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.
TAMARACKTOBERFEST
OKTOBERFEST-STYLE LAGER
5.3% ABV | 25 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
Traditional Oktoberfest style lager brewed in winter and aged until the fall. This lager has a smooth, but complex maltiness thanks to our friends at Montana Craft Malts, in addition to a balanced earthy hoppiness from the German variety of hops grown locally at Big Sky Hops.
Dark copper color with a hint of citrus from cranberries and orange peel added late in the boil.
Growler and crowler fills available.
SOUTHERN GRIT CREAM ALE
CREAM ALE ON KOLSCH YEAST
5% ABV | 11.5 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
& Missoula, MT
This crushable beer is from a time of speakeasies and prohibition, the "old world" beer style of cream ale is created using Ale yeast fermentation temps and Lager cellar temperatures to blend the benefits of both into an easy drinking light beer that has characteristics of each yeast profile. We used Kolsch yeast to lighten the body of the beer and then added 50 pounds of corn grits to give it the creaminess that we were searching for.
No milk products.
Growler and crowler fills available.
NO RESERVATIONS
SUMMER PALE
SESSION IPA
5.4% ABV | 28 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
& Missoula, MT
"No reservations" has a lot of meanings around here: whether it be your loose summer attitude to the rules or your disdain for the Glacier Park entry system, or close to home for some of us, the dreaded "Do you take reservations?" phone calls.
This summer pale ale highlights the biscuit flavors of Vienna malt for a light take on an IPA. This beer features a floral and herbal aroma that blossoms into a smooth and creamy nectar of citrus on the palate.
Growler and crowler fills not available.
MARIONBERRY SOUR
FRUITED BARREL-AGED SOUR
5.2% ABV | 10 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Missoula, MT
Description Coming Soon.
Growler and crowler fills available.
CITRUS BLEND SOUR ALE
5.2% ABV | 15 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
This tart and pHunky ale started out as a traditional Blonde ale which traveled into American oak barrels and inoculated with our house sour strain in March 2021. We then blended our Yellowstone Lager soured in pink tequila barrels into the mix, added 5 gallons of orange juice, grapefruit puree, and blood orange puree.
You can expect to find some natural pulp in this all-natural concoction. This beer pops with citrus flavor while delivering a sour punch. A fun addition is a shot of your go-to tequila and an orange slice to create an end-of-summer cocktail.
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'.
