EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 32 MIN
Brewing History and Mountain Magic: The Philipsburg Brewing Story
from The 406 Life: Exploring Montana with Montana Max · host Montana Max
Local Bigfoot Montana Max drops into Philipsburg, Montana to hang with Cathy and Nolan Smith, the owners of Philipsburg Brewing Company. They talk about building a brewery in a tiny historic mining town, bringing brewing back to the old Kroger Brewing site, and turning two iconic spots, The Vault downtown and The Springs in the summer, into a full-on destination. You’ll hear how mountain spring water shapes their beer, why they use resealable aluminum bottles, what it’s like going statewide with distribution (and even into Yellowstone), and how they’ve won major awards while staying hometown-friendly.Read the full article at The406Life.com and plan your visit: stop into The Vault anytime, or catch The Springs during the summer months. More at philipsburgbrew.com.If you love this give us a 5-star rating and share with your family and friends.
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Local Bigfoot Montana Max drops into Philipsburg, Montana to hang with Cathy and Nolan Smith, the owners of Philipsburg Brewing Company. They talk about building a brewery in a tiny historic mining town, bringing brewing back to the old Kroger Brewing site, and turning two iconic spots, The Vault downtown and The Springs in the summer, into a full-on destination. You’ll hear how mountain spring water shapes their beer, why they use resealable aluminum bottles, what it’s like going statewide with distribution (and even into Yellowstone), and how they’ve won major awards while staying hometown-friendly.Read the full article at The406Life.com and plan your visit: stop into The Vault anytime, or catch The Springs during the summer months. More at philipsburgbrew.com.If you love this give us a 5-star rating and share with your family and friends.
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