Montana Brewers Association

Montana Brewery Wins Cole’s Barleywine Competition

Posted On February 15, 2011

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. Past results, as well as a list of the other competitors, can be seen at here.

The Brewing News is comprised of seven regional beer newspapers, including the Rocky Mountain Brewing News, which covers Montana breweries.

Cole’s Barleywine Contest Results:

1st Place ~ Madison River Brewing – Frostbite Barley Wine
2nd Place ~ The Brew Kettle Production Works Jack Hammer
3rd Place ~ Boston Beer Company – Mile High Barleywine

Honorable Mention:
4th Place ~ Boundary Bay – 15 Anniversary Ale

Montana Brewers Association

Montana Brewers Association

P.O. Box 8591

Missoula, MT 59807

406-948-BREW (2739)