On a day when the weather provided everything from pouring rain to sunny October blue skies to howling winds, 2,500 participants at the 6th Annual Montana Brewers Festival had 137+ opportunities to appreciate some of the finest beer anywhere. The 2014 festival, held Saturday, October 11, was my fourth and one thing was readily apparent:…
The 6th Annual Montana Brewers Fall Festival takes over Missoula’s Caras Park this Saturday, October 11, 2014, and there has never been a bigger selection of Montana-made beers at the same place at the same time. But with 137 beers to choose from, how do you know where to start? Never fear as Alan (Growler…
Missoula will be the center of the Montana beer scene this Saturday, October 11, when the Montana Brewers Association comes to town with its annual Montana Brewers Fall Festival. With the MBA continuing to grow along with the rise in Montana breweries, Saturday’s festival is poised to smash records for the number of participating breweries…
The Montana Brewers Association is adding to its lineup of excellent all-Montana beer brewfests with a grand celebration this Saturday, August 16, in Helena, MT. To help celebrate Helena’s 150th birthday, the MBA is hosting a brewfest beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Memorial Park (or 3:00 p.m. with VIP tickets). Twenty two Montana breweries…
Legend has it that on August 16, 1864, and on the verge of accepting defeat and leaving the area, four men known as the Four Georgians made their “last chance” search for gold in what is now Helena, MT. Their resulting find spawned a massive gold rush and colorful history, not the least of which…
The Montana Brewers Association’s Spring Festival takes place this Friday, April 25, 2014, in Billings at the Montana Pavilion at Metra Park. Seventy one beers are expected from 22 Montana Breweries. VIP access begins at 4:00 p.m. with general admission at 5:00 p.m. More information, a list of all the beers, and to purchase advance…
Here are two dates Montana beer lovers should definitely mark on their calendars: April 25 and October 11. Those are the dates for the Montana Brewers Association’s Spring and Fall Festivals, the largest brewfests Montana has to offer and the added kicker of being all-Montana made beers. The Spring Festival in Billings, the MBA’s second,…
With the sun about to set on 2013, it’s time to reflect on this year’s top beer-related stories. From new breweries to greater choices to a visit from a craft beer legend, there was plenty of beer news making waves during the past year. Read on for my take on the top stories in Montana…
The 5th Annual Montana Brewers Fall Festival is this Saturday, September 28, 2013, at Caras Park in Missoula. It’s shaping up to be the biggest and best brew fest ever held in Montana. But with 80+ all Montana made beers, you’re going to need a plan of attack. We’ve got you covered. Read on as…
The Annual Montana Brewers Association’s Fall Festival takes place this Saturday, September 28, 2013, at Caras Park in Missoula. It’s the fifth year for the MBA’s fall festival and the second consecutive year to be held in Missoula. Last year’s MBA Fall Festival set records for the number of beers and the number of attendees.…