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BOISE BEER BUDDIES

Craft Beer News and Events

in Boise and Beyond

WEEKLY BEERMAIL

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025

BEER CALENDAR

NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 19: Idaho Indie Bookshop Hop at OLDSPEAK BAR

DECEMBER 14 - DECEMBER 21: Wrap & Taps at BROWN BEARD BARREL HOUSE

DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 28: Holiday Bubbly Week at HOUSE OF WINE

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18:

3:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Beer Release at BARBARIAN BREWING

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: After Hours with MERIDIAN CHAMBER at SOLV

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Bingo For Good at MERIWETHER CIDER COMPANY

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Free Holiday Wines Tasting at HOUSE OF WINE

5:30 pm: Big Flipper Pinball Tournament at VANTAGE POINT BREWING - CdA

6:00 pm: River Guard Meet Up at BROWN BEARD BARREL HOUSE

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Avalanche Science Free Presentation at PAYETTE BREWING

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Paint & Sip at PROLETARIAT WINE COMPANY

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Craft Night at PREFUNK BEER BAR - Nampa

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Santa Bingo at LOOSE SCREW BEER CO - McMillan

7:00 pm: Beer Release at BARBARIAN DOWNTOWN TAPROOM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19:

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Ugly Christmas Sweater Day at STE. CHAPELLE WINERY - Caldwell

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Holiday Networking and Pop-Up with BUY IDAHO at PROLETARIAT WINE COMPANY

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Six Year Anniversary Party at MODERN SOUNDS VINYL AND MUSIC

6:00 pm: Pints With Purpose at THE SALMON RIVER BREWERY - McCall

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Blues Movie Night at BROWN BEARD BARREL HOUSE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20:

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Santa and Mrs. Claus at LOCKING HORNS RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT - Horseshoe Bend

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Weihnachtsmarkt at POWDERHAUS BREWING COMPANY: "We are hosting several local vendors with handmade goods, some from previous markets and a few new faces along with live Christmas music. We are serving Glühwein and The Humble Food truck will have a special menu. We have Haus made craft beer and a wide selection of European Export Lagers. Free Entry and Family Friendly!"

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Photos with Santa & Holiday Market with BOISE BEER BUDDIES at PAYETTE BREWING

2:00 pm: Griz Watch Party at BLACK DOG BAR

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Winter Market at LOST GROVE BREWING

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Winter's Eve - Unlocking the Cellar at MOTHER EARTH BREW CO - Boise and Nampa Tap Rooms

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Burgers, Brues & Bottle Share at THE BRUERY AT EAGLE VIEW LANDING

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Winter Solstice Celebration at BREWER'S HAVEN

6:00 pm: Santa & Grinch Night at THE ROCK STORE - Nyssa

6:30 pm: Mazer's Contest at BREWER'S HAVEN

7:00 pm: Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at PUB AND PUTT - Nampa

7:00 pm: Christmas Movie Night at BLUE PIT BREWING - Mountain Home

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21:

8:00 am - 12:00 pm: Brunch with Santa at THE ROCK STORE - Nyssa

12:00 pm: Cookie Decorating at R TOWN PIZZA - Reno, NV

12:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Darkest Night at POUR COMPANY - Moscow

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm: MISSION: Last Minute Market with BOISE BEER BUDDIES at BROWN BEARD BARREL HOUSE:

Mission: Last Minute Market

Operation: Save Christmas

Local makers. Thoughtful gifts. Cold beer. Zero judgment.

Unique, handmade gifts

Beer while you shop

Free entry

Because being late still counts.

VENDORS:

Brown Beard Laser Co.

The Book Lounge

Boise Beer Buddies

Arno Chocolates

Snake River Laser Works

Quick Finley

Burn It Down Hats and Accessories

Tru Resinations

Based Tallow Co

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Blues Jam at BROWN BEARD BARREL HOUSE

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22:

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Open Mic Kid Takeover at BOISE BOOCH

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23:

6:00 pm: Christmas Party at BEERS SPORTS PUB

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24:

Drink Craft Beer!

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BREW NEWS

BOISE BEER BUDDIES

Are you looking for last minute Christmas gifts?

Look no further! We have plenty of Boise Beer Buddies swag to choose from!

Flannels, hoodies, beanies, caps, t-shirts and baby onesies!

Find us:

Saturday, December 20th

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Payette Brewing - Holiday Market

Sunday, December 21st

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Brown Beard Barrel House - Mission: Last Minute Market

Prefer Beer Buddy memberships? They are Buy One Get One FREE through Christmas! Order online or get yours at the markets!

HOLIDAY TRAVEL

Are you traveling for the holidays?

Take your Beer Buddy membership with you! Whether it's the physical card or the app, remember to show it at all the Buddy Hubs beyond Boise! They don't get as many Beer Buddy visitors so we need your help to keep them on board as Buddy Hubs! Thank you and Cheers!

BLACK DOG BAR

New Gin in the House with Warfield Distillery

"We’ve got a new gin in the house.

A delicious Idaho gin.

Makes an amazing G&T!"

Show Your Beer Buddy Membership for

$1 Off Your First Beverage on Each Visit!

DAS ALPENHAUS

Redeem Your Tokens

LOCKING HORNS RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT

Holiday Gifts

MAD SWEDE DOWNTOWN BREW HALL

Open For Business

PUB AND PUTT - Nampa

Open For One Year

Beer Buddies Receive

$1 Off Your First Drink on Each Visit!

VOODOO BREWING - Meridian

The Offspring Flight

BEAR ISLAND BREWING

Christmas Deals

BIG K BBQ

Holiday Delivery in McCall

BOISE BREWING

10 Parking Spots

BROWN BEARD BARREL HOUSE

Apply to Play

CAFFE LUCIANO'S

Holiday Specials

CRITTY'S

Time To Play Santa

IDAHO BOOZE PODCAST

Barrel Aged Beer, Old Times and Cannibal Coffin

THE JOY OF BEER

Holiday Gift Guide

by Matt Gelsthorpe - Boise Weekly

LEKU ONA

Feeling Festive

LOCKING HORNS RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT

New Holiday Drink Menu

MAX AND LOUIE'S

One Step Closer

MERIWETHER CIDER

Best Of The Mountain West

by 5280 Magazine

MERIWETHER CIDER

Video: Holiday Magic

MOTHER EARTH BREW CO

The Science of Haze

OLDSPEAK BAR

About Alliteration

PROLETARIAT WINE COMPANY

What a Year

PROLETARIAT WINE COMPANY

Local Artwork

THE ROCK STORE - Nyssa, OR

Pre-Order Christmas Pies

R TOWN PIZZA - Reno, NV

Honored by Yelp

by Fox 11 News

THE SALMON RIVER BREWERY - McCall

SRB Merch

SOCKEYE BREWING

Chronicles Membership

ST. AGONY BREWING - St. Anthony

Open This Weekend

TEAL MAGNOLIA GIFTS

New Arrivals

VEER WINE PROJECT

Gold and Double Gold

by Bottle360

VOODOO BREWING - Meridian

Limited-Time Calamari

DANELION BREWERY - Melba

Diabeeretes Month

OLDSPEAK BAR

Holiday Hours

REDHAWK GASTROPUB - Twin Falls

Two Holidays, One Community

VEER WINE PROJECT

Scavenger Wines Giving Back this December

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