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THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017
to
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017


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*** BOISE BEER BUDDIES ***
Craft Beer Fans ~ Thank you for your continued support! 
Boise Beer Buddies appreciates all the new and renewing Beer Buddy Cardholders to keep the Weekly Beemails coming! 
Quick reminder: Buddy Cards are good for one year. 
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Mixed Greens  Thursday, April 6th, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
 or 
Taste & Craft  Saturday, April 8th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 Questions? Contact  BoiseBeerBuddies@gmail.com

Thanks again and Cheers!



*** TASTE + CRAFT 2017 ***
Saturday, April 8th
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Payette Brewing Co

Taste & Craft  (formerly known as Taste208)
For anyone who enjoys local and regional beer, wine, spirits and food!

Get Your  Tickets Here!
For 10% off, enter promo code "taste10" at checkout

"Do you spend more money on BEER than you do on your mortgage?"



*** ALASKA BEYOND ***
Featuring Boise Beer Buddies, PreFunk Beer Bar, Barbarian Brewing, Meriwether Cider Company, Bar Gernika and Idaho Craft Beer Month!
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*** WHITE DOG BREWING - BOISE ***
Final construction permit got approved! Prepping for drywall and painting.
Specialty grain racks are in. The big silo outside holds the base malt while the specialty grains that add color, flavor, and mouthfeel come in 50 lb bags.
Hoping for a May opening...now waiting on the brewing permit from the Feds...
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*** BARBARIAN BREWING ***
Follow Their New  Facebook Page
For the Downtown Taproom!



*** CLAIRVOYANT BREWING COMPANY ***
Firing up the Glycol System, Burner Tech Finished the BK, 
 HLT this Week, Epoxy on the Bar Top this Week
Opening in May
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*** VISIT IDAHO ***
Idaho Craft Beer: A Must-Try List
 
 *** 2017 IBR READER RANKINGS ***
Voting Open Through April 14th - Vote Daily


*** BEAR ISLAND BREWING ***
and 
in Honor of Idaho Craft Beer Month!


*** SOCKEYE BREWING ***
 

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BEER CALENDAR


Pints up, craft beer fans! April 2017 is Idaho Craft Beer Month, which means it's open season on Idaho's best brews. Throughout April, breweries, taprooms, restaurants and retailers from all over the Gem State will celebrate Idaho's booming craft beer industry, and you're invited. Enjoy hopped-up events, tap takeovers and specials on Idaho beers all month long. Raise your glass and share your #PintsUpIdaho pics with us as you celebrate Idaho Craft Beer Month!  Check out the month-long event schedule Here  and  Here

THURSDAY, APRIL 6:


* April 6 - April 9: Merwether Swag Sale!

