OPERATED ILLEGALLY FOR FOUR MONTHS?! HOW DID YOU EXPECT THIS TO GO!
Want to know how to succeed as a business? Post hours of operation, have consistency, have ANY way to contact you. Instead they don’t allow comments on their Instagram. I don’t think they have any idea how sketchy that looks. But maybe that’s why their entire long term staff left?? History is doomed to repeat itself.
Trypp Adams
Nice taproom, indoor and outdoor seating. Feels like a winery conversion but fun artwork inside. Friendly and helpful beertender.
Steve A
Really excellent beer. The location is peaceful and convenient off the highway, but if you’re a walking/biking person it’s basically inaccessible. Maybe Imagine nation could be successful with a mini downtown taproom (think like: garage sized).
Erin B
Sad to see a big change here. Visited the old tap room a few years ago and loved it so much that we made it a point to come again this trip while in the area. The vibe of the new space is weird and sterile, lacking character and totally missing the charm of the old space. Bizarre change. Real bummer
Jana Saastad
Great service. Cold beer. Good vibe. And thank you for letting me drink beer with my dog outside on the patio. Much appreciated.
Matt
People have opinions about the location, but it is within walking distance from the truck stops and just around the corner from Big Sky, making for a nice afternoon. They are looking to expand hours and add food down the line.
The staff was very nice, and their hazy IPAs were especially good, which was a big plus for me. I enjoyed chilling in their outdoor space.
Jesse Brenneman
If you’re seeing this and wondering if this is the same Imagine Nation that used to be in central Missoula: no, not really.
Under the original management, Imagine Nation had an incredible staff, one of the best locations in town, and, in my opinion, the best and most exciting beer in the country. In just over a year, the new management lost the old staff and ditched the downtown, community-centric location for an obscure and awkward space out by the airport. And, sadly, if their most recent brew is any indication, the quality of the beer may be following in the same direction.
Imagine Nation was really something special, a one-of-a-kind place devoted to community and exceptional beer, and it should be remembered for what it was, not for whatever this new iteration is.
Rebekah
Seems like the new owners have ditched what made Imagine Nation unique. They left the central location, which had an excellent patio and homey feel for one more indicative of what they think of the Missoula community. How can you be a community space if you aren't even near the community? Selling beer is fun and all, but the majority of us wanted to buy beer with our communities. Profit over people huh? Sell it to your old bartenders who were the heart of the community that used to love you.
Michelle Tweed
Absolutely love this new location, so much better than the old with zero road noise. Outside area is so comfy and chill. Indoor is amazingly clean and so much room. Come down and see Frenchy and the owner Tim, you won’t be disappointed.
Will Windham
Imagination went from being my favorite brewery in Missoula to a brewery I'll likely never go to again. The reason: moving the tasting room to the middle of nowhere. The location of their old taproom was so good. It was homey and comfortable inside. It had personality, charm, and a community-centered mindset unlike any other brewery IN MONTANA. The broadway location also had one of the only south facing patios in the entire town and the views were fantastic.
The move to their middle-of-nowhere location (where Cymatic failed to attract patrons) is a slap in the face of the regulars who enjoyed the convenience of the broadway location. The space is awkward, there aren't views, and no one is going to ride a bike out to their new spot.
The Merging Waters River Ale is one of my favorites! Also love the little library space inside- great place to get work done in the afternoon.
Cali Knows
Big fan of this brewery! Really kind and friendly staff. Tasty brew. Always music or some kind of fun going on
Tyrell Scott
An amazing space with great service and even better beer. I really enjoyed the vibe here and enjoyed my short conversation with the gentleman behind the bar. He was friendly and very knowledgeable. My friend and I ordered some drinks, grabbed a crib board and spent a good portion of our afternoon trying all of their offerings. The beer really is some of the best in the area...probably the best really. They have backyard patio if you feel inclined to sit outside and have a "library" for an even cozier feeling. I know I will be back to Missoula someday and this place will be at the top of my list.
Meredith Koons
Absolutely delicious beers! Loved it so much, we went back twice during our visit. Even better is their mission. Can’t wait to get there again.
Abigail Casteel
Melissa was our bartender, she was AMAZING. We felt so welcome, and really enjoyed socializing with the staff. We learned things about beer that we didn't know. As people from the deep south, we loved the inclusivity, the atmosphere, and the information provided about local nonprofits, as well as the state in general. Will definitely be recommending this place and coming back!
