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# Montana Brewers Association

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## Posts

- [Spring 2026 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/spring-2026-newsletter/)
- [2026 Montana Beer Awards Winners](https://montanabrewers.org/2026-montana-beer-awards-winners/) - Brewers from across Montana basked in the glory of craft beer honors on March 28th at the 3rd Annual Montana Beer Awards, hosted by Lewis and Clark Taproom in Helena. 46 Montana breweries entered a total of 339 beer for the competition, with 72 medals awarded in 24 categories, plus Large, Medium and Small Brewery
- [Fall 2025 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/fall-2025-newsletter/)
- [2025 Fall Rendezvous Beer Competition Winners](https://montanabrewers.org/2025-fall-rendezvous-beer-competition-winners/) - Best in Show Funky Forester Collab Belgian Blend Bozeman Brewing Company (collaboration with Burnt Tree Brewing) Amber or Dark Lagers Tmave Czech Dark Lager Copper Furrow Brewing Amber, Red, or Brown Ales Brandon's Brown English Brown Copper Furrow Brewing Belgian-Style Ales Funky Forester Collab Belgian Blend Bozeman Brewing Company (collaboration with Burnt Tree Brewing) Blonde,
- [Summer 2025 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/summer-2025-newsletter/)
- [Spring 2025 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/spring-2025-newsletter/)
- [Winter 2025 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/winter-2025-newsletter/)
- [2025 Montana Beer Awards Winners](https://montanabrewers.org/2025-montana-beer-awards-winners/) - Small Brewery of the Year Presented by Gallatin Valley Malt Co. Bar 3 Brewing, Belgrade Medium Brewery of the Year Presented by Propagate Lab Cranky Sam Brewing, Missoula Large Brewery of the Year Presented by Malteurop Malting Co. MAP Brewing Company, Bozeman Community Impact Award Presented by Northwestern Energy 406 Brewing Company, Manhattan. The Community Impact Award celebrates
- [Fall 2024 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/fall-2024-newsletter/)
- [2024 Fall Rendezvous Beer Competition Winners](https://montanabrewers.org/2024-fall-rendezvous-beer-competition-winners/) - Best in Show Snow Dust Rice Lager Sacred Waters Brewing Company Amber or Dark Lagers La Vaquera Dark Mexican Lager Cranky Sam Public House Amber, Red, or Brown Ales Mustache Ride ESB Old Bull Brewing Belgian-Style Ales Old Yeller Belgian Golden Strong Burnt Tree Brewing Blonde, Cream or Wheat Ales Little Blonde Ale 406 Brewing
- [Summer 2024 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/summer-2024-newsletter/)
- [Spring 2024 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/spring-2024-newsletter/)
- [2024 Montana Beer Awards Winners](https://montanabrewers.org/2024-montana-beer-awards-winners/) - Community Impact Award Presented by Gallatin Valley Malt Co. Philipsburg Brewing Company, Philipsburg Small Brewery of the Year Presented by Propagate Lab Backslope Brewing, Columbia Falls Medium Brewery of the Year Presented by Malteurop Malting Co. Neptune's Brewery, Livingston Large Brewery of the Year Presented by Malteurop Malting Co. Bozeman Brewing Company, Bozeman North American
- [Winter 2024 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/winter-2024-newsletter/)
- [Winter 2023 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/winter-2023-newsletter/)
- [Fall 2023 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/fall-2023-newsletter/)
- [Summer 2023 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/summer-2023-newsletter/)
- [Spring 2023 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/spring-2023-newsletter/)
- [Fall 2022 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/fall-2022-newsletter/)
- [Summer 2022 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/summer-2022-newsletter/)
- [Spring 2022 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/spring-2022-newsletter/)
- [Montana Breweries Bring Home Two Gold and Two Bronze from World Beer Cup®](https://montanabrewers.org/montana-breweries-bring-home-two-gold-and-two-bronze-from-world-beer-cup/) - After a four-year hiatus, the World Beer Cup® is back and Montana breweries are coming home with awards. Four Montana breweries were recognized in yesterday’s awards ceremony with two gold and two bronze awards. “We’re proud to see Montana breweries recognized for the excellent beer they produce,” said MBA Executive Director Matt Leow. “Competitions like
- [Celebrate Montana Day with the Last Best Pale Ale](https://montanabrewers.org/lbpa-2022/) - Collaboration Beer Made with Montana Ingredients will be Released on New Beer’s Eve Wednesday is April 6th and that means it’s Montana Day (also known as 4-0-6 Day), the unofficial holiday celebrating the Big Sky State. It also happens to be New Beer’s Eve, the day before National Beer Day. To mark the occasion, breweries across
- [Winter 2022 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/winter-2022-newsletter/)
- [Fall 2021 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/fall-2021-newsletter/)
- [Summer 2021 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/summer-2021-newsletter/)
- [Brewers Space Guild Launches April 1](https://montanabrewers.org/brewersspaceguild/) - Protecting Breweries in the Frontier Without Tiers In a Galaxy Far, Far Away, Montana| In a quest for more shelf space and feeling frustrated and constrained by the three-tier alcohol sales and distribution system here on earth, Montana breweries are rocketing upward, going boldly where no beer has been brewed before, outer space. Their trade
- [Spring 2021 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/spring-2021-newsletter/)
- [Celebrate the First Day of Spring with the Last Best Pale Ale](https://montanabrewers.org/lastbestpaleale/) - Montana Brewers Releasing Collaboration Beer this Saturday This Saturday, breweries across Montana will be releasing their own unique take on the same beer, the Last Best Pale Ale. Montana brewers, hops growers and maltsters have teamed up to produce this collaboration beer. It’s a Montana craft beer made entirely with Montana grown hops and malt
- [Tax Relief for Brewers Included in Legislative Package](https://montanabrewers.org/tax-relief-for-brewers-included-in-legislative-package/) - The bipartisan deal on an end-of-the-year legislative package made over the weekend includes the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA), along with other COVID relief measures. Passage of CBMTRA will make permanent the reduced federal excise tax (FET) rate that has been in place since 2018, and will help Montana breweries avoid an $800,000 tax hike
- [Fall 2020 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/fall-2020-newsletter/)
- [Summer Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/2020-summer-newsletter/)
- [Carry-out and delivery](https://montanabrewers.org/carry-out-and-delivery/) - Montana breweries offer carry-out and delivery options during COVID-19 stay-at-home order Montana breweries are adjusting to the rapidly changing landscape created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Taprooms are closed for on-premises business, but breweries may continue to sell beer for carry-out, including curbside sales, and make home deliveries. Closure orders in five Montana counties on Monday,
- [Winter Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/2020-winter-newsletter/)
- [Fall Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/2019-fall-newsletter/)
- [2018 MBA Winter Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/2018-mba-winter-newsletter/)
- [Fall Rendezvous Beer Awards](https://montanabrewers.org/fall-rendezvous-beer-awards/) - Once again at our annual Fall Rendezvous in Missoula, the Montana Brewers Association partnered with local homebrew club, Zoo City Zymurgists, to judge over 120 beers from 34 breweries across the state and present awards in 16 categories. Congratulations to Outlaw for winning Best of Fest and to the other nine breweries that took home
- [2019 Summer Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/2019-summer-newsletter/)
- [2019 Spring Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/2019-spring-newsletter/)
- [2019 Winter Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/2019-winter-newsletter/)
- [2018 Fall Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/2018-fall-newsletter/)
- [HB 185 offers more hours, boost to Montana’s economy](https://montanabrewers.org/hb185/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HELENA – As long as Montana breweries have been selling pints in their taprooms, the law that ends beer sales at 8 pm has been a source of consternation for patrons. All that would change if a bill extending taproom hours to 10 pm becomes law. HB 185, sponsored by Representative Dave
- [2018 Summer Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/2018-summer-newsletter/)
- [7th Annual Montana Brewers Conference and Trade Show set for September 27-28](https://montanabrewers.org/7th-annual-montana-brewers-conference-and-trade-show-set-for-september-27-28/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7th Annual Montana Brewers Conference and Trade Show set for September 27-28 Conference offers variety of talks focused on technical brewing, business, and front-of-house topics Helena, MT (July 31, 2018) – Brewers and beer industry representatives alike will have the opportunity to elevate their craft through a variety of talks and panel
