*** SOCKEYE BREWING *** New Fairview Location: Planning a Mid-November Opening! Enter to win the SOCKEYE Fan Can Photo Contest! Deadline to Enter is November 1st! Details HERE

*** BEAR ISLAND BREWING CO *** Distributing BEER Soon!

*** COUNTY LINE BREWING *** Is subleasing part of KILTED DRAGON BREWING's space on Chinden! Site inspection scheduled soon!

*** KILTED DRAGON BREWING *** Has Re-Opened the Tasting Room at the Brewery on Chinden!

*** CROOKED FENCE BREWING *** Just released JOE & JOE, Turkish Coffee Stout, the first original recipe by Aaron Haws! Congrats Aaron!!

*** HOMEBREWSTUFF CRAFT BOTTLE SHOP & TAPROOM *** Will be celebrating 'Learn to Brew Day' on Saturday, November 1st. All Breweries are invited to pour at the event, and home brewers are welcome to brew in the parking lot! If interested in participating please call 208-375-2559. It's FREE to the public, with food, giveaways, a raffle, & BEER specials! More Info Here

*** BOISE BREWING *** St. Luke's Employees (w/ID's) Receive $1 Off Pints through October!

*** CROOKED FENCE BREWING *** Will be releasing ONE LAST BATCH of LBO at the end of October! Wear your "I Voted" sticker to the Barrelhouse November 4th and get your 2nd draft BEER on the house!!!

*** BERTS GROWLER GARAGE *** Through November 1st: with every growler fill you will get an entry to win 2 BSU vs San Diego football tickets and 2 VIP tailgate tent passes!

*** BOISE BREW MINUTE *** Check out the latest interview by Woody Sobey with Lance from BOISE BREWING HERE

*** BREWERIES TO OPEN *** HAFF BREWING, POWDERHAUS BREWING, COUNTY LINE BREWING, BEAR ISLAND BREWING, AMAGI BREWING, BLACKBIRD BREWING, ACCOMPLICE BREWING, SIMIAN BEER COMPANY & More!

*** THANKS FOR SUPPORTING ALL OF OUR LOCAL BREWERIES ***

POSTMODERN, BOISE, PAYETTE, HIGHLANDS HOLLOW, SOCKEYE, CROOKED FENCE, 10 BARREL, KILTED DRAGON, SLANTED ROCK, RAM, WOODLAND EMPIRE, EDGE, CLOUD 9, CRESCENT, BEER VALLEY, SAWTOOTH, SALMON RIVER, MCCALL, BROKEN HORN, SELKIRK ABBEY, LAUGHING DOG, GRAND TETON, MAD BOMBER, & More!

FEATURED EVENTS

* SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm: BIER:THIRTY 3rd Anniversary Party!!

On top of a killer tap list we'll be releasing our SOCKEYE Triple Anniversary Chardonnay Barrel-aged Tripel!! Aged in Chardonnay barrels from our good friends at Indian Creek Winery! Not only will it be on tap, but we'll have 750ml caged and corked bottles as well!

1. Sockeye Triple Anniversary Barrel-aged Tripel

2. Oskar Blues barrel-aged Mama's Little Yella' Pils

3. New Belgium Love

4. Odell Comes and Gose

5. Grand Teton barrel-aged Wake Up Call Imp. Coffee Porter

6. Stone IRS 2010

7. Barley Brown's Pallet Jack IPA

8. Payette "Something Awesome"
9. North Coast Old Stock 2011
10. Woodland Empire Greenbelt Pils
Pin - Edge Rye Porter

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* SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: THE LOCAL Grand Opening Celebration (5616 W State St):

Live Music

Door Prizes

Local BEER & Wine

Small Plates & Apps

Open 2:00 pm - 1:00 am

21+ ONLY

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* SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Brass Lamp 50 Year Reunion Party @ HIGHLANDS HOLLOW BREWHOUSE: We are extremely excited to welcome home ALL of the old employees, customers, & patrons of The Brass Lamp. The Davidson Family & The Allan Family are taking a walk down memory lane & would love for friends past & new to join in the celebration. Matt Hopper & The Roman Candles will start us out from 5:00-7:30pm, followed by Old Dogs New Trix until 10pm. The Hollow would like to invite you to bring any memorabilia from Brass Lamp days to be carefully copied & added to the memory box already in progress. Please come share your stories & visit with old friends. This will be a great way for Hollowheads to catch a piece of history here. More Info Here

BEER CALENDAR

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23RD:

* 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: BEER Tasting @ BOISE CO-OP: 'Ciders of Distinction' with Neige Ciders

* 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Oktoberfest @ Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy (390 E Parkcenter Blvd, Ste 130): Music, Food, Rootbeer, Wine, & BEER More Info Here

