About

The Barbarian Way

“Why the f**k not?”

That’s our motto around here. Ancient barbarians never bothered with pesky concepts like rules or limits, and neither do we. If we (or our customers) come up with a completely bonkers idea, we’re all in.

The coolest part of our brewery is that we can do whatever we want. All it takes are a few untamed minds, a little elbow grease … and maybe a few pints of beer. When you give civilization the finger, true innovation happens. Barbarian’s delicious, complex, artisan ales and lagers are a godless mashup of old world traditions and new world flavors.

Bre Hovley

Co-owner and founder
Business Manager

James The Barbarian

Co-owner and founder
Head Brewer

BJ Davidson

Bartender

Christy Kasarjian

Garden City Taproom Manager

Devon Koch

Bartender

Jamie K

Downtown Taproom Manager

Kasey Gruvman

Bartender

Keaton Matlock

Brewery Cellar Man

Korban Saxton

Bartender & Draft Technician

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Brass Monkey
That funky Monkey
Brass ...

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Brass Monkey
That funky Monkey
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That funky Monkey

Tapping a new Orange Radler named Brass Monkey on Thor's Day, August 8!

Brewery Taproom is open from 3-10pm.
@eatkismet is OPEN and serving food from 3-8pm.

@barbariandowntown Beer Bar is open from 3-10pm.
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~ BRASS MONKEY~
Orange Radler made with Thor's Mane Golden Ale and real orange juice.
3.5% abv
Draft & crowlers available at both Barbarian locations.

#thorsday #newbeerthorsday #brassmonkey #orangeradler #barbarianbrewing #radler #easydrinking #brunchbeer #unleashyourbarbarian #fruitbeer

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Three new beers on draft this week! From left to ...

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The 2022 TIGER SUNSET is releasing today along ...

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The 2022 TIGER SUNSET is releasing today along with FIGHT MILK Nitro Imperial Stout, LOKI'S ALTBIER and cans of Belgian style Tripel!
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Brewery Taproom is open from 3-10pm.
@eatkismet is open from 3-8pm serving their summer menu.

@barbariandowntown Beer Bar is open 3-10pm with @popsbeek & @cutthroatbanjo performing music from 7pm-9pm.
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~ TIGER SUNSET 2022~
Stalking through the jungle, he prowls like the silent ghost of fear, ready to pounce at any moment. As he vanishes into the shadows, you hear him roar into the TIGER SUNSET.
This is our spontaneously fermented sour base aged in oak barrels and finished with Tiger's Blood Snow Cone Mix, watermelon and coconut puree.
Draft, 500ml bottles, and a limited run of unisex t-shirts and women's racerback tanks available at both Barbarian locations.

~ FIGHT MILK ~
Oatmeal Stout made with Ecuadorian cacao nibs and sea salt. Served on Nitro.
7% abv
Draft only.

~ LOKI'S ALTBIER ~
German style Altbier (Old Beer) made with German malts and Spalt hops. The closest thing to an Amber Ale that we're ever going to make!
5.5% abv
Draft & Crowlers available.

#tigersunset #barrelagedsour #barbariansours #unleashyourbarbarian #thorsday #firstthursdayboise #tigersblood #boise #boisebeer #visitgardencity

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Last week we filled a few freshly emptied Woodford...

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Last week we filled a few freshly emptied Woodford Reserve Double Oak barrels with CONAN THE DESTROYER, a 13.5% Imperial Stout, that will age for the 5-6 months. Looking forward to this release at the beginning of 2023!

On a side note~ Christy has moved behind the scenes and is learning the brewery ropes alongside @james_the_barbarian and @keaton_matlock these days. Don’t worry, Christy is still in charge of our Membership program and will make appearances behind the bar every now and then!

#bourbonbarrelstout #barbarianbrewing #barbarianstrong #unleashyourbarbarian #conanthedestroyer #womeninbeer #ladybarbarians #barrelaged #woodfordreserve

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Stalking through the jungle, he prowls like the ...

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Stalking through the jungle, he prowls like the silent ghost of fear, ready to pounce at any moment. As he vanishes into the shadows, you hear him roar into the TIGER SUNSET.

Releasing on first Thor’s Day 8/4, the 2022 TIGER SUNSET is our spontaneously fermented sour base aged in oak barrels and finished with Tiger's Blood Snow Cone Mix, watermelon and coconut puree.
7% abv

Draft, 500ml bottles, and a limited run of unisex t-shirts and women's racerback tanks available at both Barbarian locations.

Design created by @adamjrosenlund
Named created by @korbansaxton #wutangnamegenerator
#tigersunset #tigersblood #thorsday #newbeerthorsday #firstthorsday #barbarianbrewing #unleashyourbarbarian #barbariansours #sourbeer #spontaneousbeer #idahosours

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HOP WATER is back on draft and in cans for ...

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Our sunflowers are starting to bloom! It's a ...

