Winning Tweet for Missoula Winter BrewFest

Missoula celebrated another successful brewfest on Saturday with big crowds enjoying 36 beers, live music, great food and plenty of tweeting at the Missoula Downtown Association’s second Winter BrewFest.  Growler Fills and Montana Beer Finder teamed up with the MDA to sponsor a tweet contest for a little social media buzz and the chance to…

Tweet and Win at Missoula Winter BrewFest

Excited about the great lineup of beers at this Saturday’s Winter BrewFest in Missoula?  Now there’s another reason to get stoked.  Growler Fills and Montana Beer Finder are teaming up with the Missoula Downtown Association for a little fun and games. Taking part is simple.  During the Winter BrewFest (2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Missoula…

Missoula Winter BrewFest: Sat. Feb 11, 2012

The Missoula Downtown Association is at it again with another winter brewfest in the works.  Last year’s winter-time event was a big success – perhaps a bit too successful – as craft beer lovers took over the first floor of the historic Missoula Mercantile building.  With the Merc set for renovations to start soon, many…

Upcoming Winter Beervents

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean the craft beer fun takes a hiatus.  Take a look at these upcoming beervents for your craft beer pleasure. 1. Cool Dog Ball and Microbrew Review. Friday, January 27, 2012, Helena Civic Center, Helena, MT.  This annual fundraiser for the Race to the Sky dog sled race has been…

Eclectic Lineup Kicks Off Holiday Beer Tasting

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…

International Stout Day is Thursday, November 3

Just when you were coming to grips with the first ever International #IPA day back in August, along comes the inaugural International Stout Day.  Were stouts feeling left out? Not getting the love they deserve?  Whatever the reason, with the days getting shorter – and much colder – our attention is turning once again to…

2nd Annual Ryan United Brewmasters’ Dinner, Sat. Oct. 8

Sorry we didn’t see this one earlier, but if you’re in or near Helena Saturday and seeking a fun event for a good cause, you might be interested in checking out the Ryan United 2nd Annual Brewmasters’ Dinner.  The dinner features food prepared by Helena’s Silver Star Steak Company (excellent, by the way) and fantastic…

Save the Date: Bitter Root Brewery Anniversary Party

Ahh . . lucky 13.  Bitter Root Brewery turns 13 this month and they’re throwing an Anniversary Party to thank all their fans and supporters.  With the recent development of their most excellent Red Dread, Trippel, and Last Cast seasonal beers, there’s every reason to believe the brewery’s best years are still to come. As…

Sign Up Now for FLBC’s Fall 2011 Brewer’s Dinner

Flathead Lake Brewing Co. of Missoula is holding its second Brewer’s Dinner Friday, October 14, 2011, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at the pub in Missoula.  If you want to go, you’ll need to sign up right away (by Sunday) by calling Nicole at (406) 542-3847, or sending her an email at Nicole  at flbcofmissoula.com.…

Seeley Lake Brewfest this Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011

The Seeley Lake Brewfest takes place this Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. during the two-day Tamarack Festival in scenic Seeley Lake, MT.  Tickets are $15 which includes a commemorative pint glass and two drink tickets.  Additional drink tickets are $2 each. It also looks like early arrivals may get a…