* 6:00 pm: October Supperclub @ Create Common Good: 'Deutsch Delight' Featuring BEER Pairings by PAYETTE BREWING CO; $95; Get Tickets HERE

* 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Live Music @ HIGHLANDS HOLLOW BREWHOUSE: 'Dan Tedesco' Performs More Info Here

* 7:00 pm - 12:00 am: She's Crafty w/Japricorn @ SPACEBAR ARCADE:

Our resident craft expert Jenny a.k.a. Japricorn will guide you through arts and crafts spanning all nerd culture from October through December. Come in and make something for a friend, loved one, or your own damn self! Local BEER on Tap! Bring your BOISE BEER BUDDIES Membership Card and Receive $1 Off Pints! More Info Here

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH:

* Hoppy Birthday Marvin Kinney!

* 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: BWHA Harvest Classic Women's Ice Hockey Tournament @ Idaho IceWorld with 10 Pacific Northwest Teams & BEER by PAYETTE BREWING COMPANY

* 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: SOCKEYE BREWING Tap Takeover with SOCKEYE Todd @ Twin Stop Growler Fill Station in Twin Falls More Info Here

* 7:00 pm: Boise State Football: BYU @ BSU: Football = Tailgating = BEER! Go Broncos!

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Live Music @ SOCKEYE BREWING: 'Jonathan Warren and The Billy Goats' Perform

* 8:00 pm: HomeGrown Theatre @ WOODLAND EMPIRE ALE CRAFT Presents 'A (3rd Annual) Horrific Puppet Affair More Info Here Food by P.Ditty's Wrap Wagon

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH:

* 11:00 am - 11:00 pm: BIER:THIRTY 3rd Anniversary Party!!

1. Sockeye Triple Anniversary Barrel-aged Tripel

2. Oskar Blues barrel-aged Mama's Little Yella' Pils

3. New Belgium Love

4. Odell Comes and Gose

5. Grand Teton barrel-aged Wake Up Call Imp. Coffee Porter

6. Stone IRS 2010

7. Barley Brown's Pallet Jack IPA

8. Payette "Something Awesome"
9. North Coast Old Stock 2011
10. Woodland Empire Greenbelt Pils
Pin - Edge Rye Porter

* 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: 2nd Annual Kids Pumpkin Carving Day @ Meridian BREWFORIA BEER MARKET: Mom & Dad have a BEER, Brewforia staff does all the work! $5 will get you your pumpkin, a stencil and a treat for the kids! Mom and Dad you will get a raffle ticket to enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card! You must be signed up no later than Oct 20th! Visit us at Brewforia in Meridian to sign up! More Info Here

* 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: 'Idaho Wild 50' Pale Ale Benefit Brew Party with Selway-Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation @ SOCKEYE BREWING's New Fairview Location: $1 of Every Pint Sold Will be Donated to SBFCF More Info Here

* 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Tap The Knit "The Original Idaho Kegger" @ The Knitting Factory: Free Admission, 21 Years of Age and Older Only, One-Day Event, Featuring Only Idaho Brewed BEER; Enjoy college football on multiple big screens, sample the best brew of Idaho, plus games and prizes with 96.9 The Eagle including a chance to win a new black Yamaha MCR-B142 Desktop Audio Bluetooth System and a brand new Canon Powershot SX280 HS Digital Camera. Plus, meet 96.9 The Eagle Night DJ Lyndsey Marie. More Info Here

* 5:00 pm: Geeks Who Drink @ THE PIPER PUB:

Ghostbusters Quiz

Are you troubled by strange noises in the night?

Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement or attic?

Have you or your family actually seen a spook, specter, or ghost?

If the answer is yes, then don't wait another minute. Make plans to join Geeks Who Drink for the biggest Ghostbusters event in 30 years - Don't Cross the Streams: A Ghostbusters Quiz.

More Info Here

* 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Grand Opening Celebration @ THE LOCAL (5616 W State St): Live Music, Door Prizes, Local BEER & Wine, Small Plates & Apps, 21+ Only

* 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Brass Lamp 50 Year Reunion Party @ HIGHLANDS HOLLOW BREWHOUSE: We are extremely excited to welcome home ALL of the old employees, customers, & patrons of The Brass Lamp. The Davidson Family & The Allan Family are taking a walk down memory lane & would love for friends past & new to join in the celebration. Matt Hopper & The Roman Candles will start us out from 5:00-7:30pm, followed by Old Dogs New Trix until 10pm. The Hollow would like to invite you to bring any memorabilia from Brass Lamp days to be carefully copied & added to the memory box already in progress. Please come share your stories & visit with old friends. This will be a great way for Hollowheads to catch a piece of history here. More Info Here

* 6:00 pm: CD Release Party @ EDGE BREWING CO: 'West of Ustick' Releases 'Boys on the Home Front' More Info Here

* 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Live Music @ HIGH NOTE CAFE: 'Johnny Shoes' Performs; Live Music & Local BEER More Info Here

* 8:00 pm: HomeGrown Theatre @ WOODLAND EMPIRE ALE CRAFT Presents 'A (3rd Annual) Horrific Puppet Affair More Info Here Food by Genki Takoyaki Foodtruck

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH:

* Hoppy Birthday Rhonda House!

