The good news and joyous celebrations that followed permit approval by the Whitefish City Council on Monday were short lived. Great Northern Brewing Co. has announced the cancellation of their popular Beer Barter, a major talent show of sorts during the annual Whitefish Winter Carnival. The City initially denied the permit after the police chief…
Since being revived in 2011, Great Northern Brewing Co.’s Beer Barter has been a highlight of the popular Whitefish Winter Carnival. Fellow blogger Ryan attended the 2012 event and received the VIP-behind-the-scenes treatment. This annual event asks “What would you do or trade for a year’s supply of beer?” Contestants display their creativity by offering…
Montana’s Flathead Valley has gained a new homebrew shop and homebrewing association according to this article in the Flathead Beacon. Junior Szklarz and Karen Witt have opened The Beer Store which shares space with their other business Brass and Bullets. The shop is located at 2703 Highway 93 S, south of Kalispell.Junior and Karen have…
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…
I caught this little nugget today over the Twitter wires from Stone Brewing Founder and CEO Greg Koch: @StoneGreg If your beer isn’t actually brewed there, why do you spend so much time, energy & money trying to convince people it is? How about #honesty Tracing back the short conversation reveals no specifics. Rather, he’s…
Whitefish, MT, is a great summer destination (or any season, for that matter). For the month of July, craft beer fans visiting Whitefish have a great opportunity to stop by Whitefish Pottery and Stillwater Gallery to check out some of the most interesting, cool and downright unique growlers you’ll ever see. From now through the…