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…
Like all creative endeavors, craft beer tends to pick up certain trends as brewers experiment with various techniques, ingredients and processes. Craft beer provides a wide ranging canvas upon which to try out an idea. Some work, some don’t. An occasional one might even be the next best thing. Many aren’t even all that new,…
Would I let Oktoberfest go by without a nod to a great German classic? Of course not. And no, I’m not jumping the gun, either, given that the traditional Oktoberfest begins in September and runs through the first Sunday in October. There are quite a number of excellent Oktoberfest/Marzen beers brewed both locally in Montana…
Fall in Montana has rewarded us with a week of beautiful blue skies, very warm temperatures and those cool, crisp mornings that jump start your day. It is my favorite time of year. College football is back. The weather is grand. Nature’s colors dazzle. And . . . . the fall seasonals hit the stores…