Our Beer
What kind of beer would a unicorn drink?
If a donut and a stout had a baby, what would it taste like? Is edible glitter a thing? Those are the kind of questions that come up when we’re crafting our beers. And apparently, we’re not the only ones who think a little outside the barrel. Since we staged our invasion in 2015, our band of misfits has been proudly un-refining taste buds at our Garden City brewery and downtown Boise taproom.
If you like your beer a little more on the classic side, fear not. Our traditional barrel-aged beers and high-quality IPAs are as Old World as it gets. And right now, our 90 oak barrels are aging limited-batch sours, Brettanomyces-forward funky beers, Bourbon barrel stouts, barley wines, and more. Our brutish brewers also craft kettle sours, hazy IPAs, West Coast IPAs, Belgian ales, and dark and malty styles.
On any given day (especially Thor’s days), you’ll find creations that will have you rethinking what a brewery can do. Experimental styles like our Ice Cream Ales, cocktail-inspired beers, and Candy Gose series are anything but primitive.
Most of our beers are available only at our two taprooms, so stop in if you want to taste what happens when Barbarians take over the taps.
Outsiders Welcome!
@pranomthaipopup is coming back to Boise this weekend!
Pranom will be at our Garden City Taproom on:
Friday, February 20 for dinner (4pm until sold out)
Saturday, February 21 for lunch (12pm until sold out)
TWO DAYS ONLY!
The menu is decided on the day of the pop up and usually includes one meat option and one vegan option. Get here early both days as Pranom can sell out in a couple hours!
On Friday & Saturday Pranom will be serving alongside @crispybusiness208 Food Truck (Pizzas, Nachos, Salads, Beer Snacks).
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Chef Dream Kasestatad of Pranom travels all over the country serving authentic Thai cuisine handed down from generations of family home-style cooking. He does not have a brick-and-mortar location, and you can only find his amazing Thai food at his Pranom pop ups!
#thaipopup #boisefoodie #boise #visitgardencity #boisefood
Feb 15
~ CONAN THE DESTROYER 2026 ~ NOW AVAILABLE!
Named after the Barbarian mascot and brew dog, Conan the Destroyer is the biggest and baddest Imperial Stout we have ever made to date. We brewed a strong Russian Imperial Stout (in honor of Conan’s Siberian Husky roots) and aged it in freshly emptied Bourbon barrels.
15% abv.
Draft & 500ml bottles available at both Barbarian locations.
#conanthedestroyer #conanthebarbarian #littlewolf #unleashyourbarbarian #barrelagedstout
Feb 13
Introducing our newest hoppy beer, FRESH PACIFIC PALE. A West Coast Pale Ale made with experimental New Zealand Fresh Nelson Cold Pressed Hop Juice, along with Motueka, NZ Cascade, and Southern Cross hops.
5.4% abv
Draft and 16oz cans available
As a member of @freestylehops research collective, we gain first access to products that aren’t generally available to the public. This year, we were lucky enough to obtain bottles of Fresh Nelson Cold Pressed Hop Juice. During hop harvest, Freestyle took fresh hops and cold pressed them down into a concentrated oil. This oil gives the punch of fresh hops with more flavor and brighter hop aroma and flavor. So, this means we can make a fresh hop beer year-round!
#coldpresshopoil #paleale #freshhops #newzealandhops
Feb 12
It’s Wednesday at Barbarian, which means @crispybusiness208 is back open for the week and @gamenightlive TRIVIA starts at 6!
@crispybusiness208 Food Truck Hours
Wed 4-8
Thurs 4-8
Fri 4-8
Sat 12-8
Sun 12-6
#gardencity #visitgardencity #trivia #wednesdaytrivia #barbarianbrewing
Feb 11
Valentine’s Week at our Garden City Taproom!
• Tues 2/10: smash 🍔 with @sear_savor 5-8pm. @wolfpackrunclub_at_barbariangc 6pm
• Wed 2/11: @gamenightlive TRIVIA 6pm
@crispybusiness208 food truck back open for the week.
• Thor’s Day 2/12: Quadruple beer & seltzer release!
- FRESH PACIFIC PALE. West Coast Pale Ale with Motueka, NZ Cascade & Southern Cross hops and fresh Nelson Cold Pressed Hop Juice.
- BIKINI BOTTOM SOUR. Kettle sour with pineapple and a dash of peaches, orange and grenadine.
- CONAN THE DESTROYER 2026. 15% abv imperial Russian stout aged in Bourbon Barrels.
- WOLF PAW 🐾. Hard seltzer with real strawberry & guava fruit.
• Fri 2/13:
GALENTINE’s Pop-Up Market! 5-8pm. 16 local vendors.
#visitgardencity #visitboise #galentines #valentinesday #thingstodoboise
Feb 10
Grilled Cheese Night with @meltfoodtruckidaho tomorrow! Tuesday, February 3 from 5:30-7:30pm.
Stop by for gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches on @acme_bakeshop bread and tomato soup.
#grilledcheesenight #visitgardencity #visitboise #boisefoodies
Feb 2
Lamont is ready to serve you all tasty beers at @barbariandowntown ! Now until 5pm tonight.
