Grand Marais, Minnesota The greatest irony of all here is that I was at this brewery nearly a year ago. I was here, sitting one table over from the photo of my buddy, enjoying a sample tray and some food. My-oh-shitstorm-my have things changed! Things meaning the world and myself. The beer is still good…

Bozeman, MT My first stop while in Bozeman. Underwhelmed. I mean, the beer was not bad, but it was not great, either. These folks need to pick one or two to be good at and focus there. The setting was adjacent to the Montana State University campus and there was a nice looking rooftop. It…

Black Hills, South Dakota I hit a beer desert for about a month. I left Montana and really did not find breweries or beer while in Yellowstone. I was excited to get back to a larger city where I assumed there would be decent beer. I was sorely mistaken. I tried three breweries: two were…

Cody, Wyoming This is one of those happy accidents. I left Yellowstone this morning and had an incredibly amazing, but really long, drive out of the Park. I wanted to take a road that I had not explored before, so I chose the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway. Once out of the West Entrance of Yellowstone….

Located in a newer part of Bozeman, this place reeks of fancy! The building is industrial and shared with other businesses. There is a great outdoor space and once can take their beer outside to enjoy music or friends. I called out the server on a beer that was way too cloudy, but served anyway….

Bozeman, Montana I went to this place for an REI talk. If you are not aware, Recreation Equipment Inc. is one of the most popular and well-known outdoor sports stores in the Northwest. In years past, they had a 100% return policy and would exchange any item for any reason at any time. These days,…

Bozeman, Montana I was on one of my tourist days. A tourist day is when I take off to a town or museum or place and just explore. I walk around, look at things or visit places, pop in and out of stores and observe. I take my time and browse around. That time I…

Kettle Falls, Washington I was camped along the northern part of the Columbia River. I had passed through that area on many previous occasions. This was my first time really staying and looking around. I hit the brewery and really found a great spot with this place. The gentleman who waited on me is also…

Pullman, WA I talk a lot about home. Well, this brewery has been my “home” for the last five years. The brewery and it’s owner/operator, Tom Handy, is a consistent and staunch supporter of the local home brew club and of all things beer. One thing I know is that wherever I am, breweries and…

Kennewick, WA Touring about, I needed electricity and food. Beer never hurts, so off to a brewery I go to get all of the above. I have had Ice Harbor beer but never visited the actual facility. It was not where I expected, located next to an active train track in a quasi-industrial area. The…