WEEKLY BEERMAIL
THURSDAY, MARCH 3RD, 2016
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9TH, 2016

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BREW NEWS BREWNEWS


*** CLAIRVOYANT BREWING COMPANY ***

*** EDGE BREWING & BITTERCREEK ***
Denali Dave's Pale Ale

*** PAYETTE BREWING CO ***
New Brewery Update, Treefort, Kegs 4 Kause,
& More  

*** BOISE BREWING ***
Won "Best New Brewer" in Idaho via RateBeer.com

*** NEW BELGIUM BREWING ***
BEER Co-Sponsor for 
Featuring Citradelic Tangerine IPA at the event all week long at participating venues as well as the mainstage area.  

*** IDAHO BREWERS UNITED ***
ISO: Executive Director 

*** MAGIC VALLEY BREWING ***
"We are building our team and will be hiring soon!!! If you would like to be part of the  MVB  team, drop us a message we would like to talk. We are looking for outgoing friendly people that like good beer and would like sling some suds or cook up some pub grub as part of our team."

*** CITY PEANUT SHOP ***
City Peanut Shop is honored to have been selected as one of America's best small businesses by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. As one of the 100 top companies in America, we can compete for a $10,000 prize. Voting deadline is March 4th. Support local nuts!

*** LONGDROP CIDER CO ***
" Over Yonder  ships in CANS TODAY! Look for these at your favorite Albertsons store. We could not be more proud of this cider. What's it all about? Simply, there's nothing in it but 100% IDAHO APPLES. There's no gluten, no GMO, it's vegan. There's no high fructose corn syrup, not even any sugar. No concentrates. Just apples from the Henggeler family's Jonathan orchard they planted in Fruitland, Idaho in 1910. This cider is our version of a semi-dry for all you folks who've been looking for that. So go out and enjoy."

*** BELLA BREWING ***
Sweet Wheat - Belgian Witbier - 5.5% ABV - 25 IBU
Exclusive to  Boise Fry Company
On tap now at select Boise Fry Company locations and 

*** BARBARIAN BREWING ***
The taproom expansion is progressing nicely and we are hoping to have it open sometime at the end of March. Our seating capacity will increase from 9 people to 49 people!!! An expansion party will be in the works for sometime in April/May. 

*** TREEFORT MUSIC FEST ***

*** SAVOR IDAHO ***

*** ALIVE AFTER FIVE ***
Moving to New Location
via Michael Deeds @

*** IDAHO'S BEST POTATO DISHES ***
In  USA Today
Featuring The Dish, Bittercreek, Edge, Crooked Fence, Bier:Thirty and More!

*** CONGRATULATIONS ***
Sheila and Zack 2-27-16!

*** BOISE BREW MINUTE ***
Boise Brew Minute (episode 71) - Lance at Boise Brewing talks about different styles and varieties of hops. Which types should be used during specific times in the brewing process and which are more general use. We also discuss the new Idaho 7 hops and how they're using it in Syringa Pale Ale, their current Community Supported Beer. 

FEATURED EVENTS BEER_CALENDAR


*** MIXED GREENS ***
(237 N 9th St)
Thursday, March 3rd
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Our old friends  EDGE Brewing Co will be here sampling their tasty BEER! 

Darling Bird Studios (Jodi Miller) will be here with her beautiful jewelry, cards, and other pretties. Check her out on  Instagram

Bonus: BEER/Girl Scout Cookie Pairing: Girl Scout Troop 515, Unit 62 will be here from 5 until dark selling yummy cookies.

Also, show us that you follow us on  Instagram and receive 10% off your entire purchase!

BEER CALENDAR BEER_CALENDAR


THURSDAY, MARCH 3RRD:

