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.
MAYFLY MAIBOCK
STRONG GERMAN LAGER
6.5% ABV | 30 IBU
This strong German lager pours a deep golden copper with a frothy head. Sweet caramel flavors balance the herbal and spicy character from Saaz hops. This is our choice of beer to welcome spring to the #FlatheadValley, shaking off those winter doldrums.
Available at our Lakeside location. Growler and crowler fills available.
BIG DRIFT WHITE IPA
WHITE IPA
7.3% ABV | 50 IBU
Cascade, Simcoe, Mosaic, Chinook and Citra hops present grapefruit citrus aroma and notes of apricot and pine. 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 variety of awards and is one of Tamarack’s most popular seasonal brews.
Available at our Lakeside location. Growler and crowler fills available.
OLD STACHE
BARREL-AGED IMP. PORTER
11.5% ABV | 30 IBU
Imperial style porter aged three months in fresh American oak whiskey 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.
Available at the Missoula location. No growler and crowler fills available.
YELLOWSTONE
AMERICAN LAGER
AMERICAN LAGER
4.2% ABV | 10 IBU
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.
Currently available at the Lakeside location. Growler and crowler fills available.
STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE HAZY IPA
HAZY IPA
5.9% ABV | 40 IBU
Our newest IPA is hazy and is sure to bring all the boys to the yard. The flavor explodes in your mouth with notes of strawberry and subtle sweetness and a soft malt body. Carrying both citrus and tropical fruit from noble Huell Melon hops...juiced more than Barry Bonds.
Available at the Missoula location. Growler and crowler fills available.
HEADWALL IIPA
DOUBLE INDIA PALE ALE
10% ABV | 85 IBU
Pine needles dripping with resin and farmers market funk dominate the nose of this beer, and the first sip will assault your palate with hop flavor as intense as a Chuck Norris high leg kick.
As the flavor progresses, the intense pine fades and a hoppy wave of tropical fruits jump on board to take a ride down the middle of your palate and into your belly, which will soon be glowing.
2016 Alpha King Champion
Currently available at the Lakeside location. Growler and crowler fills available. Limit 3 pints per customer.
BLACKTAIL BLACK ALE
BLACK ALE
5.75% ABV | 20 IBU
Light roasted coffee and sweet caramel flavors balance with herbal character from noble type hops and licorice root and chamomile. Medium bodied, light in alcohol, so our friends can enjoy multiple dark beers without bloating. This black ale is full of flavor, but won’t kick your teeth in; Forever prayin’ for snow.
Currently available at our Missoula location. 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'.
