Ironically, despite being in the same building and separated by a single door, Bayern was forced to go through a distributor to transport their beer from the brewery to their bar and restaurant combo due to Montana state law at the time.

However, the euro was at a lower value than the dollar, making German equipment more accessible and cheaper than American machinery, despite its high quality.

[2] At this point, Jürgen Knöller, a fellow Bavarian and the Master Brewer of Bayern Brewing, stepped in and purchased the brewery.

Knöller graduated from Doemens' Masterschool for Brewing and Soft Drink Technology in Munich, after nine years of professional training.

[1] Bayern practices “Reinheitsgebot” or “the Bavarian Purity Law” which states that only water, hops, grain, and yeast may be used to brew beer and additives like fruits are to be left out.

Bayern Brewing has been situated in three distinct locations across Missoula, Montana throughout its history, and has moved twice to better accommodate its growing business.

He has designed the labels of some of the breweries' most notable brands: Doppel Bock, Pilsner, Dancing Trout, Maibock, and Oktoberfest.

[7] Keeping with their tradition of sustainability, Knöller sources his pork from a local and humane provider, and purchases high-quality food.

Knöller invested in a custom-made bottle washing machine for Bayern Brewing in order to make their glass recycling process possible.

For much of the beer's history, it was known simply as "Light Wheat Ale" until it leased the name "Trout Slayer.” Kalispell businessman Brian Beck later trademarked it.