- [2018 Spring Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/2018-spring-newsletter/) - Read the 2018 Spring Newsletter HERE.
- [Montana to benefit from historic passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act](https://montanabrewers.org/montana-to-benefit-from-historic-passage-of-craft-beverage-modernization-and-tax-reform-act/) - New tax law benefits 75 breweries in Montana December 20, 2017 - A 2-year version of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA), which lowers the federal excise tax for breweries, was passed on December 20, 2017 by the 115th U.S. Congress. Senator Jon Tester and Senator Steve Daines both cosponsored the CBMTRA, which was ultimately incorporated into the tax reform package passed this week. “Thank you to Senator Tester
- [MBA Fall 2017 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/mba-fall-2017-newsletter/) - MBA Fall Newsletter 2017
- [Governor Bullock Visits Bayern for Brewery Bill Signing Ceremony](https://montanabrewers.org/governor-bullock-visits-bayern-for-brewery-bill-signing-ceremony/) - Brewers Celebrate New Law Raising the Production Limit MISSOULA – Governor Steve Bullock was at Bayern Brewing today for a ceremonial signing of HB 541, the bill that raises the production limit for Montana breweries. “Even more than taps and great beers, our breweries employ our fellow Montanans, buy products from our farmers, and help
- [MBA Spring 2017 Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/mba-spring-2017-newsletter/) - https://montanabrewers.org/mba-spring-2017-newsletter-5-5-17/
- [Montana Brewers Get Green Light for Growth](https://montanabrewers.org/montana-brewers-get-green-light-for-growth/) - HB 541 Clears Final Hurdle on 94-6 Vote HELENA – This morning, the Montana House concurred with Senate amendments on HB 541 with a vote of 94-6. The bill allows Montana breweries to grow past 10,000 barrels of annual production without losing their taproom by raising the production cap to 60,000 barrels. “HB 541 is the most
- [Continuing Economic Impact of Craft Brewing in MT 2016](https://montanabrewers.org/continuing-economic-impact-of-craft-brewing-in-mt-2016/) - Craft brewing represents a sizable, grass-roots industry to the Montana economy. It provides local jobs and incomes, completes purchases from regional merchants, as well as producing a made in Montana product. Craft breweries are playing an increasingly important role within the state, invigorating neighborhoods and bringing communities together over a beverage. Furthermore, brewpubs often appear
- [2016 Fall Rendezvous Winners](https://montanabrewers.org/2016-fall-rendezvous-winners/) - The 2016 MT Brewers Fall Rendezvous featured more than 170 Montana-made beers from across the state. Missoula’s local homebrewing club, the Zoo City Zmurgists, judged the beers using the BJCP style guidelines in a blind-judging format. Best of Show: Ten Mile Creek – Queen City Pale Ale Best of Festival: Ten Mile Creek – Surefire Saison Here are
- [Montana Brewers Association Returns to Billings on Friday with Montana Brewers Solstice Rendezvous](https://montanabrewers.org/montana-brewers-association-returns-to-billings-on-friday-with-montana-brewers-solstice-rendezvous/) - BILLINGS — The Montana Brewers Association is coming to Billings on Friday, holding its Montana Brewers Solstice Rendezvous on Friday, June 17th at the Billings Depot. Craft beer lovers will have the opportunity to sample brews from more than 20 Montana breweries. “It’s been three years since we held a brewfest in Billings and we’re
- [More than 30 Montana Breweries coming to Bozeman](https://montanabrewers.org/more-than-30-montana-breweries-coming-to-bozeman/) - For Immediate Release May 3rd, 2016 More than 30 Montana Breweries coming to Bozeman for the Montana Brewers Spring Rendezvous BOZEMAN — The Montana Brewers Association will be hosting their annual Montana Brewers Spring Rendezvous on Thursday, May 5th at the Haynes Pavilion in Bozeman. Craft beer lovers will have the opportunity to sample brews
- [Buy Local Beer Campaign launches today](https://montanabrewers.org/buy-local-beer-campaign-launches-today/) - For Immediate Release February 9, 2016 Montana Breweries, Taverns and Restaurants Team up for Buy Local Beer Campaign Beer Lovers Encouraged to Support Local Businesses, Enjoy Montana Craft Beer Signs reading “Buy Local Beer Here” are showing up on the store fronts of Montana breweries, taverns and restaurants as part of a new campaign to
- [Thirsty Street, Billings’ latest brewery, to open Feb. 18](https://montanabrewers.org/thirsty-street-billings-latest-brewery-to-open-feb-18/) - Re-posted from Last Best News, by Ed Kemmick, January 31, 2016 Shea and Jill Dawson are planning a Feb. 18 grand opening for their Thirsty Street Brewing Co. Shea and Jill Dawson had been talking about opening a brewery for years. Shea, who works in finance and public affairs at the Phillips 66 refinery, worked
- [New Helena brewery picks downtown](https://montanabrewers.org/new-helena-brewery-picks-downtown/) - Re-posted from the Great Falls Tribune, January 15, 2016. The Rye Ale and Red Ale at Ten Mile Creek Brewery on Wednesday. (Photo: TRIBUNE PHOTO/JULIA MOSS) “We’re working with as many local businesses as we can,” Kohoutek said. “Everyone wins like that. It’s part of building downtown. This walking mall has tons of potential.” A downtown
- [Butte woman completes Montana Brewery Passport](https://montanabrewers.org/butte-woman-completes-montana-brewery-passport/) - Re-posted from the Great Falls Tribune, December 15, 2015, by: Kristen Inbody Miranda Hackman poses with her completed Montana Brewery Passport at CopperWild Brewing in Butte. (Photo: COURTESY PHOTO) He started with a Kickstarter campaign, raising $5,500 with 105 backers by July 4, 2014. His pitch was that breweries are Montana’s melting pot, bringing together locals
- [Sun brewed: Bitter Root Brewing praised for use of solar power system](https://montanabrewers.org/sun-brewed-bitter-root-brewing-praised-for-use-of-solar-power-system/) - RE-posted from the Ravalli Republic,November 12, 2015, By Michelle McConnaha Dan Brandborg, Jason Goeltz, Janelle Gustafson, Brent Donnely, Heather Handeland and Mike Dunn stand in the can storage area of Bitter Root Brewing. They are listening to Deborah Frandsen read a letter from Senator Jon Tester in praise of the solar installation. Bitter Root
- [Winning Beers at the 2015 Montana Brewers Fall Festival](https://montanabrewers.org/winning-beers-at-the-2015-montana-brewers-fall-festival/) - Re-posted from Growler Fills, Alan / October 17, 2015 The 2015 Montana Brewers Fall Festival featured more than 150 Montana-made beers from across the state on a perfect October evening in Missoula, MT. Missoula’s local homebrewing club, the Zoo City Zmurgists, judged the beers using the BJCP style guidelines in a blind-judging format. (Disclosure: I participated
- [Flathead Valley Community College looking for: Program Director, Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/flathead-valley-community-college-looking-for-program-director-brewing/) - Flathead Valley Community College is an outstanding public community college located on a beautiful campus in Kalispell, Montana with panoramic views of the northern Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Park. Our vision is to improve lives through learning, and the trustees, faculty and staff are dedicated to values that foster and preserve the spirit of our College and promote
- [DRINKING BEER IN BIG SKY COUNTRY](https://montanabrewers.org/drinking-beer-in-big-sky-country/) - 48 Hours in Southwest Montana Re-posted from All About Beer Magazine , July 1, 2015 By Jesse Bussard Montana is best known as Big Sky Country. Mention of this mountainous majesty of a state conjures up images of wide open spaces, free-flowing rivers and pristine views. Boasting more than 50 breweries, the state’s beer industry is strong and continues
- [ON TAP: Montana](https://montanabrewers.org/on-tap-montana/) - Re-posted from Men's Journal, 2015 You probably already know about the unmatched fly fishing, rock climbing, and mountain biking in Montana. But Big Sky Country is also one of the top craft beer states in America, ranking ahead of even Colorado in breweries per capita. The brewers and outdoors enthusiasts here are cut from
- [Montana Dominates Beer Awards, Dethrones Big Breweries](https://montanabrewers.org/montana-dominates-beer-awards-dethrones-big-breweries/) - Re-posted from News Talk KGVO Missoula, on June 10th, 2015 The results are in for the North American Beer Awards and a Montana brewery has beaten big names like Anheuser-Busch and MillerCoors in producing the best American-Style Lager. Assistant Brewer Eric Rasmussen from the Montana Brewing Company in Billings says he was happily surprised to
- [The Quest for Drinking Local](https://montanabrewers.org/the-quest-for-drinking-local/) - Re-posted from Growler Fills, June 10th, 2015 Drink Local. It’s a short, easy phrase that conjures up a variety of images. Most involve a pint of beer in a friendly taproom filled with smiles and friendly banter. “Drink local” is an accepted virtue in the world of beer. An idea as readily embraced as an
