What Beers Are on Tap at Blackfoot River Brewing Company?

Updated

Blackfoot River Brewing Company lists its current draft lineup on the "On Tap Today" section of its website, and it also uses a "Beer Engine" feature to highlight special, limited releases. Based on the site's own listings, recent examples include a Cream Ale dry-hopped with Mama Lisa's Wild Bremerton Hops and Kenzie's Spicy Peppermint Patty Oatmeal Stout. Because the tap list rotates, the only reliable way to know what's pouring on a given day is to check that page directly rather than rely on a static menu.

How the Tap List Is Organized

The brewery separates its offerings into a few areas on the site:

  • On Tap Today — the current lineup of hand-crafted beer available in the tasting room.
  • In The Tasting Room — what's being served in the taproom space itself.
  • On The Beer Engine — special or experimental pours pushed through the beer engine, typically limited and short-lived.

The taproom also serves featured wines, local Montana-made hard cider, and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, so the beer list isn't the only thing on offer.

Examples of Beers That Have Been Listed

The site's own "On The Beer Engine" section has featured:

Beer Description
Cream Ale dry-hopped with Mama Lisa's Wild Bremerton Hops A cream ale given a dry-hop treatment using wild hops
Kenzie's Spicy Peppermint Patty Oatmeal Stout An oatmeal stout infused with cacao nibs, Kenzie's jalapeños, peppermint, and vanilla

These are examples of the rotating/special side of the lineup rather than a permanent core menu. The brewery's standard hand-crafted beers are what fill out the main tap list, with the Beer Engine reserved for one-off or seasonal experiments.

What the Beer Engine Is

The Beer Engine is the brewery's way of featuring small-batch or limited releases — beers that aren't part of the everyday lineup. The site presents these as time-limited pours, and the examples above show the range: a dry-hopped cream ale on one occasion, a spiced oatmeal stout on another. If you're visiting specifically to try something unusual, the Beer Engine listing is the section to watch.

How to Check What's Pouring Before You Go

  1. Go to blackfootriverbrewing.com.
  2. Open the On Tap Today section for the current beer lineup.
  3. Check On The Beer Engine for any special or limited releases that week.
  4. Note the taproom's seasonal hours, since they change: the site lists Mon–Thu 2–9 pm and Fri–Sun 12–9 pm for its fall schedule.

The taproom offers free popcorn, welcomes outside food, and allows well-behaved pets in the downstairs outdoor areas. Seating is available inside on two levels, on a second-floor deck, and — during summer months — outside at the parklet.

Key Things to Keep in Mind

  • The list changes. Specific beers named here are examples from the site's own postings, not a guaranteed permanent menu.
  • Check the date. Special releases are tied to specific dates, so a beer listed for one week may not be available the next.
  • Hours are seasonal. Confirm current hours before visiting, as the posted schedule is described as fall business hours.
  • More than beer. Wine, Montana hard cider, and non-alcoholic options are also available if beer isn't the draw for everyone in your group.