2010 Garden City Brewfest

May 1, 2010 – 12-8pm – Caras Park – Downtown, Missoula

Join us for the 18th Annual Garden City Brewfest the first Saturday in May. This favorite annual event features more than 60 beers on tap, a wine bar, food and live music. $7 gets you a 7-ounce signature tasting glass and two drink tokens – additional tokens are just $1 each. Come early for best selection. Bring your ID and please Drink Responsibly.

If you are a Brewery that would like to have your beer featured at the 2010 Brewfest, Download an Application and return by March 31, 2010.

Music

The Lil’ Smokies: 12-2:30 pm

The 18th Annual Brewfest kicks off with The Lil’ Smokies. Lil’ Smokies formed in Missoula, MT in January of 2009 at Cameron Wilson’s Bar. The Band includes members of Burnt Toast, Rich and Rare, and Broken Valley Roadshow. They are mix of folk/traditional/80s/classic rock/jazz. They are currently recording their first cd which includes 8 original tracks and will be available soon. Setup includes Guitar, Lead Guitar, Banjo, Dobro, Fiddle, Mandolin, Harmony Mandolin, And Double Bass. Members have played with some of Bluegrass greats and some have traveled a far as China to perform.

Secret Powers: 2:30-5 pm

The day continues with Missoula favorite Secret Powers. Secret Powers is what happens when the best of the Los Angeles indie-rock community merges with the best of the Missoula indie-rock community. They become the greatest band of all time!

Wartime Blues: 5-8 pm

Last, but certainly not least, is Wartime Blues. Wartime Blues, an eight-person indie-americana outfit, hails from the eclectic arts community of Missoula, Montana. With raw vocals and lyrics layered on top of everything from banjos and cellos to electric guitars, Wartime has packed Missoula clubs with hipsters and hippies alike since 2007. With a debut EP and a summer tour already under their belt, the band released their first full length, Doves & Drums, in December 2009.

2010 Beer List

Bud Light – Anheuser-Busch -St. Louis, Missouri
Shock Top Belgian White -Anheuser-Busch – St. Louis, Missouri

Big Sky Summer Honey – Big Sky Brewing Co. – Missoula, Montana
Big Sky 406 Saison Wit – Big Sky Brewing Co. – Missoula, Montana

Widmer ‘10 Black IPA – Widmer Brothers Brewing Co. – Portland, Oregon
Widmer Sunburn Summer Ale - Widmer Brothers Brewing Co. – Portland, Oregon

Redhook Mudslinger Nut Brown – Red Hook Brewing Co. – Woodinville, Washington
Redhook Rope Swing Pilsner - Red Hook Brewing Co. – Woodinville, Washington

Stone Brewing IPA – Lang Creek Brewing Co. – Marion, Montana
Stone Brewing Arrogant Ale – Lang Creek Brewing Co. -Marion, Montana

New Belgium Broken Arrow Pale – New Belgium Brewing Co. -Ft. Collins, Colorado
New Belgium Ranger IPA -New Belgium Brewing Co. -Ft. Collins, Colorado

Wild Huckleberry Lager – Great Northern Brewing Co. -Whitefish, Montana

Harvest Moon Beltian White – Harvest Moon Brewing Co. – Belt, Montana
Harvest Charlie Russell Red – Harvest Moon Brewing Co. – Belt, Montana

Kona Fire Rock Pale Ale – Kona Brewing Co. – Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Kona Wailua Wheat – Kona Brewing Co. – Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Highlander Beer – Missoula Brewing Co. – Missoula, Montana

Single Hop Ale – BitterRoot Brewery – Hamilton, Montana
Huckleberry Hefeweizen – BitterRoot Brewery – Hamilton, Montana

Tartanic Scotch Ale – Blackfoot River Brewing – Helena, Montana
Single Malt IPA – Blackfoot River Brewing – Helena, Montana

Maibock – Bayern Brewing Co. – Missoula, Montana
Dump Truck Summer Bock – Bayern Brewing. Co. – Missoula, Montana

Flathead Cherry Ale – Glacier Brewing Co. – Polson, Montana
Slurry Bomber Stout – Glacier Brewing Co. – Polson, Montana

Cold Smoke Scotch Ale – Kettlehouse Brewing Co. – Missoula, Montana
Seeley Axe White Sorghum Beer – Kettlehouse Brewing Co. – Missoula, Montana

Salmon River Honey Rye – Madison River Brewing Co. – Belgrade, Montana
Irresistible Amber Ale – Madison River Brewing Co. – Belgrade, Montana

