First, we were extremely disappointed when INBC left its amazing location on West Broadway on the River. That repurposed old building was funky and had just the right ambiance. The new location is way too far away from the folks who used to patronize this brewery. It's certainly nice enough inside and outside, but it is sterile and distant. Second, we have always loved the NEIPA style beers brewed by INBC. But, now, Lupujus 7 (one of our former go-tos) is more akin to West Coast IPAs and not nearly as tasty. We were disappointed. read more

We stopped here before going to the airport- it was in a convenient spot downtown and the interior was very nice. It seemed to be a very community centric space, with a sign noting all of the local events they'd hosted. My husband and I both got the milk stout - it was solid but definitely not as smooth/rich/creamy as other stouts I've had - 3.75 or 4 star beer. I would come back and try other beers due to the cool ambiance and super friendly staff! read more

Imagine Nation Brewing - Milk stout - Breweries Near Me - Missoula, Montana

In the half dozen breweries we visited in Missoula, this was my favorite. All the beers in my flight were really good, the ginger beer is homemade and delicious, they had a great playlist, and vibes were on point. The bartender was also really friendly and let us try a few beers before deciding. We sat outside which had some nice views. Inside is a little smaller and I can imagine it fills up in peak hours. Definitely come here if you like beer/breweries! read more

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Neat place with a very welcoming vibe. My wife and I each enjoyed two of the Harvey Milk Stouts while we were here. A group played and sang Irish music on a relaxing late Thursday afternoon. Not too pretentious but also not boring. Beertender was friendly enough as well. read more

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I went here with a large group after a long walk one late afternoon. The walk started off in cool weather but once the aggressive sun came out ended up being more of a challenge than we had planned for. By the time we got here, everyone was thirsty and ready for some good beers. They have a nice patio in the back including a sand area for little ones which was cool. I loved the eclectic decor inside with the paintings and other artwork. Friendly employees + tasty beer + comfy setting = solid 4 stars. read more

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I don't get to delve into Montana breweries much and I'm glad whenever I can to provide feedback on breweries in the Big Sky state. For Imagine Nation I two different beers from here, both New England IPA'S. The first beer was Spinning Away WE Coast IPA. This IPA was pretty solid and had a good pine flavor to it. Enjoyable but not my favorite of the two. The other one was Wavelengths. This was a kind of complex IPA as it was also Milkshake IPA and it involved papaya. Some may think that this beer may be too intimidating with the papaya involved but it's actually very easy to drink and it is unique. I didn't think it was intimidating at all. Nice beer experience with this brewery! read more

Imagine Nation Brewing - Wavelengths, a very fine IPA that we enjoyed! - Breweries Near Me - Missoula, Montana

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I'm back in Missoula and that means checking out more breweries! Specifically INB is brewery #249 for me. INB is hard to miss as a bright blue building along the bank of the Clark Fork river. I wandered in and spoke to Adam who was working the bar. Adam was a great representative of the establishment as he was knowledgeable on the beers and enthusiastic about the business itself. He told me they gave the best patio around and after picking up a flight of all six beers they had on tap I headed out there. Yes it's a pretty great patio with an expansive view of the river and what looks like a walking trail along it. Very nice. Neozapatista is a Gose. I've mentioned this in other reviews but the first time I ran across a Gose, admittedly quite a few years ago now, I was unfamiliar with the style. I Googled that and came up with a really funny article: https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/craft-beer-is-dead-gose-ruined-craft-beer. Now I can't say I dislike the style but the humor in the article was great. This Gose was a bit sour but also fairly light and refreshing on a hot day. It had the taste of a slightly salty lemonade. I don't love the style but I liked this one. Hyperspace milkshake IPA on nitro was fruity, smooth, juicy, and smooth. Did I mention smooth? The 6 Lupujus 6 does refer to the 6th iteration but to the ABV. Thus was a nice fruity IPA. Warp Speed is another fairly fruity IPA. This was also a good one, with a little more bitterness to it. Not Your Average Common was quite good and very comparable to the common at my old hangout Sons of Liberty brewing which sadly moved to Nashville and changed names. Good beer! Ubuntu porter had the nice toasty flavor and was really good. Overall my favorite was the Hypersosce which was just a great expression of a milkshake IPA. If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery, and distillery, reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand. Yes, you will need to read into it a little to get the joke but I have confidence in you! read more

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Great variety of beers and we tasted them all. Something for everyone. Nice place to sit outside and service was good.

