Lone Peak Brewery

While vacationing in Big Sky, MT, I had the privilege of frequenting Lone Peak Brewery on a few occasions. After everyone arrived on Saturday and got settled, Sunday we made the treacherous (not so much) 2 mile drive to the local microbrewery and took over the place. When our crew of 14 people entered the quaint brewpub, we immediately felt at home. The locals were friendly, the servers were attentive, and the beer was delicious!

Hippy highway Oatmeal Stout : A very thick, tasty stout. The roasted oats and barley are front and center in this delicious brew. This beer lingers in your mouth, and the oat flavor stays on your tongue.

Wit's End Belgian Ale: An enjoyable Belgian ale that is easy drinking, especially on a warm day. Think: Blue Moon, with a kick. A slight citrus flavor that is offset by a bit of coriander, this beer was a favorite of the women in our group.

Steep 'N' Deep Winter Ale: A dark, strong beer that is as tasty as it is potent. this quickly became a favorite of Tim and I as it was on special the entire time we were in Big Sky. Although out of season, this beer was very complex, with both sweet and hoppy flavor that was offset by the roasted grains that rounded out the flavor.

Tim and I made a final visit to the brewery the day before we left and had the pleasure of hanging out with the head brewer's wife. She waited on us, and shared the journey that they went through to open the brewery after brewing beer at home for nearly 20 years. The more we talked to the co-owner, the more I was inspired to aim towards the day when I can open my own microbrewry!