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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First Thor's Day at Barbarian Brewing with ...

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First Thor's Day at Barbarian Brewing with two fresh batches of holiday seasonal beers: PEPPERMINT BARK Gold Stout and POMEGRANATE SPARKLER SOUR!

@eatkismet will be serving up delicious food from 5-8pm at our Garden City Taproom. Swipe for tonight’s menu.

@barbariandowntown is hosting a holiday pop up market from 5-8pm and live music with @cutthroatbanjo and @popsbeek from 7-9pm.
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~ PEPPERMINT BARK ~
Gold Stout made with Ecuadorian cacao nibs, white chocolate and 25lbs of peppermints.
8% abv
30 IBU
Draft & 16oz can

~ POMEGRANATE SPARKLER ~
Light kettle sour made with pomegranate and raspberry fruit. The perfect beer for your holiday toasts!
4.8% abv
10 IBU
Draft & 16oz can

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Online Ordering for Quick Pickup: link in bio.

#firstthorsday #thorsday #newbeerthorsday #peppermintbark #peppermint #dessertbeer #barbarianbrewing #holidaybeer
#idahobeer #boisebeer

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•••• CAN SALE! ••••
Check out ...

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•••• CAN SALE! ••••
Check out the online store (link in bio) or stop by either Taproom. Limited quantities available on some of these 4-packs.

Select 4-PACKS:
~ $8 Wolf Paw Huckleberry Hard Seltzer
~ $12 Dark Harvest Butternut Squash Porter
~ $12 Oktoberfest Lager
~ $15 The Last Dragon Sour
~ $18 Huckleberry Cobbler
~ $18 Dat Cookie Dough Ice Cream Ale

$30 CASE SALE on WOLF PAW SELTZER (Taproom only).

#cansale #makingroomformorebeer #barbarianbrewing #beer #togobeer #casesale #wolfpaw

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❄️ WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE ❄️
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❄️ WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE ❄️
All through December we are collecting gently used and new warm clothing items to donate to local organizations.

Receive 20% off your draft tab when you bring in 2 or more items to the Garden City Taproom.

#visotgardencity #clothingdrive #warmclothing #barbarianswhocare #idahowinter #barbarianbrewing

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Happy #smallbusinesssaturday from all of us here ...

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Happy #smallbusinesssaturday from all of us here at Barbarian!

Barbarian is locally owned and operated with 11 of us total who make this small brewery run. Thank you to all of you who buy our beer and frequent our taprooms! Thank you for supporting local!

Garden City is open Noon-9pm today and @barbariandowntown is open Noon-11pm.

#supportlocalbusiness #smallbusiness #barbarianbrewing #idahobeer #boisebeer #drinklocal #unleashyourbarbarian

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*THE MORRIGAN BLACK FRIDAY RELEASE!*

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*THE MORRIGAN BLACK FRIDAY RELEASE!*

In addition to the regular 2021 THE MORRIGAN (Woodford Reserve barrel aged Imperial Stout) we now have cans of PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE MORRIGAN and THE MORRIGAN GOES COCONUTS! Available in the taprooms, online for pickup (link in bio) and online for shipping (Barbarianbrewing.Bevv.com).

Garden City is open Noon-9pm.

@barbariandowntown is open Noon-11pm.

#themorrigan #themorrigangoescoconuts #oldworldstylenewworldflavor #unleashyourbarbarian #barbarianbrewing #barrelagedstout #barrelagedbeer

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Both Taprooms open at NOON today! Swing by to ...

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Switched up our hours for the holiday week and we ...

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~THANKSGIVING HOURS~

Garden City:
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~THANKSGIVING HOURS~

Garden City:
Monday & Tuesday 2pm-6pm
Wednesday Noon-8pm
Thor’s Day CLOSED
Friday & Saturday Noon-9pm
Sunday 2pm-6pm

@barbariandowntown
Monday & Tuesday 3pm-10pm
Wednesday Noon-10pm
Thor’s Day CLOSED
Friday & Saturday Noon-11pm
Sunday Noon-8pm

On Black Friday we are releasing 2 Variants of THE MORRIGAN: Peanut Butter & Chocolate and Coconut & Vanilla. 16oz cans. No draft. Available for purchase online (link in bio) and at both Taprooms.