OPERATED ILLEGALLY FOR FOUR MONTHS?! HOW DID YOU EXPECT THIS TO GO!
Want to know how to succeed as a business? Post hours of operation, have consistency, have ANY way to contact you. Instead they don’t allow comments on their Instagram. I don’t think they have any idea how sketchy that looks. But maybe that’s why their entire long term staff left?? History is doomed to repeat itself.
Nice taproom, indoor and outdoor seating. Feels like a winery conversion but fun artwork inside. Friendly and helpful beertender.
Really excellent beer. The location is peaceful and convenient off the highway, but if you’re a walking/biking person it’s basically inaccessible. Maybe Imagine nation could be successful with a mini downtown taproom (think like: garage sized).
Sad to see a big change here. Visited the old tap room a few years ago and loved it so much that we made it a point to come again this trip while in the area. The vibe of the new space is weird and sterile, lacking character and totally missing the charm of the old space. Bizarre change. Real bummer
Great service. Cold beer. Good vibe. And thank you for letting me drink beer with my dog outside on the patio. Much appreciated.
People have opinions about the location, but it is within walking distance from the truck stops and just around the corner from Big Sky, making for a nice afternoon. They are looking to expand hours and add food down the line.
The staff was very nice, and their hazy IPAs were especially good, which was a big plus for me. I enjoyed chilling in their outdoor space.
If you’re seeing this and wondering if this is the same Imagine Nation that used to be in central Missoula: no, not really.
Under the original management, Imagine Nation had an incredible staff, one of the best locations in town, and, in my opinion, the best and most exciting beer in the country. In just over a year, the new management lost the old staff and ditched the downtown, community-centric location for an obscure and awkward space out by the airport. And, sadly, if their most recent brew is any indication, the quality of the beer may be following in the same direction.
Imagine Nation was really something special, a one-of-a-kind place devoted to community and exceptional beer, and it should be remembered for what it was, not for whatever this new iteration is.
Seems like the new owners have ditched what made Imagine Nation unique. They left the central location, which had an excellent patio and homey feel for one more indicative of what they think of the Missoula community. How can you be a community space if you aren't even near the community? Selling beer is fun and all, but the majority of us wanted to buy beer with our communities. Profit over people huh? Sell it to your old bartenders who were the heart of the community that used to love you.
Absolutely love this new location, so much better than the old with zero road noise. Outside area is so comfy and chill. Indoor is amazingly clean and so much room. Come down and see Frenchy and the owner Tim, you won’t be disappointed.
Imagination went from being my favorite brewery in Missoula to a brewery I'll likely never go to again. The reason: moving the tasting room to the middle of nowhere.
The location of their old taproom was so good. It was homey and comfortable inside. It had personality, charm, and a community-centered mindset unlike any other brewery IN MONTANA. The broadway location also had one of the only south facing patios in the entire town and the views were fantastic.
The move to their middle-of-nowhere location (where Cymatic failed to attract patrons) is a slap in the face of the regulars who enjoyed the convenience of the broadway location. The space is awkward, there aren't views, and no one is going to ride a bike out to their new spot.
Go see for yourselves.
Restaurantji Recommends
The Merging Waters River Ale is one of my favorites! Also love the little library space inside- great place to get work done in the afternoon.
Big fan of this brewery! Really kind and friendly staff. Tasty brew. Always music or some kind of fun going on
An amazing space with great service and even better beer. I really enjoyed the vibe here and enjoyed my short conversation with the gentleman behind the bar. He was friendly and very knowledgeable. My friend and I ordered some drinks, grabbed a crib board and spent a good portion of our afternoon trying all of their offerings. The beer really is some of the best in the area...probably the best really. They have backyard patio if you feel inclined to sit outside and have a "library" for an even cozier feeling. I know I will be back to Missoula someday and this place will be at the top of my list.
Absolutely delicious beers! Loved it so much, we went back twice during our visit. Even better is their mission. Can’t wait to get there again.
Melissa was our bartender, she was AMAZING. We felt so welcome, and really enjoyed socializing with the staff. We learned things about beer that we didn't know. As people from the deep south, we loved the inclusivity, the atmosphere, and the information provided about local nonprofits, as well as the state in general. Will definitely be recommending this place and coming back!
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