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WEEKLY BEERMAIL
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND
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*** PRE FUNK BEER BAR - Meridian *** 

"We are pleased to announce that we have officially locked down a location in downtown Meridian!!! We should be open for business by June 1st. Look for our spot @ 729 main st. Thank you all for your support!"

*** BARBARIAN BREWING *** Has signed a lease at 5270 Chinden Blvd. in Garden City! They will be located next to the upcoming Leadbetter Cider Company and the well-established Crooked Fence Brewing. Watch for more updates! 

*** VALENTINE BEERS *** via Michael Deeds @ Idaho Statesman: "What makes the perfect Valentine's brew?" (and more) HERE

*** BOISE Colla-BEER-ations *** via Tara Morgan @ Boise Weekly:  HERE

*** BREWER'S HAVEN *** Stop by Brewer's Haven on Vista and Mention BOISE BEER BUDDIES to Receive $1 Off a Pint...even if you're not yet a BUDDY Member! Limited Time Only...Let them know Boise Beer Buddies Sent You! 

*** HAFF BREWING *** Official Ribbon Cutting! Congratulations! 
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Not a Featured Event exactly, but a featured announcement: this Beer Buddy now has a full time job, so not as much free time, and would like to apologize for the timing and lack of completeness in this Beermail. With a little tweaking, a consistent schedule will once again be attained. In the meantime, priority will be given to Buddy Hubs to share their events, so if you're on the fence of becoming a Buddy Hub, just let me know! Thank you for your patience and understanding. :-) 

 

 Cheers! Boise Beer Buddies
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH:

* 10:00 am - 7:00 pm: $8 Growler Fill Thursdays at HOMEBREWSTUFF - Craft Bottle Shop and Taproom!

* 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Thursdays @ PAYETTE BREWING: Wear Payette Swag & Get Your 1st BEER 1/2 Price

* 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Free Tours @ PAYETTE BREWING

* 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: BEER Tasting @ Boise Co-Op 

* 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: PAYETTE BREWING / HOPWORKS URBAN BREWERY Collaboration @ Taphouse More Info Here

* 7:00 pm: Rockin Bingo @ BREWER'S HAVEN Nampa: There will be prizes for winners. Bring friends, neighbors or grandparents. This will be fun time for everyone!

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Game Show Live Trivia @ PRE FUNK Nampa: Join us every Thursday from 7-9 for a night of game show trivia fun with Game Night Live. First game starts at 7pm with another one following at 8pm. Our host Chance will definitely make sure you have a great time and if that isn't enough, top two teams from each game win bar tabs for your next visit. Teams can be 2-8 people. So get your team and awesome team name together and join us on Thursday!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH:

* Hoppy Birthday Rene Hughes! 

* 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Be Our Valentine @ SPLIT RAIL WINERY: 3 Split Rail Wines, 3 Sweet Treats, $7 Tasting Fee (BEER Available Too!) More Info Here

* 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Fridays @ PAYETTE BREWING:  Buy Something From the Foodtruck and Your 1st BEER is 1/2 Price

* 6:00 pm: Firkin Friday @ the Cole Rd SOCKEYE BREW PUB

* 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Escaping Solitary @ OLD IDAHO PENITENTIARY with BEER by CROOKED FENCE BREWING: Join us for the first-ever "Escaping Solitary: Pre-Valentine's Mixer" at the Old Idaho Penitentiary; This is a 21+ only event from (last admission 9pm), $8 at the door or save a little and get tickets in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com  (keywords: Escaping Solitary) More Info Here

* 6:30 pm: Bikin' 4 Lovin' VI with Boise Bicycle Project and WOODLAND EMPIRE ALE CRAFT More Info Here

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Flats Fridays @ CROOKED FLATS with Dan Costello

* 8:00 pm: Potato Gun Idaho Potato Ale Release Party @ R Bar Boise with PAYETTE BREWING & HOPWORKS URBAN BREWERY & BOISE FRY CO  More Info Here

