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THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH - SUNDAY, MAY 10TH

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* #carfreeforbbp Challenge: Transform Boise into the Bicycle Capital of America in 24 Hours on May 7th! Video Here; More Info Here; Follow on Facebook Here; BBP Idaho Gives Info Here


* Boise Bike Week: May 9 - 16: A Full Week of Fun Bike Events! More Info Here and Here

* PostModern Brewers Taproom: Officially Open! On the East side of the building, just a short walk through the hall, they will be pouring special release BEERS and pilot batches that will not be available in Grind, as well as some awesome bar munchies. They also have killer patio seating!

* Bittercreek Alehouse: "We are having a month long raffle through May with all the proceeds benefiting the Idaho Conservation League and their Artist in Residence. Raffle tickets are only $2 each and you could win some amazing art. Even if you don't win the raffle, you're supporting a great cause and helping your community!"

* City Peanut Shop: 
Has been selected as a finalist for Small Business of the Year by the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce! More Info Here
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* Saturday, May 2nd @10:00 am - 6:00 pm: Big Brew 2015 @ HOMEBREWSTUFF - Craft Bottle Shop and Taproom 9115 W Chinden BLVD STE 105, Garden City: "We are having our 4th annual Big Brew Day celebration on Saturday May 2nd! Come in for the semi-annual scratch and dent sale, great beer specials, free samples, food provided by Cutter's Grand Barbeque and much more! We will have people brewing out in the parking lot all day if you're curious about the process, in addition to the numerous other activities and sales! If you come into the store prior to the event we will be handing out fliers with coupons for great deals on beer and homebrew ingredients!"


 
Get some discounted equipment, amazing beers, delicious food, and other awesome events! We will also have some new beer from Almanac Brewing and some special cellared beers. We will be serving beers from Edge, Post Modern, Grand Teton, Laughing Dog, Haff Brewing, Slanted Rock, Sockeye, Woodland Empire, Highland Hollow, Bear Island and Boise Brewing. Come Celebrate with us! 

 

Please bring some cash to the event, because we will be taking donations and selling items to help out Deb Leonard of Nampa Brewers Center with her medical expenses. Post Modern will also be serving beers and taking donations for Deb. Look forward to seeing you all on Saturday! 

 

More Info Here

 

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THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH:

* 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: WORTHY BREWING @ The GROWLER GUYS Meridian  More Info Here

* 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Thirsty Thursday / Pint Night & New BEER Release @ EDGE

* 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!

* 8:00 pm: Geeks Who Drink @ PIPER PUB

* 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: 'In Memory Of: A Tattoo Art Exhibit' @ Cloverdale Funeral Home w/Food & Drink by Mai Thai & SLANTED ROCK BREWERY  More Info Here


FRIDAY, MAY 1ST:

* 12:00 pm - 12:00 am: via BOISE BREWING:  Owners and CSB members,
I am very happy to present to you our first collaboration brew with Woodland Empire for your May CSB. What is a collaboration? Generally, two or more breweries get together and create a beer from concept to glass combining their knowledge, experience and sometimes ingredients. In our case, we decided to combine our strengths. Keely and Derek at Woodland are known for their Belgian style beers while I don't hide the fact that I am a die hard hop head. What makes Belgian styles so distinct is the yeast which was provided by the Woodland Empire crew while I designed a hop schedule that I thought would blend well with high gravity Trappist yeast. The result is a surprisingly refreshing brew that beckons for a second taste. Layers of melon, citrus and bubble gum blend together and linger on the tongue. The Belgian yeast charater asserts itself without overwhelming the unique blend of Idaho El Dorado and German Huell Melon hops. I am really pleased with the result and hope you enjoy our creation. Cheers!
MELORADO RELEASE PARTY via Boise Brewing: 
This Friday, check out both Woodland Empire and Boise Brewing tap rooms, where there'll be two separate versions of the Melorado Belgian IPA. Go to Woodland Empire first (3:00 pm - 11:00 pm) to try their keg that's double dry hopped with Galaxy and Nelson Sauvin hops. Then, head over to our tasting room for the BB version that's got a double dose of the Huell Melon and El Dorado hops, Derek, Keely and Lance will all be here, hanging out. Don't wait too long, as there's only one keg of each!
Both Friday and Saturday, people who have tried the beer at both tasting rooms will get a free pint glass, key chain and sticker at the Boise Brewing tap room (while supplies last).

