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JEREMIAH JOHNSON BREWING CO. Proudly brewed in Great Falls, Montana, Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company crafts a

range of premium, award-winning alesmajor using goal only in mind the to finest grow localthis already ingredients. incredibly popular

1972 movie, Jeremiah Johnson, which featured Robert Redford brand. Fittingly, Jeremiah Johnson shares his name with the

as the central character - a mountain man. Jeremiah says people have been asking about his name since he was a kid, Johnson’and it certainly brand makesmay be sense new, that but they they did are the already brewery proving name tochange be a toregional support leader their with Mountain their Manhigh ale.quality The standards ‘Jeremiah and passion for brewing fresh, locally minded

has a lot of room Located in Great Falls, Montana, in the heart of the forbeer. growth The brewery and Golden Triangle, Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company recently to establish original The Front Brewing Company, which was established themselvesthey’re lookingin incelebrated 2012, Jeremiah its one-year Johnson anniversary. and his wife After Katie taking made over it their the mission to continue what The Front had started, but with their markets“We want they heritage while sourcing local ingredients and brewing a haven’t yet tapped. own spin on things. The couple strives to honor their Montana multitude of fresh, exceptional, and distinctive beers that products, cultivate to make great a couple of the popular beers that were originally developed and support our could only come from the Golden Triangle. Although they kept community,”a good workplace, to change the brewery name, re-brand, and unveil several new Jeremiah Johnson craftby The brew Front, styles Mountain that have Man already Scotch become Ale included, incredibly they popular did opt

has said. “We’re a with their loyal customers. become a staple in the state of Montana, and when Jeremiah family Werun hopebrewery you andenjoy we two take of a Jeremiahlot of pride Johnson’s in hard workmost The brewery’s signature Mountain Man Scotch Ale has and excellent customer service.” and Katie Johnson took ownership of The Front, they had a MOUNTAIN MAN popular craft brews.HONEY Cheers! WEIZEN Hefeweizen

Scotch Ale Jeremiah Johnson’s award-winning Honey 6.5% ABV 20 IBU’s 5.4% ABV 16 IBU’s Weizen uses generous amounts of locally embodyingMountain Man the spirit, Scotch history, Ale is and the allure pride harvested honey from Smoot Honey to of Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Co., Montana Pale 2-Row pale malt and local Smootof Montana. Honey in Using each batch, only this the ale freshest is rich withcapture wheat the and flavors Montana of sweet Pale 2-Row clover malt, and SaphirMontana hops, wildflowers. orange peel, It is and also German brewed

and complex, combining the malt flavors of toffee, dark chocolate, caramel, and molasses with a subtle yeast. Finally, Honey Weizen is dry hopped with rose hips for Best Scotch Ale - Montana Brewers Association Annual Brewfest Silver Medal (Best Honey Wheat) - National Honey Board hint of cherry smoke for a smooth, even-bodied finish. a beer that is light and sweet with a pleasant tart finish. v2019i13 800-200-2959 www.CraftBeerClub.com FOOD FOR YOUR BREW Grilled Halibut with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette 2 1/2 Tbs fresh lemon juice 3 Tbs thinly sliced fresh basil or 3 tsp dried 2 Tbs olive oil 2 tsp drained capers 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel 4 5-6 oz halibut steaks (about 3/4 inch thick)

Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, crushed garlic cloves and grated lemon peel in a small bowl to blend. Stir in 2 Tbs fresh basil and capers. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Season halibut steaks with salt and pepper. Brush fish with 1 Tbs vinaigrette, driving equally. Grill or broil halibut steaks until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer fish to plates.Recipe sourcedRewhisk from remaining www.Epicurious.com. vinaigrette; our over fish. Garnish fish with remaining 1 Tbs basil and serve.

1. What is a beer engine?TRIVIA TIME A beer engine is a manual pump used to dispense cask beers. Cask beers are gravity- fed and rely on a beer engine to pump beer from a cask through the tap and into your glass, as opposed to the more common practice of using gas to push beer through the draft line.

2. What is a Hopback? A Hopback is a sealed chamber that is inserted in between the brewing kettle and counter-flow wort chiller. Hops are added to the chamber, the hot wort from the kettle is run through it, and then immediately cooled in the wort chiller before entering the fermentation chamber. This helps retain the maximum hop aroma compounds.

3. A beer with more yeast will have what standout flavors and aromas? A beer with more yeast tends to have fruity, spicy characteristics such as bananas and cloves. Beers with these flavors include German Wheat Beers, Barley Tart Witbiers, Sour Beers, and many Hefeweizens.

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