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Best breweries in Missoula, Montana

Within 13 miles of Missoula we track 11 breweries. 1 rates Great. Imagine Nation Brewing in Missoula leads the list at 4.30 (Great).

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Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

1
Imagine Nation Brewing
Missoula, Montana, United States
Imagine Nation Brewing, is Missoula's award-winning brewery where innovative craft beer meets community. We're passionate about brewing exceptional beers that push the boundaries of flavor and creativity. Through our commitment to innovative brewing and community engagement, we at INB aim to empower individuals to connect, grow, and make a positive impact in the world. WE ARE BECAUSE OF EACH OTHER.
Rating
4.30Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
2
OddPitch Brewing
Missoula, Montana, United States
A brewery and taproom located in Missoula, MT with a constantly rotating arrangement of styles. Ranging from Hazy IPAs, Saisons, Sours and traditional English Styles. The rotating IPA lineup utilizes different hop varieties and combinations with each new beer. OddPitch has an emphasis on playing with different yeast, bacteria and mixed cultures (hence the name) which lends itself well to the rotating saison and sour options.
Rating
3.92Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
3
KettleHouse Brewing Company
Missoula, Montana, United States
Our mission is to match the quality of our beers to the quality of the Montana outdoor experience. Put in beer geek parlance: We live to pair our world class beers with Montana’s world class outdoors. By handcrafting the highest quality premium beers that convey our passion for an active Montana outdoor lifestyle, and producing and packaging them in environmentally sensitive ways, we expect to grow a community of beer drinkers and thinkers that can help cool our warming world. We are… In Search of Cooler Times®.
Rating
3.91Fine
Popularity
Well rated
4
Cranky Sam Brewing
Missoula, Montana, United States
Cranky Sam Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #24 in Montana. They are most well known for "Hidden Lady", which is an American IPA and "Tropical Blond", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.91Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
5
Bayern Brewing
Missoula, Montana, United States
Bayern Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #21 in Montana. They are most well known for "Dragon’s Breath", which is a Wheat Beer and "Pilsener", which is a German Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing Bocks and Pale Lagers.
Rating
3.89Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
6
GILD Brewing
Missoula, Montana, United States
GILD Brewing produce's good quality beer and is ranked #38 in Montana. They are most well known for "Mugshot", which is an Oatmeal Stout and "Survey Says", which is a Pale Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.81Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
7
Draught Works
Missoula, Montana, United States
Established in 2011, Draught Works Brewery was founded on the philosophy of building better beers. This industrial spirit has driven our team to turn out clean, traditional ales and lagers, unique American sours, as well as a wide range of experimental styles. Just as draught beer is the epitome of fresh beer, the whole Draught Works crew works diligently to guarantee only the highest-quality product makes its way to you, one that reflects our passion for excellence and the spirit of hard work.
Rating
3.79Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
8
Highlander Beer
Missoula, Montana, United States
Highlander Beer, a historic brewery from 1910 brought into the modern age for the Northwest adventurist. Known for our variety of delicious craft brews, you’ll find a beer for any occasion. Whether you’re on the top of a mountain, fly fishing in the river, or just camping with friends, don’t forget your six pack of Highlander Beer!
Rating
3.75Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
9
Great Burn Brewing
Missoula, Montana, United States
Great Burn Brewing is a microbrewery and taproom located on the south-side of Missoula, Montana. For your enjoyment, we brew hand-crafted ales on a small batch system (15 Barrel). We brew hop-centric or West Coast style beers that are well balanced and flavorful. Our taproom has a comfortable pub-like atmosphere with a relaxing environment. We offer an amazing variety of craft beers with 14 tap handles and ten of these handles dedicated to rotating specialty or seasonal beers.
Rating
3.73Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
10
Lolo Peak Brewing Company
Lolo, Montana, United States
"We Built a Brewery" Since the very first step we took on this new adventure...our intent was undoubtedly simple! Keep our clients and community needs the utmost priority. We absolutely knew that we could only throw the stone in the river as far as our support would allow us. With that in mind, "We Built a Brewery" based on the following: 1. Offer an atmosphere that defies gravity, where you can literally feel the pressure of life lift when you walk in our establishment! 2. Mold creativity, laughter and relaxation into the tastiest dish you have ever consumed. 3. Establish a social trend in the community that emphasizes support and extends a genuine hand in an effort to provide the strongest friendships. 4. Integrate quality ingredients from around the country with the intent to create a harmony between beer and food that gets stuck in your head just as a song that you can't help but sing over and over again! Ultimately, we are here for you, to create a community bond stronger than steel and to create a smile of pleasure each time you reach your lips towards a pint of Lolo Peak Brewing Company's finest craft beers. Our mission was simple and will always remain, "We Built a Brewery... For you!"
Rating
3.54Poor
Popularity
Lightly rated
11
Big Sky Brewing Company
Missoula, Montana, United States
Big Sky Brewing Company produce's mediocre beer and always has a new beer for you to try. They are most well known for "Moose Drool Brown Ale", which is a Brown Ale - American and "IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Brown Ales and IPAs.
Rating
3.51Poor
Popularity
Very widely rated

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