Boise’s Best Craft Breweries: A Local Beer Lover’s Guide

🍻✨Just spent a lovely long weekend in Boise, Idaho – and while it may not be a major tourist hotspot, its downtown brewery scene is absolutely buzzing! There’s something so relaxing about strolling through the streets, popping into cozy taprooms, and sipping locally crafted beer. Whether you're catching up with friends or just taking a break, Boise’s breweries offer the perfect vibe. Here are my top picks: 🍺 Bittercreek Alehouse ❤️ With over a hundred draft beers on tap, this place is a beer lover’s dream! Their menu thoughtfully labels the origin and style of each brew, so you can explore flavors from craft breweries across the U.S. 📌 Pro Tip: Order small pours and create your own flight of four to taste a variety! 🍺 10 Barrel Brewing Boise ❤️ Located on a charming street corner, this brewery offers a lively atmosphere – especially when seated outside on a nice day. Their beer selection is diverse and consistently good. 📌 Must-Try: Their epic 10-beer flight served in mini glasses mounted on a long wooden board – as Instagrammable as it is delicious! 📸 🍺 STIL ❤️ Okay, this one’s technically an ice cream shop – but it’s a game-changer! They specialize in ice cream paired with beer flights 🍦🍻. You can mix and match creamy scoops with crisp local brews for a truly unique tasting experience. 📌 Flavor Faves: Pineapple coconut, lavender, and brownie – all incredibly creamy and full of flavor! 🌟 Other Highly Recommended Breweries I didn’t get to these, but they come highly recommended by locals: 📍 Payette Brewing Company 📍 Boise Brewing 📍 Lost Grove Brewing 🎉 Final Thoughts Boise’s craft beer culture is laid-back, flavorful, and full of pleasant surprises. Perfect for slow travel days and low-key hangs. Don’t leave town without trying at least one (or three!) of these local gems. #Boise Breweries #Idaho Craft Beer #Travel Idaho #Beer Lover Guide #Slow Travel #US #ID #Boise