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.
SELDOM SEEN SPRUCE TIP IPA
AMERICAN STYLE PALE ALE WITH SPRUCE TIPS
6.2% ABV | 55 IBU
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ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
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Montana two-row and Maris Otter malts balance with a variety of hops from around the world; Chinook, Nelson and Mosaic. Aromatic floral and citrus hops give a moderate bitterness and slightly sweet, but dry finish. The nose resonates with five pounds of locally foraged spruce tips added in with the final dry hop.
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Growler and Crowler fills available.
BIG DRIFT WHITE IPA
AMERICAN STYLE HYBRID ALE
6.8% ABV | 50 IBU
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ON TAP IN:
Missoula, MT
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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.
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Growler and crowler fills available.
TAMARACK GOLD
CREAM ALE ON KOLSCH YEAST
4.8% ABV | 11.5 IBU
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ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
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This crushable beer is from the time of speakeasies and prohibition, the "old world" beer style of cream ale is created using Ale yeast fermentation temps and Lager cellar temps 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.
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Growler and crowler fills available.
ELK SNORT SCOTCH ALE
SMOKED SCOTCH ALE
6.5% ABV | 10 IBU
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ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT & 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. Perfect for campfire evenings, or your favorite place to peep the Rocky Mountains fall show.
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Growler and crowler fills available.
2026 OLD 'STACHE
WHISKEY BARREL PORTER
9.3 % ABV | 15 IBU
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ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT & Missoula, MT
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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.
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Unfortunately no Growler and crowler fills available.
SEASONAL 4-PACKS!
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Swing by our Lakeside location and snag one of our seasonal 4-packs while supplies last!
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'.
