Archive record · Brewery
Kalispell Malting and Brewing Company
Kalispell, Montana, USA
- Founded
- 1894
- Closed
- Year unknown
- Archive ID
- TB-HJVHWMQH
- Last checked
- Not yet checked
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Summary
Established in 1894 by Gust Gamer and Henry and Charles Lindlahr. Survived Prohibition through soda, cider and near beer; brewery remained a major Kalispell business until closing in 1955. Office/bottling and beer-cellar portions survive.
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Beers
Best Beer
RetiredHistorical lager / brand
Brand documented in surviving-building history during Christian Best's operating period. (Retired)
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