5th Annual Tap into Montana Brew Fest, set for Saturday, April 13th in Livingston

Tap into MT partners w/ Brewer’s Association for 5th Annual Brew Fest. 5th Annual Tap into Montana Brew Fest, set for Saturday, April 13th in Livingston

                                    Tap into Montana and the Montana Brewer’s Association have teamed up for the 5th Annual Tap into Montana Brew Fest, set for Saturday, April 13th in Livingston. Twenty-nine Montana breweries will gather at Miles Park along the Yellowstone River to serve up samples of their brews to beer lovers from around the state. The celebration of Montana craft beer kicks off with a week of craft beer-related events throughout Livingston April 7th through 13th, culminating with the Saturday Brew Fest taking place from 3–7pm with a VIP hour from 2–3pm.
“This partnership just made sense for us,” said Tap into Montana co-founder and producer, Rachel Anderson. The Montana Brewer’s Association is a statewide association of breweries organized for the purpose of promoting the production and sales of the freshest and highest quality Montana-made beers. The MBA currently hosts three Rendezvous Beer Festivals throughout the year.
“We couldn’t think of a more natural partner to help us continue to grow this already established event,” Anderson added. A portion of the proceeds from this year’s brew fest will benefit both the MBA and local community organization Montana Matriarch.
“Tap into Montana has proven to be a well-organized, successful event that our brewery members love being part of. We are thrilled to be partnering with them for this year’s brew fest,” said Matt Leow, Executive Director of the Montana Brewer’s Association.
This year’s participating brewers include Livingston’s Katabatic and Neptune’s, while Bozeman-area entries include Bozeman Brewing Co., Bridger Brewing, Bunkhouse Brewery, Dean’s Zesty Booch, Lockhorn Hard Cider, MAP Brewing, Outlaw Brewing, and White Dog Brewing. Also setting up will be Bayern, KettleHouse and Western Cider of Missoula. Helena breweries will include Blackfoot River, Lewis & Clark Brewing Co. and Ten Mile Creek Brewery, while Jeremiah Johnson Brewing and Mighty Mo Brew Co. represent Great Falls with their delicious suds. Enjoy drafts from Kalispell Brewing Co., Philipsburg Brewing Co., and Butte Brewing Co. Butte’s Muddy Creek Brewery will all be featured. Other breweries include 2 Basset Brewery (White Sulphur Springs), Beaverhead Brewing (Dillon), Bitter Root Brewing (Hamilton), Black Eagle Brewery, Flathead Lake Brewing (Big Fork), Gally’s Brewing (Harlowton), and Triple Dog Brewing Co. (Havre).
Live music performances will be provided by Chad Okrusch and friends with local favorites The Fossils headlining the stage show. Local food will be available for purchase from Zac’s Montana BBQ, Farmgirl Pizzeria and The Office. New this year will be the Ale-Lympics featuring feats of strength and competitions by brewery industry professionals.
Entrance into the Brew Fest includes a sampler glass and unlimited samples (no tokens or tickets required). Regular admission tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the gate. VIP tickets are $100 and include entry into the Brew Fest an hour early, as well as entry into the VIP/Brewer’s Dinner event the night prior at the new Neptune’s Taphouse & Eatery with free beer from Neptune’s and Katabatic, a catered dinner and a chance to hang out with brewers from around the state. A limited number of VIP tickets are available.
WindRider Shuttle will be providing a free shuttle service to the Brew Fest from several locations around town between 1:30 and 7:30pm. Stops at The Buckhorn, Neptune’s Brewery, and The Office Lounge will run on a loop all afternoon. In addition, special room rates are available for those traveling from out of town at the Yellowstone Pioneer Lodge. The hotel will also provide shuttle transportation to and from the brew fest.
Craft Beer Week Events will be happening throughout Livingston including beer and food pairings, blind beer tastings, beer trivia, beer and BINGO, beer and darts, the famous Beer Mile, 3rd Annual Creek to Peak Soap Box derby, and more.
Visit www.tapintomt.com for further event details, a complete list of Craft Beer Week happenings, lodging and shuttle information, and to purchase Brew Fest passes. Tickets can also be purchased in Livingston at Markouture, Katabatic Brewing, Neptune’s Brewery and The Office Liquor Store. •