WEEKLY BEERMAIL
THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH - SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH


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BAR GERNIKA:  10% Off Food & Drink 

BERTS GROWLER GARAGE:  10% Off Food & Drink

BIER:THIRTY:  10% Off Food & Drink

BITTERCREEK ALEHOUSE:  10% Off Food & Drink

BOISE BREW BUS:   BUDDIES Use Code BoiseBeerBuddies to Save $15 Off Each Ticket

BUDDIES DESIGNATED DRIVER SERVICE:  $2 Off Driver Service

CITY PEANUT SHOP:  10% Off Purchase

CRESCENT "No Lawyers" BAR & GRILL:  10% Off Food & Drink (Not Valid During Happy Hour)

CROOKED FENCE BREWING CO:  Free Crooked Fence 11"X17" Beer Art Poster with a Full Priced 64 oz Growler Fill at the Brewery

THE DISH:  10% Off Food & Drink

EDGE BREWING COMPANY:  10% Off Food & Drink

HIGHLANDS HOLLOW BREWHOUSE:  $1 Off Pints

HOMEBREWSTUFF - CRAFT BOTTLE SHOP & TAPROOM:   $1 Off Pints / $3 Off Growler Fills

MIXED GREENS:  10% Discount on all Beer-Related Items

PAYETTE BREWING CO:  $1 Off First 20 oz Beer / $10 Pitchers on Wednesdays

POSTMODERN/GRIND: 10% Off Food & Drink

PRE FUNK BEER BAR:  $10 Growler Fills any time $15 or Less

REFUGE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE:  $1 Off Pints (cannot be used with other promotions or mug club memberships)

SAINT LAWRENCE GRIDIRON:  $1 Off Pints

SAWTOOTH BREWERY: $1 Off Pints / 10% Off Growler Fills 

SOCKEYE BREWING COMPANY:  $3 Pints on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 4 pm - 10 pm (please remember to show your BUDDY card when ordering)

SPACEBAR ARCADE:  $1 Off Pints

SPLIT RAIL WINERY:  $1 Off Pints of Beer

WOODLAND EMPIRE ALE CRAFT:  $1 Off Pints & Growler Discounts  


More BUDDY HUBS To Be Added Soon! 

* Some Exclusions May Apply
* May Not Be Combined With Any Other Offer
* Discounts May Be Changed or Discontinued At Any Time


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BREW NEWS BREWNEWS

 

*** POWDERHAUS BREWING *** Latest Update  HERE!

*** LEADBETTER CIDER COMPANY *** Has launched their Kickstarter Campaign! Check out their story and contribute  HERE!

*** 10 BARREL BREWING BOISE *** Calling all mountain, road, cycle riders and triathletes... It's back!! Team 10 Barrel 2015 applications are now open at  http://10barrel.com/team10barrel till March 15th! Drink BEER & ride hard? Let's do this!!

*** SPLIT RAIL WINERY *** Filling BEER growlers with wine! For $25 you can get 64oz of pure Idaho goodness. Cans of wine coming soon! Check out the can story and video via Andrea Lutz @ KTVB HERE; And remember to show your BUDDIES card to receive $1 Off Pints of BEER!

*** WOODLAND EMPIRE ALE CRAFT *** 

"Well, we've officially wrapped up our first year of brewing fantastic beer in Boise, Idaho, and we're damn proud of it! However, we would be remiss if we didn't publicly declare our sincere gratitude towards those who made this possible- 
Our incredible group of supportive investors
Eric Wilderson- man of legend
Our dedicated, talented and hardworking crew
Our kind, generous neighbors
Chris Oates and David Roberts for immense support
All of the fantastic bars, restaurants, bottle shops, growler fill locations, and grocery stores for carrying our beer and helping our business to grow
The beer enthusiasts in Boise who have supported us by pushing our beer out into the bottle trade and rating world, helping our name to grow nationally- hi fives all around. 
our local hop suppliers for working with us so diligently
Mike Francis, Kris Price, Adam Dahl, Chris Compton, Los Jakes Dos, Kevin Bolen, Collin Rudeen, Sir Matthew Ganz for specific assistance
and big time hugs, hi fives, and hell yeahs to all of our local brewing sisters and brothers for the Idaho love and support

Last, and almost certainly most importantly-
YOU the craft beer drinker- who drinks our beer, supports our business, challenges us to grow, and champions us in the marketplace. We thank you!

