Blackfoot River Brewing Co
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4.8 (337 on Google)
About Blackfoot River Brewing Co
Blackfoot River Brewing Co is a microbrewery and taproom in Helena. It was founded in 1998 by three homebrewers: Brian Smith, Brad Simshaw and Greg Wermers.
Its website says the beers use traditional ingredients chosen for each style, with the base malt and yeast matched to the beer. Each week the brewery also pours two beers on a hand pumped beer engine. The site says cask beer is creamier, less carbonated and served slightly warmer than regular draught.
The taproom has two levels and a second floor deck, plus a parklet outside in summer months. Well behaved pets are allowed in the downstairs outdoor areas, and outside food is welcome. Free popcorn, wine, Montana made hard cider and non-alcoholic drinks are on offer too.
The brewery moved into a new building next to its original one in October 2008. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Helena on this site.
From Blackfoot River Brewing Company's own website and its Google listing, read October 10, 2026.
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- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Are dogs allowed at Blackfoot River Brewing?
Its website says well behaved pets are allowed in the downstairs outdoor areas.
Can I bring my own food?
Yes. The website says outside food is welcome, and it also mentions free popcorn in the taproom.
What is the beer engine?
Each week the brewery serves two unique beers on a traditional hand pumped beer engine. Its website says this gives the beer a creamier, less carbonated texture, served slightly warmer than modern draught.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
Ten Mile Creek Brewery is 0.2 miles away and Mt Ascension Brewing is 0.3 miles away. Lewis & Clark Brewing Co. is 1.3 miles away, and Lewis & Clark Tap Room is 1.4 miles away.
Answers come from Blackfoot River Brewing Company's website and its Google listing, read October 10, 2026.
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Before you visit Blackfoot River
Check blackfootriverbrewing.com for the tap list, the weekly beer engine lineup and the events page. The taproom's hours change with the seasons, so look there before you head over.
Bring your own food if you like, since outside food is welcome. If you bring a dog, plan on the downstairs outdoor areas. Pets there need to be well behaved.
Ten Mile Creek Brewery is 0.2 miles away, and Mt Ascension Brewing is 0.3 miles away. Lewis & Clark Brewing Co. is 1.3 miles away if you want to go further.