Ever find a beer that just “does it” for you? You know, one of those beers that perfectly fits what “beer” ought to taste like and you’re always happy to see on tap? Blackfoot River Brewing‘s North Fork Organic Porter is one of those beers for me. Flathead’s Peg Leg Porter was another, but Flathead…
Montana is indeed a great place to be a craft beer fan, especially with breweries popping up in many small towns like Lakeside, Stevensville, Wibaux and places in between. Glacier Brewing sits up the hill from downtown Polson at the southern end of Flathead Lake. I’ve always wondered why Polson doesn’t have a Dairy Queen,…
In three or so years, this very limited production brew from Deschutes Brewing Co. in Bend, OR has already reached mythical status. It is an imperial stout with licorice and molasses with approximately 30% aged in oak and oak bourbon barrels. I tried to get my hands on some the past three releases without success.…
Is there a better way to figure out your Thanksgiving dinner menu that to kick back at your local brewery? I think not. So, we headed off to Blacksmith Brewing Co. in Stevensville, MT (again) on the Saturday before Thanksgiving to ponder the intricacies of stuffing recipes and turkey brines while enjoying some of our…
Back in late October I had the good fortune to stop in at Tamarack Brewing Co. and sample some of their Vanilla Bourbon Stout. I predicted it wouldn’t last long enough for me to get back there to enjoy more than just a sample, but I got lucky. I was able to make a return…
This winter warmer showed up at the Old Post pub in Missoula last Saturday and I had to give it a try. Crystal clear and a bright amber color, this is a very drinkable beer in a fairly classic winter warmer style. Which is to say that the malt has a fairly strong initial presence,…
Yes, you read that correctly. Along with Brick and Mortar Porter, High Gravity Bongwater is one of two beers Kettlehouse Brewing Co. brewed to celebrate the passage of Montana’s House Bill 400 which increased the amount of alcohol allowed in beer from 8.75% abv to 14% abv. Kettlehouse has long been famous for its Olde…
Beer is the ultimate beverage for gathering round and catching up on all the news of the day. That’s especially true if you’re a craft brew fan and enjoy discovering something new. I met my friend Dave at the Rhino in Missoula this past Sunday to get the scoop on his recent trip to Greece.…
Brick and Mortar Porter is one of two beers Kettlehouse Brewing Co. brewed to celebrate the Montana Legislature’s House Bill 400 which significantly increased the amount of alcohol allowed in beer, opening up a range of new beers for Montanans. Kettlehouse calls this one a Belgian Imperial Porter and serves it at the new Northside…
I found this one at Kettlehouse Brewing Co. in Missoula last weekend. The Myrtle Street location, that is. On nitro. This is the first time in my craft brew drinking history that I’ve ever seen a brown ale on nitro. Stouts and porters, yes. Even found an Imperial IPA on nitro once, though I can’t…