The annual Black Star Beer Barter is once again gracing the Great Northern Brewing Company in Whitefish, Montana, this weekend. It is a supreme event that is only gaining more traction, more entries, and more awesomeness. If you have plans to go ski Whitefish this weekend, plan on watching this beer barter too.
one of last year's winners...
Here's the scoop, straight from Black Star Beer:
Once again, the Great
Northern Brewing Company of Whitefish is asking the people of Montana; “what
would you do or trade for a year’s supply of beer?” Each year, the answer to
this question by the citizenry of the Flathead Valley has become more
pronounced. In 2012, a shoeless fire twirling phenom, and the presenter of not just
one, but two Volks Wagon busses took the grand prize of a year’s supply of
Black Star beer. In fact, the Barter judging panel was so impressed that they
awarded 52 cases to each winner. And so it is, the quirkiness of the Whitefish
Winter Carnival continues.
The stakes will be
undoubtedly high this year as the Beer Barter kicks off following the grand parade
of the Whitefish Winter Carnival on February 2nd. “It’s great
watching the hilarity of participation unfold,” says Marcus Duffey, General
Manager of the Great Northern Brewing Company. “We just want everyone to know
that it really is as simple of a concept as it sounds; what are you willing to
trade for a year’s supply of beer? It’s as simple as that… Anything from an old
vehicle, a talent or even some sort of livestock would be fantastic,” Duffey
said.
The 2013 Black Star
Beer Barter will commence around 4:00pm following the Grand Parade on Central
Avenue in downtown Whitefish. This year’s grand prize winner will be awarded a combination
of 52 cases of Black Star, Wheatfish Wheat Lager, and Going to the Sun IPA.
Barter items must be
registered by 3:00pm at the Brewery. Any items that may require special arrangements
for presentation must be coordinated 48 hours in advance. All inquiries and arrangements
can be made with Jessica Lucey at 406.863.1000 ext. 2.
About
the Great Northern Brewing Company
The Great Northern Brewery located in
Whitefish, Montana, is the original home of Black Star Beer, and the finest
variety of 15 other lagers and ales. Through the use of a traditional
"Gravity Flow" arrangement, the beers are made in the tradition of
artisan brewing with one of the most sophisticated brew houses for its size in
the entire country. Learn more about the Great Northern Brewing Company at www.greatnorthernbrewing.com
left to right: Marcus Duffey, Ryan Newhouse
When you go up, save time to stock up at nearby Markus Foods and the new Brix Bottle Shop in Kalispell.
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