* 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 - 7:00 pm: SOCKEYE BREWING Growler Station Night @ Win-Co on Myrtle Featuring - Angels Perch Amber, Dagger Falls IPA, High Lakes Session IPA, Woolybugger Wheat, Maibock, Sockeye Unite Red Ale   


 

* 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm: First Friday @ Boise Co-op: free live music, tastings, and discounted memberships. Tambalka will be performing live!

 

* 6:00 pm: Live Music @ SLANTED ROCK BREWING with Carter Freeman

* 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: WORTHY BREWING PRE FUNK Pale Ale Release Party @ PRE FUNK BEER BAR Boise "Our friends over at  Worthy Brewing created a super tasty Citra Hopped Pale Ale and we are having a party to celebrate it's release. Join us for a night of fun with tons of delicious beer, giveaways and music from the uber talented  Jac Sound!!  B-Town Bistro will be on their regular Friday night grind serving up the grub. Yay!!!"  More Info Here

* 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: BOISE BICYCLE PROJECT First Friday Social Ride: 
May's First Friday Social Ride from BBP's doorstep will conclude at the parking lot of 43rd Street and Chinden where ride participants may split to HAFF BREWING Cobby's Sandwich Shops  or perhaps a winery!  More Info Here
Meet at BBP at 6:15 PM
Kickstands up at 6:30 PM

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

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

SATURDAY, MAY 2ND:

* Hoppy Birthday Chris Blanchard! 

* 10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Big Brew 2015 @ HOMEBREWSTUFF CRAFT BOTTLE SHOP AND TAPROOM: " We are having our 4th annual Big Brew Day celebration on Saturday May 2nd! Come in for the semi-annual scratch and dent sale, great beer specials, free samples, food provided by Cutter's Grand Barbeque and much more! We will have people brewing out in the parking lot all day if you're curious about the process, in addition to the numerous other activities and sales! If you come into the store prior to the event we will be handing out fliers with coupons for great deals on beer and homebrew ingredients!"

* 10:00 am - 5:00 pm: SOCKEYE BREWING &  AIRE Factory Store Grand Opening!!  Come check out the newest edition to Meridian at 2021 E Wilson Lane. There will be a chance to win your entire purchase, an hourly raffle for cool accessories, an Idaho Whitewater Association and Idaho Rivers United Raffle, an AIRE and Outcast Demo Boat sale, an NRS rep on hand to build custom frames, and 15% off all NRS gear. Hamburgers and Hot Dogs starting at 11:30 while supplies last. Tons of Grand Opening specials you don't want to miss River fans!! #takemetotheriver #sockeyebrews4you #craftcanswilltravel

* 11:00 am - 4:00 pm: Central Addition Send-Off: A 'Preservation Idaho' Block Party with Live Music, Food, and a BEER Garden by BOISE BREWING  More Info Here

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

* 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: East Valley - Boise - Grand Opening Block Party: Live Music, Food, and CROOKED FENCE BREWING & SPLIT RAIL WINERY  More Info Here

* 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Free Comic Book Day @ SPACEBAR ARCADE: 
1. Free comics until supplies run out!
2. Beer!
3. Video games!
4. Raffle!
5. Good times!

