Montana beer drinkers are lucky, our local brewers are able to keep up with our demand and still find a little to share out of state. That is not the case in Colorado where craft brewers have stopped shipments out of state until they can catch up with in state demand.

I checked with all three of our local brewers and they all said they were able to keep with what the beer drinkers wanted.

Big Sky Brewing distributes to 24 states and has seen a 30 % growth in demand since last summer. Bayern Brewing has seen increased demand for its traditional beers. Kettlehouse Brewing said they only distribute here in W MT and their output pretty matches consumption.

So the next time you enjoy your favorite “cool one” you're supporting local, Made in Montana. You’re also enjoying some of the best beers made in America.  I think I’ll have another, and put an inch of foam on the top please.

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