* 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm: SPLIT RAIL WINERY Now Open Sundays! Offering Both Wine and BEER!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH:

* Hoppy Birthday Jimmy Hallyburton!

* 11:00 am - 1:00 am: BITTERCREEK ALEHOUSE Pumpkin Party Featuring Grass-Fed Pumpkins From Peaceful Belly: Beto's Quinceanera

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

* 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Monday Night Football Specials @ WHOLEFOODS RIVER ROOM: $3 Local BEER Pints & $9.99 Bucket of Wings

* 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm: "Idaho Wild 50" by SOCKEYE BREWING @ The Telluride Mountain Film Festival @ The Egyptian Theatre More Info Here

* 7:00 pm: Starry Story Night 'CURIOSITY' @ Boise Contemporary Theatre: Doors @ 6:00 pm, Wine & Local BEER Available More Info Here

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH:

* Hoppy Birthday Rick Boyd!

* Hoppy Birthday Dave Beer Guy!

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

* 11:00 am - 1:00 am: BITTERCREEK ALEHOUSE Pumpkin Party: ELYSIAN Pumpkin Road Show

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Live Music @ SOCKEYE BREWING: 'Naomi Psalms' Performs

* 7:00 pm: Free BEER Tasting @ BREWER'S HAVEN Nampa

* 7:00 pm: Boise Classic Movies Presents 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' @ The Egyptian Theatre w/BEER, Wine, & Costume Contests 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: BEER & Comedy @ CRESCENT BREWERY in Nampa

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH:

* 11:00 am - 1:00 am: BITTERCREEK ALEHOUSE Pumpkin Party: Barrel Aged Big & Belgian Pumpkin BEERS

* 6:00 pm: Cellar BEER Tasting @ PRE FUNK BEER BAR Nampa: Ryan will be grabbing a number of bottles out of the cellar. Swing by and see which ones he deems worthy of opening! More Info Here

* 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Live Music @ HIGHLANDS HOLLOW: 'Johnnie Shoes' & 'Kenny Saunders' Perform

* 7:00 pm: BEER and Brewing Talk @ Boise Library Ustick Branch (7557 W Ustick Rd): Learn about the Process of Brewing and Types of BEER from a SOCKEYE BREWING Brewmaster, Followed by a BEER Tasting at SOCKEYE GRILL; FREE

* 8:00 pm: HomeGrown Theatre @ WOODLAND EMPIRE ALE CRAFT Presents 'A (3rd Annual) Horrific Puppet Affair More Info Here Food by Burgerlicious

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH:

* Hoppy Birthday Kitty Vantlion!

* 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: BEER Tasting @ BOISE CO-OP: 'Ciders of Distinction' with Tieton Cider Works

* 6:30 pm: Acme Boisenner Weisse Bottle Release Party @ WOODLAND EMPIRE ALE CRAFT More Info Here

* 8:00 pm: HomeGrown Theatre @ WOODLAND EMPIRE ALE CRAFT Presents 'A (3rd Annual) Horrific Puppet Affair More Info Here Food by Archie's Place

* 10:00 pm: Live Halloween Music @ WOODLAND EMPIRE ALE CRAFT: Man-o-Taur-o-War! Free Admission Plus You Can Try All The New Fall BEERS on Tap!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST: Hoppy Halloween!

* Hoppy Birthday Aimee Rossiter!

* Downtown Boise Dine Out Restaurant Week: Dine at Your Favorite Downtown Restaurant and Enjoy a Pint (or Two!) of Your Favorite Local Craft BEER! More Info Here Plus: The Mode will be offering a 3 course Tasting Menu with Split Rail and Strange Folk paired flights. For $10, receive 3 glasses of wine, perfectly matched to your food selections.

