Montana Newbie

[WAKeele]

Well I finally have got around to joining the site. I've been listening to podcasts for several months now--GREAT, entertaining stuff! If you really want to know something about me, you'll have to ask, because I've been on a crazy roller coaster of a life and it would take hours to paint a general picture of what I've done and who I am. SO...
I wasn't all that into beer before I was stationed in Germany back in 2006, but I always made it a point to try new stuff. I was a Samuel Adams fan from the very beginning though. I've solely been drinking craft beer for a few years now, as in I won't even expect free AB type crap.
Now that I'm back in the States, off active duty and living in Montana, I started homebrewing this summer. I'm into beer and brewing now, I'm considering going to a brewing school. I'm a Geoscience major, but damnit if it doesn't wear me down a lot. Plus really, I'm 29 and will be in school until I'm 35 at a minimum to do what I want to do. Just the thought of brewing full-time in maybe a year or so is enticing....
I'm going to be upgrading from your somewhat standard brewing kit to an all-grain, 10 gal, conical-sporting system! Not bad for a college student with only a small part-time job. It's amazing when you set some priorities.
I look forward to saying stupid shit and pissing off all you no-talent ass clowns
--Adam

[Billy Klubb]

just stay out of Frenchtown. those people are weird. seriously, where's my genuine MT huckleberries?

[TheDarkSide]

Welcome and good luck with the brewing career.

Been hanging around Big Sky lately?

[WAKeele]

Oh I stay out of Frenchtown. Tell me about it, I've been looking for me some Huckleberries and can't find any!

Thanks! Is living about 3 miles away from the brewery close enough? Bayern is my choice in town if I had to choose a favorite. I live 3 min away from their brewery by car--5 by bike--15 by foot (I might know by crawl/stubble if Montana didn't have a dumb 4 drink max for taprooms--good thing they brew some higher octane fuel). But, yes I do head over every once in a while.

[Ozwald]

4 pint limit? Unfortunately it's only 3 (48oz). It works great in Billings where the 4 breweries are all within stumbling distance from each other (even if I spend all my time at Carters - Mike's the best Belgian-style brewer in the state).
I work at Madison River Brewing Co. in Belgrade, live in Bozeman and work my winter job at Moonlight in Big Sky. Little confused, which brewery are you near, Bayern or Lone Peak? Either way, welcome to the forum and subsequent asshattery. If you're in the Bozo/Big Sky area, we should get together for a beer sometime.

[WAKeele]

4 pint limit? Unfortunately it's only 3 (48oz). It works great in Billings where the 4 breweries are all within stumbling distance from each other (even if I spend all my time at Carters - Mike's the best Belgian-style brewer in the state).
I work at Madison River Brewing Co. in Belgrade, live in Bozeman and work my winter job at Moonlight in Big Sky. Little confused, which brewery are you near, Bayern or Lone Peak? Either way, welcome to the forum and subsequent asshattery. If you're in the Bozo/Big Sky area, we should get together for a beer sometime.

Yeah, 48 oz max. They serve 12 oz.
I was impressed by the stuff at Madison River when I went to the brewery a several months back. The bottled stuff we can get out here is good, but I wish I could get some of the other stuff MUCH more. Big Sky and Bitterroot (in Hamilton) are trying some Belgian styles now that the ABV limit has increased. It's exciting.
I live close to Bayern. I don't even know where Lone Peak is. It sure isn't in Missoula. Just Bayern, Big Sky and Kettlehouse in town.
Thanks for the invite, I'll have to remember to announce any possible trips that way.

[Billy Klubb]

have you eaten at 9 Mile yet? it's NW of Frenchtown if I remember right.

[captain carrot]

Welcome to the asylum! Brew strong! for life!