Bozeman's 5 Best Breweries and Distilleries
Bozeman has no shortage of breweries to quench your thirst. In fact, Montana ranks 2nd in the United States in number of breweries per capita - the state has 83 active breweries as of January 2019, according to the Montana Brewers Association.
Over half of the malted grain used for brewing in Montana is actually grown in Montana!
Bozeman has seen some historic growth in breweries and distilleries the last ten years or so, providing visitors and residents ample opportunities to enjoy some of the best beverages anywhere. While all of Bozeman's drink spots have their strengths, here are five of our favorites for you to explore.
Bozeman Brewing Company
Bozone founders Todd and Lisa met when they were both working in Yellowstone National Park in 1986. Together they journeyed to the Tahoe where, in an attempt to live off the land, Todd began home brewing, eventually working as a brew master in the Napa Valley while attending School at UC Davis. Yearning for the good life back in Montana, Todd and Lisa moved to Bozeman where he worked as the head brewer for Spanish Peaks for 10 years. Todd and Lisa opened Bozeman Brewing in 2001, and the rest is beer-making history in the making.
Valhalla Meadery
Though not technically a brewery or distillery, Valhalla is a place worth checking out. Made with Montana honey, mead is essentially wine made with fermented honey, instead of fruit. Served warm or cold with a variety of unique flavor pairings, mead is a yummy beverage to enjoy all year round.
MAP Brewing Company
MAP Brewing's mission is simple: craft and drink great beer. Through hard work, enthusiasm, and passion we hope to enhance your journey. Map Brewing Company… brewed to explore!
MAP Brewing Company focuses on delivering fresh, local, and high quality Montana beer served in a warm, friendly, and comfortable atmosphere. Great craft beer, good times, and great community are the cornerstone of it all.
Wildrye Distilling
Montana is full of natural beauty. Many native plants adorn the landscape (including Great Basin Wildrye). These trees and plants help create Montana’s unique look, feel and for those in the know, also its unique taste. At Wildrye Distilling, the philosophy is to let Montana’s unique flora define the flavor and aroma of their spirits.
Wildrye Distilling specializes in the production of unique distilled spirits prepared, whenever possible, from Montana-grown ingredients. They use local ingredients to create spirits that have their own unique Montana style and taste.
Bridger Brewing
