SEASONAL BEERS
In addition to our 8 flagship beers (plus our house crafted rootbeer), our brewers tap into their creativity to craft recipes for some amazing seasonal beers. Our seasonal beers often vary by brewpub.
In addition to our Tamarack brewed seasonals, each of our pub houses have a tap dedicated to a Montana-made cider or hard seltzer. Please ask your server what's on tap!
*Please note our seasonal beers change frequently and are subject to change from the listed.
X-EYED X-MAS
RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT
9.3% ABV | 50 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
Rich dark chocolate laces onto the tongue with the weight of Santa, with big highlighted notes of creamy marshmallow, vanilla, hazelnut and date. We took a lusciously large stout and aged it for 10 months in George Dickel 14 year bourbon barrels until we moved it to sit on candied dates for two weeks.
If we do say so, we can't think of a better way to wash away the holiday stressors than with this XL brew.
Growler and crowler fills available.
TERRY'S WHITE IPA
AMERICAN HYBRID IPA
6.8% ABV | 50 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
One of our highest-in-demand seasonals, this hybrid ale features Mosaic, Chinook, and Citra character hops for tropical and piney flavors and aroma.
Spiced with coriander, orange peel, lemon peel, and candied ginger in the fermenter with a generous dry hop. Flavor is complex with hints of tartness, fruit and spice that results in a balanced bitterness with year-around drinkability.
This batch is dedicated to one of our local and missed patrons, Terry. May you rest in peace.
"One more and I gotta go."
Growler and crowler fills available.
STACHE & PUMPKINS
SPICED IMPERIAL PORTER
9.0% ABV | 25 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Missoula, MT
This beer smells like fall; spices dominate the aroma of this beer with a slight nutmeg zing. This beer was brewed with 300lbs of local pumpkins from Wicked Good Produce in Whitefish, MT along with an array of malts and even graham crackers to give this beer body, density, and depth. We then aged it for one year in Jim Beam Hickory barrels, because why not?!
Dark deep mahogany in color, and best enjoyed fireside.
Growler and crowler fills available.
BLACKTAIL
BLACK ALE
BLACK ALE
5.0% ABV | 15 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
An ode to our favorite ski oasis, right up the road from our Lakeside alehouse, we look forward to opening day at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area. This light roasted coffee and sweet caramel flavors balance with herbal character from the use of licorice root at the end of the boil. Light bodied and light in alcohol so we can have a few and still hit the slopes.
This black ale is full of flavor, but won't kick your teeth in.
4-packs, growler and crowler fills available.
CHEEKY BASTARD
ENGLISH STYLE IPA
6.9% ABV | 55 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Missoula, MT
This burn straw-colored English UPA is loaded with hop flavor that bursts of marmalade, mango, and pine resin that dominates the palate. Biscuity malts like Maris Otter and Munich were utilized to draw out a subtly sweet malt complexity without overpowering the hops.
Growler and crowler fills available.
TAMARACK
GOLD
KOLSCH
4.8% ABV | 11.5 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Lakeside, MT
This crushable beer is from a time of speakeasies and prohibition, the "old world" beer style of cream ale is created use Ale yeast fermentation temps and Lager cellar temps to blend the benefits of both into an easy drinking light beer.
We used Kolsch years to lighten the overall body and then added 50 pounds of corn grits to give it the creaminess we all love.
No milk products.
Growler and crowler fills available.
FRESH HOP
FRESH HOP PALE ALE
5.5% ABV | 30 IBU
ON TAP IN:
Missoula, MT
This year's fresh hop is partnered with our friends at Flathead Valley Hop Farm. We named this beer after the tropical El Dorado hop, which translates to "Golden City." A fresh cut hop field aroma gives way to orange peel, tangerine, and dank pine. These hops were picked early morning and in the beer within 6 hours...that's about as fresh as you get!
Growler and crowler fills available.
Popular Seasonals
ALWAYS ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THESE FAVES.
OLD STACHE
Big, bold and barrel-aged, this Imperial Porter is released annually Feb 16th, on one of our favorite birthdays.
BLACKTAIL BLACK ALE
A robust Black Ale is released every winter to celebrate the slopes opening at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area.
X-EYED XMAS
This wildcard seasonal is tapped prior to Christmas; this brew style depends on the brewer's festiveness, but it's guaranteed to boast a high ABV to make the holidays more bearable. ('19-'20: Aged Imperial Porter, '17-'18: Imperial White IPA)
BIG DRIFT WHITE IPA
A local favorite, this citrus-heavy white IPA is released every winter and distributed throughout the Flathead Valley.
HEADWALL DOUBLE IPA
Our pride and joy, the Headwall Double IPA is crushable and big. The winner of the 2016 Alpha King Challenge, our brewer's craft this ultra-hop forward beer when they're feeling extra thirsty.
ELK SNORT SCOTCH ALE
Sip on our scotch ale every fall, released to bring the luck during hunting season...or is it beer season?
GOSE SERIES
Typically released throughout spring and summer, our Gose Series brings a punch of tart, salty, and refreshing brews to the seasonal board. Crafted with a variety of flavors including Flathead Cherry, Watermelon, and Margarita Lime. Add a shot of tequila, pour over ice, and salt the rim for the staff favorite, 'The Goserita'.
