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.
MILE MARKER 3000
NORTHWEST STYLE TRIPLE IPA
9.7% ABV | 30 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
What better way to commemorate our 3,000th batch then brewing a big triple IPA? This brew features Nelson Sauvin hops to give a musky, white grape aroma and flavor similar to champagne or white wine. This beer is a celebration of our previous achievements and a toast to our future endeavors!
Growler and Crowler fills available.
BLACKTAIL BLACK ALE
SESSION STYLE BLACK ALE
5% ABV | 15 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
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.
Growler and crowler fills available.
HUCK TO IT RADLER
HUCKLEBERRY RADLER
4.1% ABV | 15 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
There is nothing more frightening in Montana than finding out that you're in someone's.. or something's berry patch! This brew features our homemade huckleberry soda blended with our ever-popular wheat beer base for the Sip N Go. This hybrid was crafted for all-day crushability for summer dock days or a berry hunting adventure!
Growler or 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.
2026 OLD 'STACHE
WHISKEY BARREL PORTER
9.3 % ABV | 15 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT & 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.
TAMARACK GOLD
CREAM ALE ON KOLSCH YEAST
4.8% ABV | 11.5 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Missoula, MT
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.
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'.