* 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Kentucky Derby Party @ Les Bois Park:  Admission & Parking FREE * Food Trucks * Live Music * Derby Hat Contest at 3:30 pm; (Live Horse Racing Begins May 16th)  More Info Here

* 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm: BIER:THIRTY Welcoming ALMANAC BEER CO 
"We've been excited for these beers to land in Boise! So to celebrate we're going to be tapping: 
Almanac Beer Company IPA
Almanac Beer Company Golden Gate Gose
Almanac Beer Company Saison Delores
Almanac Beer Company Farmer's Reserve Strawberry
We'll also have a limited amount of bottles for sale of each beer."

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

* 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Gallery Five18 One Year Anniversary Party: Free Range Pizza will be cooking pizza out back, and Beer and Wine will be provided.  More Info Here

* 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm: SOCKEYE BREWING Tap Takeover @ TWIN STOP  More Info Here

* 7:00 pm: Live Music @ CROOKED FENCE BREWING

* 7:00 pm: Live Music @ BOISE BREWING with Sean Hatton

* 10:00 pm - 1:00 am: Shintarou @ SPACEBAR ARCADE  More Info Here

SUNDAY, MAY 3RD: 

* Hoppy Birthday Mike Pullman! 

* Hoppy Birthday Doogle Morgan! 

* 11:00 am - 8:00 pm: EDGE $2 Off All Growler Fills; Kids Eat Free All Day

* 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

* 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Artistic Taste of Garden City @ Garden City Library: 
Celebrate the art of local wine, craft beer and food, with tastings, live music, silent auction, and art along the Greenbelt at the new outdoor Legacy Courtyard at the Garden City Library. Proceeds support the Library's 800-plus lifelong learning programs for all ages and the mobile library van (open for tours) that promotes childhood literacy. 

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

MONDAY, MAY 4TH:

 

* 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Kegs4Kause @ PAYETTE BREWING: 50% of Proceeds from BEER Sales will be Donated Each Monday

 

* 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm: May The 4th Be With You @ HAFF BREWING: Say "May the 4th Be With You" out loud and you'll hear the pun that Star Wars fans worldwide have turned into a rallying cry to proclaim their love of the saga, and we're no different!  
While this day is celebrated throughout the galaxy, we'd like to bring the party a little closer to home!  
On May 4th stop by the brewery and enjoy the Light and Dark side of The Force with our impeccable saisons.
For patrons in Star Wars costumes, $3 pints. Yesssssss.  
Come test your knowledge with Star Wars Trivia.
Celebrating all things Star Wars from 4pm-8pm. Come dressed in your best Star Wars tribute between 6pm-7:30pm. Best dressed male and female will be chosen at 7:30pm.
Come dressed to win you will. Receive a prize you shall.
More Info Here


 
* 5:00 pm - Dusk: "Closest to the Can!" Competition at Warm Springs Golf Course. Come hang out with SOCKEYE BREWING on the par 3, #4 tee box. Get your ball closest to the Sockeye Brew can on the green for your chance to win Sockeye gear! All Sockeye brews will be 20% off at the clubhouse and a FREE mulligan will be issued to any group with Sockeye canned beers in their cooler. Post your Sockeye golfing shots on social media for a chance to win dinner and drinks at Sockeye Grill and Brewery! #sockeyeclosesttothecan #drinklikeafish #warmspringsgolfcourse

 

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

 

* 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm: EDGE BREWING: Geeks Who Drink

 

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


TUESDAY, MAY 5TH:

* Hoppy Cinco de Mayo! 

* Hoppy Birthday Sheila Francis! 

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

* 11:00 am - 10:00 pm: $2 Street Tacos @ EDGE All Day

* 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 - 9:00 pm: Yelp Community Event @ GRIND MODERN BURGER:  More Info Here

* 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

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH:

* 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

* 5:00 pm - Close: St Baldrick's Fundraiser with Team Spencer's Supershavers!  SOCKEYE will be donating 10% of all Sockeye Fairview Pub & Grill sales to this fundraiser! Come and help Spencer Baderman reach his $1,000 donation goal for this, his 9th year as a shavee, supporting other childhood cancer patients, and the funding for research and treatment. Our Fairview crew is also getting behind this special event. Some of our Brew Crew members will be raising funds from patron tips the week leading up to the event until closing on May 6th. These nominated and willing crew members will join Spencer as a "shavee" if they reach their fundraising goal. Sockeye owners Fred and Linda will match any donations from these tips on May 6th. Join the Sockeye Crew in supporting Team Spencer and the St. Baldrick's Foundation the first week of May and at the May 6th event!