- [1st Annual Lochsa River Brewers Bash](https://montanabrewers.org/1st-annual-lochsa-river-brewers-bash/) - Attention Western Montana Breweries! The First Annual Lochsa River Brewers Bash is approaching! Get your crew together and represent your brewery on this awesome trip. Call Lewis & Clark Trail Adventuresat 728-7609 and sign up today!
- [Spring brew fest set for Thursday at fairgrounds](https://montanabrewers.org/spring-brew-fest-set-for-thursday-at-fairgrounds/) - Re-posted from the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, May 3, 2015 Just as the spring sun is starting to warm the faces of winterized Bozemanites, a spring brewing festival is coming to Bozeman to spread the taste of more than 85 Montana-made craft beers. The Montana Brewers Association has organized a spring brew festival for this Thursday at
- [CRAFT BREWER VOLUME SHARE OF U.S. BEER MARKET REACHES DOUBLE DIGITS IN 2014](https://montanabrewers.org/craft-brewer-volume-share-of-u-s-beer-market-reaches-double-digits-in-2014/) - Re-post from Brewers Association, March 16th, 2015 Brewers Association Reports Annual Growth Figures for Small and Independent Brewers Boulder, CO • March 16, 2015—The Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing small and independent American craft brewers, today released 2014 data on U.S. craft brewing¹ growth. For the first-time ever, craft brewers reached double-digit (11 percent)
- [Sponsorships for 2015 Montana Brewers Festivals](https://montanabrewers.org/sponsorships-for-2015-montana-brewer-festivals/) - Sponsorships for 2015 Montana Brewer Festivals; featuring only beer that's made in Montana. The MBA works with sponsorship partners to host events around the state to promote and support the craft beer movement in Montana. Please be in touch with us if you'd like to add your brand's name to the line-up of companies that
- [2015 Montana Brewers Festivals!](https://montanabrewers.org/montana-brewers-festivals/) - Click on an event for more information: Bozeman Spring Brewers Festival: Thursday, May 7th, Haynes Pavillion Helena Summer Brewers Festival: Saturday, August 15th, Memorial Park Missoula Fall Brewers Festival: Friday, October 16th, Caras Park
- [Brewery bills fail in committee](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery-bills-fail-in-committee/) - Re-posted from the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, February 11, 2015. Bills would have raised production cap, allowed brewers to hold liquor licenses HELENA — Two bills aimed at loosening regulations around craft brewing in Montana failed narrowly in the House Business and Labor Committee on Wednesday. House Bill 326 would have allowed brewers to hold liquor
- [House Bill 326](https://montanabrewers.org/bill-hb326/) - The House Business and Labor Committee met on Friday and took up brewery bills. HB326 by Rep. Pat Noonan is the bill endorsed by the Montana Brewers Association and will provide the brewing industry with new choices that they have never had before. Brewers can operate as they currently do, grow above the current 10,000 barrel
- [Missoula Breweries Raise Donations for Food Bank](https://montanabrewers.org/missoula-breweries-raise-donations-for-food-bank/) - Re-posted from NBC Montana, Jan. 17th, 2015 Missoula, Mont. - Missoula breweries are challenging each other on who can raise the most food items for the Missoula Food Bank. The competition was organized by Joe Berryman at Bayern Brewery. Berryman says it’s typically a difficult time of the year for the food bank, after the
- [The 2015 Montana Brewers Act](https://montanabrewers.org/the-2015-montana-brewers-act/) - The 2015 Montana Brewers Act will allow Montana’s craft brewing industry to grow within the current three-tier system that regulates the production, distribution, and sale of alcohol in the state. The goal of the legislation is to allow microbreweries to keep their tap rooms and employees as they grow, and to provide brewers with choices
- [Beverage Breakdown](https://montanabrewers.org/beverage-breakdown/) - Re-posted from The Missoula Independent, Jan. 8th, 2015 Nearly two years have passed since Montana brewers and tavern owners clashed over a legislative proposal to radically reform the state’s craft beer industry. House Bill 616, referred to by some as the “brewery killing bill,” would have forced breweries to either purchase a retail license or
- [Starting over in Darby: Couple opens nano-brewery, finds joy in new simpler small town life](https://montanabrewers.org/starting-over-in-darby-couple-opens-nano-brewery-finds-joy-in-new-simpler-small-town-life/) - JC and Hilary McDowell hope their new Bandit Brewery in Darby will become a family-friendly meeting place for the community. Re-Post by the Ravalli Republic DARBY – It’s no secret that the Great Recession turned many people’s lives upside down. Afterwards, some wallowed in grief over what they’d lost. Others simply gave up. And then
- [Missoula Craft Beer Facts](https://montanabrewers.org/missoula-craft-beer-facts/) - Re-posted from Destination Missoula Big Sky Country is known for fresh air, wide open spaces, and views that dreams are made of but what may surprise some is that Montana is also 2nd in craft breweries per capita in the country. With over 40 breweries in the state of Montana, it is no wonder that
- [Beer Institute: One Brewery Job Supports 45 More in Other Industries](https://montanabrewers.org/beer-institute-one-brewery-job-supports-45-more-in-other-industries/) - This article appeared on Brewbound.com on August 26, 2014 by David Eisenberg A new study from the Beer Institute has found that for every one job created by a brewery, an additional 45 jobs are supported in other industries, ranging from agriculture to transportation. To conduct the analysis, the Beer Institute commissioned the economic research firm
- [The Growing Economic Impact of Craft Brewing in Montana](https://montanabrewers.org/the-growing-economic-impact-of-craft-brewing-in-montana/) - Acknowledgements This report was produced and authored by Colin Sorenson, research economist at the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research, with the support of the Montana Brewers Association (MBA). The BBER would like to thank MBA Executive Director Tony Herbert and the MBA board members for providing helpful information as we developed and carried
- [Montana's craft beer industry booming](https://montanabrewers.org/montanas-craft-beer-industry-booming/) - This article appeared in The Bozeman Daily Chronicle, on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 7:30 pm LaNette Jones, left, and her husband, Brice Jones, owners of Katabatic Brewing Co., have spent two-and-a-half years researching and remodeling a historic building to open their brewery in Livingston this fall. A recent study found the craft beer industry has more
- [Winners: Montana Posts Strong Showing At North American Beer Awards](https://montanabrewers.org/winners-montana-posts-strong-showing-at-north-american-beer-awards/) - Winners: Montana Posts Strong Showing At North American Beer Awards (Re-post with permission from Growler Fills) Winners: Montana Posts Strong Showing At North American Beer Awards Held each year in June, the annual 2014 North American Beer Awards took place last weekend in conjunction with the Mountain Brewers Beer Fest in Idaho Falls, ID. The
- [June 2014 MBA Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/june-2014-mba-newsletter/) - Dear Montana Beer Lovers, Lots of great happenings in the beer world of the great state of Montana! Our next festival is in Helena in honor of the city's 150th Birthday. It's the marquee event this summer celebrating our state's capital. The event poster is below, please help us spread the word by RSVPing on
- [The Latest on Montana Breweries from Growler Fills](https://montanabrewers.org/the-latest-on-montana-breweries-from-growler-fills/) - See this post from Growler Fills with the latest beer news from around the state, including Beaverhead's opening in Dillon! Also news on brewery progress in Butte, Lolo, Kalispell, Sidney, and Missoula. Congrats to Montana's newest brewery, Beaverhead Brewing Co., which quietly opened in Dillon this past weekend. Their official grand opening is set for
- [Walsh sponsors legislation to cut taxes for Montana brewers and distillers ](https://montanabrewers.org/walsh-sponsors-legislation-to-cut-taxes-for-montana-brewers-and-distillers/) - Measures would help reduce overhead so small businesses can grow and create more jobs (U.S. SENATE) – Senator John Walsh today sponsored legislation to reduce taxes for Montana brewers, building on his work to support one of Montana’s growing industries and help create good-paying jobs in Montana. “Montana’s industry of brewers and distillers contribute to our local economies, strengthen our state and create
