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BREW NEWS BREWNEWS

 

 *** LEADBETTER CIDER COMPANY *** 

Congratulations for meeting the Kickstarter goal! It came right down to the deadline, but they made it! The Leadbetter Family would like to express tons of gratitude towards all of the supporters! Watch for more LEADBETTER CIDER COMPANY updates  Here!

*** BARBARIAN BREWING *** Brewery Updates:

"We have ordered our brewing equipment, but we don't have an update on when the equipment will be ready for delivery (most likely June). We have also submitted applications with Garden City for construction and tenant improvements, with the TTB for our Federal Brewer's License and with the Central District Health Department for construction approval. Once we get approval from Garden City and the CDHD then we can start transforming our space into a functional brewery and tavern. The pictures aren't very exciting at this point, but we'll make sure to post some pictures as everything starts to transform. Unless you want to see some pics of James and I attempting to pull up icky carpet and scrape tile. 

Cheers!

James and Bre"


 *** SOCKEYE BREWING *** Video Contest:

"Sockeye brews and offers our fine, handcrafted beers in some of the West's best places for outdoor fun and adventure.
We'd love to feature our Sockeye fans out there in full throttle, so send your videos our way for a chance to be included
in a Sockeye promo-and have a shot at taking home some of our best swag or beer! We're keepin' it simple for you,
and below you'll find the details. Enjoy some action-packed adventure-just bring the camera along!"   More Info Here

*** THE GROWLER GUYS *** 
Grand Opening! April 10th & April 11th @ 2020 E Overland, Ste 100, Meridian (next to Harry's Meridian Grill);
Owned by Stewards Certified by Masters Brewers Association of America; Show your BUDDIES card opening weekend and receive a FREE Glass Growler w/purchase of a fill! Now the newest BUDDY HUB: Receive $2 Off Growler Fills all the time with your BUDDIES card! (Cannot be combined with any other offer);
Grand Opening Events:
Friday April 10th
  4-6 pm  Sockeye - Todd Marshall - Dagger Falls, Sockeye Maibock
Friday April 10th 6-8 pm - Payette - Nick Harvey - TBD
Saturday April 11th 2-4 - Sierra Nevada - Michael Morehouse - Hoppy Lager, Hop Hunter
Saturday April 11th 4-6 - Woodland Empire Ale Craft - Keely Chanteloup - City Of Trees
Saturday April 11th 6-8 - Lagunitas - David Hatteberg - Capp Stout, Undercover Investigation Shut Down Ale
AND Laughing Dog -  Greg Barnes - 219 Pils, Laughing Dog IPA
Saturday April 11th 8-10 - (Other events TBD with more local brewers incl. Crooked Fence, Grand Teton, and others)

*** SOCKEYE BREWING *** New Happy Hour Specials! 
$3 Pints of the BIG SIX Beers ALL THE TIME for BOISE BEER BUDDIES! (Dagger Falls IPA, Hell-Diver Pale, Power House Porter, Galena Gold, Angels Perch Amber and Woolybugger Wheat); Bring your BUDDIES card to either pub, any time, and show your server when you order. Cheers! 

*** 2015 BEST OF TREASURE VALLEY SURVEY ***  with the Idaho Statesman takes place through April 21st; 
Vote for your favorites  Here;
More info and 2014 winners  Here
SOCKEYE BREWING has been nominated in 10 different categories for 2015! 

FEATURED EVENTS FEATUREDEVENTS

 

 

FIRST THURSDAY at MIXED GREENS (237 N 9th St): 

 

Thursday, April 2nd 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: 

 

Featuring BEER Tasting by SLANTED ROCK BREWERY & More by Nystrom Goods and The Cake Ballers: 

 

237 N 9th St, Boise, Idaho 83702 downtown Boise between Bannock and Idaho Street.

Admission to the event is free and runs from 5-9p. 


Mixed Greens is a retail gift boutique in downtown Boise. Their goal is to make shopping fun, with a relaxed atmosphere and lots of unique items to explore. Many products they make themselves by hand, as well as offering work from artisans in our local & regional area and a variety of gift vendors. They like to mix it up & their inventory is constantly changing...you're likely to find something new & different every time you stop in! 
www.ilikemixedgreens.com

 

Show your BUDDIES card for 10% Off BEER-Related Items!
 