We are open until 10pm Downtown.
#bassethound #brewerydog #lamont #downtownboise
Jan 30
PRETTI GOOD PALE releasing on Thursday, January 29 at both Barbarian locations!
Edit:
We will be donating 100% of profits for this small batch of beer to two local nonprofits serving immigrants and refugees (@tanta.inc & @agencyfornewamericans ) The name Pretti Good Pale exists because we didn’t want to be bystanders. Our intention is simple: show up, support our neighbors, and act with care.
Pretti Good Pale is a West Coast Pale Ale made with Krush, Simcoe and New Zealand Cascade hops. 5% abv.
Draft & 16oz cans available.
#alexpretti #reneegood #everyoneiswelcome #unleashyourbarbarian
Jan 26
This inversion sucks. You know what doesn’t? A fresh new hazy on draft. Let our new PEACHARINE 2.0 lift your winter blues. On draft at both Barbarian locations today.
~ PEACHARINE 2.0 ~
Hazy IPA made with Peacharine hops and New Zealand Cascade, Motueka and Vera hops.
6.5% abv
Draft & 16oz cans available
#hazyipa #unleashyourbarbarian #winterblues #boise #boisebeer
Jan 22
Even though it’s a grey and gloomy January we’ve still got a full week of events and food trucks. Stop by for some beers, food and nonalcoholic drinks!
Mon, 1/19: Open 3-9pm
Tues, 1/20:
@spitfiretacosandtequila 4-8pm
@wolfpackrunclub_at_barbariangc 6pm
Wed, 1/21:
@gamenightlive TRIVIA 6pm. Free to play for paying customers.
@crispybusiness208 4-8pm
Thor’s Day, 1/22:
New beers on draft:
• PEACHARINE 2.0 hazy IPA w/ Peacharine, Cascade, Motueka and Vera hops
• DESERT BLOOM 2025 back on draft. Prickly Pear sour aged in Tequila barrels.
• @crispybusiness208 4-8pm
Crispy Business Food Truck hours rest of the week:
Friday 4-8pm
Saturday 12-8pm
Sunday 12-6pm
Jan 19
Mark your calendars for our annual Galentine’s Pop-Up Market!
💜 Friday, February 13
❄️ 5-8pm
💜 Garden City Taproom (brewery production area)
We will have a fantastic lineup of local vendors, food from @crispybusiness208 food truck, and a large selection of beverages to sip on, including mulled wine, beer, cider, hard seltzer, wine and non-alcoholic options.
VENDORS:
@2pawzupbarkery - Dog treats & Accessories
@brassandblume - Jewelry/clothing
@carolinamiller.jewelry - Clay Earrings
@cloudcakes.id - Baked Treats
@cosmicflourish - Tarot Readings
@fireweed.floral - Flowers
@kolbilane - Art & Accessories
@kumedesigns - Leather bags & Accessories
@maiyan_metals - Jewelry
@pierced.by.ash - Piercing
@rachelsclosetrevival2 - Gently used clothing
@rubysaysrelax - Candles
@thesnarkyswede - Snarky Cards & Stickers
@thefrostedflower_boise - Cupcakes
@twisted.ash - Humorous books
*We are full on vendors*
Jan 17
CELLAR PULL! We just tapped a 2019 vintage of THE MORRIGAN at our Garden City Taproom! Stop by and say hi to Lindsay and try some barrel aged goodness.
The Morrigan is a Woodford Reserve Bourbon barrel aged Imperial Stout that gets released yearly at Thanksgiving. The 2019 on draft is the last keg of that vintage and the oldest keg from our cellar.
#themorrigan #morrigan #bourbonbarrelaged
Jan 16
HEL’S FURY Imperial stout on Nitro is now on draft at Garden City. We don’t have a lot going on this week, but this foggy weather is perfect for warming outdoor firepits and good company. Oh, and great beer and non-alcoholic options! We’d love to see you all soon!
Garden City: Open 3-9pm
@crispybusiness208 Food Truck 4-8pm
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~ HEL’S FURY ~
Russian Imperial Stout on nitro. Notes of caramel, marshmallow and chocolate. Hel is the daughter of Loki and the giantess Angrboda and is the Norse goddess of the dead. She rules over the underworld, Niflheim.
6.9% abv
Jan 15
@meltfoodtruckidaho will be back at Barbarian tomorrow night for GRILLED CHEESE NIGHT! Stop by from 5:30-7:30pm for gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup.
Melt is at our Garden City taproom the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
#boisefoodtrucks #grilledcheesesandwich #boise #boisefood
Jan 12
Our Garden City Taproom AND Downtown Beer Bar are CLOSED on Monday, January 12 for our employee holiday party.
Back open regular hours on Tuesday, January 13:
• Garden City 3-9pm
@meltfoodtruckidaho 5:30-7:30pm
• @barbariandowntown 4-10pm
@tater_patch bluegrass 7-9pm
Jan 11
Downtown Beer Bar
(Boise)
Hours
Mon 4-8pm
Tues 4-10pm
Wed-Thurs 4-9pm
Fri-Sat 2-10pm
Sun 2-6pm
Address
1022 W Main St
Boise, Idaho 83702
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