#thanksgivinghours #thanksgiving2021 #barbarianbrewing #idahobeer #thanksgiving #togobeershop

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@eatkismet will be outside our Garden City Taproom...

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@eatkismet will be outside our Garden City Taproom from Noon-5pm today with Dine-In, to-go and order-ahead options!

Pre-Order: eatkismet.com

We still have plenty of 2021 ELIXIR OF THE GODS, THE MORRIGAN and ERIK THE RED on draft and in bottles & cans. Stock up for your holiday gatherings!

Todays menu:

~ Curried Potatoes/Spicy Garlic Sauce/Pickled Fresno Peppers/Feta/Saffron Chermoula $9
Add Chili $5
Pairing: Little Wolf IPA

~ Morrigan Steak Chili/Ballard White Cheddar/Red Onions $9
Pairing: The Morrigan (duh!)

~ Veggies with Caesar/Brussel Sprouts/Roasted Cauliflower/Kale/Marcona Almonds/Parmesan/Fresh Herbs $13 (can be vegan by subbing garlic sauce for the Caesar and omitting the cheese)
Pairing: Lite Lager or Earl Grey Sour

~ Fried Chicken Sliders/Lettuce/Pickles/Caesar Dressing/Shallot/Hawaiian Rolls $13
Pairing: Maui Sunset Sour

~ Lamb Curry/Saffron Rice/Curried Potatoes/Saffron Chermoula/Naan $18
Pairing: Belgian style Tripel

~ Chocolate-Hazelnut Torte(GF)/Huckleberry Coulis/Whipped Mascarpone $9
Pairing: Elixir of the Gods or Huckleberry Cobbler

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#eatkismet #barbarianbrewing #holidayseason #foodandbeer #saturdayvibes

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~ 2021 ELIXIR OF THE GODS ~ Belgian style sour ...

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~ 2021 ELIXIR OF THE GODS ~ Belgian style sour Quadruple aged in Port wine barrels and finished with pomegranates, the fruit of the gods.
12% abv
0 IBU
Draft and 500ml bottles available at both Barbarian Taprooms.

@eatkismet will be outside the Garden City Taproom from 4-8pm on Friday (tonight) and 12-5pm Saturday. Dine-in, to-go and order-ahead food options. Check out eatkismet.com to order ahead.

#elixirofthegods #barbarianbrewing #barbariansours #barrelagedsour #portbarrel #sourquadruple #unleashyourbarbarian #oldworldstylenewworldflavor

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Happy THOR’s DAY and WINTER BOTTLE RELEASE!The ...

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Happy THOR’s DAY and WINTER BOTTLE RELEASE!The 2021 vintages of ELIXIR OF THE GODS and THE MORRIGAN are now available on draft and in 500ml bottles, in addition to a fresh batch of ERIK THE RED.

Barbarian Club Members will receive their final bottle allotment for the year. Bottles are NOT limited to just Club Members.

@eatkismet will be outside the Garden City Taproom 3 nights in a row! Check out the pairing menu (2nd photo).
11/18 Thor's Day 4-8pm
11/19 Friday 4-8pm
11/20 Saturday 12-5pm

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~ELIXIR OF THE GODS~
Belgian style Quadruple soured and aged in Port barrels for a year, finished with pomegranates, the fruit of the gods.
12% abv.
Draft & 500ml Bottle

~THE MORRIGAN~
Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout. The Morrigan is the Celtic goddess of war and death who turns into a raven as she flies over the battlefield. She's dangerous and smooth, just like The Morrigan beer!
12% abv.
Draft & 500ml Bottle

~ERIK THE RED~
Imperial India Red Ale made with Mosaic, Citra, Centennial and Cascade hops.
8.2% abv
Draft & 16oz Can
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The 2022 MEMBERSHIP is now available for enrollment- link in bio.

