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*** BEST OF BOISE ***
Congratulations to all the BUDDY HUB winners of 

Congrats to: Payette Brewing, Sockeye Brewing, Boise Brewing, Mixed Greens, Split Rail Winery, Highlands Hollow, Cloud 9, Reef, Bittercreek Alehouse, Red Feather, Spacebar Arcade, Crescent "No Lawyers" Bar

Best Local: Brewery, Brewpub, Gift Shop, Jewelry Store, Winery, Family Restaurant, Patio, Fries, Service, Late Night Dining, Burger, Brunch, Trivia Night, Cocktails, Sports Bar

Pick up your Boise Weekly today for the complete list of winners! 
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*** HOPTOBER FRESHTIVAL 2016 ***
Idaho's original and largest fresh hop beer festival is back and fresher than ever! We'll be shutting down the street and throwing an epic block party with 60+ different beers from 30+ different breweries on tap, focusing on seasonal fresh-hopped beers. Participants can enjoy specialty beer offerings and play festival games while rubbing elbows with the hop farmers that make the beer possible.
For a current list of breweries, click Here
We've partnered up with Life's Kitchen, an awesome local nonpofit to give back to the Boise community. 
Meals will be provided by B-Town Bistro, Wetos Locos, Genki Takoyaki, Archie's Place Boise, and The Rusty Dog. 
Event is 21+ only. Tickets cost $25 at the door, or can be purchased in advance Online Here
Participants will receive a commemorative sample cup and 10 sample tickets they can use to fill to their tongue's delight. Extra tickets will be available for just $2 each for those looking to try em all! Wine & cider available.
Headed to the Boise State home game after Hoptober Freshtival? Hop on the FREE Bronco Shuttle stopping at the Hoptober exit from 6-8pm! Bonus $5 Public Parking garage game day rate (thanks parkBOI)

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* All Week Long: Live Music and Food Trucks! Just follow your favorite  Buddy Hubs

* All Week Long: Game Night Live Trivia & Bingo BoomboxBody  and  Paint Nite Boise

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29:

* Hoppy Birthday Streeter Johnson!

* Hoppy Birthday Cody Colgan! 

* 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm:  Idahops Fresh Hop Night  @ The GROWLER GUYS - Meridian: Hoppy BEERS by Payette, Bear Island, Sockeye, Boise Brewing, 10 Barrel, Mother Earth

* 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm:  Beer Tasting  @ Boise Co-Op - North End Store - with Uinta Brewing

* 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm: OktoberBreast  @ Franz Witte: Live Music, Food Trucks, Wine, BEER & More

* 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Oktoberfest with Sierra Nevada  @ PREFUNK - Nampa

* 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Idaho Brewshed Alliance Party  @ PAYETTE BREWING

* 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Free Tours of the Production Room @ Meriwether Cider  every Thursday 

* 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm: BJCP Style Class  @ HOMEBREWSTUFF - Craft Bottle Shop and Taproom:  We delve into the complexities of beer styles on the last Thursday of the month. Whether you are studying for your BJCP judge certification or just want to know what beer judges are looking for, it is an excellent introduction to beer styles.  This month we will be exploring categories 4B and 6A: Fest Beir, Marzen and Oktoberfest

* 7:00 pm: Club Meeting : Boise Brewers Homebrew Club @ BARBARIAN BREWING

* 7:30 pm: Karaoke Every Thursday @  Crescent Brewery

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30:

* Hoppy Birthday Julia Rundberg! 

* 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm:  Tap Takeover  @ Albertsons - Columbia Village w/EDGE BREWING CO 

* 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Beer and Wine Tasting  @ Grocery Outlet w/Wallace Brewing 

* 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Oktoberfest  @ Nampa Civic Center 

* 6:00 pm: Funky Fresh: A Fresh Hop Festival  @ PREFUNK - Boise: 10 Breweries,10 Fresh Hop Beers, Free 21+, Live Music, Food Truck

* 9:00 pm - 12:00 am:  1st Anniversary Party  @ WARFIELD DISTILLERY & BREWERY:  Time has flown by, and it's about time to celebrate Vern's first anniversary. Technically speaking, his one year mark came and went on July 11th, but we've opted to celebrate Vern at the end of September to avoid the general mayhem of the Sun Valley summer scene. Who is Vern? Vern is the name of the fine looking goat in the logo. Featuring Live Music by Emily Afton

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1:

* 9:00 am - 12:00 am: Idaho City Days  in Idaho City: Music, BBQ, BEER Garden & More. Stop by HILLTOP STATION on your way home for 50% off a pint with your BUDDIES card

* 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Free Brew Class w/Rich  @ BREWER'S HAVEN - Boise

