Headed to Bozeman for a couple days does anyone have any suggestions on breweries to hit up, liquor stores, and places to get an awesome burger?
I spent a couple days in Bozeman earlier in the summer. Beer scene has really gotten better since I was there in the late 90's. I enjoyed Outlaw the most.... Bozeman brewing is always pretty good. Bridger was okay, but seemed pretty dumbed down as far as the beer goes. Bar 3 BBQ and Brewing in Belgrade had decent beer but the BBQ was awesome. My wife really liked Lockhorn Cider... The food was pretty good there too. 406 was only okay. Montana Aleworks doesn't brew but always has a healthy tap selection... Food is way overpriced IMO.
Craft Beer Cellar and Vino Per Tutti and the best bottle shops, I always hit the Co-op, Heeb's and a few other grocery stores too, make the run for beer once every couple months, Bozone in Bozeman and Madison River in Belgrade are my favorite little hole in the wall taprooms and they have a relatively new one right off campus called Bridger Brewing I believe that has an amazing looking facility
MAP Brewing is awesome. Stopped there last week and tasted everything they had on. Really cool building that exudes what Montana is all about (think rustic log chalet meets modern brewpub). Excellent hoppy offerings and killer prices ($4 pints). They offer food too, though I didn't try anything. Outdoor seating right on the lake with amazing views of the mountains. Highly recommended.