Cheers to many more years to come!"


*** BREWER'S HAVEN *** Stop by Brewer's Haven on Vista and Mention BOISE BEER BUDDIES to Receive $1 Off a Pint...even if you're not yet a BUDDY Member! Limited Time Only...Let them know Boise Beer Buddies Sent You! 

*** CRESCENT "NO LAWYERS" BAR & GRILL***

5500 W Franklin Road, Boise: interested in PARTNERING WITH A BREWERY!  C ontact Crescent and ask for Jody Morrison at 322-9856.

FEATURED EVENTS FEATUREDEVENTS

 

   

*** FIRST THURSDAY at MIXED GREENS ***

Come down Thursday night for fun & prizes! For First Thursday we're hosting jenny wren designsBear Island Brewing Co., & Boise HoneyBaked Ham and Cafe! Be sure to enter the raffle when you visit to score the grand prize including: a necklace & earrings, store gift certificate, metro picnic basket, growler + growler fill!Anniversary Party! 

- 237 N 9th St -

See You There!

BEER CALENDAR BEER_CALENDAR


THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH:

* 10:00 am - 7:00 pm: $8 Growler Fill Thursdays at HOMEBREWSTUFF - Craft Bottle Shop and Taproom!

* 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Thursdays @ PAYETTE BREWING: Wear Payette Swag & Get Your 1st BEER 1/2 Price

* 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Free Tours @ PAYETTE BREWING

* 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: BEER Tasting @ Boise Co-Op 

* 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: FIRST THURSDAY in Downtown Boise!
Full Event Guide  HERE
BEER Tastings Here:

~~ BOISE FRY COMPANY 204 N CAPITOL BLVD 

Boise Fry Company will be hosting free fry samples between 6-10 pm along with live, local music. Great local BEER selection!

~~ BRICOLAGE 418 S 6TH ST 

Bricolage celebrates FIVE years in business and we are throwing a party. DUH. Featured artists: Dennis + Jinny DeFoggi, Featured maker: Pluma Designs. There will be treats, drinks + PRIZES because we give away PRIZES for our birthday. It's just our thing. Food by Archie's Place!

~~ FETTUCCINE FORUM 150 N CAPITOL BLVD 

"Get in the Helicopter: Lead a Life of Adventure by Going With Your Gut and Taking Risks" by TV sensation Buddy Levy. The Forum is a free public lecture series. Location Council Chambers Boise City Hall. Doors open at 5 pm, presentation begins at 5:30 pm. 

More Info Here

~~ GUIDO'S NEW YORK STYLE PIZZERIA 235 N 5TH ST 

Pizza with an attitude! Large one topping pizza and 1 bottle of select white wine or red, or 2 bottles of BEER, or 4 fountain sodas - for $22 plus tax! Dine in only. 

~~ HIGH NOTE CAFE 225 N 5TH ST 

Delicious food made all from scratch in our open kitchen, $2 specialty mimosas made with seasonal local fruit and berries! Local art always rotating on our community gallery walls! 6 taps of local BEER and a lovely local wine list. All ages all the time for our always free live music. Check out our complete menu at thehighnotecafe.com 

~~ THE FRONT DOOR 105 S 6TH ST

We will be hosting CROOKED FENCE BREWING with a pint night and a chocolate and cheese plate pairing. Please come out and join the front door team starting at 6pm.

~~ TRADER JOE'S 300 S CAPITOL BLVD 

March on down to First Thursday at Trader Joe's! We'll put some more "spring" in your step with fantastic Irish fare. As always we'll be serving extraordinary wine and BEER samples. Cheers! 

