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Montana Brewing Company

Great Falls, Montana, USA

ClosedOwnership unknown
Founded
1891
Closed
Year unknown
Archive ID
TB-MR3PQZQT
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Summary

Founded as Montana Brewery, Saloon & Restaurant in 1891 near the west end of Central Avenue. Operated as Montana Brewing Company from 1894 to 1918. Later site references describe Great Falls Breweries, Inc. Malt-house use into the 20th century.

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The People

Behind the beer

J. H. Johnson
Founder

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The Beer Library

Beers

Montana Porter

Retired

Porter

Documented Great Falls product, 1894–1918. (Retired)

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My Favorite Beer

Retired

Historical beer

Documented Great Falls product, 1894–1918; style unresolved. (Retired)

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Export Beer

Retired

Export beer

Documented product circa 1892–1902. (Retired)

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