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!
Kick off your Memorial Weekend on Thursday night with @davidhenryband at our Garden City patio!
Folk, Rock, Soul, with some country twang.
Thursday, May 21st from 7:00-9:00pm
Free to attend. All ages.
@crispybusiness208 food truck serving up pizzas, nachos, salads and beer snacks!
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Third Thursday Lineup:
May 21st- @davidhenryband
June 18th- @honeytrailmusic
July 16th- @cutthroatbanjo Band
August 20th- @hillfolknoir
September 17th- @therealjaymiller band
October 15th- @lowfiboise
#thirdthursdaymusic #gardencity #barbarian
May 18
Waffle Cone Stout is FINALLY on draft at Garden City, and we have fresh batches of WOLF MOON and PEACH SMASH!
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~ WAFFLE CONE STOUT 2026 ~
Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon barrels and blended with waffle cone mix, vanilla and caramel to create a tasty dessert stout.
12% abv
Draft and bottles available
~ WOLF MOON ~
Traditional Belgian White Ale made with wheat, coriander, and sweet orange. Named after the full moon in January.
5.2% abv
~ PEACH SMASH ~
Non-alcoholic mocktail made with ginger ale, peaches and vanilla.
0% abv
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@crispybusiness208 Food Truck serving 4-8pm with pizza, salads, nachos, wings and more!
May 14
Round two of the @pranomthaipopup at Barbarian!
Today. Monday, May 11th.
4pm-8pm or until sold out.
Featuring Pad See Ew (chicken or vegan).
Come say hi to Chef Dream and eat some delicious Thai food!
#thaipopup #thaifood #boisefoodie
May 11
Bring mom down to Barbarian (Garden City) to celebrate! We’ll have three food vendors, flower bouquets and live bluegrass with TATER PATCH!
Starting at Noon:
~ @fireweed.floral selling fresh flower bouquets
~ @thecheesecaketaylor serving up homemade cheesecake
~ @crispybusiness208 Food Truck serving pizzas, salads, and lots of beer snacks
~ @pranomthaipopup serving up Thai specials
Starting at 3:00pm:
~ @tater_patch Bluegrass jamming on the patio 3-5pm
@barbariandowntown is closed on Sunday.
May 9
📣 Garden City Taproom & Patio PSA 📣 This is our yearly reminder:
• FAMILIES:
We are glad you are here! But, this is a bar, not a playground. Please keep your children with you at all times. Children must be seated at your table, on the ground next to your table, or accompanied by an adult at all times.
No running, screaming, climbing on tables/oak barrels/trees, throwing things or pulling out plants, or using wheels (wheeled shoes, one-wheels, scooters, bikes, rollerblades, skates, etc).
• DOGS:
Friendly dogs are welcome. Please keep them on a leash, attached to you and under your control.
• EVERYONE:
No smoking or vaping.
Relax, enjoy your beers and food, and please help us keep this a place where everyone loves to hang out.
Cheers!
May 8
@pranomthaipopup is back at Barbarian this weekend!
Pranom will be at our Garden City Taproom for TWO DAYS ONLY:
~ Mother’s Day. Sunday, May 10 for lunch (12-6pm or until sold out)
~ Monday, May 11 for dinner (4-8pm or until sold out)
Menu is TBD. Trust us... Anything Pranom makes is delicious!
Pranom will be serving alongside @crispybusiness208 Food Truck on Sunday.
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Chef Dream Kasestatad of @pranomthaipopup 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!
May 7
Join us tomorrow for Idaho Gives Day at our Garden City Taproom!
Five local nonprofits will have tables set up on our patio. Swing by to donate, drink a beer and learn more about the organizations. Barbarian’s net profits for the evening will be donated to the participating groups:
~ BUGS @boiseurbangardenschool
~ @catchidaho
~ @idahocobs
~ @jessetreeidaho
~ @selwaybitterroot
@crispybusiness208 food truck serving pizzas, salads, nachos and beer snacks from 4-8pm.
#visitgardencity #visitboise #idahogives #idahogivesday
May 6
May the 4th Be With You!
Get your blasters and Lightsabers ready to battle head-to-head on who knows Star Wars best! Tonight. 6pm.
@gamenightlive STAR WARS themed TRIVIA.
All ages. Free to play for paying customers.
Prizes for winning teams.
Food truck: @pizzapiou 🍕 serving from 5-8pm
May 4
Hello, May! We’ve got some great events this month, including @gamenightlive Trivia every Wednesday and Food Truck Friday every Friday night. Scroll through for details on each event.
#mayevents #thingstodoboise #boise #visitgardencity
May 1
‼️New Merch Alert ‼️ this new retro design is available on a cream heavyweight women’s boxy tee and cream heavyweight unisex tee at both Barbarian locations.
Designed by local artist @lrothdesigns
May 1
May is gonna be a busy month! Lots of great events at our Garden City Taproom starting with Food Truck Friday on May 1st. Scroll through for details on each event.
#visitboise #visitgardencity #thingstodoboise #boise
Apr 27
This is not a joke. We actually made the PICKLEBACK Sour beer. Available on draft and in 16oz cans to-go at both Barbarian locations today!
~ Pickleback ~
Kettle sour made with pickling spices, dill pickles and pickle brine. 5.5% abv.
#picklesour #picklebeer #unleashyourbarbarian #boise
Apr 23
Check out the FOOD TRUCK and EVENT lineup for the week at our Garden City Taproom!
*Edit: Spitfire Tacos will NOT be at Barbarian on Tuesday.
And yes, you are reading the beer releases correctly. Our April Fool’s post got so much positive feedback that we actually made the PICKLEBACK sour beer. Available on draft and in 16oz cans on Thursday at both Barbarian locations. This is not a joke. We wouldn’t mess with you all twice! 🥒 🍻
#picklebeer #boise #visitgardencity #visitboise
Apr 21
@boulder_hill_band is kicking our Third Thursday music series!
Free to attend. All ages. Every third Thursday 6-8ish. Garden City Taproom. Music will be outside on the patio unless it’s snowing 🌨️ or raining 🌧️ .
@crispybusiness208 food truck serving up pizzas, nachos, salads and beer snacks!
#thirdthursdaymusic #thirdthorsday
📸 @sloglivin
Apr 17
Triple beer release today with SALTED WATERMELON WHEAT, THE BRUCE Hazy IPA,, and AGUAVE Sour!
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@gamenightlive ROCK’N BINGO tonight at 7pm at our @barbariandowntown
21 and older. Free to play for paying customers.
Garden City:
Third Thursday music with @boulder_hill_band 6:30-8:30!
Free to attend. All ages.
@crispybusiness208 food truck serving from 4-8pm: Pizzas, nachos, salads, chicken tenders & fries, fried pickles, pretzels and wings!
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~ THE BRUCE ~
Hazy IPA made with Nelson, The Bruce hop blend from Freestyle Hops in New Zealand and Cryo Fresh Sabro hops.
6.5% abv
Draft and 16oz cans available
~ SALTED WATERMELON WHEAT~
American Wheat Ale with 400 pounds of watermelon puree and salt.
5.5% abv
Draft available
~ AGUAVE ~
Kettle sour with guava fruit and Agave nectar.
7% abv
Draft & 16oz cans available
#boise #thingstodoboise #visitgardencity #idahocraftbeermonth
Apr 16
Downtown Beer Bar
(Boise)
Hours
Mon 4-8pm
Tues-Thurs 4-10pm
Fri-Sat 2-10pm
Sun 2-6pm
Address
1022 W Main St
Boise, Idaho 83702
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