Located in the heart of the Bitterroot Valley, Bitter Root Brewing proudly serves handcrafted ales and fresh made food to our customers. Our mission is to brew delicious beer and serve outstanding food that honors our legacy for many years to come. We promise to elevate the everyday by transforming activities into experiences. With great pride, we capture the essence of Montana, and make exceptional the norm in everything we do.
Beer
At Bitter Root Brewing we craft and package all of our beer on premise in Hamilton, MT. We make 35 to 40 different beers throughout the year with a focus on traditional styles. Our packaged beers are available in Montana and Northern Idaho. We love the opportunity to put our own twist on our small batch and specialty brews and enjoy making them just as much as we love drinking them.
Food
We love food at Bitter Root Brewing and we focus on fresh, seasonal and local as much as possible. Our menu is built around tried and true pub favorites and sprinkled with great vegan, vegetarian and healthy options to ensure there is something for everyone when you visit our restaurant. Our menu changes seasonally to reflect the shift in available local ingredients.
Customer Service
Our goal for our customers at Bitter Root Brewing is to always feel like you are being taken care. Whether you are joining us at our Tap Room in Hamilton or drinking a can of Bitter Root Beer at home we want you to love your experience.
Community
In our opinion the Bitterroot Valley is one of the best places to live and it is so important to us to participate in the community that is our home. From hosting fundraisers and partnering with our local non-profit organizations to offering a space for people to celebrate their special moments, we love where we live and are so grateful for the support our community shows.
If you are looking for sponsorship or donation information please Contact Us.
The Bitterroot Flower
You’ll see the Bitterroot flower peppered throughout Bitter Root Brewing’s graphics. This flower is not only the state flower but also has a rich history. Traditionally, the roots were gathered, dried for storage, and used for food or trade. You can find these state beauties growing wild in the shrublands of the valley. The species was named rediviva from the Latin word meaning “reviving from a dry state” referring to the ability of the plant to grow again after having been dug up, dried whole, and stored for months. This plant is strong and withstanding and is the perfect icon to help represent Bitter Root Brewing.
Local Partners
Western Montana Growers Coop
Hamilton Pack
Daily’s Premium Meats
Le Petit Outre Bakery
Big Creek Coffee Roasters
Tumblewood Tea
OUR HISTORY
In 1998 Tim Bozik started Bitter Root Brewing in a small automobile garage with dairy equipment he converted into brewing tanks. His goal was to create a family friendly establishment where you could take the kids and get a great, fresh beer. Since then, our business has grown but our principles of great beer and family have always remained.