- [Jeff Grant from Draughtworks makes the list: 20 Under 40](https://montanabrewers.org/jeff-grant-from-draughtworks-in-missoula-makes-the-list-20-under-40-honoring-young-western-montanans-making-a-difference/) - 20 Under 40: Honoring young western Montanans making a difference This article appeared in The Missoulian on June 8th, 2014: Stirring the mash early on a weekday morning, Jeff Grant considered the beer to come. More than 430 gallons of water mixed with 1,200 pounds of grain will yield roughly 15 barrels of a seasonal
- [Craft Beer Week on Tap May 13-19](https://montanabrewers.org/craft-beer-week-on-tap-may-13-19/) - As craft beer continues to capture the imaginations and palates of millions of Americans, the Montana Brewers Association is excited to toast the eighth annual American Craft Beer Week (ACBW) from May 13-19 as celebrations are expected to be held across all 50 states. With the tagline "Big Week, Small Breweries", ACBW is an opportunity
- [Great Tunes and 76 Montana Beers on Tap at our Spring Festival](https://montanabrewers.org/great-tunes-and-76-montana-beers-on-tap-at-our-spring-festival/) - We'd like to invite you again to join The Montana Brewers Association in Billings, Montana on Friday, May 31st, for our First Annual Montana Brewers Spring Festival! We will have over 23 Montana Brewers boasting over 76 Craft Brews in many unique styles for your judgement and enjoyment! Check out the the complete list of
- [Get Ready for the Montana Brewers Spring Festival Tonight!](https://montanabrewers.org/get-ready-for-the-montana-brewers-spring-festival-tonight/) - Get ready for some ice-cold Montana brews, rockin' live tunes, and some delicious eats at the very first annual Montana Brewers Association Spring Festival! We will have 20 Montana Brewers boasting 70 Craft Brews in many unique styles for your judgement and enjoyment! Where: The Depot Downtown, Billings Montana When: May 31st VIP Brewer Hour:
- [Montana Brewers Association Hosts Flathead Cruise with Charlie Papazian- Early Tickets Available!](https://montanabrewers.org/montana-brewers-association-hosts-flathead-cruise-with-charlie-papazian/) - Dear MBA Friends, We're just about to pop the top and make tickets available for the Flathead Lake Cruise with Charlie Papazian cruise on August 10, 2013! Before we open the gates, however, we'd like to give you the chance to purchase tickets early as a thank you for all of your continued support. The
- [29 tickets left for Charlie Papazian fundraising MT Craft Beer Cruise on Flathead Lake!](https://montanabrewers.org/29-tickets-left-for-charlie-papazian-fundraising-mt-craft-beer-cruise-on-flathead-lake/) - Hello Montana beer lovers! Our August 10th craft beer cruise on Flathead Lake with Charlie Papazian is drawing near, and as of this time, we have fewer than 30 passenger spots available on the boat out of the original 150. We'd love to have you on board for this fundraising event. All proceeds benefit the
- [Missoula to host 5th Annual Montana Brewers Festival Saturday, September 28, 2013](https://montanabrewers.org/missoula-to-host-5th-annual-montana-brewers-festival-saturday-september-28-2013/) - Montana Brewers Return to Missoula Saturday, September 28th on the Clark Fork River in Caras Park VIP entry at noon General Entry 1:00 p.m. Over 60 Montana-Made Beers Four Bands Local Food Vendors Stay updated on Festival Release beers from participating breweries on our Facebook page: Montana Brewers Assoc. Facebook Page Purchase tickets in advance to
- [See the list of an unprecedented 83 Montana-made beers for September 28 MBA Festival in Missoula.](https://montanabrewers.org/see-the-list-of-an-unprecedented-83-montana-made-beers-for-september-28-mba-festival-in-missoula/) - Last time we were in touch, we thought we'd have about 60 Montana-made beers at our festival. We're proud to say our brewers are bringing an unprecedented 83 selections to the festival, including 20 festival releases. Planning on using social media to share your thoughts and experiences from our 5th Annual Festival? Link them with
- [Read an article about Montana brewing written by the President of the Brewers Association](https://montanabrewers.org/read-an-article-about-montana-brewing-written-by-the-president-of-the-brewers-association/) - Many of us had the distinct pleasure of meeting Charlie Papazian in his travels through Montana this summer. We wanted to share this article with you, written by Charlie, from the most recent New Brewer Magazine. It's a great read. Charlie is the President of the Brewers Association which represents American breweries on a national level.
- [2013 Brewers Recap](https://montanabrewers.org/2013-brewers-recap/) - 2013 was a very active year for the Montana Brewers, to say the least. We have experienced remarkable growth once again as several new breweries hit the scene and joined the association. In January the Montana Brewers Association published our first ever Montana Brewers Economic Study. Developed by the University of Montana's Bureau of Business
- [Cheers to our Newest Members](https://montanabrewers.org/cheers-to-our-newest-members/) - Raise Your Glasses in Thanks! March 2014, Please Welcome Our New Breweries: Beaverhead Brewing Co. (Dillon, Montana) Cabinet Mountain Brewing (Libby, Montana) Katabatic Brewing Co. (Livingston, Montana) Triple Dog Brewing Co. (Havre, Montana) Raise Your Glass to our New Associate Members Ennis Chamber of Commerce Sysco Montana Ripley Stainless Ltd. Madison Foods & Smokehouse G &
- [April Newsletter: MBA Spring Festival, New Breweries & New Associate Members](https://montanabrewers.org/april-newsletter-mba-spring-festival-new-breweries-new-associate-members/) - Montana Brewers Spring Festival April 25th 2014 - MetraPark, Billings MT Join 22 Montana Brewers Association craft breweries to enjoy 71 of their Montana-made beers! Live music from The Growlers & Cure for the Common. Your ticket price includes a 9oz commemorative glass with unlimited samples of Montana beer. Food from our friends at Fat Taco,
- [Fat Jack's Joins the MBA](https://montanabrewers.org/fat-jacks-joins-the-mba/) - Fat Jack's has joined the Montana Brewers Association. Fat Jack't Tap Room in Laurel Montana has is our newest member brewery, so next time you are in the Laurel/Billings neighborhood stop by and try some of Montana's newest brews. Find them on FaceBook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fat-Jacks-Tap-Room/158489497500211
- [Baucus Leads Effort to Support Montana’s Small Brewers](https://montanabrewers.org/baucus-leads-effort-to-support-montana’s-small-brewers/) - Senator Creates Senate's Bipartisan Small Brewers Caucus (Washington, D.C.) - Montana's senior U.S. Senator, Max Baucus, announced the creation of his Bipartisan Small Brewers Caucus, which he will co-chair with Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID). Baucus created the caucus as a forum to stand up for issues important to small brewers and examine the role of
- [Montana Takes Over As #2 in Breweries Per Capita](https://montanabrewers.org/montana-takes-over-as-2-in-breweries-per-capita/) - Its Official! The Brewers Association announced at its Craft Brewers Conference in San Diego that Montana is now officially number 2 in the nation in terms of Breweries Per Capita. Vermont continued in its place as#1, and we are followed closely by Oregon, Alaska, and Colorado. Check out the most recent statistics about the growth
- [A Beer With Max at the Draught Works](https://montanabrewers.org/a-beer-with-max-at-the-draught-works/) - Senator Max Baucus continued to show his support for Montana craft brewers as he headed to the Draught Works Brewing Company in Missoula for a cold refreshing beer, after a 5am to noon workday at the local post office. Max and his staff shared a beer and discussed federal brewery legislation, and was joined by
- [Montana Brewers Host 2,400 at 4th Festival](https://montanabrewers.org/montana-brewers-host-2400-at-4th-festival/) - On an absolutely perfect fall day, with no smoke to be seen anywhere, the 4th Annual Montana Brewers Festival went off without a hitch at Caras Park on Saturday, Oct. 6. 76 Montana Made Beers from 21 Montana breweries were enjoyed by 2,400 patrons while 4 bands entertained. 23 new Festival Release Beers were unveiled
- [Craft versus Craft?  Think about what you are drinking.](https://montanabrewers.org/craft-versus-craft-think-about-what-you-are-drinking/) - Beer has had roots in this country for centuries. Virtually every Founding Father either made or enjoyed it. To-day, thanks to the ingenuity of small and independent brewers, the U.S. has moved beyond offering only light American lager and now has more beer styles and brands to choose from than any other market in the
- [Study Taps Growing Impact of Craft Brewing on Montana's Economy](https://montanabrewers.org/study-taps-growing-impact-of-craft-brewing-on-montanas-economy/) - Oct. 30, 2012 STUDY: CRAFT BREWING HAS GROWING IMPACT ON MONTANA’S ECONOMY MISSOULA – Montana’s 33 craft brewers represent a growing sector of manufacturing activity in the state, according to a new survey and economic impact study by researchers Colin Sorenson and Todd Morgan of The University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research.
- [Old tensions based in archaic laws](https://montanabrewers.org/old-tensions-based-in-archaic-laws/) - Tension between the Montana Tavern Association and Montana Brewers Association has been too common in recent legislative sessions. And this year is no different, as two bills are about to be introduced. The tension between the two organizations has its roots in Montana’s liquor licensing laws. During this legislative session, the main friction between taverns