~~ NFINIT GALLERY 405 S 8TH ST

Green is the theme for our March reception 5-9 pm. Join us welcoming new artists Paula Ryan (oils), Naomi Elton & Link Jackson (Watercolors), & Dawn Burke (Mixed Media), plus over 30 talented local artists .Taste refreshing BEERS by SLANTED ROCK BREWING & munch on crunchy appetizers by Umpa Lumpia. 

~~ FRESH OFF THE HOOK SEAFOOD 401 S 8TH ST

We will be offering half priced Domestic Bottle BEERS, House Cabernet, Chardonnay, Merlot and Twisted Moscato Wine by the glass. Our featured half price appetizers are Calamari Strips, Coconut Shrimp and Green Bean Fries.

~~ HA PENNY BRIDGE & HAPPY FISH 855 BROAD ST

Special 10% discount for any purchases made at the Ha'Penny Irish Pub or Happy Fish Sushi/Martini Bar. We have a full selection of Liquor, 24 BEERS on tap, and 34 Martinis. Taking care of our customers is our first priority. We have excellent food and drinks. Check us out.

~~ LIQUID LOUNGE & SOLID GRILL & BAR 405 S 8TH ST

Liquid Laughs does buy 1 get 1 free comedy tickets on First Thursday! There are specials on local BEERS during the show! The food is fantastic-it comes from Solid! Food specials for First Thursday shows! National touring comedians! Great comedy 5 nights a week.

~~ LIT & CO. CANDLES 755 W BROAD ST

PAYETTE BEER Tasting in shop for First Thursday from 5-9 pm! Join us for samples of Rodeo, North Fork and Mutton Buster. Our best-selling Cascade Hops soy candle will be only $10 in keeping with the BEER theme! ID required for BEER; no ID required for candles. Cheers!

~~ 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 on 246 N 8th Street from 6-8:30 pm. Excellent BEER selection!

~~ CITY PEANUT SHOP 803 W BANNOCK ST

Come join City Peanut and PREFUNK for some funky nut and BEER pairings!

~~ FLATBREAD NEAPOLITAN PIZZERIA 800 W MAIN ST

Happy Hour from 4-6 pm with 50% off ALL cocktails, BEER and wine. After 5 pm, 20% off all bottles of wine until its gone! Kids under 12 eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Limit two per table.

~~ MIXED GREENS 237 N 9TH ST

Multi-talented artist Jenny Wren (Jenny Wilcox) will be here displaying and selling her pretties. We will also have BEER by BEAR ISLAND BREWING and treats by Honeybaked Ham. Stop in and see us!

~~ SAINT LAWRENCE GRIDIRON 705 W BANNOCK ST

Appetizer 3-Way special, with wine and BEER pairings, full menu available for regular hours.

~~ GALLERY FIVE18 518 AMERICANA BLVD 

Wild Outside: A painting exhibition featuring new work by artists April Howland and Pat Kilby. The show explores the world outside, from its wildlife to its scenic vistas, challenging the viewers to consider their own relationship to the great outdoors. Williamson Vineyards and PAYETTE BREWING providing tastings and glass purchases.

~~ SPACEBAR ARCADE 200 N Capitol Blvd 

Rolling into March's First Thursday with a slew of POSTMODERN BEERS as well as one huge surprise. You'll have to be there to find out what a collaboration between a brewery and a barcade looks like. Put it on your calendar, its going to be incredible!

Check out the SPACEBEER!!

~~ THE FRONT DOOR 105 S 6th St

We are teaming up with Boise's own CROOKED FENCE for the First Thursday of March as we pair three tasty BEERS w/an assortment of cheese and chocolate selected to compliment and enhance the subtle complexities of each of these craft brews. More Info Here

 

* 5:00 pm: UINTA BREWERY Night @ PRE FUNK NAMPA  More Info Here

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Game Show Live Trivia @ PRE FUNK Nampa: Join us every Thursday from 7-9 for a night of game show trivia fun with Game Night Live. First game starts at 7pm with another one following at 8pm. Our host Chance will definitely make sure you have a great time and if that isn't enough, top two teams from each game win bar tabs for your next visit. Teams can be 2-8 people. So get your team and awesome team name together and join us on Thursday!  More Info Here

