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.
CERVEZA DORADO
MEXICAN STYLE LAGER
5% ABV | 12 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
This golden colored Mexican Lager is our homage to the hot summer days. The long Montana winter gets us amped for a crushable light lager perfect for a summer boat day. Enjoy this beer in bunches, guilt free!
Growler and Crowler fills available.
2025 OLD 'STACHE
WHISKEY BARREL PORTER
9.6% ABV | 25 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
Imperial style porter aged for over five months in fresh George Dickel 16 year Tennessee Whiskey barrels from the distinguished Cascade Hollow Distilling Company. Flavor profile: chocolate covered dates with toasted hazelnuts and subtly bourbon flavor, which slide down your pallet on a toasted and slightly charred marshmallow.
Growler and crowler fills unavailable.
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.
GALACTIC FUNK IPA
NORTHWEST STYLE IPA
6.7% ABV | 50 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
The brewers used one of their favorite hops, Galaxy, to highlight notes of passionfruit, citrus, and peach. This funky IPA uses Zumo hops for a lime zest background, punctuated with the over ripe melon from the Galaxy universe. We built this light bodied IPA to accentuate the unique hop flavors of Galaxy, with the hopes this beer will join you at the height of adventure this summer!
Growler and Crowler fills available.
2026 OLD 'STACHE
WHISKEY BARREL PORTER
9.3 % ABV | 15 IBU
ON TAP IN:
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.
SEASONAL 4-PACKS!
Swing by our Lakeside location and snag one of our seasonal 4-packs while supplies last!
MT TROPICS SOUR
SOUR
5% ABV | 10 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
Summer is here! We blended our Sip N Go Naked wheat beer into barrels with our all-knowing Mothership and let this concoction age for over a year. This tart monster reared its head for Summer by adding almost 50 lbs of banana, blood orange, and guava. Feel free to sip in this sunshine and enjoy the best moments of your Montana summer day.
Growler and Crowler fills available.
BIG DRIFT WHITE IPA
AMERICAN STYLE HYBRID ALE
6.8% ABV | 50 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Missoula, MT
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.
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'.