#themorrigan #themorriganchili #woodfordreserve #barrelagedstout #bourbonbarrelstout #unleashyourbarbarian #barbarianbrewing #idahobeer #barrelagedbeer #barrelagedstout

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ERIK THE RED makes his fall return tomorrow ...

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ERIK THE RED makes his fall return tomorrow (11/18)! Imperial India Red Ale made with Mosaic, Citra, Centennial and Cascade hops.
Draft and 16oz cans available at both Taprooms.

Today (Wednesday) is the last day to get our WEST RIVER RYE PALE ALE on draft at both Taprooms. It’s also #westcoastwednesday at our GC Taproom with $1 off IPA draft pours.

#erikthered #imperialindiaredale #ipalover #thorsday #newbeerthorsday #barbarianbrewing #unleashyourbarbarian

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Only 2 more days until we release the 2021 ELIXIR ...

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Only 2 more days until we release the 2021 ELIXIR OF THE GODS and THE MORRIGAN! These annual winter releases will be on draft and in 500ml bottles at both Taprooms. Our 2021 Club Members will receive these bottles as their last bottle allotment for the year.

@eatkismet will be outside the GC Taproom 3 days this week! Thor’s Day 4-8pm, Friday 4-8pm & Saturday 12-5pm.

In addition, a fresh batch of ERIK THE RED Imperial India Red Ale will be on draft and in 16oz cans.

Enrollment for our 2022 MEMBERSHIP also begins on Thor’s Day 11/18 through our online store and in-house.

~ Finally ~ please note our updated winter hours

Garden City Taproom
Wednesday & Thursday 4-9
Friday 2-9
Saturday Noon-9
Sunday 2-6
Monday & Tuesday closed

@barbariandowntown
Monday - Thursday 3-10pm
Friday & Saturday Noon-11pm
Sunday Noon-8pm

#elixirofthegods #themorrigan #pomegranatesour #sourquadruple #bourbonbarrelstout #unleashyourbarbarian #barbarianbrewing #barrelagedseason #oldworldstylenewworldflavor #thorsday

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Enrollment for the 2022 MEMBERSHIP begins next ...

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Enrollment for the 2022 MEMBERSHIP begins next Thors Day 11/18!

Membership includes:
~ 16 Bottles of barrel aged beer (4 bottles per quarter)
~ Discounts at BOTH Barbarian Taprooms
~ Invitation to “Members Only Opening Night” when the new Brewery Taproom opens
~ Invitation to “Members Only” pairing dinners w/ Chef Aaron of @eatkismet

We are adding more variety to our membership releases next year! Some releases may have up to 4 different bottles; therefore, ALL FATHERS would receive one of each bottle and TRICKSTERS and THUNDER GODS would receive two of each bottle.

As always, these releases are subject to change and we can’t guarantee a specific release schedule or allotment. The beer is ready when it’s ready!

Enroll through our online store (link in bio) starting November 18. To read about all the details check out BarbarianBrewing.com

#2022membership #unleashyourbarbarian #barbarianbrewing #beermembership #barrelagedbeer #sourbeer #allfather #thundergod #trickster

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Rain 🌧 or Shine ✨ @eatkismet will be outside ...

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Rain 🌧 or Shine ✨ @eatkismet will be outside tonight from 5-8pm! Pre-order, Pick-up and Dine-in options available, in addition to Barbarian beer to drink here or take with you. Check out eatkismet.com to order food ahead. To order beer ahead check out the link in our bio.

Veterans~ Thank you for your service! Please enjoy $2 off your first beer at either Barbarian Taproom today.

#beerpairing #foodandbeer #kismetkitchen #veteransday #thorsday #foodandbeer

Locations

Boise Downtown Taproom

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

Address
1022 W Main St
Boise, Idaho 83702

Email Us

info@barbarianbrewing.com

Garden City Brewery

Hours
Mon & Tues: Closed
Wed & 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

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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