* 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Brews @ BITTERCREEK with Radio Boise: Bittercreek Alehouse is partnering with Radio Boise for First Thursday! Each month a Radio Boise DJ will be spinning tunes at Bittercreek from 7 - 10 pm, and Bittercreek will donate $1 from every pint bought straight to Radio Boise! This month DJ Kat of The Hip Chick will spin some hip tracks while we enjoy their wide selection of brews. Join us to grab a BEER and listen to some great tunes this First Thursday at Bittercreek!  More Info Here

* 8:00 pm: First Annual Artcade @ SPACEBAR with Exclusive SPACEBEER by POSTMODERN BREWERS!  More Info Here

FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH:

* 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Fridays @ PAYETTE BREWING: Buy Something From the Foodtruck and Your 1st BEER is 1/2 Price

* 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Planting the Future: "For the 5th year in a row, we will be hosting a celebration for our supporters in Idaho. We wish to celebrate the successes of Semilla Nueva, as well as promote the future successes of the coming years. "Planting the Future" will be held at the 8th & Main Building (Zion's Bank) and will include local wine and beer, food, silent auction and fun! BEER provided by BOISE BREWING, EDGE BREWING, PAYETTE BREWING, and POSTMODERN BREWERS! Tickets are $25 per person. More Info HERE  and  HERE

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Flats Fridays @ CROOKED FLATS

* 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Live Music @ Cole Rd SOCKEYE BREWING with Mojo Rounders

SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH:

* Hoppy Birthday Lisa Haff! 

* 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: $8 Growler Fills @ PAYETTE BREWING

* 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Tamarack Brew-Ski with CROOKED FENCE, SOCKEYE, PAYETTE, HAFF, SALMON RIVER, and BROKEN HORN BREWING!  More Info Here

* 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Rodeo Rye Release @ PAYETTE BREWING
- $3 20 oz. Rodeo drafts all day.
- $6 six packs and $12 twelve packs [To-Go Only] While supplies last.
- Lasso the "pony keg" for a chance to win prizes including free beer, Payette swag, dinner and more!
- Food Truck service all day from TikiTeriyaki
-Live music 4-7pm from Brook Faulk 
- Win a five day pass to Treefort Music Fest by enjoying a beer at the brewery. Anytime you visit between Sunday March 1 through Saturday March 7th at 8pm, you get an entry. We'll draw for the lucky winner at 8:15pm at Payette on Saturday the 7th. You do not need to be present to win but must be ok with us taking your picture and then bragging about how cool you are. (Oh and 21+ because you enter at a bar!) 
More Info Here

* 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Free Tours @ PAYETTE BREWING

* 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: 1-Year Anniversary Party @ EDGE BREWING CO! 
$3 PINTS ALL DAY!
Live Music Featuring
  Hillfolk Noir  7-9pm 

* 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Wine, Stein & Dine 2015 with SELKIRK ABBEY and More 

* 8:00 pm: Live Music @ BOISE BREWING with Spencer Batt

SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH: 

* International Women's Collaboration Brew Day! 

* 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: $8 Growler Fills @ PAYETTE BREWING

* 7:00 pm: Cards Against Humanity @ BOISE BREWING

MONDAY, MARCH 9TH:

 

* 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Kegs4Kause @ PAYETTE BREWING: 50% of Proceeds from BEER Sales will be Donated Each Monday; Food by Genki Takoyaki!

 

* 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Garage Band Mondays @ GRIND MODERN BURGER: Hosting a Talented Local Musician Each Week

 

* 8:00 pm: Last Call Trivia @ BOISE BREWING: Trivia & BEER! 


TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH:

* Hoppy Birthday Aaron Haws!

* Hoppy Birthday Ryan Driscoll!

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

* 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Tuesdays @ PAYETTE BREWING: Ride a Bike & Get Your 1st BEER 1/2 Off!

