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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~ CRY OF THE BLACKBIRDS ~
Blackbirds are ...

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~ CRY OF THE BLACKBIRDS ~
Blackbirds are mysterious, magical creatures. Almost as magical and mysterious as the spontaneous fermentation this barrel aged sour underwent before being aged in red wine barrels for a year. Blackberries and boysenberries were then added for the last month giving the beer a beautiful red hue with extra dimensions of complexity.
8.5% ABV
0 IBU
Draft and 500ml bottles available at both Barbarian Taprooms.

@thevoidboise will be serving food outside our Garden City Taproom from 4-8pm today (Friday) and 2-7pm tomorrow.

#friday #cryoftheblackbirds #barbariansours #spontaneousbeer #spawnofbarbarian #unleashyourbarbarian #cryoftheblackbirds2021 #barbarianbrewing #idahobeer #boisebeer #sourbeer #spontaneousfermentation

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GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE. Woodford Reserve barrel ...

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GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE. Woodford Reserve barrel aged Imperial Stout with chocolate, espresso, pecans, Madagascar vanilla beans and coconut.
10% ABV

A very limited quantity DRAFT AND BOTTLES are available at our Garden City Taproom! It’s also one of our two Fall Membership Release bottles for our 2021 Members.

#germanchocolatecake #barrelagedstout #dessertstout #barbarianbrewing #idahobeer #craftbeer #stoutseason #newbeerthorsday

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NEW BEER THOR’S DAY with FOUR new beers and ...

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NEW BEER THOR’S DAY with FOUR new beers and @thevoidboise serving up dinner from 5pm-8pm.
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~ DARK HARVEST ~
Butternut squash Porter with fall spices.
6.8% abv
20 IBU
Draft & 16oz can

~ EARL GREY SOUR~
Kettle sour made with Earl Grey tea, juniper and lavender. Served on nitro with a dried rose petal garnish.
4.6% abv
Draft only

~ CRY OF THE BLACKBIRDS ~
Spontaneously fermented sour aged in oak barrels and finished with blackberries and boysenberries.
8.5% abv
Draft and 500ml Bottle (Fall Membership Release)

~ GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE ~
Imperial stout aged in Bourbon barrels for a year. The barrels were blended with chocolate, espresso, pecans, vanilla and coconut. It's like a slice of rich German Chocolate cake in a glass!
*Contains Nuts*
10% abv
Draft and 500ml Bottle (Fall Membership Release)
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Online Ordering for Quick Pickup: link in bio.

@barbariandowntown is tapping DARK HARVEST and CRY OF THE BLACKBIRDS today. German Chocolate Cake draft & bottles will be available Downtown next week on 9/23.

#darkharvest #butternutsquashale #porter #fallspices #newbeerthorsday #thorsday #barbarianbeers #barbarianbrewing #fallbeer #unleashyourbarbarian

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It’s #funkytuesday at the Garden City Taproom! ...

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It’s #funkytuesday at the Garden City Taproom! $1 off all sour draft pours.

We’re gearing up for FOUR new beers on Thor’s Day 9/16! The additional three beers going away to make room are Dank Juice, Tiger Sunset and Strawberry Shortcake.

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New beers this week:

~ EARL GREY SOUR~
Kettle sour made with Earl Grey tea, juniper and lavender. Served on nitro with a dried rose petal garnish.
4.6% abv
Draft only

~ CRY OF THE BLACKBIRDS ~
Spontaneously fermented sour aged in oak barrels and finished with blackberries and boysenberries.
8.5% abv
Draft and 500ml Bottle

~ GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE ~
Imperial stout aged in Bourbon barrels for a year. The barrels were blended with chocolate, espresso, pecans, vanilla and coconut. It's like a slice of rich German Chocolate cake in a glass!
*Contains Nuts*
10% abv
Draft and 500ml Bottle

~ DARK HARVEST ~
Butternut squash Porter with fall spices (cinnamon, nutmeg & allspice).
6.8% abv
20 IBU
Draft & 16oz can

#sourbeer #barbariansours #tuesdayvibes #visitgardencity #idahobeer #makeroomforawesome #barbarianbrewing #barbarianbeer

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CAN SALE! $8 four packs of Wolf Paw Huckleberry ...

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Sep 13

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CAN SALE! $8 four packs of Wolf Paw Huckleberry Hard Seltzer, JUICY PALE ALE and DANK JUICE DIPA all this week. Online and in-house.

Mondays are MEDICAL INDUSTRY NIGHT at the Garden City Taproom and SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT at @barbariandowntown . Enjoy draft discounts if you work in medical or service industry.

#wolfpaw #dankjuice #juicypale #cansale #barbarian #mondaymood #monday

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Fresh batches of DAT COOKIE DOUGH Ice Cream Ale, ...

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Fresh batches of DAT COOKIE DOUGH Ice Cream Ale, BIG BAD WOLF and OKTOBERFEST Lager for Thor’s Day!
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~ DAT COOKIE DOUGH ~
Ice Cream Ale. Gold Stout made with 70lbs of pasteurized cookie dough mix, vanilla, chocolate and milk sugar.
9.2% ABV
20 IBU
Draft & Cans available.

~ BIG BAD WOLF ~
Our O.G. Imperial West Coast IPA made with El Dorado, Mosaic, Centennial and Chinook hops.
9.7% ABV
60 IBU
Draft & Cans available.