- [HJ18 Passes House Business and Labor Committee Unanimously](https://montanabrewers.org/hj18-passes-house-business-and-labor-committee-unanimously/) - At 8 AM on Thursday, March 28, our resolution to study alcohol licensing laws in Montana passed the House Business and Labor Committee. After the addition of some clarifying amendments, made by sponsor Christy Clark (R-Choteau), the measure easily made it through on a 19-0 vote. Now HJ18 will move on to the House floor,
- [Tell the House Business and Labor Committee to VOTE NO on HB616](https://montanabrewers.org/tell-the-house-business-and-labor-committee-to-vote-no-on-hb616/) - The House Business and Labor Committee is scheduled to take action on the 60/40 anti-brewery bill on Wednesday. This vote was supposed to have happened last Thursday, but was postponed because the bill didn't have the votes needed to pass. The MTA has been using this extra time working to try to turn committee members'
- [House of Representatives Approves HJ18 62-37 on Second Reading](https://montanabrewers.org/house-of-representatives-approves-hj18-62-37-on-second-reading/) - The Montana House of Representatives approved HJ18, the study resolution of the alcohol code relating to licensing, by a 62-37 vote on second reading. The vote was a strong bi-partisan vote with 32 Republicans and 30 Democrats in favor. Introduced by Rep. Christy Clark (R - Choteau), the study is intended to review issues relating to
- [House Joint Resolution 18 Dies on House Floor in 50 - 50 Vote](https://montanabrewers.org/house-joint-resolution-18-dies-on-house-floor-in-50-50-vote/) - The House voted down HJ18 with a 50 to 50 vote with the full House on third reading today, showing the strength of the Montana Taverns Association and the Montana Gaming Industry Association lobbies. The bill, which would have provided for the study of licensing issues within the alcohol code had passed second reading on
- [Montana should foster home-grown breweries](https://montanabrewers.org/montana-should-foster-home-grown-breweries/) - Throughout the 63rd legislative session, members of both parties have touted their efforts to create jobs and strengthen Montana’s economy. Whether it is reducing tax burdens on small business or making new investments in education, there is good news coming out of the legislature. But occasionally ideas emerge that are contrary to the goal of
- [A Montana Loophole Leaves a Bitter Taste With Bar Owners](https://montanabrewers.org/a-montana-loophole-leaves-a-bitter-taste-with-bar-owners/) - Tony Demin for The New York Times Jeff Grant, the owner of Draught Works in Missoula, Mont. Many of the state’s brewers have embraced a law as a chance to sell directly to the public.= By JACK HEALY MISSOULA, Mont. — It was Saturday afternoon, and that meant the pale ale was flowing inside Draught
- [2013 Montana Brewers Trail Map](https://montanabrewers.org/new-2013-montana-brewers-trail-map-released/) - This is the 2013 Montana Brewers Trail map which shows our current member breweries throughout the state. Be on the lookout for our 2014 Map, coming soon! This is the 4th version of a very popular map and can be found in breweries and visitor centers around Montana. Pick one up so you are sure
- [Love Beer?  So do we - and Montana breweries need your help!](https://montanabrewers.org/love-beer-so-do-we-and-montana-breweries-need-your-help/) - Join Our Cause I know most of us enjoy cold session beers over legislative sessions, but the Montana craft beer industry is in trouble! A bill was recently introduced to limit the amount of beer sold in taprooms to just 10% of yearly production. The bill's sponsor, Rep. Jeff Welborn, dropped the legislation, but our
- [A Historic Event, but An Opportunity Lost](https://montanabrewers.org/a-historic-event-but-an-opportunity-lost/) - Join Our Cause On February 5th, there was a meeting held among members of the alcoholic beverage industry in Montana that I am told has never happened before. The tavern guys, the brewery guys, and the distributor guys (well one gal), sat at a table for the first time ever. Wow! Everyone thought it was
- [45 Days Down, and an Anti-Brewery Bill is Still Coming! ](https://montanabrewers.org/45-days-down-and-an-anti-brewery-bill-is-still-coming/) - Well, we are almost at transmittal date, the midway point of the legislature, and brewers are still breathing. We continue to need your attention and support for our issues as we are told another anti-brewery bill is on its way. Representative Roger Hagan (R-Great Falls) has indicated that he intends to introduce a bill on
- [Montana Tavern Association Boasts Bringing Anti-Brewery Bill in Tavern Times ](https://montanabrewers.org/montana-tavern-association-boasts-bringing-anti-brewery-bill-in-tavern-times/) - The anti-brewery bill that you've been hearing about is still coming, and a new article in The Tavern Times makes that very clear. LC1429 by Roger Hagan (R-Great Falls) intends to shackle the craft brewing industry. This bill will make a mockery of all the good the craft brewing industry has brought in the last
- [MBA Develops Resolution to Review Montana's Restrictive Alcohol Control Laws](https://montanabrewers.org/mba-develops-resolution-to-review-montanas-restrictive-alcohol-control-laws/) - Montana Brewers Association continues to resist further limitations to Montana brewers being sought by the Montana Tavern Association in Roger Hagan's bill LC1429. Though the language still has yet to see the light of day, recent proposals by the MTA would dictate that existing breweries could now purchase beer/wine licenses for $100,000, while at the
- [Brewery Bills to be Heard Tuesday, March 26th](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery-bills-to-be-heard-tuesday-march-26th/) - The Montana Tavern Association's 60/40 bill HB616, formerly known as LC1429, by Rep. Roger Hagan, and the Montana Brewers Association's Study Resolution HJ18 by Rep. Christy Clark will be heard Tuesday, March 26, at 8:00 AM by the House Business and Labor Committee in room 172. Now is the time to email members of the committee to SUPPORT HJ18
- [63rd Legislature Adjourns and the Beer Still Flows](https://montanabrewers.org/63rd-legislature-adjourns-and-the-beer-still-flows/) - The 63rd Legislature adjourned yesterday a few days before their scheduled 90th day, wrapping up all the major pieces of legislation including the state's budget, pay plans, tax bills, etc. Importantly, there was no attempt in the waning days to resurrect the dreaded anti-brewery 60/40 bill, HB616. Fortunately, no brewery legislation passed this session after
- [Montana Brewers Spring Festival is May 31st](https://montanabrewers.org/montana-brewers-spring-festival-is-may-31st/) - Join The Montana Brewers Association in Billings, Montana on Friday, May 31st, for our First Annual Montana Brewers Spring Festival! We will have over 20 Montana Brewers boasting over 70 Craft Brews for your judgement and enjoyment! This will be the largest collection of Montana-made beer ever gathered in eastern Montana. Come make history and
- [Show support for Montana breweries with a Brew Crew card!](https://montanabrewers.org/1293/) - $25 for 20 Pints of happiness at participating breweries!
- [Brew News Local and National](https://montanabrewers.org/state-and-national-news-issues/) - Find out about current brewery related news and issues.
- [Brewers Association Reports Growth](https://montanabrewers.org/brewers-association-reports-growth-2/) - Brewers Association reports 11% volume growth for American craft breweries in 2010
- [Montana Brewers Spring Festival Coming to Billings May 31](https://montanabrewers.org/montana-brewers-spring-festival-coming-to-billings-may31/) - The Montana Brewers are bringing their wares to Billings for the first time with the Montana Brewers Spring Festival on May 31. To be held at the Downtown Depot, 5pm to 10pm, with 4pm VIP Ticket opportunity, over 20 Montana breweries with over 60 Montana made beer will be on display for your tasting pleasures.
- [MBA Festival Winners](https://montanabrewers.org/mba-festival-winners/) - Best of Show: Lewis and Clark Brewing Co.'s Red Ale Best of the Fest: Lewis and Clark Brewing Co.'s Red Ale Best Light Lager: Wildwood Brewing Co. Czech Pils Best Amber/Red: Lewis and Clark Brewing Co.'s Red Ale Best Oktoberfest: The Front's Oktoberfest Best Dark Ale: 406 Brewing Co's Brown Porter Best IPA: Lewis and
- [Draft legislation: Proposed bill creates concern among state’s craft breweries](https://montanabrewers.org/draft-legislation-proposed-bill-creates-concern-among-states-craft-breweries/) - http://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/draft-legislation-proposed-bill-creates-concern-among-state-s-craft/article_23624d48-67f3-11e2-9eae-0019bb2963f4.html
- [Flathead Cruise with Charlie Papazian - August 10](https://montanabrewers.org/flathead-cruise-with-charlie-papazian-august-10/) - Come join us on August for a special event--A Cruise with Charlie!!!! Charlie Papazian, President of the Brewers Association and the father of home brewing in America, Charlie will cruise Flathead Lake out of Lakeside with members and guests of the Montana Brewers Association. The Far West boat is reserved from 6pm to 9pm, and
