Cosmo
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My report from my Montana trip ... went two four spots in Missoula with the mission of not having anything I could get on the East Coast. Found some very interesting beers.
Started off at Big Sky Brewing Company, where they do free tastings up from. Limit four six-ounce sample. Not bad. Tip the barkeep, for sure. But that's basically the equivalent of two free beers, fresh as can be.
Was a big fan of the Powder Hound Winter Ale, which is 7.2% ABV but goes down tremendously smooth. Dangerously smooth. Their Big Sky IPA is fantastic, perfectly hop balanced. Moose Drool is their signature ale. It's great, but I've had it many times before. Tried their Scape Goat Pale Ale because I'd heard so many good things about it. Pretty tasty and light.
Went down to the Iron Horse Brew Pub after for a little noshing and more sampling. It was there that I found a beer that has befuddled my palate like no other: Deschutes' Chainbreaker IPA. It's a white IPA, which I've never heard of before. Basically, it starts with the floral aroma/flavor of a Belgian and finishes with the bitter kick of an IPA. It's cloudy and light, like a Belgian. I HATE Belgian beers, so I was skeptical. But I really liked it, even if after every sip I couldn't figure out why I liked it. Very confusing brew.
Other beers I tried: New Belgium has a special Imperial IPA that was really flavorful. Also, I gave the IPA from Kettlehouse Brewery in town a shot. Pretty good as well.
Headed down to the Rhino, which has 52 beers on tap. Rogue has a Double Dead Guy Ale on tap. They sell Dead Guy this way but not the double. Another fantastic beer. Tried an IPA from California, but the name escapes me. Also had an old standby that I wish they'd sell out this way, Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale.
Started off at Big Sky Brewing Company, where they do free tastings up from. Limit four six-ounce sample. Not bad. Tip the barkeep, for sure. But that's basically the equivalent of two free beers, fresh as can be.
Was a big fan of the Powder Hound Winter Ale, which is 7.2% ABV but goes down tremendously smooth. Dangerously smooth. Their Big Sky IPA is fantastic, perfectly hop balanced. Moose Drool is their signature ale. It's great, but I've had it many times before. Tried their Scape Goat Pale Ale because I'd heard so many good things about it. Pretty tasty and light.
Went down to the Iron Horse Brew Pub after for a little noshing and more sampling. It was there that I found a beer that has befuddled my palate like no other: Deschutes' Chainbreaker IPA. It's a white IPA, which I've never heard of before. Basically, it starts with the floral aroma/flavor of a Belgian and finishes with the bitter kick of an IPA. It's cloudy and light, like a Belgian. I HATE Belgian beers, so I was skeptical. But I really liked it, even if after every sip I couldn't figure out why I liked it. Very confusing brew.
Other beers I tried: New Belgium has a special Imperial IPA that was really flavorful. Also, I gave the IPA from Kettlehouse Brewery in town a shot. Pretty good as well.
Headed down to the Rhino, which has 52 beers on tap. Rogue has a Double Dead Guy Ale on tap. They sell Dead Guy this way but not the double. Another fantastic beer. Tried an IPA from California, but the name escapes me. Also had an old standby that I wish they'd sell out this way, Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale.