* 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Beer Tasting  with Laughing Dog Brewing @ Boise Co-Op - North End Store
* 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: First Thursday  in Downtown Boise: Art, Entertainment, Food, Wine, Cider and BEER Tastings
~ ~ Angells Bar & Grill Renato  999 W MAIN ST 
Come Meet World Renown Executive Chef Franck Bacquet. Enjoy Free Tapas, Local Craft BEERS, Exquisite Wines, Exotic Cocktails, Live Music with Wilson Roberts and Art from World-Renowned Executive Chef Franck Bacquet!  Happy Hour from 4:00 to 6:00! Open Patio if weather permits!! Best Patio in Boise!
342-4900
~ ~ Bittercreek Alehouse 246 N. 8th St 
We have a different DJ form Radio Boise every First Thursday with a dollar per beer sold during the set returned to Radio Boise!
~ ~ City Peanut Shop 803 W BANNOCK ST
Nuts and Beer  with Boise Brewing
~ ~ The Front Door 105 S 6TH ST 
Brewer's Dinner:  Beer & dinner pairing with Oskar Blues. Cost is $35. reservations required  287-9201
~ ~ LongDrop Cider 603 S CAPITOL BLVD
Basque Ciders & Dancers : We'll be pouring two different Basque ciders in addition to our own.  It wouldn't be Basque without music and dance, so the Oinkari Basque Dancers and txalaparta players will be performing at 6:30 and 7:30 pm.  Smoke & Thyme will have $3 Pintxo plates all night, and we'll pour $1 "txotx"-sized ciders until close.
~ ~ Mixed Greens | Modern Gifts 237 N 9TH ST 
Join us for our  Grand Opening  in our new location! Live music by Douglas Cameron & John Fricke, refreshments (BEER!) by Grand Teton Brewing, bites from The Cake Ballers and City Peanut Shop, and Boise Beer Buddies with T-Shirts & Buddy Cards!  344-1605
~ ~ Payette Brewing Company 733 S Pioneer Street 
Fly Line (catch and) Release Party:  Fly Line Vienna Lager is back! Join us at Payette Brewing for a night featuring a seasonal favorite: Fly Line Vienna Lager. Featuring BEER specials, fly fishing tutorials, and more  344-0011
~ ~ Meraki Greek Street Food  345 S 8TH ST 
First Thursday  $3 Local Draft BEERS, $4 Local Wines, 20% off all bottled Greek Wine. $2 off all Appetizers like Spanikopita, Greek Cheese Sticks, and Baklava. We are also featuring local artists with Greek inspired art!
~ ~ UpCycle  380 S 8TH ST 
First Thursday  We support local artists, local breweries, wineries, and your local watering hole every First Thursday. Come in early and take an indoor cycle class or TRX class, then enjoy a local beverage and chat with some local artists. #disruptboise  208-640-4682
~ ~ Even Stevens Sandwiches  815 W BANNOCK ST 
First Thursday  6-8pm: Even Stevens & Montucky Cold Snacks BEER tastings, giving a $1 back to The Idaho Foodbank for each Cold Snack sold, ValĂ©re Salon & Spa with hand and chair massages, and Neal Goldberg singing some sweet tunes from 7-9pm.  343-4018
~ ~ Wear Boise  828 W IDAHO ST 
Join us 5:00-8:00pm on 4/6 for  First Thursday  with Taste & Craft! We'll have Taste & Craft vendors, Vine 46 Winery and Barbarian Brewing, pouring local craft BEER and wine, and all Wear Boise merch will be 15% off!  680-6017
~ ~ Idaho Mountain Touring  1310 W MAIN ST 
First Thursday  5:30-7:00pm at our downtown location. Club Ride will be stopping by to serve BEER and we will have mystery discounts on Club Ride Apparel. Ridge to Rivers will also be in house.
more info x  336-3854
~ ~ The North Face  802 W IDAHO ST 
The North Face Boise is stoked to  Host  Meriwether Cider Company and Boise GreenBike. Stop by to enjoy some delicious cider samples and put your name in the raffle for Premium Membership or Boise GreenBike growler!  331-9790
~ ~ KEYSTONE Station  222 N 9TH ST 
KEYSTONE station will host  Host  Powderhaus Brewing!  KEYSTONE station is a new men's clothing store, bringing casual weekend-wear to downtown Boise.
331-7806
~ ~ View the Complete First Thursday Event Guide and Map  Here  or Pick Up a Copy of This Week's  Boise Weekly  for a Printed Guide to Take With You. 

* 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Pint Night  with New Belgium Brewing @ Homestead Bar & Grill 

* 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Slanted Rock Brewery Night  @ PREFUNK - Nampa

* 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Karaoke @  Crescent Brewery

FRIDAY, APRIL 7:


* Hoppy Birthday Tom McMahon!

* 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Tap Takeover @ Albertsons - Lake Hazel w/BOISE BREWING & POWDERHAUS 

* 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Tap Takeover @ Albertsons - 16th & State w/MOTHER EARTH & CROOKED FENCE

* 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Tap Takeover @ Albertsons - 36th & State w/SLANTED ROCK & COUNTY LINE

* 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Tap Takeover @ Albertsons - State & Eagle Rd w/EDGE & GRAND TETON

* 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Tap Takeover @ Albertsons - Columbia Village w/SOCKEYE BREWING & MAD SWEDE

* 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Tap Takeover @ Winco - Myrtle w/EDGE, CROOKED FENCE & SLANTED ROCK

* 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm:  Friday Night Flight  @ BOISE HOTSPOT with Appetizers, Wine and Automated BEER Wall