* 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Fall Harvest Festival  @ Idaho Botanical Garden: Scarecrows, Vendors, Music and More! BEER and Wine Garden with  Boise Brewing,  Payette Brewing Co., Sockeye Brewing,  Mother Earth,  Sawtooth Winery,  3 Horse Ranch Vineyards,  Huston Vineyards &  Willowcreek Grill


* 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm:  Hoptober Freshtival 2016  Hosted by BOISE BREWING: Idaho's original and largest fresh hop BEER festival block party with 60+ different beers from 30+ different breweries, focusing on seasonal fresh-hopped beers. Music, Games, Food Trucks, BEER, Wine and Cider.  Event is 21+ only. Tickets cost $25 at the door, or can be purchased in advance  Online.  Participants will receive a commemorative sample cup and 10 sample tickets they can use to fill to their tongue's delight. Extra tickets will be available for just $2 each for those looking to try em all!


* 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: New BEER Tasting  with Jeremy @ HOMEBREWSTUFF - Craft Bottle Shop & Taproom : September plunged us head first into the autumn seasonal releases. Malty German lagers, pumpkin spice beer and fresh hops all ushered a changing of seasons along with a couple special releases that brought a unique spin on the season. Drop by the HomeBrewStuff taproom and bottle shop for a taste of what's new in craft beer this month.

* 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm:  Free Brew Class w/Rich  @ BREWER'S HAVEN - Nampa

* 8:00 pm: Payette Brewing Tap Takeover  @ The BIRD STOP w/Live Music by Midnight Divide

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2: 

* Hoppy Birthday Casey Lea!

* Hoppy Birthday Robert Tucker!

* 9:00 am - 6:00 pm:  Idaho City Days  in Idaho City: Music, BBQ, BEER Garden & More. Stop by HILLTOP STATION on your way home for 50% off a pint with your BUDDIES card

* 10:00 am - 6:00 pm: 1st Sunday Brunch  @ MERIWETHER CIDER

* 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm:  Fall Harvest Festival   @ Idaho Botanical Garden: Scarecrows, Vendors, Music and More! BEER and Wine Garden with  Boise Brewing,  Payette Brewing Co.,  Sockeye Brewing,  Mother Earth,  Sawtooth Winery,  3 Horse Ranch Vineyards,  Huston Vineyards &  Willowcreek Grill


MONDAY, OCTOBER 3:

* Hoppy Birthday Cassidy Kay! 

* 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Kegs4Kause @  Payette Brewing Co  benefiting  The Speedy Foundation

* 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm:  Mustaches For Miracles  @ Old Chicago - Boise Downtown

* 9:15 pm: Movie Monday @  Saint Lawrence Gridiron

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4:

* 7:00 pm: Free  BEER Tasting @ Brewer's Haven - Nampa

* 7:30 pm: Comedy Night @ Crescent Brewery

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5:

* 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm:  Wing & Pint Night  with SLANTED ROCK BREWING at Capitol Bar

* 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm:  BEER Dinner  with PAYETTE BREWING at 36th Street Bistro

* 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm:  Tap Takeover  with BEAR ISLAND BREWING at Double Tap Pub

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Free BEER Tasting @ Brewer's Haven - Vista

* 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Idaho Film Social Hour & Trivia  @ SPACEBAR ARCADE

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* October 6 - 8: Great American Beer Festival  in Denver

* October 7 - 8: Prost! Oktoberfest Street Party  Downtown Boise

* October 8:  Mother Earth Brew Co - Nampa  Grand Opening 

* October 8:  Inaugural Boise Bacon & Beer Benefit @ SOCKEYE BREWING

* October 8:  Race For Steaks with Tri Tip Steak and SOCKEYE BREWING BEER

* October 8:  Taco BEER Taco Fall Fest  @ WOODLAND EMPIRE

* October 9: Sandbar at Riverside  Final Day of the Season

* October 13: Buy Idaho 30th Anniversary Celebration  @ Boise Centre w/Local BEER & Wine

* October 15:  Barbarian Brewing  1 Year Anniversary Party 

* October 15: Mad Swede Brewing  Grand Opening Party

* October 18: BEER Brat Fundraiser @ POWDERHAUS BREWING: Details to follow

* October 21: Adult Night  @ Discovery Center of Idaho: "Food Revealed"

* October 29: RIP Release / Halloween Party  @ COUNTY LINE BREWING

* November 12: Pray For Snow  @ 10 Barrel Brewing Boise
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*** BOISE BREW MINUTE ***
Boise Brew Minute ( episode 93 ) - Derek at  Grand Teton Brewing  talks to us about their fresh hopped ale and what it takes to get hops from field to kettle in less than 24 hours. We also discuss their history as the oldest brewery in Idaho and explore one of their classic recipes. Listen Here 

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