Montana Form BET-2 requires licensed beer retailers to submit detailed monthly reports documenting every barrel of beer purchased from breweries located outside state borders, serving as the critical compliance document that tracks interstate alcohol commerce flowing into Montana taverns, bars, restaurants, bottle shops, and grocery stores selling craft IPAs, lagers, stouts, and imported brews to thirsty customers. This essential monthly filing, due by the 15th for the previous month’s activity, captures comprehensive transaction data including supplier names, license numbers, specific brand names, invoice dates and numbers, and precise barrel quantities measured at the standard 31-gallon industry measurement, ensuring the Montana Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division maintains complete visibility into all out-of-state beer distribution while helping retailers stay compliant with licensing requirements and avoid costly audits or penalties for unreported purchases. Retailers operating multiple locations or diverse portfolios spanning local brewpubs to national wholesalers must file separate BET-2 forms for each licensed premises, meticulously documenting every delivery truck arriving from breweries in Colorado, California, Wisconsin, or overseas facilities shipping through US distributors, with supporting invoices and delivery manifests maintained on-site for immediate inspection by revenue agents verifying reported volumes against actual physical inventory.
How to Complete Montana Form BET-2
Period Ending
Enter the last day of the reporting month in MM/DD/YYYY format (e.g., 01/31/2026 for January).
License No.
Write your complete Montana beer retailer license number using dashes as shown (XXX-XX-XXX).
Retailer Name
Provide your business’s full legal name exactly as registered with the state.
Address
Street
Enter your complete street address for the licensed retail location.
City
State your city of operation.
State
Enter “MT” for Montana.
ZIP Code
Provide your five-digit or nine-digit ZIP code.
Phone
List your business telephone number including area code.
Email
Supply a valid email address for official communications.
Beer Merchandise Purchased Table
Complete one row for each individual invoice from out-of-state breweries:
Invoice Date
Record the date shown on the supplier’s invoice.
Supplier
Write the full name of the out-of-state brewery or wholesaler.
Supplier License No.
Enter the supplier’s license number as it appears on their invoice or shipping documents.
Brand
List the specific beer brand name purchased (e.g., Budweiser, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale).
Invoice No.
Copy the exact invoice number from the supplier’s billing document.
Barrels
Enter the quantity purchased measured in barrels (typically 31 US gallons per barrel).
Total Barrels
Add up all barrel quantities from every row above and enter the grand total here.
Certification Section
I certify the above is true and correct.
Signed
Provide your handwritten or electronic signature certifying accuracy.
Title
Write your official position with the company (Owner, Manager, etc.).
Submission Instructions
Mail completed original form to:
Montana Department of Revenue
Alcoholic Beverage Control Division
PO Box 1712
Helena, MT 59624-1712
Key Compliance Notes
File even if zero purchases occurred during the month. Late submissions may incur penalties. Use the contact number (406) 444-6900 or Montana Relay at 711 for assistance. Keep digital or paper copies of BET-2 for your records.