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.
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In addition to our Tamarack brewed seasonals, each of our pub houses have a tap dedicated to a Montana-made cider or hard seltzer. Please ask your server what's on tap!
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*Please note our seasonal beers change frequently and are subject to change from the listed.
ELK SNORT SCOTCH ALE
SMOKED SCOTCH ALE
7.2% ABV | 10 IBU
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ON TAP IN:
Missoula, MT
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Sweet and dark caramel flavors swirl with hints of chocolate smokiness. Full bodied and complimented by a clean finish.
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Growler and Crowler fills available.
BLACKTAIL BLACK ALE
SESSION STYLE BLACK ALE
5% ABV | 15 IBU
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ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
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Flavors of light roasted coffe and sweet caramel balance the herbal characteristics of licorice root at the end of the boil. Light bodied and light in alcohol for maximum enjoyment of several dark beers without the dreaded bloat. This Black ale is full of flavor without kicking your teeth in. The perfect dark half of your Black & Tan.
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Growler and crowler fills available.
X-EYED X-MAS
RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT
9.3% ABV | 50 IBU
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ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT & Missoula, MT
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Rich dark chocolate laces onto the tongue with the weight of Santa Claus followed by big notes of creamy marshmallow, toasted vanilla, hazelnut and dates to highlight the body of this brew. We took a lusciously large stout and aged it for 10 months in George Dickel Bourbon Barrels. After that. this concoction sat on candied dates for two weeks. Theres no better way to wash away the X-Mas stress with an X-Large beer.
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Unfortunately, no Growler or crowler fills available.
TAMARACK'
TOBERFEST
OKTOBERFEST-STYLE LAGER
5.3% ABV | 20 IBU
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ON TAP IN:
Missoula, MT
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Traditional Oktoberfest style lager brewed in the winter and aged until fall. This lager has a smooth complex maltiness, thanks to our maltster friends at Gallatin Valley Malts. Dark copper in color with a hint of citrus from the German hops. Let this bright German lager help you though the shorter days of fall.
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Growler and crowler fills available.
TERRY'S BIG WHITE IPA
AMERICAN IPA HYBRID ALE
6.8 % ABV | 50 IBU
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ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
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One of our highest-in-demand seasonals. This hybrid ale features Motueka, Chinook and Citra hops for a tropical and piney flavor and aroma. This brew is spiced with coriander, orange peel, lemon peel and candied ginger in the fermenter, and given a generous dry hop. The flavor is complex and tart, with hints of fruity spice and a balanced bitterness for year-round drinkability
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Growler and crowler fills available.
BIG CHEEKY "B"
ENGLISH STYLE DOUBLE IPA
8.2% ABV | 60 IBU
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ON TAP IN:
Missoula, MT
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This burnt straw-colored English IIPA is loaded with hop flavor that bursts of marmalade and mango. The finish gives way to a strong Chinook hop pine resin that dominates the palate. Biscuity malts like Maris Otter and Munich were utilized to draw out a subtly sweet malt complexity to give some backbone to this hoppy monster!
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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'.
