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Clearly the author of the article must only get his beer from the grocery story. Even a cursory sampling at a decent liquor store should convince anyone that
by theBobMcCormick 16y ago
Clearly the author of the article must only get his beer from the grocery story. Even a cursory sampling at a decent liquor store should convince anyone that beer variety doesn't begin and end with Guinness.
- presidentender 16y agoNot only does his beer come from a grocery store, he doesn't travel at all. I know my area (western Montana) is saturated with microbreweries, which translates to all manner of craft beers available on tap and in stores... but I've never been anywhere I couldn't at least get something from New Belgium or Deschutes. Granted, I've spent my entire life on the western side of the Rockies, and I can imagine places where you can't get anything but lagers and Guinness. I just can't imagine never seeing even Sam Adams on tap.
- trafficlight 16y agoWe do have some great breweries in Montana. I think Blackfoot and Bayern are my favorites.
- presidentender 16y agoI agree with your assessment of Bayern but have not been exposed to Blackfoot. I am partial to Kettlehouse, myself. Both Bayern and Kettlehouse are within walking distance of me, which is very nice.
- trafficlight 16y agoBlackfoot is in Helena. My office used to be right across the street from the brewery. They don't bottle at all and I don't think they ship kegs very far. In Missoula, I know you can get some at McKenzie River or at Missoula Ale House. Actually, there website has a list of places. http://www.blackfootriverbrewing.com/beerfinder.html http://www.blackfootriverbrewing.com/beerfinder.html Blackfoot also does a lot of one-off batches that only last a week or two. They like to experiment.
- mattmaroon 16y agoNow I officially have a reason to visit Montana! Where would you recommend a beer lover go?
- presidentender 16y agoMissoula. I might be slightly biased.
- trafficlight 16y agoCheck out Grizzly Growler. http://grizzlygrowler.com http://grizzlygrowler.com It's a blog dedicated to Montana microbreweries.
- presidentender 16y agoDid you just slashdot that blog with a single HN comment?
- khafra 16y agoAround here (Tampa Bay) even the grocery stores carry a small selection from local breweries and quality national offerings like Dogfish Head.