Hop Pursuit Extra Pale – Full Sail Brewing – Hood River, Oregon

Summer Ale – Alaskan Brewing Co. – Juneau, Alaska
White Ale – Alaskan Brewing Co. – Juneau, Alaska

IPA (India Pale Ale) – Lagunitas Brewing Co. – Petaluma, California

Belgium White – Blue Moon Brewing Co. – Golden, Colorado

Mocha Porter – Rogue Ales – Newport, Oregon

Southern Hemisphere Harvest Ale – Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. – Chico, California
Summerfest – Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. – Chico, California

Inversion IPA – Deschutes Brewery – Bend, Oregon
Twilight Ale – Deschutes Brewery – Bend, Oregon

Audacious Apricot Ale – Pyramid Breweries – Seattle, Washington
Curve Ball Blonde Ale – Pyramid Breweries – Seattle, Washington

Black Star Double-Hopped Lager – Black Star Beer – Whitefish, Montana

Samuel Adams Summer Ale – Boston Beer Co. – Boston, Massachusetts

Organic Amber Ale – Eel River Brewing – Fortuna, California

Red Tail Ale – Mendocino Brewing Co. – Hopland, California

Dick’s Danger – Dick’s Brewing Co. – Centralia, Washington

Mike’s Hard Lemonade – Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co. – Seattle, Washington

Yard Sale Amber Ale – Tamarack Brewing Co. – Lakeside, Montana
Wakeboard Wheat – Tamarack Brewing Co. – Lakeside, Montana

Mica Mai Bock – Quarry Brewing – Butte, Montana
Shale Pale Ale – Quarry Brewing – Butte, Montana

Hippy Highway Oatmeal Stout – Lone Peak Brewery – Big Sky, Montana
Lone Peak Imperial IPA – Lone Peak Brewery – Big Sky, Montana

Bozone Select Amber Ale – Bozeman Brewing Co. – Bozeman, Montana
Hopzone IPA – Bozeman Brewing Co. – Bozeman, Montana

Double IPA – Blacksmith Brewing Co. – Stevensville, Montana
Blackout Stout – Blacksmith Brewing Co. – Stevensville, Montana

Imperial IPA – Flathead Lake Brewing – Woods Bay, Montana
Espresso Porter – Flathead Lake Brewing – Woods Bay, Montana

Wee Bit of Mischief – Zymurgists’ Community Brew – Missoula, Montana

Food

With a lot of beer, you must have…a lot of food! Be sure to sample some fine Missoula fare from one of our vendors:

Sentinel Kiwanis: Burgers, Brats, MacKenzie River Pizza
El Cazador: Traditional Mexican Cuisine
Sichuan BBQ: Chicken Teriyaki Bowl, Pork Loin Sandwich, Sichuan Noodles
Isla’s Lemonade: Lemonade
The Grille: Philly Cheesesteak, Cheese Fries, Nachos, Sandwiches
IZA Asian Restaurant: Chicken, Beef, Seafood Satay, Fried Rice

Sponsors

Thank You to our 2010 Sponsors!

Big Sky Brewing Company
Headwall Magazine

Past BrewFest Awards

2010 Winners:
Best Belgian: Blue Moon’s Belgian White
Best Dark Ale/Strong: Blacksmith Blackout Stout
Best Dark Ale: Big Sky Cowboy Coffee Porter
Best Light Hybrid Ale: Alaska Summer Ale
Best IPA: Blackfoot Brewing Single Malt IPA
Best Lager: Red Hook Rope Swing Pilsner
Best Pale Ale: New Belgian Mighty Arrow
Best Specialty: Kettlehouse Seeley Axe White Sorghum Beer
Best Wheat/Rye: Madison River Salmon Fly Honey Rye

2009 Winners:
Best Lager: Bayern Maibock
Best Light Hybrid: Glacier Brewing Golden Grizzly Ale
Best Pale Ale: New Belgium Mighty Arrow
Best Amber Ale: Green Lakes Organic Amber
Best Dark Ale: Harvest moon Pigs Ass Porter
Best Strong Dark Ale: Highlander – Missoula Brewing Co.
Best Wheat or Rye: Bayern Dragon’s Breath Dark Hefe
Best Belgian: Blue Moon Belgian White
Best IPA: Deschutes Brewing Inversion IPA
Best Fruit Beer: Pyramid Brewing Audacious Apricot Ale
Best of Montana: Highlander – Missoula Brewing Co.
Best of Show: Deschutes Brewing Inversion IPA