* 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: "Friday Nights at The Tower" @ The Tower Grill  in Nampa with Local Craft Beer on Tap

SATURDAY, APRIL 8: 

* 9:00 am - 10:15 am: Yoga for Good  Benefiting Project Welcome Home Troops @ PAYETTE BREWING CO

* 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Crazy Daze  @ Brundage w/Pond Skimming,  Treasure Hunt, Poker Run, Costume Contest and BEER Relay

* 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: POWDERHAUS BREWING @ Whole Foods

* 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Boho Chic Bike Tour  @ Downtown Boise

* 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Mother Earth Brew Co  @ HILLTOP STATION #buddyhubatabuddyhub

* 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Local IPA Tasting  @ HOMEBREWSTUFF - Craft Bottle Shop & Taproom : April is Idaho Craft Beer Month. To celebrate we will be rolling out some of our own home-grown hoppy ales. We will sample out some classic Idaho favorites as well as a few newcomers and experimental IPA's from local breweries. Drop by and celebrate Idaho Craft Beer Month with us.

* 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Taste+Craft 2017  @ PAYETTE BREWING CO

* 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm:  Exclusive Sockeye Brewer's Dinner  @ The Cole Pub - SOLD OUT

SUNDAY, APRIL 9:

* Hoppy Birthday Marc Vanderwiel!

* 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Tap Takeover @ Whole Foods River Room with EDGE, PAYETTE & MOTHER EARTH

* 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm:  Trivia Night with Odell Brewing  @ SPACEBAR ARCADE

MONDAY, APRIL 10:

* Hoppy Birthday Mike Edmondson!

* 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Mad Mutt-Love Monday  @ MAD SWEDE BREWING

* 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Pint Night @ Tap & Cask

* 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Kegs4Kause  Benefiting Winter Wildlands Alliance @ PAYETTE BREWING CO

* 6:30 pm: Fundraiser for Michael Stevens  @ HIGHLANDS HOLLOW BREWHOUSE: Former Hollow team member, father of two, diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer.  There will be silent auction items, food, beverage, & live music!

* 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Books & Brews  @ PAYETTE BREWING CO

TUESDAY, APRIL 11:

* 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Pint Night @ The Curb Bar & Grill with SOCKEYE, SLANTED ROCK, AND COUNTY LINE

* 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Beer Pairing Dinner  with Wallace Brewing @ Whole Foods - River Room

* 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Pizza & Politics  @ POWDERHAUS BREWING

* 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Rogue Brewery Night & Sweets, Cheese and Beer Pairing  @ PREFUNK - Nampa

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Free Tasting  with Rogue Ales @ BREWER'S HAVEN - Nampa

* 7:30 pm: Comedy Night @ Crescent Brewery

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12:

* 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm:  Sockeye Brewing  Tap Takeover @ Winco - Myrtle

* 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Cards Against Humanity  with Alaskan Brewing @ EAGLE TRIPLE TAP

* 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Rogue Cities Tour - Hop Family Tasting  @ BIER:THIRTY

* 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Free BEER Tasting @ Brewer's Haven - Vista


SAVE THE BEER DATE


* April 14: Chemistry of the Cocktail @ Discovery Center 

* April 15: Boise Hempfest @ Julia Davis Park

* May 6: AHA Big Brew Day and Scratch & Dent Sale @ HOMEBREWSTUFF

* May 15 - 21: American Craft Beer Week

* May 19: The Sandbar Patio Bar & Grill & Pool Bar - Opening for the Season

* June 11: Savor Idaho 2017

* August 5: Magic Valley Beer Festival @ Twin Falls City Park

* August 12: Tour de Fat @ Ann Morrison Park


BEER MISC


*** BOISE BEER CULTURE ***

and

 

*** BOISE BREWING ***
Sale of stock is still open to most residents in the state.
Initial Investment Deadline -  April 30, 2017
For more info, please visit:   http://www.boisebrewing.com/ownership/

 

*** SPRING CREEK BREWING COMPANY ***
For more information about investing, contact Marc Grubert at (208) 350-3815 or email  invest@springcreekbrewing.com 



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