Shawn and Bryn enjoy craft breweries and beer in general. Throughout our travels so far, we've been to quite a few local breweries and wanted to document them, both for our sake and for anyone who may be interested in visiting these places!
Snake River Brewing, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
We went to Snake River after a long day of hiking around Jenny Lake in the Tetons. They have a compact beer list with a good variety of styles and some especially fantastic barrel aged options. We got appetizers (French onion soup and pretzels) which were delicious! The inside of the brewery is industrial with plenty of TVs for game watching and the outdoor space was relaxed and fun. The service was also excellent and they have a full bar for non-beer drinkers.
This is a small brewery in downtown Helena with a very laidback atmosphere and unique decor. The brewery smells strongly of malt from the brewing process, which takes place in the back. There is good, free wifi here so if you are looking for a work space in Helena, this is a nice option. The beer list is small but mighty with many different, but delicious, beer types.
Mt. Ascension Brewery, Helena, Montana
A short walk from Ten Mile is Mt. Ascension, a modern (almost stark), two story brewery with a fantastic rooftop deck overlooking the mountains. Their beer list is a bit larger than Ten Miles' but not quite as diverse (lots of hop!) and they don't have the cozy, unique feel that Ten Mile offers. They do, however, have good wifi.
Mountains Walking/New Hokkaido Breweries, Bozeman, Montana
These breweries have merged into a Japonesque, warm atmosphere with a fun and unique tap list that has more than just beer! There are seltzer and non-alcoholic options on tap as well. There are also beer slushies. The staff is very friendly and happy to talk about their offerings as well as mix up new flavors, like a hefeweizen/sour mix. A lot of their beer is available in to-go cans, which we've found is a rarity with smaller breweries. There is a kitchen with very tasty looking food.
These breweries have merged into a Japonesque, warm atmosphere with a fun and unique tap list that has more than just beer! There are seltzer and non-alcoholic options on tap as well. There are also beer slushies. The staff is very friendly and happy to talk about their offerings as well as mix up new flavors, like a hefeweizen/sour mix. A lot of their beer is available in to-go cans, which we've found is a rarity with smaller breweries. There is a kitchen with very tasty looking food.
Bozeman Brewing Company, Bozeman, Montana
Across the street from Mountains Walking is Bozeman Brewing, an old school, classic mountain brewery. They have a small outdoor area and a solid beer selection. Everything inside is old and wooden, which feels warm and cabin-like.
Tamarak Brewing Company, Missoula, Montana
Our favorite thing about this brewery was the 8 beer flight we got on a wooden arrow with a metal handle in the middle. The flight was all of their flagship beers, which is a super convenient way to sample everything. They have a great location in downtown Missoula (right next to Notorious PIG BBQ which we recommend!) and also has a basement area. This would be a solid place to get work done as the wifi is strong and they even have outlets with USB ports at the bar!
This small but fun brewery is located close to the Clark Fork River with a nice outdoor space. There is a rotating food truck schedule, it's kid friendly, and they have live music on certain nights. This brewery also had a cool flight board: a bison!
Conflux Brewing Company, Missoula, Montana
This industrial brewery has its beer list displayed on a huge letterboard on one end of the bar. The interior is all brick and metal. They have tasty food and a large beer list.
This modern brewery has a condensed beer and food menu with nice options. They have a fun upstairs space, a rooftop patio with great views, and a large projector screen for game watches. The brewing equipment is in sight, which we are fans of. The walls are mostly windows and the space feels very open. It is right in the heart of Whitefish.
This place has EVERYTHING. A brewery. A tap house. A bowling alley. A casino! There are 18 Ten Pin brews on tap as well as guest taps plus a full bar and kitchen (with good food!). Their spicy blond ale is fantastic. This was a very lucky find, as it was Halloween and we really wanted to have fun. What a place! It's worth a stop if you happen to be passing by Moses Lake.
Granville Island Brewing, Vancouver, Canada
Granville Island is definitely a tourist trap. Parking is difficult and the small space seems impossible to navigate. But there are many gems here! This brewery is one. After an afternoon wandering around the shops, stop in for a cold beer. There is a curated list of beer covering many different types and flavor profiles. They also have food! We also enjoyed their flight method, in which they have a pre-printed, water resistant paper of their beers and then put your samples on the corresponding spot!
Yaletown Brewing, Vancouver, Canada
This brewery is located downtown. It's a large space which has more of a restaurant feel than brewery (one half restaurant, one half more of a bar). There was a DJ Saturday night. Terribly slow service! We didn't test the kitchen more but it's a full service bar and restaurant. They have a good saison but their DIPA was bitter and hard to drink. Shawn got the hiccups. We don't recommend.
Deschutes Brewery, Portland Public House, Portland, Oregon
Deschutes Brewery, Portland Public House, Portland, Oregon
Great spot downtown near Powell's City of Books. The food is good and there is a full bar in addition to classic Deschutes beers. We liked our time here and Deschutes beer is always good!
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