Best Boise Breweries

Famously known for their beer (obviously), delectable menu , and events such as Pray for Snow , it's no surprise 10 Barrel Brewing Co. is a popular destination in downtown Boise. I started this blog to encourage myself to visit new places, but I had to return to an old favorite. 10 Barrel's roots are in Bend, Oregon where three guys decided to join together and start brewing in 2006. Since then, 10 Barrel has grown and expanded across the West. From Portland, Oregon down to San Diego, California and east to Denver, Colorado, their beer is poured near and far. An always rotating beer list makes for a unique trip each time we visit. 10 Barrel offers flights of 10 beers and a choice between Series 1 or Series 2. Each has a different selection, but a guaranteed delight whichever path you take. This visit, my friends and I decided upon Series 2. A group favorite was Goggle Tan, an India Red Ale registering at IBU 55 and ABV 5.6%. According to their menu, "as flavorful a...

I dragged a couple of my friends along with me to Woodland Empire, a local brewery established in 2012.  Woodland Empire Ale Craft  was started by h usband and wife team, Rob and Keely Landerman.  Inside the taproom there's a warm glow from the strings of lights over the bar. On one side of the room you can hear cheers and laughter while small groups play on one of the several pinball machines. Our favorite piece in the room was the bar top, crafted from used doors. This tasting room has plenty of unique details weaving together an entertaining environment.  My friends and I decided to order a flight, grab a box of Trivial Pursuit cards and sit at one of the large wooden tables. It was a fairly quiet night, but more people started to trickle in as time went on. We decided to try a variety of whatever the bartender recommended. Some fan favorites were the Moondog Amber  and the Big Sticky Red IPA . We decided not to eat while we were there, but people w...