 

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

* 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Game Night Live @ HAFF BREWING

* 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm: SOCKEYE BREWING  First Wednesday Event at GONE ROGUE   Featuring, Angel's Perch Amber, High Lakes Session IPA, Powerhouse Porter, and Woolybugger Wheat. 

* 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Live Music @ HIGHLANDS HOLLOW BREWHOUSE with Shakey Dave & Bernie Reilly

THURSDAY, MAY 7TH:

* 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

* 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Idaho Gives: Mini Food Truck Rally for Nonprofits with BEER by HIGHLANDS HOLLOW  More Info Here

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

* 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: First Thursday Downtown Boise: More Info in Next Week's Beermail

* 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Modern Art 2015  More Info Here

* 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Thirsty Thursday / Pint Night & New BEER Release @ EDGE

* 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!

* 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Winemaker's Dinner @ State & Lemp with SPLIT RAIL WINERY 

* 8:00 pm: Geeks Who Drink @ PIPER PUB

FRIDAY, MAY 8TH:

* Hoppy Birthday MacKenzie Bickle! 

* 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

* 6:00 pm: Live Music @ SLANTED ROCK BREWING

* 6:00 pm: Chalk Bomb Downtown Nampa: Nampa Art Walk Pre-Event @ PRE FUNK Nampa  More Info Here

* 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Gingerfest II @ Old Idaho Penitentiary with Food Trucks, Beer, Wine & More  More Info Here

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

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

SATURDAY, MAY 9TH:

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

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

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

* 5:00 pm: Slack Party @ SAWTOOTH BREWERY: " Thanks to our friends at Wiseguy Pizza for signing on to sell slices starting at 5pm...we'll have games and music as well, please come on by!"

* 7:00 pm: Live Music @ CROOKED FENCE BREWING

* 10:00 pm - 1:00 am: Bonefish Sam & His Orchestra @ SPACEBAR ARCADE 

SUNDAY, MAY 10TH: 

* Hoppy Mother's Day! 

* Hoppy Birthday James Orr! 

* 11:00 am - 8:00 pm: EDGE $2 Off All Growler Fills; Kids Eat Free All Day

* 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

* 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm: A Day With Mom @ CROOKED FLATS: "We couldn't not show our love for all the mothers out there! Bring the whole family for a Day with Mom. There will be local wine, beer, cider, cheese & dessert tastings. Live music by Emily Tipton & Kayleigh Jack! Crafts and a bounce house for the kids. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and make an afternoon of it in our park like setting.
What more could Mom want?
No outside food or beverages allowed."  More Info Here

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

SAVE THE BEER DATE SAVETHEBEERDATE

 

* May 11th: Craft BEER Safari Kick Off Party @ HIGHLANDS HOLLOW BREWHOUSE  More Info Here

* May 11th - May 17th: American Craft BEER Week!  More Info Here

* May 12th: 'To Live Local' Documentary Screening @ SAINT LAWRENCE GRIDIRON

* May 13th: PAYETTE BREWING 4th Anniversary Celebration - Watch for Info

* May 17th: Brew O'Lympics @ CROOKED FLATS - Watch for Info

* MAY 17th: Spring Brewer's Dinner @ CLOUD 9

* May 19th: Brewer's Dinner @ Old Chicago Downtown with SLANTED ROCK BREWERY

* May 21st: Adult Night @ Discovery Center of Idaho: "Hard Habits to Break" 

* May 22nd: IDAHO BOURBON DISTILLERS' Ribbon Cutting Celebration

* 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

* June 14th: Savor Idaho  More Info Here

* August 15th: Tour de Fat! 

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