~ OKTOBERFEST ~
Bavarian-style Märzen Lager, modeled after the beer traditionally served at Oktoberfest in Germany. Brewed with Skagit Valley Munich Malt.
5.6% ABV
20 IBU
Draft & Cans available.

@barbariandowntown also tapped a fresh batch of EARL GREY SOUR on Nitro, made with Earl Grey tea, juniper & lavender, and garnished with dried rose petals. 4.6% abv. Draft only.
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Curbside: link in bio

#thorsday #newbeer #newbeerthorsday #datcookiedough #icecreamale #bigbadwolf #visitgardencity #idahobeer #barbarianbrewing #unleashyourbarbarian #dessertbeer

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Our brewing crew got the best birthday present ...

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Our brewing crew got the best birthday present today in the form of a new-to-us forklift and keg washer!

We’re gearing up for our big move down the street, one piece of equipment at a time. Speaking of the big move to 32nd & Clay in Garden City ~ it’s still happening! We’re just stuck in permitting purgatory and will hopefully be able to start construction soon. Unfortunately, that means we do NOT have a timeline for when we will moving the brewery and taproom. Don’t worry, progress updates will be reported as they occur!

#barbarianbrewing #newequipment #unleashyourbarbarian #idahobeer #gardencitybeer

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6 years ago, today, we brewed our very first ...

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6 years ago, today, we brewed our very first commercial Barbarian beer! On our small 5 bbl system we made a Saison that ended up fermenting at 97 degrees due to our glycol being stolen the first night of brewing (normal fermenting temp is much lower). We’ve come a crazy long way since then, now brewing on a 10bbl system with two taprooms and a big move down the street on the horizon. We still have crazy stressful days/weeks where nothing goes right and beer gets dumped down the drain, but we are grateful for the growth we’ve been able to experience, the support of the community and our rad crew we get to work with everyday. Cheers to 6 years!

#sixyears #unleashyourbarbarian #barbarianbrewing #idahobeer #barbarianbeer #visitgardencity #gardencityidaho #cheerstosixyears

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*NEW MERCH ALERT!* Long sleeve lightweight ...

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Sep 6

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*NEW MERCH ALERT!* Long sleeve lightweight pullover hoodies now available in Navy Blue with Tiger Sunset design. Available at both Barbarian Taprooms and online for curbside pickup and shipping.

Labor Day Hours:

Garden City ~ Noon-5pm

@barbariandowntown ~ Noon-10pm

#labordayweekend #tigersunset #barbarianbrewing #unleashyourbarbarian #beer
#newmerch

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We’re pouring 7 different Barbarian beers down ...

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Sep 4

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We’re pouring 7 different Barbarian beers down at @experience_gardencity until 7pm tonight (Saturday)! Our booth is located near 34th and Clay.

Both Barbarian Taprooms are also open today, starting at Noon.

#visitgardencity #experiencegarden #gardencityidaho #barbarianbrewing #idahobeer #drinkbeer #labordayweekend #unleashyourbarbarian

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It’s FIRST FRIDAY NOODLE NIGHT! @crisp.boise ...

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Only SIX bottles of OLD MAN DIRK left at each ...

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Only SIX bottles of OLD MAN DIRK left at each Barbarian Taproom and a very limited amount of draft. Get some while you can! First come, first serve on these bottles.

The Garden City Taproom is open until 9pm and @barbariandowntown is open until 11pm. Cheers!

#oldmandirk #barrelagedbeer #scottishale #unleashyourbarbarian #ripbubba #oldman #barbarianbarrelaged

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Fresh batches of FALL ALE and THE DIRK today for ...

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Fresh batches of FALL ALE and THE DIRK today for New Beer Thor’s Day!
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~ FALL ALE ~
Rye Saison made with traditional Belgian malts and brewed with a blend of expressive yeasts.
5.6% ABV
20 IBU
Draft & Crowlers available.

~ THE DIRK ~
Our traditional Scottish Wee Heavy ale made with the highest quality UK malts.
7.6% ABV
30 IBU
Draft & Crowlers available.
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Curbside: link in bio.

#fallale #fallsaison #newbeerthorsday #thorsday #newbeer #barbarianbrewing #fallisintheair #idahobeer

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Chip and Ale to the rescue! The little guy sure ...

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Chip and Ale to the rescue! The little guy sure was nuts for our beer.

Seriously though, we love seeing pictures of your adventures in the wild! Keep them coming!

Thanks to @michaelbonocore for taking these pics at Iceberg Lake in Glacier National Park.

#unleashyourbarbarian #barbarianwolfpack #sourbeer #boisebeer #idaho #idahobeer #glaciernationalpark #barbariansinthewild #drinkbeer

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It’s FUNKY TUESDAY! Enjoy $1 off sour draft ...

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It’s FUNKY TUESDAY! Enjoy $1 off sour draft pours and $2 off all sour flights every Tuesday at our Garden City Taproom.

Taproom Hours:
Mon-Thurs 4-9
Friday 2-9
Sat 12-9
Sunday 2-6

#unleashyourbarbarian #barbarianbrewing #sourbeer #funkytuesday #drinkbeer #barbariansours #idahobeer #craftbeer #craftbeerlover

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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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