Madison River Brewing Company

Tiny step down taproom in warehouse building by the airport just east of Bozeman. Very much a locals hangout, the game on the TV, miscellaneous Montana stuff on the walls. Small L-shaped bar in the back left corner seats 6 with 3 or 4 tables pack in the remaining space. 13 beer on tap. Friendly bartender.

Very industrial setting, right on the railroad tracks. Taproom squeezed in among the brewing equipment. No theme, no decor. Good, friendly service. Not much else to say

 

cool to finally check this place out after having enjoyed their beers for years. its so close to the bozeman airport, im not sure ill ever fly in or out of here again without stopping for a couple of cold ones. its a big warehouse, not sure how much they occupy and how much are other businesses, but their taproom is surprisingly small and cozy for how big the whole building it. very montana feeling to me, lots of wood, trout fishing art, and things that give it a rustic frontier sort of feel, cozy, old timey. they had a ll the regular beers on, and a couple of cool seasonals, including a barrel aged stout, more ambitious than anything i have heard about them making in the past. i loved the dropper ipa, its one of their best beers i reckon. the stout was solid as well, both drinkable and a little old school, which i dig. the service was fine, not real engaging, but she got be a beer alright. this is a mellow space to sip on a few ales, they do a good job and cover a lot of ground on their list. it has an early days of craft beer sort of vibe, and i like that, a good old boy sort of thing going on. im glad i got to check it out, ill be back as often as i fly to bozeman...