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.
ELK SNORT SCOTCH ALE
SMOKED SCOTCH ALE
7.2% ABV | 10 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
Sweet and dark caramel flavors swirl with hints of chocolate smokiness. Full bodied and complimented by a clean finish.
Growler and Crowler fills available.
CAMPFIRE SUNDAE STOUT
SMOKEY STOUT
8.8% ABV | 30 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
Most good collaborations start around a fire and this beer is no exception. We cold smoked Vista fresh hops (from our friends at Flathead Valley Hops) first and then blended those smokey buds with a vintage year of X-Eyed X-Mas and pre-aged 2026 Old 'Stache. The first sip is smokey goodness that gives way to velvety roasted chocolate. We even added a bit of banana puree for a creamy vanilla touch on the finish.
Growler and crowler fills available.
TAMARACK GOLD
CREAM ALE ON KOLSCH YEAST
4.8% ABV | 11.5 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT and Missoula, MT
This crushable beer is from a time of speakeasies and prohibition, the "old world" beer style of cream ale is created using Ale yeast fermentation temperatures and Lager cellar temperatures 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 and then added 50 pounds of corn grits to give it a creamy backbone.
Growler and crowler fills available.
TAMARACK'
TOBERFEST
OKTOBERFEST-STYLE LAGER
5.3% ABV | 20 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Missoula, MT
Traditional Oktoberfest style lager brewed in the winter and aged until fall. This lager has a smooth complex maltiness, thanks to our maltster friends at Gallatin Valley Malts. Dark copper in color with a hint of citrus from the German hops. Let this bright German lager help you though the shorter days of fall.
Growler and crowler fills available.
CERVEZA MARRON
DARK MEXICAN LAGER
4.8 % ABV | 15 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
Tamarack's take on a dark Mexican lager featuring malt from Montana's own Gallatin Valley Malt Company. This brew is crisp and clean with notes of caramel, corn, biscuit and a subtle hint of spice from rye malt. This malt forward beer is balanced with a light Triumph hop addition in the kettle.
Growler and crowler fills available.
BIG CHEEKY "B"
ENGLISH STYLE DOUBLE IPA
8.2% ABV | 60 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Missoula, MT
This burnt straw-colored English IIPA is loaded with hop flavor that bursts of marmalade and mango. The finish gives way to a strong Chinook hop pine resin that dominates the palate. Biscuity malts like Maris Otter and Munich were utilized to draw out a subtly sweet malt complexity to give some backbone to this hoppy monster!
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'.