Such a great indoor & outdoor space! Stage for live music. Taco truck parked out front was fantastic. Good place to drink good beers! read more

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Super friendly staff with good beers on tap and in cans. We did not stay super long but really enjoyed the chit chat with the staff. The Zeitgeist beer was so delicious - we bought a 4 pack to go! read more

This place was great!!! Aside from having some wonderful beers, including a foray into New England IPAs (a welcome change from the West Coast style), the service was TOPS. When my husband inquired if the cream ale was vegan, the bartender went above and beyond. She could have just explained that it is corn that gives it the creaminess (which she said), but instead she also pulled out the ingredients list to confirm.... and then checked every other beer, too! She cared that much about treating people right. Even if the beer had been mediocre (and it wasn't), this would make me give Imagine Nation a glowing review. Plus the tasting flight came in a thing shaped like a buffalo. How cool is that?? read more

Imagine Nation Brewing - It's shaped like a buffalo!! - Breweries Near Me - Missoula, Montana

One of the rudest person ever running the tap house tonight. Supposedly the owner. Yelled at us for using the propped open door. We and everyone there was yelled at - it was emergency only. Not locked or signed. Shame on you. read more

Best brewery that I've been to in a while! I stop at breweries when traveling... which is a lot. Inside, you will find welcoming colors and it feels bigger than it is. The staff know their beer and are very friendly. They take the time to answer any questions when if they are busy. If you are an IPA fan you will love the Freedom Fighter IPA and DIPA. Dry hopped and smooth. The latte porter is tasty and isn't too sweet, rather light and yummy. This brewery welcomes food from outside venues also. Last year, they donated 49% of their net back to the community! read more

Imagine Nation Brewing - Bar & awesome beer boys! - Breweries Near Me - Missoula, Montana

Very unique spot in Missoula. The artwork both inside and outside the place is an homage to inspirational people of the world. From Nelson Mandela to Freda to John Muir. Inside featured more artwork and unique antiques. Oh but back to the brewery. So this establishment brews their own beer and offers several on tap. I tried a few, not bad, I'm just not a big beer drinker. Looks to be a very nice after work spot as the place filled up around 4pm. Very nice staff, clean establishment. read more

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Great patio bar have a couple of delicious beers. It's away from the hustle and bustle of downtown but yet off of main Street so easy to find. Should be plenty of parking in the adjacent parking lot. The tables are old giant communication schools. Nothing fancy but Cool vibe. read more

Imagine Nation Brewing - Yez - Breweries Near Me - Missoula, Montana

I stopped by here yesterday with my wife and her parents for a drink. Whenever we entered I was immediately greeted by the bartender and proceeded to order. I went with my usual flight and choose 6 this time. They consisted of a summer Ale, a sparkling summer Ale, an ESB, two New England style IPAs and another IPA. As the bartender was getting my drinks the line behind me swelled to 15 or so people and the bartender literally picked up the phone to call for help. The beers came in a cute bison holder which is their logo and I proceeded to my seat with it. The inside of imagine nation is interestingly decorated with art on many of the walls, a giant bison head and even the frame of a canoe on the ceiling. All of the beers were pretty good but my favorite of the bunch was the lupujus 5. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. It was a pretty chill place and I liked all of the beers as well. read more

wow this place has the friendliest employees, an awesome outside area right on the river. beers were delicious. one of our fav brewery stops in Missoula. read more

Zeidegast beer was amazing. Not a fruity beer guy but it was so much like a passion juice that three drinks later was feeling it. Only draw back is low volume parking available. Though no restaurant- two meal trucks service the area from the parking lot. Good stuff!!!! read more

The beer here is really different and it is really good. In enjoyed the vast different of beer options here and the atmosphere was great

Beer takes a backseat to style here, and definitely not in a bad way. With a name like it possesses, you have here a brewery who makes many nods to the intellect, to artistry and to great thinkers, based upon their artwork. I suppose with breweries becoming a virtual norm in the country and particularly in the west, and especially in college towns, you've got to find your niche. Imagine Nation does exactly that. Bravo! Their beers were, on average, delicious. And they've an advantage that is exploited considerably: the river. I'm guessing few places are better in Missoula for passing a summer day and evening. If I lived in Missoula this would be one of my go-to's. This place was made for kicking back with friends and cold ones. There you have it. read more