* 11:00 am - 10:00 pm:  Two Year Anniversary Celebration  @ EDGE Brewing Co

* 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm:  Meet The Brewery : Pelican Brewery @ The GROWLER GUYS - Meridian
* 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm:  First Thursday  in Downtown Boise: Arts, Entertainment, Wine & BEER Tasting:
~ ~ ONE NINTEEN BOISE 117 S 10TH ST
Stop by the design center for the new residential building, the One Nineteen, going up on S. 10th. We'll be hosting Barbarian Brewing for your sampling. Completion in June. See what's going up & talk to downtown housing experts.
~ ~ TRADER JOE'S 300 S CAPITOL BLVD
Spring to your local Trader Joe's to try our fantastic pub fare this month. I won't tell you to "March" quickly but you certainly won't want to miss our delicious beer, wine and cheese pairings. Cheers!
~ ~ TWO ZERO EIGHT SALON 810 W BANNOCK ST
Complimentary wine and beer from Payette Brewing, sweet treats from Flour Child, Local art by Daniella Matutes and 20% off Bumble & Bumble product.
~ ~ WEAR BOISE 828 W IDAHO ST
Join us for First Thursday from 4:30-7:30 pm! Split Rail Winery will provide wine tastings and all Wear Boise merch will be 15% off!
~ ~ BOISE FRY COMPANY 204 N CAPITOL BLVD
Do you love local art, music, food and beverages? Idaho Green Fest and Boise Fry Company are hosting a variety of local musicians, artists, farmers and ranchers on First Thursday. Free for everyone!
~ ~ THE FRONT DOOR 105 S SIXTH ST
Hot off their GABF gold medal, Boise Brewing was named Idaho's Best New Brewery by Ratebeer.com 2015. Come see what the hoopla is all about as we will have 3 Boise Brewing Beers on tap and food specials!  More Here
~ ~ BITTERCREEK ALEHOUSE  246 N 8TH ST
Art of the Worm: Get to know the underground worms that Bittercreek Alehouse employs in their quest to eliminate organic waste. Tours start inside Bittercreek Alehouse from 6-8:30pm.
~ ~ CITY PEANUT SHOP 803 W BANNOCK ST
Get in the mood for spring! Head down to  City Peanut Shop  for cider from Meriwether Cider Co., sidewalk BBQ with My Family Tradition and taste the new Taste208 nut! The Taste208 team will be on-site selling VIP tickets for the event this year.
~ ~ MIXED GREENS | MODERN GIFTS 237 N 9TH ST
First Thursday at  Mixed Greens : Edge Brewing will be here sampling their tasty beer. Join us for the latest in locally made goodness. Show us that you follow us on Instagram and receive 10% off your entire purchase! Plus: BEER/girl scout cookie pairing, Girl Scout Troop 515, Unit 62 will be here from 5 until dark selling yummy cookies. 
~ ~ THE CHOCOLAT BAR 805 W BANNOCK ST
Northwest Specialty Beverage will be pairing Belgian BEERS with Chocolates
~ ~ BOISE BREWING 521 W BROAD ST
Firkin First Thirstday  BEER Release & Artist Showcase @ BOISE BREWING 
~ ~ WEEKEND BBQ STORE 102 N 6TH ST
BEER  Samples  by SLANTED ROCK BREWING
~ ~ View the Complete First Thursday Map and Event Guide  Here

* 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Homestead Bar and Grill  Tasting Event  with PAYETTE BREWING CO:  Glassware  and BEER!

* 6:00 pm: Boom Box Body  @ SPLIT RAIL WINERY

* 6:00 pm: West Boise Rotary  Ale Trail  - Stop 1 @ MERIWETHER CIDER COMPANY

* 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm:  Grand Opening Party  @ The Lift Bar + Grill 2 

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm:  GNL Team Trivia  @ BOISE HOTSPOT: Win a $20 Gift Card!

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: GNL Team Trivia  @ SLANTED ROCK BREWING

* 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm:  Brews  @ BITTERCREEK with Radio Boise

* 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: GNL Team Trivia  @ The LOCAL

FRIDAY, MARCH 4TH:

* Hoppy Birthday Kris Lloyd!

* 11:00 am - 11:00 pm:  Two Year Anniversary Celebration  @ EDGE Brewing Co

* 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm:  Tap Takeover  @ Albertsons Growler Station - 16th & State with BEAR ISLAND BREWING: "We will have four of their beers on tap all day: Bearfaced Brown Ale, Fuse Pale Ale, Locks of Gold Cream Hefe, and Idaho Potato Ale! Come learn about their brewery and try their unique and delicious beer! Fill one, get one half off on equal or lesser value beers!"

* 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm:  BEER Tasting  @ Albertsons Growler Station - Columbia Village with SLANTED ROCK BREWING: " We'll be hanging out and giving samples of what we have to offer in cans!!"

* 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm:  First Friday  @ Boise Co-Op  North End Store: Live Music, Free Tastings, Food, BEER & Wine

* 5:00 pm:  Three Year Anniversary Celebration  @ SLATE CREEK BREWING in Coeur d'Alene

* 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm:  EDGE Brewing Co Tasting  @ Grocery Outlet

SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH:
 
* 11:00 am - 11:00 pm: Two Year Anniversary Celebration  @ EDGE Brewing Co

* 11:00 am - 2:00 am: Leku Ona Boise  Grand Re-Opening Celebration

* 11:30 am:  Sexy Rexy BEER Run

* 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm:  Sockeye Brewing Tasting  @ Sun Valley's River Run Lodge

* 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm:  Brew-Ski  @ Tamarack Resort

* 5:30 pm:  Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser  @ POWDERHAUS BREWING COMPANY benefiting BK Parents Association with Food by  Big Mike's Tids & Bits

* 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm:  Free BEER Tasting  @  Homebrewstuff-Craft-Bottle-Shop-and-Taproom  w/Jeremy: "This week we will be sampling some new arrivals in the Boise craft beer market. Locust and Meriwether ciders have just appeared on shelves and we've seen new releases from Green Flash, Moylands and many others. Stop by our tap room and bottle shop at 6pm to see what's new in town."