- [75 Montana Made Beers Coming to Montana Brewers Festival, Missoula, Oct. 6](https://montanabrewers.org/75-montana-made-beers-coming-to-montana-brewers-festival-missoula-oct-6/) - The Beer List is out and 75 BEERS from 21 Montana Breweries are scheduled to be at the 4th Annual Montana Brewers Festival on Oct 6. at Caras Park. And there will be 21 Festival Release Beers unveiled for the first time.
- [Montana tavern owners battling with beer brewers](https://montanabrewers.org/montana-tavern-owners-battling-with-beer-brewers/) - AP Photo/Matt Gouras Rep. Roger Hagan introduces his bill to place limitations on the expanding retail craft brewing industry on Tuesday in Helena. Tavern owners faced off against craft brewers at the Capitol on Tuesday, arguing that the upstart competition has been allowed to unfairly flourish with too few restrictions. Both sides packed a state
- [Montana’s rich brewing tradition at risk](https://montanabrewers.org/3350/) - By Steve Lozar Independent Record Montana’s brewing history has been a mirror reflection of the history of our territory and state from Johnny Grants’ first brewery on Cotton Wood Creek in 1859 to today. Montanans have celebrated beer made by Montanans in their own mining camps, logging towns, ethnic neighborhoods and cow towns. Beer brewed
- [Some breweries act as non-licensed bars](https://montanabrewers.org/some-breweries-act-as-non-licensed-bars/) - By JoAnn Fuller Independent Record In Montana, all taverns are licensed for the retail sale of alcohol, with different privileges available depending on the license held. Breweries in Montana are licensed as beer manufacturers. Since 1999 breweries have been allowed to sell samples of their beer through a special exception to the licensing requirements. Tavern
- [Home brewing the toast of the Beltway](https://montanabrewers.org/home-brewing-the-toast-of-the-beltway/) - Politico, Article, March 27, 2012, By Puja Murgai Home brewing the toast of the Beltway Craft beer and home brewing have been a trend in Washington, and even President Barack Obama has raised a stein. Sam Kass, White House senior policy adviser for healthy food initiatives, told the Obama Foodorama blog in
- [2011 U.S. Craft Beer Grows 13%](https://montanabrewers.org/2011-u-s-craft-beer-grows-13/) - Total U.S. brewery count tops 2,000 Boulder, CO • March 26, 2012 —The Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing small and independent brewers, today released 2011 data on U.S. craft brewing1. Craft brewers saw volume2 rise 13 percent, with a 15 percent increase in retail sales from 2010 to 2011, representing a total barrel
- [Kettlehouse nears 10,000 Barrel Limit - Pulls from Markets](https://montanabrewers.org/kettlehouse-nears-10000-barrel-limit-pulls-from-markets/) - Kettlehouse Brewing Company of Missoula announced on March 1 that it is pulling out of the Helena, Kalispell, and Great Falls markets in order to be able to continue to maintain its current tap room operations. Tim O'Leary's decision didn't come easy but state law requires breweries who make over 10,000 barrel within a year
- [Baucus Congratulates Montana Award-Winning Breweries](https://montanabrewers.org/baucus-congratulates-montana-award-winning-breweries/) - Senator’s Small Brewers Caucus Highlights Economic Impact of Local Breweries (Washington, D.C.) – Montana’s senior U.S. Senator and co-chair of the Bipartisan Small Brewers Caucus, Max Baucus congratulated three Montana breweries for landing top awards at the 30th Annual Great American Beer Festival last weekend. Carter’s Brewing in Billings won a Silver medal in the
- [Brewery hops to new site](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery-hops-to-new-site/) - Lewis & Clark Brewing Co. owner Max Pigman said he breathed a short sigh of relief as Mike Cote drove the forklift carrying a steel fermenting tank through the open garage door at the old Columbia Paint building just off busy Montana Avenue. Pigman said the giant vat had to be placed on its side
- [2011 Montana Brewers Festival: A Showcase of Quality, Variety](https://montanabrewers.org/2011-montana-brewers-festival-a-showcase-of-quality-variety/) - Quality and variety were on display Friday evening as craft beer lovers by the hundreds took turns talking to brewers and fellow fans while taking in some of the 70+ Montana brewed beers at the 2011 Montana Brewer's Festival. It was a beautiful sunny evening in Bozeman and the only troubling aspect was figuring out where to start.
- [Senator Baucus Highlight Montana Brewers in Economic Engine Initiative](https://montanabrewers.org/senator-baucus-highlight-montana-brewers-in-economic-engine-initiative/) - Senator’s Economic Engine Initiative Highlights Montana’s Job Creators Posted: Thursday, November 17, 2011 (Washington, D.C.) - Montana's senior U.S. Senator Max Baucus announced his latest "Montana Jobs Economic Engine" today highlighting the state's 29 small breweries for providing more than 250 jobs and supporting the state's grain industry. "Montana's small brewers are a growing and
- [2nd Annual Montana Brewers Festival](https://montanabrewers.org/montana-brewers-festival/)
- [SB 202 Tabled in Committee with a 10-1 vote.](https://montanabrewers.org/sb-202-tabled-in-committee-with-a-10-1-vote/) - The senate bill to change brewery hours had a good hearing but was tabled in committee. For more information on the hearing click here.
- [Governor Signs "Growler Bill" Into Law](https://montanabrewers.org/governor-signs-growler-bill-into-law/) - The Governor signed SB203 into law yesterday making clear that it is legal to fill growlers for off premise consumption at Montana taverns, restaurants, and pubs throughout the state. SB203, sponsored by Senator Ryan Zinke, R-Whitefish, clarifies an already existing and accepted practice in Montana. This was challenged last year by the state's Department of
- [Montana Brewery Wins Cole's Barleywine Competition](https://montanabrewers.org/montana-brewery-wins-coles-barleywine-competition/) - The winner of the Sixth Annual Cole's Barleywine Competition was Frostbite Barley Wine, created by Madison River Brewing Company of Belgrade, Montana. The competition, which is put together and promoted by the Brewing News, took place at Cole's in Buffalo on Saturday, February 12, 2011. This year's competition featured 23 Barleywine's from around the country.
- [SB202: Shift in Tap Room Serving Hours](https://montanabrewers.org/sb202-shift-in-tap-room-serving-hours/) - SCHEDULED FOR HEARING ON THURSDAY, FEB. 17 The hearing for SB202 is now scheduled for Thursday, February 17th in the Senate Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs Committee. This committee usually meets at 9 am in room 412. key points about this bill: Brewers will still be limited to 48 ounces per person per day, and
- [Montana Brewers Association Highlighted in Delta Sky Magazine](https://montanabrewers.org/montana-brewers-association-highlighted-in-delta-sky-magazine-2/) - Delta Sky Magazine's January issue features articles about Montana and Montanans. A great series on our state, and the Montana Brewers Association and our strong brewing industry and culture is highlighted in the series. Pick one up if your flying Delta anytime soon, Click here to go to the articles.
- [Growlers: The New Old Way to Tote Your Beer](https://montanabrewers.org/growlers-the-new-old-way-to-tote-your-beer/) - Growlers — 64-ounce glass vessels that look like a moonshine jug — have become the beer accessory of the moment. And the jugs, filled at taps in bars and stores, are not just the toys of the bearded, flannel-shirt, beer-geek set. Read full New Your Times article.
- [Missoulian Supports Shift in Tap Room Hours](https://montanabrewers.org/missoulian-supports-shift-in-tap-room-hours/) - According to an online petition from the Montana Brewers Association, "(S)hifting Montana brewery tap room serving hours to noon-10 p.m. makes sense because it: • Shifts, but does not increase, tap room serving hours. • Meets the expectations of Montanans and the visiting public and tourists. • Provides for growth in the use of Montana-grown
- [Revenue Department Prohibits Taverns from Filling Growlers](https://montanabrewers.org/revenue-department-prohibits-taverns-from-filling-growlers/) - It isn’t a common practice, but for many years, a small number of Montana taverns with all-beverage licenses have been filling growlers, just like brewers do. Neither tavern owners nor their patrons have thought much about the practice because the common perception was that all-beverage licenses allow taverns to sell all kinds of liquor, not
- [Northwest’s Craft Breweries Offer One of the Bright Spots During the Recession](https://montanabrewers.org/northwest’s-craft-breweries-offer-one-of-the-bright-spots-during-the-recession/) - At least one Pacific Northwest industry has escaped the brunt of the recession’s punch: craft beer. We already lay claim to being a hotbed for microbrews and brewpubs, but each of our states stands out in its own way when it comes to producing craft beer. Learn why the number of craft breweries has continued