Definitely tied with Great Burn for the BEST BREWERY IN MISSOULA!! The Freedom Fighter IPA is top-notch! (ABV: 6.8%, IBU: 65). What a great new spot! Ride your bike down the river trail and sneak behind the no-tell-motel next door so you can max out your 48-oz daily allotment! Sit on the patio by the trees. Tell tall tales. Here, you have it all. Community room available for groups, and the first combination Brewery and Community Action Center - net profits will be going to worthy causes, much like the Oregon Public House in NE Portland, OR. GROWLER WEDNESDAY! Free pint with a growler fill, and TONS of growler-fill specials for as low as $5 per fill! Follow them on Instagram for instal-notification of such. Open on Mondays now! Riverside location with back patio, live music, great ambiance, and most importantly, GREAT BEER!! My rating system: 1 Ugk! 2 Meh 3 Yes! 4 Hells yeah! 5 Legendary! read more

Imagine Nation Brewing - Freedom Fighting' riverside IPA! DELISH! - Breweries Near Me - Missoula, Montana

This is, BY FAR, our favorite brewery, meeting place, and live music venue in Missoula. Down to Earth, genuine, and community-conscious owners and staff make this place feel more like a coffee shop than a bar. Try a signature New England Style IPA and your palette for beer will forever be changed. My wife hated IPAs and now she won't drink anything but these IPAs. read more

Imagine Nation Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Missoula, Montana

I absolutely love this brewery!! They always have amazing rotating beer on tap as well as kombucha and other non alcoholic drinks. They do New England IPAs well! the staff are nice and the seating is plenty including the huge outdoor patio! Would def recommend if in Missoula area! Plus the Arabian food truck that's usually there is amazing! Try the chicken kabob wrap! read more

Amazing brewery! This is definitely THE best in Missoula. The first time I tried both of their IPAs, and each was fantastic. Especially the NE citra IPA (I think it's called). But I tried almost all the beers and none were lacking. Some cool things about this brewery are the free popcorn and the kombucha on tap. If you're not so into beer, then ask for kombucha mixed with one of the beers. Seriously, trust me on this. It's delicious, and I'm kinda a beer purist (aka snob). Overall you can't go wrong with anything about this place. You won't be disappointed. read more

I am from Portland and I am a beer snob. My girlfriend used to live in San Diego and now lives in Portland and she is a beer snob. This is not an intervention, we are ok with it. This place is fabulous. Go drink beer here. read more

Consistently the most complex and tastiest beers I've ever had. The staff is friendly, caring and helpful. Don't sleep on this place

Best greeting ever by Jenny! Asked for tastiest lighter alcohol beer and up came Casa Azul! Great intro to Missoula brewpubs! Damn fine beer evaluation by a self claimed beer snob from points west and south. read more

Great feel, friendly staff and beautiful outdoor seating. Only problem was the beer wasn't very good. We did a flight of all 6 beers they had available. Five were a type of IPA (that weren't very good and all tasted too similar). The other was a sour which I generally don't like. Not sure if we we're just there at a time that they didn't have much. read more

I stopped here on a solo road trip back in September. I was getting gas in Missoula and decided to look up local breweries so I could grab some cans to bring home. This place stood out to me and Yelp said it was open so I decided to swing by. There were 2 cars in the parking lot so I walked right in (assuming it was open ha)! I browsed their merchandise and grabbed a few glasses and t-shirts to bring back to my friends. There was no one in the store so I walked out to their back patio. There was a couple and another lady outside chatting. The lady was super surprised to see me and mentioned that they were closed. She asked if the door was unlocked and I said yes. She immediately jumped up and told me no worries at all! She brought me back to the counter and rang up my items. I also selected a few hazy IPAs, a DIPA and a sour. She was so nice! We chatted awhile about my trip and I asked questions about Missoula. She told me she was glad the door was unlocked so that we were able to meet eachother and chat (Awww, me too :3)! Their mission and community involvement is also super admirable! I loved the paintings and involvement with social justice. The can labels are so creative, colorful and some of the best I've seen. The beer is also some of the best I've had and that says a lot! Because I'm always trying out different breweries and craft beer shops. This place was a breath of fresh air after traveling up from NV, WY, ID and MT. It was refreshing to see BLM posters on the door and overall support for the community and social justice. I felt like I was home in the Bay Area again. I will definitely be back as I want to explore Missoula more. She also gave me free stickers WOOT! read more

They make a great first impression, so I'm betting the 2nd and 3rd will be excellent as well. At first look the location may seem questionable but once you see the river front patio it all makes sense. The beer was fantastic, somewhat limited options, but they just opened. They have books inside that are a blast to flip through. Seems odd at first and then the next thing you know your staring at maps and reading up on tips for traveling to Costa Rica. The service was wonderful and I would expect nothing less from a brewery in Missoula. The parking lot was nearly full but there was still lots of room inside so if you need to park across the street it's worth it. Free popcorn 2 thumbs up. Whoever decorated did a stellar job. These guys really stand out from the rest of the breweries. This might be my new favorite place to go for an outdoor drink. read more