* 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Live Music @ Cole Rd SOCKEYE BREWING with Bread and Circus 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH: 

* 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Cupid's Undie Run More Info Here

 

* 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: $8 Growler Fills @ PAYETTE BREWING

* 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Be Our Valentine @ SPLIT RAIL WINERY: 3 Split Rail Wines, 3 Sweet Treats, $7 Tasting Fee (BEER Available Too!) More Info Here

* 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Free Tours @ PAYETTE BREWING

* 5:00 pm: Valentine's Dinner @ THE REFUGE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE: "REFUGE FOR TWO LOVERS" Valentine's Day Special! Call us @ 424-8211 for reservations- Dinner for two including: one long stem rose, cucumber salad w/ fresh greens, choice of margarita salmon or prime rib w/ baker and green beans, creme brule or chocolate strawberries, two glasses of bubbles or red wine, and two tickets to the movies for after dinner (5pm seating for 7pm movie. 8pm seating for 10pm movie tickets *FIFTY SHADES OF GREY,) $100 for a couple, please call to make a reservation because seating is limited! (Plenty of Local Craft BEER Choices Too!)

* 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Valentine's Dessert Pairing Trio @ CROOKED FENCE BARRELHOUSE with Assemblage Sweet Cherry Stouts

* 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Funky Archie Productions Presents: 2nd Annual BEER Pairing Valentine Dinner with ARCHIE'S PLACE at PRE FUNK BEER BAR Boise 
* 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Valentine's Dinner & BEER Pairing @ EDGE BREWING 

* 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm: SOCKEYE BREWING Valentine's Special: 

Featuring "Dinner for Two" ($70 per couple while supplies last) 

First Course: Choice of a Lobster Bisque, Green or Caesar salad (BEER pairing: Woolybugger Wheat) 

Second Course: The best of both worlds where you both can choose between two entrees: Choice Flat Iron Steak-grilled to your specification topped with either blue cheese & bacon or smothered in onions & mushrooms. Also served with 3 herb butter shrimp, garlic mashed and chef's vegetable. (BEER pairing: Hell Diver Pale) Or- Idaho Ruby Trout and Shrimp- Pan seared almond encrusted trout topped with a bourbon amaretto compound butter. Also served with 3 herb butter shrimp, house brown rice and chef's vegetable. (BEER pairing: Angel's Perch Amber)

Dessert for Two:
Fairview Pub: Long stem hand dipped chocolate strawberries with caramel and a signature Power House Porter ice cream float topped with whipped cream.
Cole Pub: Chocolate Stout Cake More Info Here

 

 * 6:00 pm: Eat Your heART Out:  A Valentine's Dinner @ Boise Art Museum: Live Music, Art, Wine & BEER Tastings with Each Course; Event Partners: PostModern Brewers,  Bodovino & Whole Foods Boise More Info Here

 

* 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Valentine's Acoustic Surprise @ HIGHLANDS HOLLOW: Dinner Special: App: Calamari Picatta, Salad: colorful with house-made dressing, Entree: Black & Tan Steak (Spoon Tongue marinated steak with Face Plant glaze), Wreck Tangle Shrimp Skewer served with roasted walnut brussel sprouts & creamy mashers, Dessert: Chocolate Ganache Tort. $25 per person. New on tap: Double-play IPA, Lone Pine, & Doolies!! Don't miss out! More Info Here

 

* 7:00 pm: Boise Classic Movies @ Egyptian Theatre Featuring 'Casablanca': Movies, Wine, & BEER! More Info Here

 

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Live Music @ CROOKED FLATS with Ellie Shaw - Special Valentine's Day Show

 

* 8:00 pm: Valentine's @ SALMON RIVER BREWERY: Anthony is preparing a special scallop dinner, there will be food and BEER specials, and FREE live music with the talented, and loving Spencer Batt, of Soul Serene!


 

* 8:00 pm: Join BOISE BREWING on Valentine's Day for a BEER and Chocolate Pairing with The Chocolat Bar. $10 gets you 4 tasters and 4 chocolates! 