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- [Buy Local Beer](https://montanabrewers.org/about-us/buylocalbeer/)
- [Montana Brewers Association Members](https://montanabrewers.org/members/montana-brewers-association-members/)
- [Policy](https://montanabrewers.org/members-only/policy-work-group/) - Policy Development MBA response to MBWDA public house proposal DRAFT 3-30-16 MBA proposal DRAFT 3-30-16 MBA Policy Presentation 4.6.2016 MBA Policy Briefing Discussion Points 4.6.2016 MBA Policy Briefing Discussion Webinar: Presentation and Audio July 8, 2016 MBA Policy Briefing Discussion Webinar: Presentation and Audio August 10, 2016 Policy Work Group Meetings Policy-Work-Group-Meeting-Notes-10-7-15 Policy Work Group
- [Style Guide](https://montanabrewers.org/style-guide/) - Mash tun bittering hops alcohol ale brewing, cask priming amber shelf life. hop back bitter, hefe lauter tun racking, filter keg alpha acid. pitch balthazar wort chiller beer length hand pump heat exchanger caramel malt; wheat beer glass. oxidized noble hops terminal gravity original gravity oxidized. Aau dunkle krug, double bock/dopplebock imperial double bock/dopplebock hefe

## Breweries

- [Mad Murray Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/mad-murray-brewing/)
- [Highlander Beer](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/highlanderbeer/)
- [Backslope Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/backslope-brewing/)
- [406 Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/406-brewing-company-2/)
- [2 Basset Brewery](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/2-basset-brewery/)
- [1O5 Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/1o5-brewing/)
- [1889 Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/1889-brewing-company/)
- [Bayern Brewing, Inc.](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/bayern-brewing-inc/)
- [Quarry Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/quarry-brewing/)
- [Bonsai Brewing Project](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/bonsai-brewing-project/)
- [Mt Ascension Brewing Co](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/mt-ascension/)
- [Great Burn Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/great-burn-brewing-company/)
- [Palladium Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/palladium-brewing/)
- [Philipsburg Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/phillipsburg-brewing-company/)
- [KettleHouse Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/kettlehouse-brewing-company/)
- [Blackfoot River Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/blackfoot-river-brewing-company/)
- [Cabinet Mountain Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/cabinet-mountain-brewing-company/)
- [Madison River Brewing Co.](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/madison-river-brewing-co/)
- [Bias Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/bias-brewing/)
- [Katabatic Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/katabatic-brewing-company/)
- [Ronan Cooperative Brewery](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/ronan-cooperative-brewery/)
- [Sacred Waters Brewing Co.](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/sacred-waters-brewing-co/)
- [Neptune's Brewery](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/neptunes-brewery/)
- [Beehive Basin Brewery](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/beehive-basin-brewery/)
- [Copper Furrow Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/copper-furrow-brewing/)
- [Butte Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/butte-brewing-company/)
- [Sawdust and Steel Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/sawdust-and-steel-brewing/)
- [MSU Barley, Malt & Brewing Quality Lab](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/msu-barley-malt-brewing-quality-lab/)
- [Gild Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/gild-brewing/)
- [Cranky Sam Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/cranky-sam-brewing/)
- [Last Best Place Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/last-best-place-brewing-company/)
- [Bridger Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/bridger-brewing-company/)
- [Outlaw Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/outlaw-brewing/)
- [Speakeasy 41 Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/speakeasy-41-brewing-company/)
- [Imagine Nation Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/imagine-nation-brewing-company/)
- [Gally's Brewing Co.](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/gallys-brewing-co/)
- [Mighty Mo Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/mighty-mo-brewing-company/)
- [Lewis and Clark Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/lewis-and-clark-brewing-company/)
- [Canyon Ferry Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/canyon-ferry-brewing/)
- [Lolo Peak Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/lolo-peak-brewing-company/)
- [MAP Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/map-brewing-company/)
- [Bitter Root Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/bitter-root-brewing/)
- [Julius Lehrkind Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/julius-lehrkind-brewing/)
- [Big Spring Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/big-spring-brewing/)
- [Bozeman Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/bozeman-brewing-company/)
- [Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Co.](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/jjbc/)
- [Beaverhead Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/beaverhead-brewing-company/)
- [Old Bull Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/old-bull-brewing/)
- [Burnt Tree Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/burnt-tree-brewing/)
- [Big Sky Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/big-sky-brewery/)
- [Draught Works](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/draught-works/)
- [Smelter City Brewing](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/smelter-city-brewing/)
- [Tamarack Brewing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/tamarack-brewing-company/)
- [Ten Mile Creek Brewery](https://montanabrewers.org/breweries/ten-mile-creek-brewery/)

