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

Dan Brunner

Brewer

BJ Davidson

Bartender

Brock

Garden City Taproom bartender

Christy Kasarjian

Bartender & Front of House Jack of All Trades

Devon Koch

Bartender

Jamie K

Downtown Taproom Manager & Bartender

Kasey Gruvman

Downtown Taproom Bartender

Keaton Matlock

Brewery Cellar Man

Korban Saxton

Bartender & Draft Technician

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We are thrilled to announce our upcoming ...

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Oct 22

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We are thrilled to announce our upcoming partnership with @eatkismet when we move to our new Barbarian location at 32nd & Clay! Kismet will be the full time, on-site, food truck offering custom curated, rotating menus featuring local, seasonal food. We have partnered with Chef Aaron many times over the past six years for beer pairing dinners and are so excited for the opportunity to continue to pair our beers with an elevated full time menu!

Until the big move happens you can find Kismet Kitchen around town at various breweries & wineries and outside our Garden City Taproom EVERY THURSDAY EVENING with Take-Out, Pre-Order and Dine-In options (5-8pm).

Kismet Kitchen is owned and operated by husband and wife team, Aaron and Kelly Wermerskirchen. Barbarian Brewing is owned and operated by husband and wife team, James Long and Bre Hovley.

#kismetkitchen #eatkismet #barbarianbrewing #unleashyourbarbarian #visitgardencity #gardencityidaho #beerpairing #sodelicious #beerandfoodpairing

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Fresh batch of LITTLE WOLF IPA on draft and in ...

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Oct 21

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Fresh batch of LITTLE WOLF IPA on draft and in 16oz cans for NEW BEER THOR’S DAY! You might be thinking, “Only Little Wolf this week? Boring!” But just you wait! The next two weeks are insane with SIX new beers coming at ya.

Don’t forget we have @eatkismet at the Garden City Taproom from 5-8pm tonight and @barbariandowntown has live, original music with @cutthroatbanjo from 7-9pm.

THOR’S DAY 10/28 Releases:
~ FENRIR Triple Hazy IPA
~ MAUI SUNSET sour (draft, bottle, t-shirts & tanks)
~ MAMBA MENTALITY Imperial sour with fruit & candy
~ GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE (re-stock of bottles and draft DT)

THOR’S DAY 11/4 Releases:
~ RED LOTUS sour w/ cranberry & lychee fruit
~ ANOTHER HAZY IPA
~ DUTCH APPLE STREUSEL Barleywine (non barrel aged version on draft, barrel aged in bottle)

#littlewolfipa #littlewolf #wolfpack #westcoastipa #ipalover #newbeerthorsday #thorsday #newbeer #freshaf

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We hope everyone is out enjoying this warmer ...

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Oct 20

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We hope everyone is out enjoying this warmer weather before the rain hits! Don’t forget to bring a 4-pack of Barbarian on your outdoor adventures.

Thanks to @michaelbonocore and @visitboise for inviting our mtb Barbarian crew out for some fall action shots!

It’s #westcoastwednesday at our Garden City Taproom. $1 off draft pours of all IPAs.

Garden City is open 4-9pm and @barbariandowntown is open 3-10pm.

#mountainbikeidaho #mtblife #boise #thisisboose #boisefall #visitboise #visitidaho #unleashyourbarbarian #barbarianbrewing #idahooutdoors

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Some serious construction going on at our new ...

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Oct 18

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Some serious construction going on at our new brewery location at 32nd & Clay! The parking lot is being excavated to link up water for overhead sprinklers (1st pic), concrete is cut and trenches are dug out to get ready for the first set of plumbing installation (pics 2-5) and the draft board & walk-in cooler are under way (4th pic).

📸: @everman_customs

#movingtotheeastside #unleashyourbarbarian #movingthebrewery #visitgardencity #idahobeer #barbarianbrewing

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Introducing Thor’s Days with @eatkismet ! Every ...

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Oct 15

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Introducing Thor’s Days with @eatkismet ! Every Thursday night, starting tonight, KISMET KITCHEN will be parked outside our Garden City Taproom serving up the tastiest dinner from 5-8pm. We will be pairing our beers with Chef Aaron’s menu. Dine in & Order ahead options available (check out their website).

Featured menu items in photo: Spicy curried potatoes, Butternut squash and kale salad, Chocolate & peanut butter mousse pie and Barbarian Oktoberfest.

#eatkismet #unleashyourbarbarian #barbarianbrewing #visitgardencity #foodandbeer #thorsday #newbeerthorsday #idahobeer #idahofoodtruck #sofreakinggood

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HEL’S FURY, Russian Imperial Stout on nitro. ...