* 6:00 pm - 12:00 am: 37th Annual Firefighters' Benefit Dance & Dinner  in Ontario with BEER & Wine Service by BERTS GROWLER GARAGE

SUNDAY, MARCH 6TH: 

* 11:00 am - 2:00 am: Leku Ona Boise  Grand Re-Opening Celebration

* 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm:  Meet The Owners Brewery Startup Lunch  @ MAGIC VALLEY BREWING

* 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm:  Treefort Trivia  @ SPACEBAR ARCADE with PAYETTE BREWING CO: Come Kick Off  Treefort Music Fest  Season with the launch of AXE HANDLE, the official Treefort BEER by  Payette Brewing Co.  Expect questions about Treefort and Payette with dope prizes from both! Come get down at The Arcade Underground!

MONDAY, MARCH 7TH:  

* Hoppy Birthday Lisa Haff!

* Hoppy Birthday Devin Kemp! 

* 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Kegs4Kause @ PAYETTE BREWING CO: 50% of Proceeds from BEER Sales to a different nonprofit each week! 

* 5:00 pm: Monday Funday @ PREFUNK BEER BAR - Meridian:  Introducing Monday Funday at PreFunk Beer Bar in Meridian! Join us every Monday at 5pm for beer specials, free darts and hourly prize drawings! Plus you can flip a coin with the bartender for your first beer. Call it right and it's only 25 cents! Some exclusions may apply. 

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: GNL  Team Trivia  & ROCK'N Bingo @ BOISE BREWING

* 7:30 pm:  Geeks Who Drink  @ EDGE Brewing Co

TUESDAY, MARCH 8TH:


* 11:00 am - 10:00 pm:  The Growler Guys - Meridian Tuesday's Perfect Pairing: BEER and BEER! We will be doing $0.50 pints with a purchase of a 64oz fill (equal or lesser value beer). Every Tuesday, All Day - See you soon!

* 5:45 pm:  Boom Box Body  @ WOODLAND EMPIRE ALE CRAFT

* 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm:  A Brewery  & BIER:THIRTY ~ Uinta Brewing

* 7:00 pm: Paint Nite Boise  @ CRESCENT "No Lawyers" BAR & GRILL

* 7:00 pm:  FREE Tasting  @ BREWER'S HAVEN Nampa:  Tasting starts at 7:00 pm, get here early for a seat. Bring or order in food to curb the munchies, we have everything to feed your head. Bring a parent, neighbor or co-worker! This week w ill be in celebration of March Madness, STONE IPA MADNESS! 
New Beers:
Moylan's Scotch Ale
Iron Horse Hop Craic (Crack)
Widmer's Hop Side Down IPL
Central City Thor's Hammer Barleywine
Moylan's Hopsickle Imperial Ale
Mother Earth Four Seasons Imperial Stout
Mother Earth Sweet Spot IPA
Stella Artois Cidre
Ninkasi Easy Way IPA
Grand Teton Trout Hop Black IPA
Red Hook ESB

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm:  GNL Team Trivia  @ CRESCENT "No Lawyers" BAR & GRILL

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

* 7:30 pm: Open Mic Comedy @ CRESCENT BREWERY

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9TH: 

* 11:00 am - 6:00 pm: BACON Every Wednesday at Big K BBQ : we do "something bacon" call to find out the special 208-488-9527 (Show Your BUDDIES Card for $2 Off Lunch!)

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

* 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm:  Stone IPA Madness  @ BIER:THIRTY

* 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm:  Pint Night  @ TGI Fridays - Nampa - with SLANTED ROCK BREWING COMPANY

* 7:00 pm: Trivia Night  @ CROOKED FENCE BARRELHOUSE

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm:  Comedy Night  @ BOISE BREWING

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Team Trivia @ PREFUNK BEER BAR - Meridian:  Team Trivia at PreFunk Beer Bar Meridian every Wednesday 7pm-9pm presented by Game Night Live

SAVE THE BEER DATE SAVETHEBEERDATE


* March 12th: A Wild & Sour Time  w/SOCKEYE BREWING @ BIER:THIRTY

* March 12th:  6th Annual Gate City Brewfest  in Pocatello

* March 13th: Tune into Food Network to catch  Grind Modern Burger's Chef Ryan competing on Guy's Grocery Games!

* March 17th:  Irish Whiskey and BEER Pairing  @ The FRONT DOOR (St. Patrick's Day!)

* March 23 - 27:  Treefort Music Fest - Map Your Adventure  Here

* March 25 - 27:  Alefort !

BEER MISC BEERMISC




*** SOCKEYE & BITTERCREEK ***
Celebrating 20 Years!

*** IDAHO BARLEY COMMISSION ***
Idaho Barley Crop Field

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* 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/ (Use Your BOISE BEER BUDDIES Membership Card and Receive $2 Off!)

* Contact RECAB BOISE, an eco-luxury transportation service using vintage Mercedes cars that are fueled with biodiesel.  Thanks to local restaurants we are able to fuel our vehicles with their waste fry oil and create our own  locally sourced biodiesel. Call 208-391-3801 or for more info http://www.recabboise.com  ( Use Your BOISE BEER BUDDIES Membership Card and Receive 10% Off!)