* 5:45 pm: BoomboxBody @ WOODLAND EMPIRE ALE CRAFT 

* 6:00 pm: Open Mic Night @ BOISE BREWING 

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

* 7:00 pm: Tuesday Trivia @ SAWTOOTH BREWERY: Teams of 1-6 People, $20/Team, Registration @ 7:00 pm, Game @ 7:30 pm

* 7:00 pm: Game Show Live! Tuesday Trivia @ CROOKED FENCE BARRELHOUSE 

* 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm: REFUGE Restaurant & Lounge: 2 for 1 Tuesdays on BEER: Great Local Craft BEER Selection!

* 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Live Music @ Cole Rd SOCKEYE BREWING

* 8:00 pm: BEER & Comedy @ CRESCENT BREWERY in Nampa

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11TH:

* 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Wednesdays @ PAYETTE BREWING: Buy Something From the Foodtruck & Your 1st BEER is 1/2 Price

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

* 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Live Music @ HIGHLANDS HOLLOW BREW HOUSE 

THURSDAY, MARCH 12TH:

* 10:00 am - 7:00 pm: $8 Growler Fill Thursdays at HOMEBREWSTUFF - Craft Bottle Shop and Taproom!

* 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Thursdays @ PAYETTE BREWING: Wear Payette Swag & Get Your 1st BEER 1/2 Price

* 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Free Tours @ PAYETTE BREWING

* 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: BEER Tasting @ Boise Co-Op 

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Game Show Live Trivia @ PRE FUNK Nampa: Join us every Thursday from 7-9 for a night of game show trivia fun with Game Night Live. First game starts at 7pm with another one following at 8pm. Our host Chance will definitely make sure you have a great time and if that isn't enough, top two teams from each game win bar tabs for your next visit. Teams can be 2-8 people. So get your team and awesome team name together and join us on Thursday!

* 7:30 pm: Rock School Adult Night (1404 W Idaho): Attendees will be broken up into small "bands" and paired with a rock school teacher. At 9pm the bands will each perform one song in a mini battle of the bands. BEER provided by CROOKED FENCE BREWING. $10 includes first BEER. 572-5055

FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH:

* 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Fridays @ PAYETTE BREWING: Buy Something From the Foodtruck and Your 1st BEER is 1/2 Price

* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Flats Fridays @ CROOKED FLATS

* 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Live Music @ Cole Rd SOCKEYE BREWING

SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH:

* 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: $8 Growler Fills @ PAYETTE BREWING

* 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm: EDGE Brewing Tap Takeover @ HOMEBREWSTUFF - Craft Bottle Shop & Taproom: We are celebrating Pi Day by having a tap takeover featuring several offerings from our friends at  EDGE Brewing CO. Come on in to the taproom and try out some killer beers and get some killer deals on pints and growlers!  More Info Here

* 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Free Tours @ PAYETTE BREWING

SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH: 

* 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: $8 Growler Fills @ PAYETTE BREWING

* 7:00 pm: Cards Against Humanity @ BOISE BREWING

SAVE THE BEER DATE SAVETHEBEERDATE

 




* April 11th: Taste208 in Hyde Park: Northwest BEER, Wine, Spirits & Food; More Info HERE;   Tickets  HERE

* April 25th: Crawl Around Boise - Pubs, Food & BEER!  Crawl Details Here

* May 11 - May 17: American Craft BEER Week!!!

* June 12th: CROOKED FENCE BREWING 3 Year Anniversary Party! Watch Their 3 Year Anniversary Video  HERE; Tickets on Sale March 13th 

* June 13th: Pigapalooza @ GRIND MODERN BURGER  More Info Here

BEER MISC BEERMISC


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*** BOISE BREW MINUTE ***  Check out the latest interview by Woody Sobey: Boise Brew Minute (Episode 24) - Larry and Rick from 8 Feathers talk about their Moonshine and Corn Whiskey. We discuss the aging of their moonshine which differentiates it from traditional moonshine. Rick also explains how the distilling process is similar to brewing beer.

LISTEN HERE

One of the other interesting aspects of 8 Feathers that we didn't discuss on the interview was about classes they offer for those looking at starting their own distillery. Additional details about these classes are on their WEBSITE


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