EASTER Fill-A-Basket
Gourmet treats for your Easter weekend fun!
Boise, ID~On Thursday April 2nd, 2015, local businesses are gathering at Mixed Greens to host a 1st Thursday Event. During the event, attendants will be able to design their own Easter basket, filled with various gourmet items from the cake ballers, including cake balls, chocolate-dipped Oreos, sweet easter treats, and more. Items for purchase start at $1.50. Slanted Rock Brewery will be offering BEER tastings. Mixed Greens will be selling unique gifts and cards. Nystrom Goods will have their planters for sale. Each company offers fun and unique products that are great for gifts, parties, events, etc. There is no cost to attend the event & it is open to the public.

Slanted Rock Brewery ~ Founded on June 20, 2011 Slanted Rock Brewing Company was the first Brewery in Meridian. Opened New Years Eve 2012. Over 1 Year in and going strong. New 15 BBL Craft Brewery with capacity ramping to ~450 Kegs per Month. 
www.slantedrock.com

Nystrom Goods ~ wants to build a brand that produces clean designs with authentic materials - things that you will want around you every day. They love the creative process and developing new products for your home and office. Visit their online shop to see what is for sale, then find out about their process and upcoming products on their blog. 
http://www.nystromgoods.com/

The Cake Ballers ~ are a local Boise company that make cake balls, cake pops, cake ball cakes and pop bouquets, specializing in unique flavors and custom designs. Their orders are sent all over the country, and are also sold in local venues. More info can be found at
www.thecakeballers.com

 

BEER CALENDAR BEER_CALENDAR


THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND:

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

* 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Happy Hour @ SOCKEYE BREWING (Both Pubs): $3 Pints

* 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 

* 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: FIRST THURSDAY in DOWNTOWN BOISE
*** Map & Complete Event Guide  Here
*** BEER Tasting Events Here: 
~ BOISE BREWING 521 W BROAD ST 

Art from Fire Fusion Studio and chocolate and beer pairing with The Chocolat Bar. See the original art for April's beer of the month up in our gallery/mezzanine. Try your hand at the perfect chocolate and beer combination. 

~ FETTUCCINE FORUM 150 N CAPITOL BLVD 

"Why Is It Called Atlanta?: Migration to Idaho & the West after the Civil War" presented by John Bieter, Ph.D. The Forum is a free public lecture series. Council Chambers, Boise City Hall. Doors open at 5 pm, presentation at 5:30 pm. 

~ GOLDY'S CORNER 625 MAIN ST 

We have Annie Huntley in the shop with 10 other local arist. If the art doesn't pull you in the food and happy hour should! Happy hours starts at 5 pm until close! Come and entertain yourself with art, drinks, and food! 

~ GUIDO'S NEW YORK STYLE PIZZERIA 235 N 5TH ST 

Pizza with an attitude! Large one topping pizza and 1 bottle of select white or red wine, or 2 bottles of beer, or 4 fountain sodas-for $22 plus tax! Dine in only. 

~ HIGH NOTE CAFE 225 N 5TH ST 

Delicious food made all from scratch in our open kitchen, $2 specialty mimosas made with seasonal local fruit and berries! Local art always rotating on our community gallery walls! All ages all the time for our always free live music. Local Beer!

~ ZEE'S ROOFTOP CAFE 250 S 5TH ST

We will have art work from Maria Essig, Mark Hardy, and Mike Shipman. A Cork Board Fundraising display, Beer and Wine for purchase. Snack and a small plates menu to order from as well as Tarot Readings.

~ LIQUID LOUNGE 405 S 8TH ST

Buy 1 Get 1 Free comedy tickets on First Thursday! There are specials on local brews during the show! The fantastic food comes from Solid! National touring comedians! Great comedy 5 nights a week.

~ SOLID GRILL & BAR 405 S 8TH ST

Free tasting! Free art show! Free appetizers! Solid has 2 for 1 drinks! Happy hour appetizers! Live music! Solid is the place to be for First Thursday! 

