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.
RED BUS SUMMER BOCH
DOPPLE BOCK
6.2% ABV | 28 IBU
ON TAP IN: Lakeside, MT
Don't be fooled by its deep mahogany color, this is an easy drinking lager beer. The medium body lends itself nicely to a floral nose. The malt bill gives way to flavors like graham cracker and toffee with slight roasty finish. Sip on this summer bock and dream of soaking in the Going-To-The-Sun-Road mountain air while cruising in an iconic red bus, the Rubies of the Rockies.
Growler and crowler fills available.
AMERICAN LAGER
4.2% ABV | 10 IBU
ON TAP IN: Lakeside, MT
I mean, what can we say? It tastes...domestic. Have the brewers become domesticated? Don't worry, they will have plenty of lupulin riddled beers in the near future.
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.
HELLFIRE HAZY
HAZY IPA
6.6% ABV | 45 IBU
ON TAP IN: Lakeside, MT
Introducing Hellfire Hazy; our newest IPA is hazy with a chance of obsession. The flavor explodes in your mouth with notes of orange, citrus marmalade sweetness and a soft malt body. Carrying both cirtrus and tropical fruit from Idaho 7 and Pacifica hops...it's OJ for dayyyys.
Growler and crowler fills available.
ALPINE LUPULINE
INDIA PALE LAGER
5.8% ABV | 25 IBU
ON TAP IN: Lakeside, MT and Missoula, 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.
STRAWBERRY LAKE SOUR
BARREL-AGED SOURED WHEAT BEER
ON TAP IN: Missoula, MT
Growler and crowler fills available.
RASP-ADDER SOUR
BARREL AGED SOUR
5.5% ABV | 7 IBU
ON TAP IN: Lakeside, MT
This sour was blended with a barrel-aged blonde, which was aged in barrels for 6 months with the pHunky critters and blended with our kettle-soured Goat Lick Gose. From there, we added raspberry puree to complete the fruity flavor profile. This beer pours a beautiful ruby red color and delivers a juicy punch upfront and gives way to a pleasant bite of tartness.
Growler and crowler fills available.
MT HOMEGROWN ESB
ESB
5.5% ABV | 40 IBU
ON TAP IN: Missoula, 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.
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'.