Imagine Nation Brewing - Good snacks great beer awesome service. - Breweries Near Me - Missoula, Montana

My favorite brewery in Missoula. The tastiest beer in my opinion, offering many different styles of ales the occasional lager, and making an amazing, delicious example every time. Haven't had a beer from them that I wasn't crazy about. Being from the east coast I particularly loved their NE IPA beers, they make em as good as any Bissell, Trillium, Tired Hands etc. They have food trucks on some days, and offer live music, open mics, even a small farmers market one day out of the week. Very much a community focused brewery. Worth a daily visit. read more

Fun spot with balanced collection of brews and food trucks outside for a bite to eat (the source of the best falafel I have ever eaten, super fresh). Views of the Clark Fork River from the spacious outdoor area. Friendly staff. read more

Hudson...and the other amazing bartender (I'm so sorry, I forgot your name along my travels)...YOU ARE BOTH AMAZING and so is IMAGINE BREWING! We visited on Sunday 5/2- NY husband, my 3 yr old son & I. A breath of fresh air not only during covid but in life! Immediately seeing the outside of the brewery I knew this place was something special! It brought me not only an instant sense of peace with their artwork & imagery but their serving was unparalleled. Not only were they instantly kind, warming & welcoming but quickly asked & remembered our names. Thank you both for the surprise soul lifting personal encounter. You both are special people and truly MADE MY DAY! Enjoy the Sour beers ;) as I did my Imagine brews! THANK YOU BOTH AGAIN! read more

Great beer, great atmosphere. Outdoor deck overlooking the river. Meeting room for local groups to meet (teachers, non-profit workers and others regularly meet here), nice library of books to take a gander at. A true public/community house like a pub oughta be. VERY community oriented. Missoula should be proud of this jewel. P.S. Live music on the weekends, and that means Fri-Sun and culminating in a BUNCH (read: a b*ttload) of Missoula's budding musicians in an open mic on Monday night! HIGHLY recommended. read more

One of my absolute favorite breweries. This place is a definite must if you are in Missoula. Every time I go to Montana Imagine Nation is one of the things I look forward to. read more

ANOTHER phenomenal brewery in Montana... They just don't quit!! The Good: First of all the beers are amazing. According to my husband this was the only place good enough to leave a business card for the brewer. My husband used to be a professional brewer and manages a brewery and restaurant in Minneapolis. This is high praise from a certified beer snob. The interior is gorgeous with tons of warm wood, a sitting area with all kinds of books and a gorgeous stain glass window. Their outdoor space is beautiful with plenty of seating and umbrellas overlooking a small creek and lots of trees. You can see the surrounding hillsides as well. The high fence gives it a very cozy feeling. The Sad: Now, the only reason I give this place a 4 star instead of a 5 star is because they took my husband's information from the card he gave them and put him on a generic email list. He said he wasn't expecting a response from his card, and would have preferred nothing to happen over getting generic emails. The most he was expecting as a short, "Thanks for stopping in!" You know, something personal from one professional to another. He didn't give them his card to be put on a generic email list; NOT professional if you ask me. read more

This place came as a suggestion from a colleague of mine. And they were not wrong. Great beer selection, reasonable prices, and incredibly awesome staff working there. They were very knowledgeable about the beer and helped me to find the right pick. read more

What can I say? I LOVE THIS BREWERY! The brews are tasty, the staff is friendly, and the brewery does tons of community focused events. The night we were there, they were doing a Humane Society fundraiser with some fun raffles and a great band. They are out there doing some good socially conscious actions and serving some good pints. I also like the layout of the place. There is a nice amount of room for people without feeling like you're packed in like a sardine. The next I'm home for a visit, I'm going back and that's a promise. read more

Love this place!! Great beer and really cool environment and people. Was passing by and saw this place so I decided to come back with my husband who is really picky about beer. He loved their IPA! read more

This place is special. The beer is the best in Montana. They rival many top breweries in the Northwest. Bring a growler because you can only get their beer on tap at the brewery. The staff know what they're talking about. And the selection of beers cover most of the malty to hoppy spectrum so you can find a beer that suites your pallet. Great beer, great atmosphere, amazing people, its a bitchin' brewery. read more

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