~ BITTERCREEK ALEHOUSE 246 N 8TH ST

Art of the Worm: Get to know the underground worms that Bittercreek Alehouse employs in their quest to eliminate organic waste. Tours start inside Bittercreek Alehouse from 6-8:30 pm. And 'Brews at Bittercreek with Radio Boise' More Info Here

~ EVERMORE PRINTS LLC 780 W MAIN ST

Cecilia Richardson-Fine Art Photographer "Inner Impressions": This body of work is an ongoing process based on our intuitive relationship with the natural. Join us for beautiful photographs and Boise Brewing.

~ FLATBREAD NEAPOLITAN PIZZERIA 800 W MAIN ST

Happy Hour from 4-6 pm with 50% off ALL cocktails, beer and wine. After 5 pm, 20% off all bottles of wine until its gone! Kids under 12 eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Limit two per table.

~ MIXED GREENS 237 N 9TH ST

Details in 'Featured Events' Above;

BEER Tasting by SLANTED ROCK BREWERY;

The Cake Ballers, and Nystrom Goods

Show your BUDDIES card for 10% Off BEER-Related Items! 

More Info Here

~ SAINT LAWRENCE GRIDIRON 705 W BANNOCK ST

Appetizer 3-Way special, with wine and beer pairings, full menu available for regular hours; Music at 6: Matt Hopper; Try a cocktail for the first time at our place on First Thursday; Bring in a receipt from a locally owned business for First Thursday and receive 10% your bill. (Discount provided at server discretion) More Info Here

~ THE FRONT DOOR 105 S 6TH ST

HAFF BREWING Beer & Food Pairing More Info Here

~ CITY PEANUT SHOP 803 W BANNOCK ST

Nuts and BEER by PAYETTE BREWING COMPANY

 

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

* 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Happy Hour @ SOCKEYE BREWING (Both Pubs): $3 Pints

* 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, APRIL 3RD:

* Hoppy Birthday Collin Rudeen!

* Hoppy Birthday Lexi Hamell!

* 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Happy Hour @ SOCKEYE BREWING (Both Pubs): $3 Pints

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

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

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH:

* Hoppy Birthday Robert Cole! 

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

* 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm: SIERRA NEVADA Barrel-Aged Bigfoot on Draft @ BIER:THIRTY  More Info Here

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

* 9:00 pm: Boise Weekly's 2015 Restaurant and Bar Guide Launch Party @ GRIND MODERN BURGER  More Info Here

SUNDAY, APRIL 5TH: 

* Hoppy Easter! 

* Hop on into HoneyBaked Ham & Cafe!  More Info Here

* 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Easter Brunch @ CROOKED FLATS:  More Info Here

* 11:00 am - 10:00 pm: $10 Growler Fills & $10 Pitchers of SOCKEYE BREWING's Six Big Beers

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

* 7:00 pm: Cards Against Humanity @ BOISE BREWING

MONDAY, APRIL 6TH:

 

*  3:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Kegs4Kause @ PAYETTE BREWING: 50% of Proceeds from BEER Sales will be Donated Each Monday; This Week's Beneficiary: IORC More Info Here

 

* 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Garage Band Mondays @ GRIND MODERN BURGER: Hosting a Talented Local Musician Each Week

 

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


TUESDAY, APRIL 7TH:

* 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: 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: Game Show Live! Tuesday Trivia @ CROOKED FENCE BARRELHOUSE 

* 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 The Blackberry Bushes Stringband

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH:

* 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm: KANNAH CREEK Tasting @ HOMEBREWSTUFF - CRAFT BOTTLE SHOP AND TAPROOM: "We will be sampling beers from Kannah Creek Brewing on tap and in bottles. We are excited to be hosting a newcomer to the Boise beer market! We will also offer $1 off pints and $3 off growlers on all Kannah Creek beers for one day only."  More Info Here

* 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Happy Hour @ SOCKEYE BREWING (Both Pubs): $3 Pints

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

* 6:00 pm: Live Music @ PRE FUNK Boise with The Jakobs Ferry Straglers  More Info Here

* 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Live Music @ EDGE BREWING CO with Quinell

* 6:30 pm: SAWTOOTH BREWERY Beer Tasting @ PV's Uncorked on Main:
4 pours with 4 appetizers
Call to make your reservations seating is limited  233-1322

* 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Live Music @ HIGHLANDS HOLLOW BREW HOUSE

THURSDAY, APRIL 9TH:

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

* 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Happy Hour @ SOCKEYE BREWING (Both Pubs): $3 Pints

* 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: Girls in the GC with Art Party Boise:  Art Party Boise will be in with a PopUp studio to help you become a master painter (at least for one night)!
$20/person includes instruction, supplies, and your very own make 'n take home 8x10 painting. The hipster owl on the event banner of this page will be the featured painting. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Link is posted under the ticket section of this event. Click on "PopUp Studio (In-store) $20 and choose Split Rail Winery for the venue option.
Wine and BEER by the glass specials will be offered. Feel free to bring or order-in food.
Contact  casey.splitrailwinery.com  if you have further questions.