## Associate Members

- [Rayacom Group](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/rayacom-group/)
- [WIPFLI: CPAs and Consultants](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/wipfli-cpas-and-consultants/)
- [TricorBraun](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/tricorbraun/)
- [Stockman Insurance](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/stockman-insurance/)
- [Propagate Lab, LLC](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/propagate-lab-llc/)
- [Montana Craft Malt](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/montana-craft-malt/)
- [ZenBusiness](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/zenbusiness/)
- [Yakima Chief Hops](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/yakima-chief-hops/)
- [White Labs](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/white-labs/)
- [Visit Helena](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/visit-helena/)
- [VEGA](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/vega/)
- [Silverman Law Office](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/silverman-law-office/)
- [SG Long Financial](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/sg-long-financial/)
- [Ripley Stainless Ltd.](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/ripley-stainless-ltd/)
- [Precision Fermentation](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/precision-fermentation/)
- [Murphy Business & Financial Corporation](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/murphy-business-financial-corporation/)
- [Mount Powell Tap Room](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/mount-powell-tap-room/)
- [Montana Radio Company](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/the-montana-radio-company/)
- [Micro Matic](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/micro-matic/)
- [McDantim Inc.](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/mcdantim-inc/)
- [Malteurop Malting Company](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/malteurop/)
- [JCCS PC](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/jccs-pc/)
- [Independent Draught Services LLC](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/independent-draught-services-llc/)
- [Hopsteiner](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/hopsteiner/)
- [Hop Lounge](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/hop-lounge/)
- [Hollingbery & Son, Inc.](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/hollingbery-son-inc/)
- [Helena Business Improvement District](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/helena-business-improvement-district-2/)
- [General Distributing Company](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/general-distributing-company/)
- [GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/gea-mechanical-equipment-us-inc/)
- [G&D Chillers, Inc.](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/gd-chillers-inc/)
- [First West Insurance](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/first-west-insurance/)
- [Employer Flexible](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/employer-flexible/)
- [Country Malt Group](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/the-country-malt-group/)
- [Commercial Filtration Supply](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/commercial-filtration-supply/)
- [Cardinal Distributing](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/cardinal-distributing/)
- [Brothers Tapworks](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/brothers-tapworks/)
- [Cambie Taphouse + Coffee](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/cambie-taphouse-coffee/)
- [Briess Malt and Ingredients Company](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/briess-malt-and-ingredients-company/)
- [Blindtiger Designs](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/blindtiger-design/)
- [Benefits4Brewers](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/benefits4brewers/)
- [Anderson Forklift, Inc.](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/anderson-forklift-inc/)
- [Amoretti](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/amoretti/)
- [ABM Equipment](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/abm-equipment/)
- [A+ Server Education](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/a-server-education/)
- [5280PKG](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/5280pkg/)
- [Big Sky Hops Farm](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/big-sky-hops-farm/)
- [Shine Beer Sanctuary + Bottleshop](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/shine-beer-sanctuary-bottleshop/)
- [Sonderen Packaging](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/sonderen-packaging/)
- [Solutions Beverage Consulting, LLC](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/solutions-beverage-consulting-llc/)
- [Imperial Yeast](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/imperial-yeast-2/)
- [Montana 250th Commission](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/montana-250th-commission/)
- [Industrial Fumigant Company](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/industrial-fumigant-company/)
- [Signs Now Helena](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/signs-now-helena-2/)
- [Vemco Inc.](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/vemco-inc/)
- [H&R Block](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/hr-block/)
- [Bargreen Ellingson](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/bargreen-ellingson/)
- [BSG Craftbrewing](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/bsg-craftbrewing/)
- [TDS](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/tds/)
- [Bar MT](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/bar-mt/)
- [American Welding and Gas](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/american-welding-and-gas/)
- [Pine Creek Lodge](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/pine-creek-lodge/)
- [Brewers Association](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/brewers-association/)
- [Glacier Hops Ranch LLC](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/glacier-hops-ranch-llc/)
- [Flathead Valley Hops](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/flathead-valley-hops/)
- [Toast](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/toast/)
- [Prairie Malt](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/prairie-malt/) - Prairie Malt crafts a wide variety of base and specialty malts from our maltings nestled amidst the fertile barley fields of Saskatchewan. As proud members of the Boortmalt global family, we also have unprecedented access to dozens of malts from our network of innovative and historic malthouses around the world.
- [Yellowstone Beer Company](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/yellowstone-beer-company/)
- [Pink Boots Society](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/pink-boots-society/)
- [Yellowstone Public Radio](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/yellowstone-public-radio/)
- [Montana Craft Beer Connection](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/montana-craft-beer-connection/)
- [Gallatin Valley Malt Co.](https://montanabrewers.org/associate_members/gallatin-valley-malt-co/)

## Events

- [2026 Summer Rendezvous Brewfest](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2026-summer-rendezvous-brewfest/)
- [2026 Fall Rendezvous Brewfest](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2026-fall-rendezvous-brewfest/)
- [2026 Spring Rendezvous Brewfest](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2026-spring-rendezvous-brewfest/)
- [2026 Montana Beer Awards](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2026-montana-beer-awards/)
- [2025 Fall Rendezvous Brewfest](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2025-fall-rendezvous-brewfest/)
- [2025 Montana Brewers Conference](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2025-montana-brewers-conference/)
- [2025 Summer Rendezvous Brewfest](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2025-summer-rendezvous-brewfest/)
- [2025 Spring Rendezvous Brewfest](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2025-spring-rendezvous-brewfest/)
- [2025 Peaks to Prairie Release](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2025-peaks-to-prairie-release/)
- [2025 Montana Beer Awards](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2025-montana-beer-awards/)
- [2024 Montana Brewers Fall Rendezvous](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2024-montana-brewers-fall-rendezvous/)
- [2024 Montana Brewers Conference](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2024-montana-brewers-conference/)
- [2024 Montana Brewers Summer Rendezvous](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2024-montana-brewers-summer-rendezvous/)
- [2024 Peaks to Prairie Collaboration Beer Release](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2024-peaks-to-prairie-collaboration-beer-release/)
- [2024 Montana Brewers Spring Rendezvous](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/montana-brewers-spring-rendezvous/)
- [2024 Montana Beer Awards](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2024-montana-beer-awards/)
- [2023 MT Brewers Fall Rendezvous](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2023-mt-brewers-fall-rendezvous/)
- [2022 MT Brewers Fall Rendezvous](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2022-mt-brewers-fall-rendezvous/)
- [2022 MT Brewers Summer Rendezvous](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2022-mt-brewers-summer-rendezvous/)
- [2022 MT Brewers Spring Rendezvous](https://montanabrewers.org/upcoming_events/2022-mt-brewers-spring-rendezvous/)

## Other Events

- [Ales for Trails](https://montanabrewers.org/other_events/ales-for-trails/)
- [TAP into Ennis MT Craft Beer, Spirits, and Wine Festival](https://montanabrewers.org/other_events/tap-into-ennis-mt-craft-beer-spirits-and-wine-festival/)

## Locations

- [Demo: Minnesota Orchestra](https://montanabrewers.org/mc-locations/demo-minnesota-orchestra/)

## Categories

- [News](https://montanabrewers.org/category/news/)
- [2011 Session](https://montanabrewers.org/category/news/2011-session/)
- [Montana Brewery News](https://montanabrewers.org/category/news/montana-brewery-news/)
- [2013 Session](https://montanabrewers.org/category/news/2013-session/)
- [Newsletter](https://montanabrewers.org/category/news/newsletter/)

## Tags

- [Craft Beer](https://montanabrewers.org/tag/craft-beer/)
- [Beer](https://montanabrewers.org/tag/beer/)
- [Beer Facts](https://montanabrewers.org/tag/beer-facts/)
- [Missoula](https://montanabrewers.org/tag/missoula/)
- [buy local](https://montanabrewers.org/tag/buy-local/)
- [buy local beer](https://montanabrewers.org/tag/buy-local-beer/)
- [montana beer](https://montanabrewers.org/tag/montana-beer/)

## Location Accessibility

- [Accessible Entrance](https://montanabrewers.org/mc-location-access/accessible-entrance/)
- [Accessible Parking Designated](https://montanabrewers.org/mc-location-access/accessible-parking-designated/)
- [Accessible Restrooms](https://montanabrewers.org/mc-location-access/accessible-restrooms/)
- [Accessible Seating](https://montanabrewers.org/mc-location-access/accessible-seating/)
- [Wheelchair Accessible](https://montanabrewers.org/mc-location-access/wheelchair-accessible/)
- [Bariatric Seating Available](https://montanabrewers.org/mc-location-access/bariatric-seating-available/)
- [Elevator to all public areas](https://montanabrewers.org/mc-location-access/elevator-to-all-public-areas/)

## Brewery Locations

- [Helena](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/helena/)
- [Lewistown](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/lewistown/)
- [Bozeman](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/bozeman/)
- [Missoula](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/missoula/)
- [Kalispell](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/kalispell/)
- [Harlowton](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/harlowton/)
- [Anaconda](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/anaconda/)
- [Billings](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/billings/)
- [Great Falls](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/great-falls/)
- [White Sulphur Springs](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/white-sulphur-springs/)
- [Big Sky](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/big-sky/)
- [Columbia Falls](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/columbia-falls/)
- [Philipsburg](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/phillipsburg/)
- [Hamilton](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/hamilton/)
- [Lakeside](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/lakeside/)
- [Livingston](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/livingston/)
- [Belgrade](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/belgrade/)
- [Whitefish](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/whitefish/)
- [Butte](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/butte/)
- [Lolo](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/lolo/)
- [Libby](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/libby/)
- [Dillon](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/dillon/)
- [Ennis](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/ennis/)
- [Frenchtown](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/frenchtown/)
- [Ronan](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/ronan/)
- [Townsend](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/townsend/)
- [Three Forks](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/three-forks/)
- [Columbus](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/columbus/)
- [Manhattan](https://montanabrewers.org/brewery_location/manhattan/)

## Industries

- [Retail](https://montanabrewers.org/member_industry/retail/)
- [Allied / Trade](https://montanabrewers.org/member_industry/allied-trade/)