25% of sales will be donated to Bikers Against Child Abuse, an international charity, that is dedicated to empowering children who are victims of abuse. Local band, Blaze and Kelly will be playing from 7:30-9:00 

 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH: 

* Hoppy Birthday Don Larsen! 

* 2:00 pm: The PAYETTE BREWING tasting room will be opening at 2pm for the general public instead of the normal 11am. We're having a party for the current League of Outlaws members. The League is accepting new members for this year so sign up at the brewery to join our merry band.  More Details about the League of Outlaws: 
* 7:00 pm: Cards Against Humanity @ BOISE BREWING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH: 

 

* Hoppy Birthday Dusty Schmidt! 

 

* 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Kegs4Kause @ PAYETTE BREWING: 50% of Proceeds from BEER Sales will be Donated Each Monday; This Week's Beneficiary: Treasure Valley Engineers Without Borders

 

* 8:00 pm: Last Call Trivia @ BOISE BREWING: Trivia & BEER! 


TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH:

* Hoppy Fat Tuesday! 

* 11:00 am - 10:00 pm: Growler Fills for $8 on Tuesdays at CROOKED FENCE BARRELHOUSE

* 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Tuesdays @ PAYETTE BREWING: Ride a Bike & Get Your 1st BEER 1/2 Off!

* 5:45 pm: BoomboxBody @ WOODLAND EMPIRE ALE CRAFT 

* 6:00 pm: Open Mic Night @ BOISE BREWING 

* 7:00 pm: Fat Tuesday's 'TIP-JAR Superstar' Hosted by The Chive Boise @ Grind Modern Burger More Info Here

* 7:00 pm: Free BEER Tasting @ BREWER'S HAVEN Nampa 

* 7:00 pm: Tuesday Trivia @ SAWTOOTH BREWERY: Teams of 1-6 People, $20/Team, Registration @ 7:00 pm, Game @ 7:30 pm

* 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm: REFUGE Restaurant & Lounge: 2 for 1 Tuesdays on BEER: Great Local Craft BEER Selection!

* 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Live Music @ Cole Rd SOCKEYE BREWING with Jimmy Bivens

* 8:00 pm: BEER & Comedy @ CRESCENT BREWERY in Nampa

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH:

* 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Wednesdays @ PAYETTE BREWING: Buy Something From the Foodtruck & Your 1st BEER is 1/2 Price

* 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: A Brewery & BIER:THIRTY with SIERRA NEVADA: Pouring some Sierra Nevada Hop Hunter IPA along with other Sierra Nevada goodies! More Info Here

* 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Live Music @ EDGE BREWING CO with Lee Penn Sky

* 6:00 pm: Local BEER Month @ PRE FUNK BEER BAR Nampa Featuring WOODLAND EMPIRE ALE CRAFT More Info Here

* 6:30 pm: SELKIRK ABBEY Gran Marnier Barrel Aged 8 Degree Firkin @ Grind Modern Burger: "Jeff from Selkirk Abbey is kind enough to share a firkin of his latest creation, a Gran Marnier and oak aged Belgian Dubbel. We've got the only one of these and we're inviting you in share it with us." More Info Here

* 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Live Music @ HIGHLANDS HOLLOW BREW HOUSE with Kayleigh Jack & Barbara Laing

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH:

* 10:00 am - 7:00 pm: $8 Growler Fill Thursdays at HOMEBREWSTUFF - Craft Bottle Shop and Taproom!

* 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Thursdays @ PAYETTE BREWING: Wear Payette Swag & Get Your 1st BEER 1/2 Price

* 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Free Tours @ PAYETTE BREWING

* 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: BEER Tasting @ Boise Co-Op 

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Game Show Live Trivia @ PRE FUNK Nampa: Join us every Thursday from 7-9 for a night of game show trivia fun with Game Night Live. First game starts at 7pm with another one following at 8pm. Our host Chance will definitely make sure you have a great time and if that isn't enough, top two teams from each game win bar tabs for your next visit. Teams can be 2-8 people. So get your team and awesome team name together and join us on Thursday!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH:

* Hoppy Birthday Shawn Kelso! 