* 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: ALPINE BEER COMPANY Launch Party @ BIER:THIRTY  More Info Here

* 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, APRIL 10TH:

* 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Happy Hour @ SOCKEYE BREWING (Both Pubs): $3 Pints

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

* 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Local Brewery Tap Takeover Growler Station Event @ Fast Eddy's on Ten Mile with SOCKEYE BREWING, PAYETTE BREWING, and CROOKED FENCE BREWING 

* 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Meridian GROWLER GUYS Grand Opening with SOCKEYE BREWING's Todd Marshall - Dagger Falls, Sockeye Maibock  Grand Opening - Day One

* 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Meridian GROWLER GUYS Grand Opening with PAYETTE BREWING's Nick Harvey - TBD

* 6:00 pm: Firkin Fridays @ Cole Rd SOCKEYE BREWING: Firkin Pints $3 All Night! 

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

* 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Live Music @ Cole Rd SOCKEYE BREWING w/Rebecca Scott

SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH:

* 11:00 am - 10:00 pm: "Foos Fest" @ BERTS GROWLER GARAGE: Regional Foos Ball Tournament  More Info Here

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

* 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Meridian GROWLER GUYS Grand Opening with SIERRA NEVADA's  Michael Morehouse - Hoppy Lager, Hop Hunter  Grand Opening - Day Two

* 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Meridian GROWLER GUYS Grand Opening with WOODLAND EMPIRE ALE CRAFT - Keely Chanteloup - City Of Trees

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

* 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Meridian GROWLER GUYS Grand Opening with LAGUNITAS's  - David Hatteberg - Capp Stout, Undercover Investigation Shut Down Ale
~ and ~ LAUGHING DOG  -  Greg Barnes - 219 Pils, Laughing Dog IPA

* 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Taste208 @ Hyde Park (13th & Eastman): TASTE208 is a tasting event focused on the "spring release" of the best local beer, wine, spirits, and food in Idaho, the PacNW, and the West Coast region. Our goal is to partner with the best and biggest names in craft production and locavore sensibilities, focusing on several craft brewers, wineries, and distilleries to create an annual event to take place each spring in Boise, Idaho. More Info & Tickets  Here

* 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Meridian GROWLER GUYS Grand Opening with more local brewers incl. CROOKED FENCE, GRAND TETON, & More!

* 9:00 pm - 2:00 am: Memory Smoker @ SPACEBAR ARCADE  More Info Here

SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH: 

* Hoppy Birthday Juhee Moon! 

* 11:00 am - 10:00 pm: $10 Growler Fills & $10 Pitchers of SOCKEYE BREWING's Six Big Beers

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

* 7:00 pm: Cards Against Humanity @ BOISE BREWING

SAVE THE BEER DATE SAVETHEBEERDATE

 


* April 24th: Pushing Borders Premier w/CROOKED FENCE  More Info Here

* April 25th: Crawl Around Boise - Pubs, Food & BEER!  Crawl Details Here

* May 9th - May 16th: Boise Bike Week: Watch for Craft BEER Safari Details!

* May 11 - May 17: American Craft BEER Week!

* June 12th: CROOKED FENCE BREWING 3 Year Anniversary Party! Watch Their 3 Year Anniversary Video  HERE; Tickets on Sale March 13th 

* June 13th: Pigapalooza @ GRIND MODERN BURGER  More Info Here

* August 15th: Tour de Fat! 

BEER MISC BEERMISC


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*** BOISE BREW MINUTE ***  Check out the latest interview by Woody Sobey: Boise Brew Minute (episode 28) - Zack at County Line Brewing talks about opening his first brewery and what beers he has on tap. We also discuss what got him into brewing and how he built some of his brewing equipment. Listen Here

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