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Our sunflowers are starting to bloom! It's a great contrast to all the barbwire around. #gardencityitsnice 🌻 🍻 🌻

#gardencityidaho #barbarianbrewing #barbarianbytheriver #patiobeers #summerinidaho #sunflower

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~ SUMMER CAN SALE! July 25-31 take advantage of ...

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~ SUMMER CAN SALE! July 25-31 take advantage of 20% off cans of Barbarian beer & seltzer at both locations (including PEANUT BUTTER MORRIGAN & THE MORRIGAN GOES COCONUTS). To-Go only. Crowlers not applicable. No other discounts apply.

#summersale #riverbeers #summerbeer #unleashyourbarbarian #thisisboise #idahosummer #barbarianbrewing

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SUNDAY BRUNCH is live! Every Sunday from 11am ...

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SUNDAY BRUNCH is live! Every Sunday from 11am until 4pm (or sold out).

~Barbarian Brunch~

Kismet Muffin $11
Malheur Breakfast Sausage, Ballard White Cheddar, House English Muffin, Mustard Maple Syrup, Western Farms Scrambled Eggs, add Curried Potatoes $3

Supersized Cinnamon Roll $10
Cream Cheese Frosting

Brunchy Burrito $12
Malheur Breakfast Sausage, Ballard White Cheddar, Western Farms Scrambled Eggs, Curried Potatoes, Spicy Mayo, Spicy $1

Kale and Curried Potato Burrito $11
Ballard White Cheddar, Western Farms Scrambled Eggs, Fiddlers Green Kale, Curried Potatoes, Spicy Mayo, Spicy $1

Fried Brussels Sprouts $13
Kismet Hot Sauce, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Radish, Pea Shoots, Spicy Mayo, Togarashi

Curried Potatoes $10
Remoulade Sauce, Gremolata, Feta Cheese, Spicy $1

Cucumber Salad(Vegan) $9
Scallion Vinaigrette, Pickled Fresno Peppers, Marcona Almonds, Pea Shoots, Togarashi

Greek Salad $12
Greens, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Garlic-Dill Yogurt, Eden Creamery Feta Cheese, Cherry Tomato, Olives, Cucumber, Red Onion, Herbs

#brunch #kismetkitchen #barbarianbrewing #boise #visitgardencity #boifood #boisebrunch #barbarianbrunch #idahobeer #unleashyourbarbarian

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We love seeing all your summer adventures with ...

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Bringing back two more easy drinking favorites for...

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Wednesday BURGER NIGHT with @eatkismet is back! ...

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Two new slushy flavors this week!
ORANGE 🍊...

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Two new slushy flavors this week!
ORANGE 🍊 CREAMSICLE SOUR BEER and STRAWBERRY 🍓 COLADA WOLF PAW Hard Seltzer.

Come and get em’

#slushies #beerslushie #hardseltzerslushy #barbarianbytheriver #barbarianbrewing #boise #gardencity #localbrewery

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Getting to Barbarian via the Garden City Greenbelt...

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Getting to Barbarian via the Garden City Greenbelt has never been easier! Turn off the greenbelt in between @telayawine and @riversidehotelboise and head towards our big grey warehouse. Bike parking is limited, but we have more bike racks on the way!

#boisegreenbelt #greenbelt #visitgardencity #boise #visitboise #summerinboise #summerfun #boisebeer #idahobeer #gardencitybrewery

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Brand new this week ~ THAI RICE LAGER ~
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Locations

Brewery & Tasting Room

Hours
Wed-Thurs 3-10pm
Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm
Sun 12-8pm

Address
114 East 32nd St,
Garden City, ID

Email Us

info@barbarianbrewing.com

Downtown Beer Bar

Hours
Mon-Thurs: 3-10pm
Fri-Sat: 12pm-11pm
Sun: 12-8pm

Address
1022 W Main St
Boise, Idaho 83702

Bre Hovley

Co-owner and founder. Business Manager.

Hometown: Pasco, WA

In another life, I'm pretty sure I was: a Viking Princess.

Super Pointless Power? I can't fall when I’ve had a few drinks- I always manage to catch myself.

If I wasn't so damn good at my job... I'd probably be a surf bum in Costa Rica.

What do you love about the beer industry? It’s full of super hard-working, intelligent people, but also really laid back.

Wu Tang Name: Monkey Raging

Guilty Pleasures: The smells of cow shit and snowmobile gasoline (brings me back to my childhood).

James The Barbarian

Co-owner and founder. Head Brewer.

Hometown: Monterey, CA

In another life, I'm pretty sure I was: An exotic dancer. See Super Pointless Power

Super Pointless Power? Twerking

If I wasn't so damn good at my job... I'd probably be a nurse. I was pretty alright at that

What do you love about the beer industry? Seeing how weird I can get with our beers.

Wu Tang Name: Menace Brave

Guilty Pleasures: Twerking

BJ Davidson

Downtown Taproom Bartender

Hometown: Austin, TX

In another life, I'm pretty sure I was: a cowboy… or a bat.

Super Pointless Power: If I make a mistake or mess something up, shit buffs out and fixes itself on its own.

