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Budweiser Beer Rolls Out Bow Tie Can

Alan K — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:48:54 +0000

Budweiser is unveiling a bow tie shaped can that will mirror the brand’s longtime bow tie logo. The can will be available in eight-packs nationwide beginning May 6. The new can holds 11.3 ounces rather than the standard 12 ounces. The bow tie can is not replacing the traditional 12 ounce can and will be [...]

Girl Scout Cookie Beer

Alan K — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:40:09 +0000

Cevercería de MateVeza in San Francisco’s Mission district has brewed five beers based on the flavors of Girl Scout cookies. There’s peppermint porter (Thin Mints), peanut butter cream ale (Do-si-dos), shortbread golden ale (Trefoils), salted chocolate stout with peanut butter (Peanut Butter Patties), and a Belgian dubbel with coconut and cocoa nibs (Samoas).

The Latest In Beer News

Alan K — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:18:52 +0000

Missoulians love their beer. We’ve got four craft breweries in our city and several more in the Bitterroot Valley. All of them turn out some real quality products. We also have a real interest in the latest beer news. I heard about this and thought I’d pass it along. Personally I don’t think I’d drink [...]

Best Beers for Irish Dinner

Alan K — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:12:28 +0000

The question today is what beers would go best with corned beef and cabbage?I consulted with Tim France and Mark “The Beer Guy” at Worden’s Market. They came up with a list of seven beers and a couple of hard ciders as suggestions. We also determined that cooking your corned beef in some of the [...]

Breaking Beer Brewing News From Finland

Alan K — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:10:30 +0000

One of the world’s oldest preserved beers is going to be reconstructed. The beer, which dates from the 1840s, was discovered in an ancient shipwreck in the Åland archipelago in summer 2010. The beer has been analyzed in order to recreate the recipe to enable the manufacture of new industrial production. It will be up [...]

Seven Best Beers for Corned Beef This St. Patrick's Day

Alan K — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:10:12 +0000

I’ve always said I would make every attempt to keep you guys informed when it came to beer. Here’s my latest update… The question today is, what beers would go best with corned beef and cabbage? I consulted with Tim France and Mark “The Beer Guy” at Worden’s Market & Deli. They came up with [...]

Bud's Battle Over Beer

Alan K — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:51:22 +0000

The maker of Budweiser is using newspaper ads to poke fun at a lawsuit that alleges its beer is watered down. Anheuser-Busch InBev shows one of the 71 million cans of drinking water it has sent to the American Red Cross and other relief organizations in disasters. “They must have tested one of these,” the [...]

Watered Down Beer Suit

Alan K — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:08:07 +0000

Beer Update: A $5 million class action suit has been filed in several U.S. cities against Anheuser-Busch. According to the suit the beer maker has been adding water to their right before it’s bottled, decreasing the alcoho

The Budweiser Donkey?

Joy Larson — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 15:42:51 +0000

Who doesn’t love the Budweiser Clydesdales? They are pretty hard not to love. These beautiful animals are a symbol of strength and tradition. They were first introduced in 1933 to celebrate the repeal of the Prohibition. The first team of Budweiser Clydesdales carried the first case of post-prohibition beer from the Budweiser brewery in St. Louis to Pestalozzi Street in St. Louis.

Winter BrewFest Kicking Off Today at Caras Park in Missoula – Featuring 36 Beers

Nikki — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:56:41 +0000

In my book, BrewFest is a holiday, and gives Santa a run for his money when it comes to which celebration makes me happier. The Missoula Downtown Association and Kettlehouse Brewing Co. are hosting their third annual Winter BrewFest on Friday, Februar

Beer The New Diet Drink

Alan K — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:48:46 +0000

In my ongoing efforts to keep all of you informed on the latest news about beer, here’s my latest update. Beer is healthy and quite possibly a good way to diet. The research was done in England where beer is consid

A New Use for Beer By-Product

Alan K — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:51:58 +0000

You can count on me to keep you up to date with all the latest news when it comes to beer. With all the craft breweries in Missoula I found this story very interesting. The Alaskan Brewing Company has installed a unique boiler system in order to cut costs. The furnace burns the spent grain [...]

Kettlehouse Manager Responds to City Council's Decison to Limit Taproom Hours

Jon King — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 02:23:49 +0000

Kettlehouse manager responds to city council decision.

Bud Light 2013 Mardi Gras Pub Crawl Hits Missoula

Aaron "Tallest DJ" Traylor — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:08:31 +0000

The Bud Light 2013 Mardi Gras Pub Crawl hits Missoula on Tuesday, February 12th.

Experience Missoula's craziest nightlife attraction. The Bud Light 2013 Mardi Gras Pub Crawl combines the excellent concoction of the Zootown's vibrant, colorful history, adding shots of legendary scenery, zany regulars, notable haunts, and a sprinkling of other surprises. Even Missoula natives are amazed at the stories they hear!

Top 25 Can Beers

Alan K — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:43:23 +0000

Missoula and Western Montana are lucky to have many craft breweries. The trend to craft beers started in the 1990’s with Bayern, followed shortly after that by Big Sky Brewing, then came KettleHouse and just recently Draugh

The Best Beer Bars

Alan K — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 13:42:47 +0000

Draft magazine, dedicated to beer and beer only, has compiled their 2013 list of the best beer bars in the U.S. The list is 100 bars long and features a small write up on each one and includes some photos. I’m sorry to say no bars in Missoula or Montana made the list.

New Beer Flavor Wheel for Real Beer Drinkers

Mike Adams — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 15:30:16 +0000

For centuries, everyone from physicians to brewers have used flavor wheels as a means of breaking down the many varieties of aromas and flavors of a particular substance or beverage. A new book includes a consumer-friendly version of a flavor wheel just for beer drinkers. Many years ago, physicians sometimes used a urine flavor wheel [...]

Five Industries Taking a Dive Due to the Lingering Bad Economy

Joy Larson — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:13:16 +0000

If you thought your job was bad, you just might be right. The lack of a real come back in the economy has hit some industries harder than others. What little industry the economy hasn’t brought to its knees, technology has m

10 Unique Missoula Christmas Gifts

Joy Larson — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:16:30 +0000

If you’re looking for a gift this year for the true Missoulian, or if you’re just looking to ship a little Missoula to someone for Christmas, then look no further. We have put together a list of gifts that are unique to Missoula and Western Montana. We have a little something for everyone. Pop the [...]

Who's #1?

Alan K — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:29:47 +0000

Where does Montana rank in the nation in beer consumption? Who's #1? Who's #2?