Bitter Root Brewing
When you’re out and about exploring Montana, The Last Best Place, make sure and stop by Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton for The Last Best Brew.
Bitter Root Brewing is proud to be one of the oldest breweries in the state. First opening its doors in 1998, the years have been a whirlwind of great beer, delicious food and amazing customers!
Family run and family friendly are two pillars that have stood true since the beginning.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
