I was just in Billings, Montana for a couple of days for work. A bit of a dump, frankly, with the distant view of the Rockies sadly obscured by a large cement factory or some such. But a small highlight of my windswept wanderings around downtown was Angry Hanks, a genuinely micro microbrewery, which owing to peculiar local licensing laws is open for sampling only from 4 to 8 each evening, with a strictly enforced 3 pint maximum per evening. As you will see from the picture, it is strictly a utilitarian experience, with a few tables set up next to the tanks, but a good crowd, and a friendly, knowledgeable bar tender made it seem quite cosy. The red ale was superb; the "Hodge Podge," made with leftovers from 6 or 8 different malts, interesting, but a bit thin. A recommended stop if you find yourselves in that neck of the woods.
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I used to play shows in Billings back in the day, although I can't recall the name of the place. Back then, any band that came to Montana would be guaranteed a packed house, a place to stay, and an ego boost to last a year. BTW, I like any beer that is advertised as 'angry'.
I think if Joe ever makes it there, he'll go for the Pastey White Boy.
Like he always does.
Welcome back from the treasure state. Nice that you lucked into a micro-brewery, though I have to say those regulations sound pretty heinous.
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