First, what this place is not: 1. It's not a liquor store. Beer and wine only. 2. It's not a tasting room. 3. It's not a growler bar. I've been to a mixture of bottle shops over the years and they vary in their merchandising and options. I could be wrong, but the beer felt like a sideshow to the wine. There was a cooler with cheeses and caviar. Some other pickled items. Things I connect more with vine parties. There was a good variety in types of beers, but not a huge selection. Plenty of local beers. Some Trappist beers. But no Weihenstephaner, my favorite Trappist brews. Service was cordial. The shop was busy. Trivia: What is the word for a measurement of sugar content in a liquid used to estimate the potential alcohol content in wine? Trivia: In 1925, this word originated in regards to a place that sells liquor and wines. read more

Brix Bottleshop - Honey hefe - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

See all

Raymond is great!!! I call from Kansas and he knows exactly what to get my son in law!! Thanks Raymond!!! read more

Raymond is the most helpful knowledgeable person to purchase wine from. He carries a nice selection of all types of wine at various price points. He will learn what you like and always have fantastic suggestions for wines to try. He also has a nice selection of beer. read more

Best wine shop in the valley! Always friendly, great hours, and the best orange wine selection. Joined their wine club and it is such a fun way to explore wine! 10/10 read more

After tooling around Montana on vacation, my wife alerted me to this shop to satisfy my high-end beer needs. I was very pleased with their selection, a good variety of styles from US craft breweries as well as International, for good measure. Highly recommended for beer nerds like myself, wish I didn't live 9 hours away! read more

Brix Bottleshop - All but the Left Hand nitro pack we're purchased at Brix Bottleshop in Kalispell. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

Very unique beers from all over the world. Love that you can buy by the can! Makes it easier to try a couple to see what you like without buying a 6 pack and wasting it if you don't like it. I triea salted caramel stout and I was very good. Will be back, but with more time to really look around! The gentlemen working was super nice and helpful! read more

Brix Bottleshop - a can of beer on a kitchen counter - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

I have loved this shop for years. I always recommend it to friends and family. I hadn't been there for several months and went in at 4:45 on Friday afternoon. There was a man and a lady behind the counter, there was another woman and her child (visiting, not customers) I was ignored when I walked in...I looked around for the product I was looking for and couldn't find it. I asked. The man rudely gestured to another part of the store 'it would be over there" . I look. Not seeing it, I ask "this shelf?" Big sigh "yeah" eyeroll. Won't go back. There are enough businesses that care about customer service that deserve my business. It's sad. They used to be friendly, helpful and a fun atmosphere. I almost felt bad I interrupted this man's afternoon by walking in the door. read more

I recently had the opportunity to experience all things special of Brix Bottleshop!! Not only did Raymond go above and beyond finding my request and ordering it in but the VIP treatment for 'just another customer' was top notch, making THIS place a MUST stop venue along your way!! The vast selections of wines and beers place the cherry on top!! A rare and special combo in our times! Stop through and enjoy the treasure defining our treasure state! read more

This is a small specialty wine and beer shop! So happy to have come upon this. Kalispell you have a gem here! Historic downtown is becoming more and more a trendy place to visit. The staff is not very personable, but I know what I want and loved being able to find selections from Germany that I have not seen since living there! They have some good choices for meat and cheese in the back corner of the wine section. I'm looking forward to going back and getting some more. The best part is you can by singles and taste all of them. read more

Having finally established a Yelp account, I can now post a review for Brix Bottleshop and owner/operator, Karen. SERVICE When looking for a wine shop, it's my belief that a person wants great wine. However, that is a mere sliver of what this place delivers on. This shop owner and her staff clearly take pride in curating this wine selection. Both the depth and breadth of the rotating selection will impress a wine purist, while the knowledgeable staff can guide the wine novice to a well thought-out choice for a special occasion or a memorable gift. The shop offers varying priced wines, hosts a wine club, and makes gift-buying easy. During most holidays, Brix caters to shoppers who are short on time by preparing gift bags containing a few hand-selected items along with an appropriately themed wine. EXPERIENCE If it's ambiance or the use of historically significant business space you seek, Brix is right up your alley...or down your alley, depending on where you begin. This shop is nestled warmly in one of Kalispell's most popular blocks, so the alley entrance greets customers with a petite boardwalk that makes one think of a long-forgotten European hamlet. It's here where a small group can intimately gather; or simply enter through the screen door, which pops shut behind you just like grandma's back porch. Once inside, the products are tastefully marked, described, and organized, while the backdrop is done with a subtle pastiche flavor. EVENTS Beginning in February, 2019, Karen took on the task of organizing a huge fundraiser for my daughter, Kayla, who was crowned Miss Rodeo Montana a month earlier in Great Falls, MT. Karen was thrilled to have a local girl representing Montana, and she did an outstanding job the soliciting the support of several businesses. Thanks to her, "Montana's First Lady in Rodeo" was given a spectacular Coronation Gala. It was, as Karen intended, the social event of the season! We were grateful to have Karen professionally connected to the local beer and wine distributors. Karen handled all of the necessary state licensing for beverages, as well as everything else you can think of to execute an important event. Karen's organization and planning process, along with her affinity for logistics is long-established and impressive. All this said, it was her absolute excitement, positive attitude, and genuine response to my daughter that cannot ever be replaced. The entire Brix Bottleshop staff were happy to help in any way they could by loading and storing many of our supplies, to hosting our committee meetings, in the available "Nook", and acting as the hub for event-poster distribution and ticket sales. COMMUNITY This small shop supports our community too! When you shop here, you are supporting a local business that provides a generous gift basket to auction off for fundraisers and charitable events. Our downtown merchants donate to all sorts of organizations and individuals alike. So if you are visiting downtown Kalispell, you'll be glad you made time for Brix Bottleshop! http://www.brixbottleshop.com/ read more

A great beer and wine specialty shop that has a reasonably large inventory on hand of hard to find bottles of beer and wine. Staff is top notch, engaging, and enthusiastic about the beer and wine that they have. If they don't have what you are looking for they will make an effort to acquire it for you. Give them a try. read more

See all

I found this shop on yelp and thought I would swing in to find some good, local beers. What a great surprise! There's so much more here than just a very nice selection of beer and wine. This will be my go to place for gourmet cheese, olive oils etc when in the Kalispell area. The owner Karen was so welcoming and helpful. I will be back again! read more

I love Brix! The wine and beer selection is large enough to give a selection but small enough to not be overwhelming. Every time I go in there I leave with bottles of wine I've never tried but end up loving. Definitely check this place out. read more