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Oct 13

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HEL’S FURY, Russian Imperial Stout on nitro. Such a beautiful, warming style of beer that pairs perfectly with these cooler autumn 🍂 temps! HEL’S FURY is tapping tomorrow at Garden City for Thor’s Day and is currently pouring at our @barbariandowntown Taproom. Draft only.

Today is West Coast Wednesday at our GC Taproom with $1 off draft pours of IPAs. Open 4-9pm.

@barbariandowntown is open from 3-10pm.

#helsfury #russianimperialstout #stoutseason #helthegoddessofdeath #fallbeer #nitrostout #barbarianbrewing #idahobeer #boisebeer

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Having trouble deciding on just one beer? Why not ...

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Oct 11

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Having trouble deciding on just one beer? Why not try 6?! Nineteen beers to choose from at our Garden City Taproom and 24 at @barbariandowntown .

GC hours ~ 4-9pm
Downtown hours ~ 3-10pm

#beerflight #unleashyourbarbarian #barbarianbrewing #mondaymotivation #craftbeerlover #visitgardencity #visitboise

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We’d like to think EVERY DAY is #beerandpizza ...

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Oct 9

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We’d like to think EVERY DAY is #beerandpizza Day, but today is officially National Beer and Pizza Day! Order up some cheesy goodness and drink some Barbarian today! 🍕 🍻 🍕

#nationalbeerandpizzaday #ilovepizza #unleashyourbarbarian #idahobeer #barbarianbrewing #craftbeer #craftbeerlover

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Happy First Thor’s Day! We may have skipped a ...

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Oct 7

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Happy First Thor’s Day! We may have skipped a week on new beers, but we’ve tapped FIVE new beers over the past few weeks. Swing on by to try em’!

The TO GO fridge is also stocked and ready for your weekend adventures.

#unleashyourbarbarian #barbarianbrewing #barbarians #thorsday #newbeerthorsday #idahobeer #craftbeer #togobeer #chalkboardart

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We had a great time pouring Barbarian beer this ...

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Oct 5

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We had a great time pouring Barbarian beer this past weekend at the @untappd San Diego Beer Festival! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to try our beer!

Now back to our regular work schedule:
It’s #funkytuesday at our Garden City Taproom with $1 off draft pours of sour beers.

It’s Tater Patch Tuesday at our @barbariandowntown Taproom with live, original music from 7-9pm.

Cheers,
Bre & James (Barbarian owners)

2nd photo credit: @untappd

#sandiego #sandiegobeerfestival #untappdbeerfestival #beerfestival #unleashyourbarbarian #barbarianbrewing #idahobeer #boisebeer #craftbeer

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Fresh batch of NECTARON 5000 Hazy IPA on draft and...

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Sep 30

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Fresh batch of NECTARON 5000 Hazy IPA on draft and in 16oz cans today for New Beer Thor’s Day!

Made with @skagitvalleymalting malt & wheat, NECTARON hops from @nzhopsltd , Triumph hops from @mill95hops , and Nelson and Motueka hops from @hoprevolution .
6% ABV
30 IBU

Online store link in bio. Garden City Taproom is open 4-9pm and @barbariandowntown is open 3-11pm.

#knowyourfarmer #hazyipa #freshaf #thorsday #unleashyourbarbarian #barbarianbrewing #barbarianhazy #ilovehazy

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Remember our Blueberry Cheesecake beer? Get ready ...

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Sep 29

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Remember our Blueberry Cheesecake beer? Get ready for the HUCKLEBERRY CHEESECAKE version releasing tomorrow for Thor’s Day!

A slight twist on the Blueberry, this Huckleberry Cheesecake batch was made with huckleberries, blueberries, graham crackers, ginger snap cookies, brown sugar, vanilla and a dash of orange peel. No lactose in this version!
8.5% abv
Draft & 16oz cans at both Taprooms.

Also releasing tomorrow on draft and in 16oz cans: NECTARON 5000 hazy IPA made with @skagitvalleymalting malt and wheat and NECTARON, Nelson, Triumph, Moutere and Motueka hops.

#huckleberrycheesecake #dessertale #dessertbeer #barbarianbrewing #barbarians #thorsday #newbeerseveryweek #cheesecakebeer

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*NEW BEER THOR'S DAY* With two new beers at ...

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*NEW BEER THOR'S DAY* With two new beers at Garden City and four at @barbariandowntown !

