Ale Works Trivia Brew Party kicks off MOR’s Hops & History
Following another successful season of Brews & the Big Sky, the Museum of the Rockies announces the 2019 return of its summer series featuring scholarly suds – Hops & History! The program supports MOR’s Living History Farm by pairing historical talks on the Gallatin Valley’s brewing past with beer tastings from local breweries.
On the last Tuesday of each summer month, the Tinsley House becomes the perfect backdrop for an evening of brewing history. Now in its sixth season, enjoy a new addition of small plate dishes served alongside the evening tastings. While you’re enjoying brews, explore the history of brewing both nationally and here in Montana with short lectures led by MOR’s Curator of History, Michael Fox and Executive Director, Chris Dobbs.
To kick off the season, MOR joins forces with Fermentana for a Hops & History: Trivia Brew Party at Montana Ale Works. Set for Tuesday, May 7th, the event coincides with Bozeman Craft Beer Week and features sessions at 5:30pm and 7:30pm. Seats are $45 per person and include small-plate pairings and beer tasting. Advance tickets required. Must be 21+.
With delicious small-plates prepared by Chef Aaron Brittingham paired with local brews from MAP Brewing, this evening will feature a casual trivia game with MOR’s Michael Fox. Learn something new about brewing while you compete with friends and our beer-loving community for exciting prizes. With all food and service donated by Montana Ale Works and all beer donated by MAP Brewing, all proceeds benefit the Living History Farm at Museum of the Rockies.
Hops & History officially begins with Birth of a Beer on Tuesday, May 28th featuring the chefs of Pizza Campania and Mountains Walking Brewery. Explore the role that beer has played, and still plays, in the development of human societies. From the ancient Sumerians to Europe and the Americas, beer has been a staple of many peoples who all share a love of fermented grains.
Future events include Brewing Montana History: Part I on June 25th with The Mint Café and Bridger Brewing, Brewing Montana History: Part II on July 30th with Pizza Campania and Bozeman Brewing Company, and closing with the Hops & History Season Celebration at the Living History Farm on August 27th. Stay tuned for further details.
For more information about this season’s Hops & History events and to register, please visit www.museumoftherockies.org. •
