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WEEKLY BEERMAIL

THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2017
to
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2017


BREW NEWS


*** A NEW VINTAGE WINE SHOP ***
1400 N Eagle Rd, #104 - Meridian
NEW BUDDY HUB! 
Beer Buddies Receive 10% Off First Glass of Wine! 
A New Vintage Wine Shop  is a locally owned business. We have a very comfortable setting with a wine bar and many different varieties of BEER and wine to go!!!! Come in and meet Ilene, Harry or Matt!



*** PADDLES UP POKE ***
237 N 9th Street
Opening Monday, May 1st at 11:00 am! 
Idaho's first specialty poké restaurant, located in the heart of Downtown Boise. Paddles Up provides Idahoans with a quick meal to support their active lifestyles. Whether you're in need of some fuel between meetings, or just grabbing a bite to eat before you hit the river, Paddles Up has got you covered!
Waiting on Beer/Wine/Cider Permits
& Will Be a Buddy Hub! 
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or 
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*** CAMPARI and BEER? ***
via  Boise Weekly


*** THREE BOISE BEER FESTIVALS ***


*** CRAFT BEER & BBQ PAIRING ***

*** THE TOWER GRILL ***
Win a $50 Gift Card!
Every Entry Receives a FREE Coffee or Soda!



*** HOMEBREWSTUFF / EDGE BREWING ***
Kegerator Raffle
Single Tickets are $10 each or 4 for $30



*** SPRING CREEK BREWING COMPANY ***
at Avimor Community Center
"Our brew team and family will be on hand with our build plans to answer questions and talk about our vision and investment opportunities. We will also be doing short tours to the build site and serving light snacks and refreshments. We'd love for you to stop by and chat with us. It should be a perfect day to go for a ride or hike and then come visit with us." 


*** FOR THE LOVE OF CRAFT ***
Saturday, May 20th
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Looking for Volunteers


BEER CALENDAR

FINAL DAYS!! 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! Video  Here

Check out the month-long event schedule Here  and  Here.  There are some tastings not included in the Beermail, so be sure to check it out. 

THURSDAY, APRIL 27 - APRIL 29: Sockeye Flights & Bites Pairing

THURSDAY, APRIL 27:

* Hoppy Birthday Scott Schmaljohn!

* 11:00 am - 8:00 pm: Buy One, Get One Tree  @ BITTERCREEK ALEHOUSE: Arbor Day BEER Party and Sapling Giveaway

* 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Beer Tasting  with BOISE BREWING @ Boise Co-Op - North End Store

* 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Pint Night  with Full Sail Brewing @ Homestead 

* 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: La Trappe King's Day  @ PREFUNK - Nampa

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 28:

* 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Beer Tasting  with SAWTOOTH BREWING @ Boise Co-Op - North End Store

* 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Tap Takeover @ Albertsons - 16th & State - with PAYETTE and MOTHER EARTH

* 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Tap Takeover @ Albertsons - 36th & State - with MAD SWEDE and PAYETTE

* 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Tap Takeover @ Albertsons - Columbia Village - with PAYETTE and CROOKED FENCE

* 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Tap Takeover @ Albertsons - Lake Hazel - with SLANTED ROCK and COUNTY LINE

* 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Tap Takeover @ Albertsons - Eagle - with PAYETTE and POWDERHAUS

* 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Tap Takeover @ Winco - Downtown - with WOODLAND EMPIRE, SOCKEYE and PAYETTE

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

* 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Yappy Hour  @ Merrill Park with BEER by COUNTY LINE BREWING

* 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: "Friday Nights at The Tower" @ The Tower Grill  in Nampa: Great Food & Local BEER!

* 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Fat Tire Friday  @ PREFUNK - Boise

* 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Candlelight-Only Night  @ ANGELL'S 

* 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Private Patio Party  with GRAND TETON at Whole Foods

* 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Banjos and Beer  with  Boise Weekly  and  Payette Brewing Co  @  The Record Exchange

* 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm: 2nd Annual Hoedown  @ Malheur County Fairgrounds - Ontario - with BERTS GROWLER GARAGE

* 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm: First Responders Wine Mixer  @ SPLIT RAIL WINERY

* 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Anser Spring Auction  @ PAYETTE BREWING CO

* 8:00 pm: Fourth Friday Comedy @ Crescent Brewery  - Nampa

SATURDAY, APRIL 29: 

* 11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Bonneville Bullett Race Team Fundraiser  @ CRESCENT "No Lawyers" BAR & GRILL

* 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Patio Tasting  with WALLACE BREWING @ Whole Foods

* 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Sour Beers Are Sour  @ PREFUNK - Nampa: A Sour Beer Festival with 20 Sour Beers on Draft!

