SEASONAL BEERS
In addition to our 8 flagship beers (plus our house crafted rootbeer), our brewers tap into their creativity to craft recipes for some amazing seasonal beers. Our seasonal beers often vary by brewpub.
*Please note our seasonal beers change frequently and are subject to change from the listed.
HONEY GERMAN KOLSCH
6.1% ABV | 22 IBU
ON TAP IN: Lakeside, MT
Summer temps glow behind Spring's horizon, this clean finishing Kolsch brings fresh thoughts of summer heat and occasional buzz of the "birds and the bees." Let yourself indulge in this crisp, refreshing taste of this German Kolsch, brewed with 45 pounds of honey for a complex malt finish that pairs nicely with Montana's unpredictable late spring season.
Growler and crowler fills available.
2DUBS DOUBLE IPA
IMPERIAL INDIA PALE ALE
10.4% ABV | 65 IBU
ON TAP IN: Missoula, MT
What happens when a brewer turns forty?! A true Northwest double IPA that is loaded with brutal intentions and a silly amount of citrus forward hops to kick your teeth in. The best way to roll over the hill in our minds.
Full flavored IPA with loads of dank citrus and a clean finish to leave your palate begging for more.
Growler and crowler fills available.
STRAWBERRY LAKE SOUR
BARREL-AGED SOURED WHEAT BEER
ON TAP IN: Missoula, MT
Growler and crowler fills available.
HELLFIRE HAZY
MT STYLE HAZY IPA
6.6.% ABV | 45 IBU
ON TAP IN: Lakeside, MT
Introducing Hellfire Hazy, our interpretation of a hazy IPA...it's hazy with a chance of obession. The flavor explodes in your mouth with notes of orange citrus marmalade sweetness and a soft malt body. Finishing with a light taste of coconut cream from a Sabro Hop addition. Carrying both citrus and tropical fruit from Idaho 7 and Pacifica hops, its truly OJ for days.
Growler and crowler fills available.
MT HOMEGROWN ESB
ESB
5.5% ABV | 40 IBU
ON TAP IN: Missoula, MT and Lakeside, MT
This beer was brewed as a collaboration with Montana Craft Malt and Flathead Valley Hops using 100% Montana hops, barley, yeast and water...all Montana everything. This beer highlights awesome, quality ingredients grown and harvested right in our backyard focusing on a unique malt backbone with bright hops. Cheers to drinking local, this is as local as it gets!
Malts: British Pale, Graham Cracker and Garnet
Hops: Cashmere and El Dorado
Growler and crowler fills available.
ALPINE LUPULINE
INDIA PALE LAGER
5.8% ABV | 25 IBU
ON TAP IN: Lakeside, MT
Introducing Alpine Lupuline, our inaugural India Pale Lager. Lightly ready malt and resinous pine hop aromas treat the nose, while a bright golden color entices the eyes. This beer displays complex flavors including light biscuit malt, pine, a classic clean and dry lager finish. The grapefruit flavor will leave you thirsty for more. Carrying both citrus and tropical fruit from Idaho 7 and Amarillo hops, and grapefruit flavors and aromas from a healthy Zythos dry hop addition.
Growler and crowler fills available.
OLD STACHE
IMPERIAL BARREL AGED PORTER
11.5% ABV | 30 IBU
ON TAP IN: Missoula, MT
Imperial style porter aged six months in fresh Blanton Bourbon barrels. Big, bold and smooth whiskey flavors with dark chocolate covered fruit and oak, and a burnt caramel backbone.
Brewed once a year for release on Lanny’s birthday, February 16th, this year’s batch focuses on balance in simplicity. Four malts and two hops. Low carbonation level, and it is intended as a slow sipping beer, letting the beer warm up, allowing the full flavors to come through.
Growler and crowler fills available.
Popular Seasonals
ALWAYS ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THESE FAVES.
OLD STACHE
Big, bold and barrel-aged, this Imperial Porter is released annually Feb 16th, on one of our favorite birthdays.
BLACKTAIL BLACK ALE
A robust Black Ale is released every winter to celebrate the slopes opening at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area.
X-EYED XMAS
This wildcard seasonal is tapped prior to Christmas; this brew style depends on the brewer's festiveness, but it's guaranteed to boast a high ABV to make the holidays more bearable. ('19-'20: Aged Imperial Porter, '17-'18: Imperial White IPA)
BIG DRIFT WHITE IPA
A local favorite, this citrus-heavy white IPA is released every winter and distributed throughout the Flathead Valley.
HEADWALL DOUBLE IPA
Our pride and joy, the Headwall Double IPA is crushable and big. The winner of the 2016 Alpha King Challenge, our brewer's craft this ultra-hop forward beer when they're feeling extra thirsty.
ELK SNORT SCOTCH ALE
Sip on our scotch ale every fall, released to bring the luck during hunting season...or is it beer season?
GOSE SERIES
Typically released throughout spring and summer, our Gose Series brings a punch of tart, salty, and refreshing brews to the seasonal board. Crafted with a variety of flavors including Flathead Cherry, Watermelon, and Margarita Lime. Add a shot of tequila, pour over ice, and salt the rim for the staff favorite, 'The Goserita'.