* 7:00 pm: Movie Night @ Boise Bicycle Project: 'Little Shop of Horrors' (PG 13); BYOB/Snacks; Doors @ 6:30; More Info Here

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Live Music @ SOCKEYE BREWING: 'Bernie Reilly Band' Performs

* 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm: 6th Annual Frightened Felons @ The Old Idaho Penitentiary: Adult Night: Haunted Cell House, Zombie "Thriller" Performance, Costume Contest, Palm Readers, Food by Free Range Pizza & Burgerlicious, BEER by CROOKED FENCE BREWING, Wine, Coffee, & Hot Cocoa Available; ages 18+ ONLY, Valid ID Required; More Details HERE Ticket Info HERE

* 7:00 pm- 11:00 pm: Halloween Party @ BERTS GROWLER GARAGE: Food & Drink Specials, Costume Prizes, Awesome Craft BEER Selection

* 8:00 pm: HomeGrown Theatre @ WOODLAND EMPIRE ALE CRAFT Presents 'A (3rd Annual) Horrific Puppet Affair More Info Here Food by Mosaic World Crepes

* 10:00 pm - 2:00 am: Halloween, Duh! w/DJ Dr. Bug @ SPACEBAR ARCADE: How Many Times Can I Play Michael Jackson's "Thriller" Presents: Friday, October 31st Halloween, Duh! with DJ Dr Bug. Spinning the best hit records from the 80's, 90's, 00's, Spooky Favorites, Soundtracks, Punk, Metal, and New Wave. 10 - Close NO COVER. Spacebar has also teamed up with Child's Play Charity with all game proceeds for the evening going to them. Join us in your best costumes for a night of debauchery. More Info Here

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST:

* 10:30 am - 6:00 pm: Celebrate 'Learn to Brew Day' at HOMEBREWSTUFF - Craft Bottle Shop and Taproom (9115 W Chinden BLVD STE 105, Garden City); Local Breweries Will be Dispensing BEER, Bi-Annual Scratch and Dent Sale, Food Truck (Mom and Pops Burgers), Raffle, Give Aways, Brewing in the Parking Lot, BEER Specials, and so Much More! The Event is FREE to the Public. Home Brewers are Welcome to Brew in the Parking Lot! If Interested in Participating Please Call 208-375-2559. More Info Here

* 11:00 am - 11:00 pm: BASTARD Day @ BIER:THIRTY: Celebrate 17 years of Liquid Arrogance with a Bevy of Arrogant Bastards We'll be Pouring: '12 Double Bastard Ale, '14 Double Bastard Ale, Arrogant Bastard Ale, Bourbon Barrel-aged Arrogant Bastard Ale, Lukcy Basartd Ale; Half of the taps will be pouring some of the beers that made us love craft beer and open up this place we call BIER:THIRTY!

* 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: GRAND TETON BREWING 2014 Holiday Ale Release Party

* 8:00 pm: HomeGrown Theatre @ WOODLAND EMPIRE ALE CRAFT Presents 'A (3rd Annual) Horrific Puppet Affair More Info Here Food by B-Town Bistro

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND:

* 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm: SPLIT RAIL WINERY Now Open Sundays! Offering Both Wine and BEER!

SAVE THE BEER DATE

* November 3rd: BEER 101 @ Grand Teton Brewing

* November 6th: First Thursday Downtown Boise: BOISE BREWING @ Mixed Greens with Cake Ballers and Boise Beer Buddies

* November 8th: 3rd Anniversary Party @ SAWTOOTH BREWERY

* November 8th: Food Truck Rally in Caldwell with PAYETTE BREWING

* November 13th: Pinball Tournament @ SPACEBAR ARCADE

* November 14th: The Brewer and The Cook Dinner @ CROOKED FENCE BARRELHOUSE More Info Here Tickets Here

* November 18th: Better Know a Brewer: HAFF BREWING @ BREWFORIA BEER MARKET Boise

* November 20th: Adult Night at Discovery Center of Idaho

* November 28th: Black Friday @ The Linen Building with Imperial Stouts & Porters from over a dozen Local and Regional Breweries

BEER MISC

*** IDAHOBREWMAG *** October Issue Available Now http://www.idahobrewmag.com

*** TIDBITS *** by Steven Koonce More Info Here

*** BERT'S GROWLER GARAGE *** For BEER Lovers in the West End of the Valley @ 1635 SW 4th Ave, Ontario, OR: BEER Growler Fill Station, BEER Tasting Room Featuring Craft BEER & Cider; More Info HERE

DESIGNATED DRIVERS

* Contact BUDDIES DESIGNATED DRIVER SERVICE 7 Days a Week, 7:00 pm to 4:00 am, getting both you AND your vehicle home safely. Call or Text 208-870-7271 or for more info http://buddiesdd.com/ (Use Your BOISE BEER BUDDIES Membership Card and Receive $2 Off!)

* Contact MyDD, DESIGNATED DRIVERS FOR HIRE, 7 Days a Week, 6:00 pm to 3:30 am, getting both you AND your vehicle home safely. Call or Text 208-918-0987 or for more info http://www.myddrivers.com/

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