* 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Hyde Park Beer & Wine Expo  Hosted by 13th Street Pub & Grill: Entry is $25 which includes 4 tasting tokens and delicious food. Additional tokens will be available for purchase. 12 breweries, 7 wineries, food, live music and more! Proceeds will be going to Life's Kitchen and Idaho Brewers United.

* 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Patio Party  @ Whole Foods: Burgers & Hot Dogs, plus BEER by SLANTED ROCK & LAUGHING DOG

* 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Aura:Sour Beer Experience  @ PAYETTE BREWING CO: 
$60 Ticket Includes:
* Unlimited small batch sour beer samples
* Sour beer seminars, information and visuals
* Small bite food pairings by local restaurant, Juniper
* Payette Brewing Aura Sour Series commemorative glass
* Twenty-two ounce bottle of Aura: Guava & Hibiscus Sour Ale

* 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Pale Ale Tasting  @ HOMEBREWSTUFF Craft Bottle Shop & Taproom:  It's no secret that we love our IPA's in Boise. But never overlook or underestimate the American Pale Ale. Not as intensely hopped as its big brother, the elegance of an APA comes from its subtle hop flavors and balance with the malt for something highly drinkable on a warm spring day. Drop by for a few samples of this refreshing style.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30:

* Hoppy Birthday Andrea Cloeter! 

* 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Brunch @  Village Coffee & Bistro @ Boise Spectrum

* 11:00 am - 3:00 pm:  Brunch  @ PREFUNK - Boise

* 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm:  Beer Brunch  @ Whole Foods with CROOKED FENCE and BOISE BREWING

* 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Beer Sampling  with BEAR ISLAND  @ Whole Foods; All of their beers will be 20% off all day!

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

MONDAY, MAY 1:

* 11:00 am - 7:00 pm: Grand Opening @  Paddles Up Poke

* 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Kegs 4 Kause @ PAYETTE BREWING Benefitting CATCH

TUESDAY, MAY 2:

* Hoppy Birthday Chris Blanchard!

* 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Free Tasting at  Brewer's Haven - Nampa

* 7:30 pm: Comedy Night @ Crescent Brewery

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3:

* Hoppy Birthday Kjertson Jones! 

* Hoppy Birthday Mikey Pullman!

* Hoppy Birthday Doug Morgan!

* 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm:  Vertical Tasting with Deschutes Brewery  @ The GROWLER GUYS - Meridian: Only 100 Tickets Available

* 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Mini May Pop Up Market  @ PAYETTE BREWING CO

* 6:00 pm: Wednesday Wing Thing  @ CAPITOL BAR

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



SAVE THE BEER DATE

* May 4: Birds and Brew 2 @ MAD SWEDE BREWING

* May 6: AHA Big Brew Day and Scratch & Dent Sale @ HOMEBREWSTUFF: Brewing in the parking lot, food, raffles, equipment sales and beer specials!

* May 15 - 21: American Craft Beer Week

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

* May 20: For the Love of Craft @ CLOUD 9 BREWERY

* May 21: Community Launch Party @ SPRING CREEK BREWING COMPANY
* May 27: Timber vs. Sounders Viewing Party + Timbers Ticket Give Away with Widmer Brothers Brewing @ NORTH END PIZZA

* May 28 to June 3: Idaho Beer Week

* June 3: Mountain Brewers' Beer Fest in Idaho Falls

* June 11: Savor Idaho 2017 (SOLD OUT)

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

* August 12: Tour de Fat @ Idaho Botanical Garden

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 



*** BOISE GREENBIKE ***
New Members Receive a $5 Credit 
with Promo Code BOIS58812
Expires 12/31/17

 

*** 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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