The Great American Beer Festival takes place this Thursday through Saturday (Oct. 11-13, 2012) in Denver, CO, and eight Montana Breweries will be on hand. This Annual showcase by the Brewers Association is the largest collection of American beer and serves as one of the most prestigious competitions of its kind. Tickets to the festival…
We recognize not everyone can get to Missoula this weekend for the Montana Brewers Festival (and it’s 77 Montana brewed beers). The good news for those who can’t make it is there’s plenty more to do in the beer world around Montana this weekend. Murphy’s Pub in Havre, Montana, is hosting it’s 3rd Annual Liquid…
It’s a busy weekend for beer events in Montana. Here are some reminders of a few you might want to check out. Personally, I’ll be taking part in the American Heart Association’s Heart Run 5k race in Missoula, which I committed to do before realizing how many great beer events are going on. Seeley Lake…
Question for you: Where is the one place you can find 77 beers from 21 of Montana’s breweries all in one place for your tasting enjoyment? There’s only one answer: The Fourth Annual Montana Brewers Festival at Caras Park on October 6, 2012. Montana has many fun beer events, but nothing compares to the Montana…
September is a great month for beer events in Montana. Here are a few that might catch your interest: Missoula Mavericks Brewfest Just like the Garden City Brewfest rings in the Caras Park event season each May in Missoula, the Maverick Brewfest is a sure sign that summer is winding down. The 14th Annual Missoula…
1987 was a good year. Gas cost $0.89 a gallon. A pound of bacon would set you back $1.80. We mailed stuff back then for $0.24. Lethal Weapon and Dirty Dancing were top films. The Simpsons made their debut on television. U2’s Joshua Tree album was a bit hit. And well before the craft beer…
We enjoy beer nearly every day. It’s what we turn to after a day of work, for a lazy float on the river, after a good hard run, to pair with our meal, and all manner of routine and not so routine activities. We put bottles away for that special occasion and we reach for…
The Missoula Public Library is in the midst of a year-long series of speakers called Know Montana and July’s session is all about beer. A history of beer making in Montana, to be specific. On Monday, July 30, 2012 at 6:30 p.m., Montana beer historian Steve Lozar and Highlander Beer creator Bob Lukes will discuss…
If you’re in Western Montana and haven’t figured out what to do with yourself this weekend, let’s review. Tamarack Brewing Co. in Lakeside is throwing a big birthday bash. The 18th Annual Bitterroot Brewfest is in Hamilton on Saturday. Also taking place on Saturday is Celtic Festival Missoula, the annual celebration of Celtic culture, music,…
Summer and beer go together like peanut butter and jelly* chocolate and peanut butter and a great place to enjoy both is at the 18th Annual Bitterroot Brewfest in Hamilton, MT, this Saturday, July 27, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Presented each year by the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce, the brewfest takes place…