* Hoppy Birthday Dan Costello! 

* Feb 20th - Feb 22nd: Stanley Winterfest with SAWTOOTH BREWERY: Lots of Events and BEER! More Info Here

* 9:00 am - 1:00 pm: 2015 Idaho BEER Summit @ Stein Distributing Co Inc (601 N Phillippi St, Boise): Education for Breweries & BEER Related Industries More Info Here

* 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm: NEON Grand Opening with Local Food Trucks, Garden City BREWERIES, Live Music, Kids' Activities, & More! Event Info HERE; 
Kickstarter Info HERE

* 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Fridays @ PAYETTE BREWING:  Buy Something From the Foodtruck and Your 1st BEER is 1/2 Price

* 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: BEER vs Wine Pairing Dinner @ Cottonwood Grille: SOCKEYE BREWING and Cinder Winery Face Off During a Five-Course Dinner! More Info Here

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Flats Fridays @ CROOKED FLATS with Douglas Cameron & John Fricke

* 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Live Music @ Cole Rd SOCKEYE BREWING with Tractor Beam

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST: 

* Hoppy Birthday Curt Bowen!

* Hoppy Birthday Eric McIndoo! 

* 11:00 am - 11:00 pm: SOCKEYE BREWING Barrel-Aged Tap Takeover @ BIER:THIRTY! 
Sockeye Brewing is bringing 10 barrel-aged beers for you to sip on:
Sockeye 7 Devils Imperial Stout aged in Jack barrels.
Sockeye 2013 Winterfest aged in Jack barrels
Sockeye 2013 Old Devils Tooth Barleywine aged in Jack barrels
Sockeye Hopnoxious aged in Gin barrels
Sockeye Wild Willy- Funky sour with local apples from Williamson Orchard aged in a red wine barrel
Sockeye Highlands Wee Heavy aged in Rogue Whiskey barrels
Sockeye Dagger aged in Gin barrels
Sockeye Apricot Sour- Barrel fermented in wine / barrel with Hefe yeast, apricots and a splash of sour blend
Sockeye Silver Creek Sour
Sockeye Peach Creek Triple- Chardonnay barrel aged with 50lb of peaches

* 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: $8 Growler Fills @ PAYETTE BREWING

* 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm: WOODLAND EMPIRE ALE HOUSE One Year Anniversary Party! BEER specials, hourly special tappings, and exclusive bottle releases! Archie's Place food truck will be on hand to keep ya well fed, and Design Bandits will be doing live screen printing! More Info Here

* 1:30 pm: Live Music @ CROOKED FENCE BREWING with Hokum Hi-Flyers

* 2:00 pm: Boise Brew Bus: Justin & ThisIsBoise.com Bar Code Web Show: Lights, Camera, Action! Tour!  More Info Here (Sold Out)

* 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Gelande Quaffing @ McCleary's Pub with PAYETTE BREWING 
* 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Free Tours @ PAYETTE BREWING

* 10:00 pm - 1:00 am: Third Space Saturday: February Funk III with DJ I.G.A. The Independent Grocer: Funk & BEER More Info Here

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND: 

* Hoppy Birthday Jonathan Claymore! 

* 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: $8 Growler Fills @ PAYETTE BREWING

* 7:00 pm: Cards Against Humanity @ BOISE BREWING
SAVE THE BEER DATESAVETHEBEERDATE

 

* February 25th: Local BEER Month @ PRE FUNK Nampa with SOCKEYE BREWING

* February 28th: EDGE BREWING CO 1 Year Anniversary Celebration @ BIER:THIRTY

* February 28th: Lewiston Brewfest Hosted by Liberation Beverage Company




* April 11th: Taste208 in Hyde Park: Northwest BEER, Wine, Spirits & Food; More Info HERE; Tickets HERE
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