Feast On Wood-Fired Pizza And Craft Beer At Wildwood Brewery In Montana

Stevensville is a charming town in Ravalli County -- and for such a small place, it has a lot to offer. From antique shops to tasty restaurants to the historic St. Mary's Mission, you'll never run out of things to do here. And if you happen to be a craft beer lover, paying a visit to Wildwood Brewery is a must.

Wildwood Brewery is more than a place where beer is born... it's a day trip destination.

When you pass through this elegant entrance, you'll realize this is no ordinary brewery.

It all started in the 80s, when Jim Lueders started homebrewing while attending the University of Montana.

After working at Bayern Brewery in Missoula in 1987, Lueders knew he was meant to make beer. He went to Munich, Germany in 1990 to study brewing extensively.

After his time in Munich, Lueders went on a 12 country tour and explored over 100 breweries.

He started the Wildwood venture in 2002, and in 2012, the doors officially opened.

Wildwood brews have won numerous awards, including the inaugural Beer Army Beer Wars competition in 2017.

Visit the taproom and you can sample everything from the Organic Ambitious Pale Lager to the Organic Bodacious Bock, plus plenty of seasonal ales. Most of the menu is inspired by European beers, and you'll notice a heavy German influence.

Whether or not you enjoy beer, you'll definitely love the wood-fired pizza onsite.

Wildhare Patio Kitchen offers personal size pizzas (10 inches) that are to die for.

Traditionally, Wildwood Brewery also hosts local events.

Large gatherings are hit or miss these days, but check their website or give the taproom a call for a current schedule.

Wildwood Brewing is a fantastic day trip destination.

The taproom is currently open Tuesday - Saturday from 4 - 8 p.m., with pizza being served on those days from 5 - 7.