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.
COMMON SENSE IIPA
NORTHWEST DOUBLE IPA
8.5% ABV | 67 IBU
ON TAP IN: Lakeside, MT
We live in the glorious Pacific Northwest, home of some of the best IPAs ever brewed, but we have currently been under attack with the Hazy craze. What do you do when have rode a tidal wave of New England hazy beers for the last half decade hoping the fad would pass? You gather your dankest, piniest hops (Idaho 7 and Amarillo) and you pack them into a straw colored beer meant to attack your palate with flavors we used to know: pine, orange, and lemon with a br
Growler and crowlers available.
PONDEROSA PILSNER
PILSNER
5.25% ABV | 35 IBU
ON TAP IN: Lakeside, MT
Straw colored pilsner with a malty sweetness that can be perceived in both aroma and flavor. This is a crushable beer that will quench your thirst. To mix things up, instead of using traditional German Sazz hops, we utilized Huell Melon and Mandarina Bavaria (German varieties) to accentuate a slightly, yet complex, fruitless to an otherwise relatively traditional pilsner.
Growler and crowler fills available.
BIG DRIFT HAZY
HAZY IPA
6.5% ABV | 50 IBU
ON TAP IN: Lakeside, MT and Missoula, MT
Idaho 7, Cascade, Sabro and Pacifica hops present grapefruit citrus aroma and notes of apricot and pine. Same recipe as our beloved Big Drift White IPAm but put on our London Hazy Yeast.
Orange and lemon peels, coriander and grains of paradise provide complex spicy character to balance the smooth flavor of malted wheat.
Slightly tart and very thirst quenching, this unique beer took home a Gold Medal at the North American Beer Awards for hybrid-style beers, and is one of our locals most loved seasonal brews.
Growler and crowler fills available.
OLD STACHE
WHISKEY BARREL AGED IMP. PORTER
10.5% ABV | 30 IBU
ON TAP IN: Missoula, MT
Imperial style porter aged six months in fresh George Dickel 14 year barrels. Big, bold and smooth whiskey flavors with dark chocolate covered fruit and oak, and a burnt caramel backbone.
Brewed once a year for release on Lanny’s birthday, February 16th, this year’s batch focuses on balance in simplicity. Four malts and two hops. Low carbonation level, and it is intended as a slow sipping beer, letting the beer warm up, allowing the full flavors to come through.
Growler and crowler fills available.
BAVARIAN SUNSET DUNKEL
DUNKELWEIZEN
5.5% ABV | 15 IBU
ON TAP IN: Lakeside, MT
"Dunkel" means dark in German, this German classic beer is a darker take on the Hefeweizen. Malted wheat makes up 50% of this malt bill, which provides the body and creamy texture of the beer. The fun part of this brew is the yeast: banana esters and love phenols with slight notes of bubblegum are all derived from the German Hefeweizen strain of yeast.
This beer is a great way to enjoy a spring evening, its light, crisp and with just a touch of caramel sweetness of the finish!
Growler and crowler fills available.
SOURED RED ALE
5.5% ABV | 0 IBU
ON TAP IN: Missoula, MT
A red ale aged for 8 months with notes of stone fruit and raisin. Ultra refreshing and slightly tart, this barrel-aged sour puckers your lips with a light peach flavor reminiscent of your favorite childhood go-to candy, peach rings.
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'.
