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.
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!
*Please note our seasonal beers change frequently and are subject to change from the listed.
CERVEZA DORADA
MEXICAN STYLE LAGER
5% ABV | 12 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
This golden-colored Mexican lager is our homage to hot summer days. The long Montana winter gets us amped for a crushable light lager perfect for a summer boat day. Enjoy this beer in bunches, guilt free!
Growler and Crowler fills available.
HEADWALL
DOUBLE IPA
DOUBLE IPA
9% ABV | 75 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
Pine needles dripping with resin dominate the nose of this beer, and the first sip will assault your palate with hop flavor more intense than a Chuck Norris high leg kick. As the flavor progresses, the intense pine fades and a hoppy wave of tropical fruits jump on board to take a ride down the middle of your palate and into your belly, which will soon be glowing with warmth from the high ABV.
Growler and crowler fills available.
ELK SNORT SCOTCH ALE
SMOKED SCOTCH ALE
6.5% ABV | 10 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Missoula, MT
Sweet and dark caramel flavors swirl with hints of chocolate smokiness. Full bodied and complimented by a clean finish. Perfect for campfire evenings, or your favorite place to peep the Rocky Mountains fall show.
Growler and crowler fills available.
DUMP RUN HONEY KOLSCH
BROWN HONEY KOLSCH
5.9% ABV | 25 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
This springtime treat is a malt forward, honey filled glass of goodness. A simple malt bill created a delicious flavor with a crispness that begs for another glass. This beer was infused with 50 pounds of local honey to lend a distinct, sweet finish. Dry, yet balanced, this beer is a great way to satisfy your need for delicious beer.
Growler and Crowler fills available.
2026 OLD 'STACHE
WHISKEY BARREL PORTER
9.3 % ABV | 15 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Missoula, MT
Imperial style porter aged for over four months in both rye whiskey barrels and Kentucky bourbon barrels (W.L Wellar & Driftless Glen Wheated Bourbon). This year's release dominates the palate with rich chocolate, oak and caramel that lead into subtle notes of vanilla, caramel sweetness and toasted pecans that linger on the tongue.
Unfortunately no Growler and crowler fills available.
SEASONAL 4-PACKS!
Swing by our Lakeside location and snag one of our seasonal 4-packs while supplies last!
SUMMER MELON SAISON
TRADITIONAL SAISON BLONDE AGED FOR ONE YEAR IN RED WINE BARRELS
5.2% ABV | 15 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
Now that summer is actually on our doorstep, we figured we'd add almost 90lbs of watermelon puree into our blend of barrel aged Saison to try and find the best lake beer possible! We aged this beer for one year in Malbec wine barrels to help round out the flavor. We kept the booze light so you can go heavy when you need a thirst quencher!
Growler and Crowler fills available.
BIG DRIFT WHITE IPA
AMERICAN STYLE HYBRID ALE
6.8% ABV | 50 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Missoula, MT
This hybrid ale features Mackinac, Chinook and Citra hop characters for a piney and tropical aroma and flavor.
Spiced with coriander, orange peel, lemon peel and candied ginger in the fermenter, then given a generous dry hop. The flavor is complex with hints of tart fruit and spice and balanced bitterness for year-round drinkability.
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'.
