[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 147 (Wednesday, October 7, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S7217]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING LOCAL MONTANA BREWERIES

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I wish to recognize the achievement 
of three local Montana breweries. Montana Brewing Company in Billings, 
Madison River Brewing Company in Belgrade, and KettleHouse Brewing 
Company in Missoula received medals for their excellent beer this year 
at the Great American Beer Festival, one of the largest beer festivals 
in the Nation. Out of more than 6,000 entries, these three great 
breweries were recognized as having the best beer in a certain 
category. Madison River Brewing Company received a gold medal in 
Scottish-style ale for their Cold Smoke, and KettleHouse Brewing 
Company followed with a silver medal in the same category for their 
Copper John Scotch Ale. Montana Brewing Company received a bronze medal 
in Irish-style red ale for their Hooligan's Irish Red Ale.
  I would also like to recognize that Montana Brewing Company has 
received 16 medals since 1998, and KettleHouse Brewing Company has 
received 3 medals since 2009 at the Great American Beer Festival. The 
dedication and excellence of all three breweries are an example of 
Montana as a whole. I applaud their achievements.

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