If I wasn’t so good at my job I would be... A car salesman

What do you love about the beer industry: All the faces when they try a beer and smile and realize they like something they didn’t know they would.

Wu Tang Name: Traveler Unhinged

Guilty Pleasure: Peeing in the pool

Christy Kasarjian

Bartender & Front of House Jack of All Trades

Hometown: San Luis Obispo, CA

In another life, I'm pretty sure I was: Falcon

Super Pointless Power? Ninja-poofing!

If I wasn't so damn good at my job: I'd probably be competitive ice cream eater.

What do you love about the beer industry? Bringing quality innovative beer and people together to enhance our community.

Wu Tang Name: Genus Mustela Foolish

Guilty Pleasures: crop dusting

Devon Koch

Bartender

Hometown: Mission Viejo, CA

In another life, I'm pretty sure I was: the inspiration for Tina Belcher

Super Pointless Power: Singing the entire Queen Live Aid performance on a moments notice and being the funniest person I know

If I wasn't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be: running an animal sanctuary

What do you love about the beer industry? The people! The people that make it, sell it, drink it. Despite the differences we have, it can bring people together.

Wu Tang Name: Judge Unhinged

Guilty Pleasures: Watching tiny kitchen cooking videos, Office Ladies Podcast, PBR, karaoke

Jamie K

Downtown Taproom Manager & Bartender

Hometown: Idaho Falls, ID

In another life, I'm pretty sure I was: A Madam of a Brothel in the dirty old Wild West. Madam Kay.

Super Pointless Power: I don’t get hangovers.

If I wasn't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be: traveling the world.

What do you love about the beer industry? It is always changing, I love breweries that aren’t afraid to try something new. I love beer. And the people that are in the industry.

Wu Tang Name: Ambassador Fanatical

Guilty Pleasures: Third Eye Blind, drinking out of a garden hose.

Kasey Gruyman

Downtown Taproom Bartender

Hometown: Idaho Falls, Idaho

In another life: I’m pretty sure I was an Elven princess.

Super Pointless Power: I can read people and situations.

If I wasn’t so damn good at my job: I’d probably be a veterinarian.

What I love about the beer industry: is the happiness a delicious beer brings to people.

WU tang name: Assassin Honored

Guilty pleasure: alone time, a glass of wine, and binge-watching a show.

Keaton Matlock

Brewery Cellar Man

In another life, I’m pretty sure I was: Probably a Honey Badger. Honey Badger don’t give a shit.

Super Pointless power: I can probably drink upwards of 30 beers in a day and be pretty okay. Not proud, but okay.

If I wasn’t so damn good at my job, I’d probably be: Traveling the country by motorcycle while filming and photographing nature, people, etc.

What do you love about the beer industry? I enjoy craft beers for the same reason I enjoy a cup of coffee or an occasional cigar. They’re vehicles for connection. You don’t chug craft beers. It’s easy to chug a light domestic or do a shot. But strong coffee is to be sipped. Craft beer is the same. Ya feel me?

Wu Tang Clan name: DANGER SUNSET

Guilty pleasures: As a grumpy 30-year-old adult I’d probably have to go with canceling plans of any type. Besides, being an adult is mostly being exhausted, wishing you hadn’t in fact made plans, and wondering how you hurt your back. Going out is just an infinite loop of spending money and needing a bathroom. Someone canceling plans on me is pure joy.

Korban Saxton

Downtown Taproom Bartender & Draft Technician

In another life I was: a dog, cause I’m social, loyal, and just so gosh darn cute.

Super Pointless Power: I’m pretty lucky, I’ve won trips to Mexico, Disneyland, even if something goes wrong it normally works out for me.

If I wasn’t so darn good at my job: I’d probably be in coffee still, or in a skate shop/vintage clothing store. What I love about the beer industry is, well, the beer! I love the people, the events, and The conventions are to die for.

Wu tang name: Tiger Sunset

Guilty pleasures: fatty foods , mid 2000s emo rock, coors banquet/Rainer and a shot of shitty whiskey is one of the best things on earth.

About

The Barbarian Way

Bre Hovley

Co-owner and founder Business Manager

James The Barbarian

Co-owner and founder Head Brewer

BJ Davidson

Bartender

Christy Kasarjian

Garden City Taproom Manager

Devon Koch

Bartender

Jamie K

Downtown Taproom Manager

Kasey Gruvman

Bartender

Keaton Matlock

Brewery Cellar Man

Korban Saxton

Bartender & Draft Technician

Locations

Email Us

Follow Us

Bre Hovley

Co-owner and founder. Business Manager.

James The Barbarian

Co-owner and founder. Head Brewer.

BJ Davidson

Downtown Taproom Bartender

Christy Kasarjian

Bartender & Front of House Jack of All Trades

Devon Koch

Bartender

Jamie K

Downtown Taproom Manager & Bartender

Kasey Gruyman

Downtown Taproom Bartender

Keaton Matlock

Brewery Cellar Man

Korban Saxton

Downtown Taproom Bartender & Draft Technician

Co-owner and founder
Business Manager

Co-owner and founder
Head Brewer