~ THE LAST DRAGON ~
Kettle sour made with real açaí berries and dragon fruit.
5.1% abv
10 IBU
Draft and 16oz cans
(Available at Both Taprooms)

~ WEST RIVER RYE PALE ~
Rye Pale Ale made with Skagit Valley rye malt and Strata, Chinook and Cascade hops.
5% abv
30 IBU
Draft & crowler
(Available at Both Taprooms)

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Special Releases for TREEFORT at our Downtown Taproom

~ MAUI SUNSET ~
The earth begins to meet the sky. Mother Nature has cast her spell. The vibrant horizon line descends upon the misty ocean air. The sun begins to take her final bow into the deep blue of the Pacific as the shell horn blows it's final note into the MAUI SUNSET. Mahalo.
Maui Sunset is a blend of 6 red wine barrel aged gold sours with Passion Fruit, Orange, Guava and Mango fruit.
11.5% ABV
0 IBU
Draft Only. Bottles tbd.

~ OLD MAN DIRK 2018~
Cellar pull, served on nitro.
Our Scottish Ale, The Dirk, aged in Scotch barrels from the Speyside Scotch Whisky region of Scotland.
8.2% ABV
30 IBU
Draft ONLY.

~ Extended @barbariandowntown Hours for @treefortfest ~
Thor’s Day: 1pm-11pm
Fri & Sat: Noon-Midnight
Sun: Noon-10pm

Our Garden City Taproom is open regular hours!
Thor’s Day: 4-9pm
Friday: 2-9pm
Saturday: Noon-9pm
Sunday: 2-6pm

#barbarianbrewing #newbeerthorsday #thorsday #thelastdragon #barbariansours #acaiberrysour #dragonfruitsour #idahobeer #unleashyourbarbarian

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Our @barbariandowntown Taproom is ready for ...

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Sep 23

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Our @barbariandowntown Taproom is ready for @treefortfest ! Extended hours, extra patio seating, and 24 Barbarian beers on draft!

For everyone who is avoiding #downtownboise because of Treefort, we’ve got plenty of room at our Garden City Taproom for your beer drinking excursions.

Cheers!

#boisebeer #idahobeer #barbarianbrewing #barbarians #barbariansours #boiseidaho #treefort #idahome

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It’s #funkytuesday ! Enjoy $1 off all sour draft...

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Sep 21

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It’s #funkytuesday ! Enjoy $1 off all sour draft pours at our Garden City Taproom from 4pm-9pm. We tapped four new beers last week and have two more on the way this week (THE LAST DRAGON Sour and WEST RIVER RYE PALE Ale)!

#barbarianbrewing #unleashyourbarbarian #tuesdayvibes #newbeereveryweek #unleashyourbarbarian #idahobeer #boisebeer

Locations

Boise Downtown Taproom

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

Address
1022 W Main St
Boise, Idaho 83702

Email Us

Garden City Brewery

Hours
Mon-Thurs: 4-9pm
Fri: 2-9pm
Sat: 12-9pm
Sun: 2-6pm

Address
5270 W Chinden Blvd
Garden City, ID 83714

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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

Dan Brunner

Brewer

Hometown: Long Island, NY

In another life, I'm pretty sure I was: an inventor or stuntman

Super Pointless Power: Dyslexia. I read slowly, can’t spell, but retain everything.

If I wasn't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be: snowboarding or mountain bike riding

What do you love about the beer industry? I love introducing people to something they’ve never tried before and seeing their reactions.

Wu Tang Name: Coyote Dark

Guilty Pleasures: Staying up all night playing Xbox while eating pints of Ben and Jerry’s and watching anime.

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

Brock

Garden City Taproom Bartender

Hometown: Ririe, ID

Super Pointless Power: Functioning with zero sleep

Bio: Spaghetti dinner and Tarzan, all you need to know about me.

In another life: See profile pic.

If I wasn't so damn good at my job: I would be a travel agent; those are still a thing right?

What do you love about the craft beer industry? The people. You never know who will sit down at the bar or what you will talk about, and that never gets old.

Wu tang: Artist Drunken

Guilty pleasures: Singing to Disney, frozen burritos, and watching Love Guru.

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

Dan Brunner

Brewer

BJ Davidson

Bartender

Brock

Garden City Taproom bartender

Christy Kasarjian

Bartender & Front of House Jack of All Trades

Devon Koch

Bartender

Jamie K

Downtown Taproom Manager & Bartender

Kasey Gruvman

Downtown Taproom Bartender

Keaton Matlock

Brewery Cellar Man

Korban Saxton

Bartender & Draft Technician

Locations

Email Us

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Become an Outsider

Success!

Bre Hovley

Co-owner and founder. Business Manager.

James The Barbarian

Co-owner and founder. Head Brewer.

Dan Brunner

Brewer

BJ Davidson

Downtown Taproom Bartender

Brock

Garden City 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