For the past three years, Bigfork, MT, has laughed in the face of old man winter while holding an outdoor brewfest on the town’s…
The 2nd Annual International Stout Day is nearly upon us, taking place on Thursday, November 8, 2012. In the words of it’s creator: International Stout Day is a worldwide celebration of the iconic beer style, Stout. Taking place in homes, pubs, breweries and restaurants; it’s all about celebrating the craft beer revolution, relishing in this…
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…
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. …
Montana’s newest brewery, Philipsburg Brewing Co. is holding a grand opening weekend beginning tomorrow, Friday, October 12. I had a chance to talk with Founder Rob Jarvis and Brewer Mike Elliott at the Montana Brewers Festival and they’re excited to show off the new place. Open since late August, PBC is quickly adding new beers…
Deschutes Brewery has long been one of my favorites. It wasn’t the first craft beer I tried, but I can trace my craft beer epiphany back to a few pints of Black Butte Porter on nitro in Helena, MT somewhere around ’97. Several years of The Abyss feature prominently in my beer cellar. I’m still…