What Is Blackfoot River Brewing Company?

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Blackfoot River Brewing Company is a brewery and taproom in Helena, Montana. Its website serves as the public face of the taproom: current beers on tap, seasonal business hours, merchandise, events, and community programs. If you are looking for a place to drink hand-crafted beer in Helena, or you want to know what the brewery offers before visiting, this site is the starting point.

What the taproom offers

The taproom pours a rotating line-up of hand-crafted beer and also carries featured wines, locally made Montana hard cider, and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. Free popcorn is available. The space has two indoor levels, a second-floor deck, and — during summer months — an outdoor parklet.

A few practical details from the site:

  • Hours (fall schedule): Monday–Thursday 2–9 pm, Friday–Sunday 12–9 pm
  • Pets: well-behaved pets are allowed in the downstairs outdoor areas
  • Food: outside food is welcome
  • Seating: indoor on two levels, plus the deck and seasonal parklet

What the website covers

The site is organized around the taproom experience rather than online sales:

Section What it tells you
Tap Room Hours, space, and what's being poured
The Brewery Background on the brewing operation
Beer The beer line-up
Merchandise Branded goods
Events Taproom happenings
Community Local programs, including the Helena Ridge Challenge
About Us / Staff / Jobs / Contact Company and contact information

Two recurring features are worth noting. On Tap Today and In The Tasting Room show what is currently available, and On The Beer Engine highlights small-batch or experimental pours — for example, a cream ale dry-hopped with wild hops, or an oatmeal stout infused with cacao nibs, jalapeños, peppermint, and vanilla. Because these change, check the site before you go if a specific beer matters to you.

Events and community

The events page lists one-off gatherings at the taproom, such as a public radio listener event or a pop-up shop. The community section covers local involvement, including the Helena Ridge Challenge. The site also offers a newsletter sign-up if you want updates on beers and events.

When this site is useful to you

  • You are in or near Helena and deciding where to have a beer — the hours, seating, and pet/food policies answer most logistics questions.
  • You want to know what is pouring right now before you commit to a visit.
  • You are looking for merchandise or want to follow events and community programs.
  • You want to contact the brewery about staff, jobs, or general questions.

One limit to keep in mind: the site presents the taproom and its offerings, but it does not indicate online ordering, shipping, or pricing. Treat it as a visitor information source, and use the contact page for anything transactional.