By Bob Hubler
Idaho entered the year with 92 breweries. Hardware Brewing and Mad Bomber Brewing both closed in 2022. Two new Idaho breweries opened in the first quarter of 2023 and one brewery closed April 1st, 2023. As of April 2nd, 2023, Idaho has 93 active breweries.
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TWO IDAHO BREWERIES THAT CLOSED IN LATE 2022
55 MAD B....BER BREWING - HAYDEN
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| The Crowd saying goodbye On New Year's Eve |
Mad B........er Brewing closed on the last day of 2022.
Tom Applegate's brewing lasted nearly 9 years and was a very popular hangout in the North Coeur d'Alene area.
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80 HARDWARE BREWING - KENDRICK
Hardware Brewing is infamous for defying the COVID closing order.
New Owners run a bar/restaurant, but do not brew their own beer.
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NEW IDAHO BREWERIES THAT OPENED IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2023.
129 BROWN BEARD BREWING CO.
Brown Beard Brewing became the 129th Idaho brewery when they opened in Garden City on March 10th, 2023.
Bryce Tuttle is the owner/operator and head brewer of Brown Beard Brewing Co.
And yes, his beard is brown. Homebrewing since 2016, Bryce has developed many
of his own recipes and he is anxious for you to try them. His new brewery is located
between Clairvoyant Brewing and Powderhaus Brewing at the end of Chinden Blvd,
in Garden City.
Check out the photos below for their Grand Opening.
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| Nice Signage |
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| Owners Kristen and Bryce Tuttle |
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| The Nano Brew System |
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| Owner Bryce Tuttle |
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| The people that serve the beer including the owners. |
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| First Day Drink Selections |
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128 VANTAGE POINT BREWING
Vantage Point Brewing became the 128th Idaho Brewery when they opened in Coeur d' Alene in Late February 2023.
From their website:
"Vantage Point Brewing is owned and operated by Kevan McCrummen. Kevan attended the Siebel Institute’s “International Diploma” program in Chicago, IL, and in partnership with Doemen’s Academy in Munich, Germany. The Siebel Institute is the oldest brewing school in the nation (est. 1872) and is one of the highest-regarded brewing schools in the United States.
Vantage Point Brewing Company is a craft brewery in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, specializing in German-style beers. The owners live and work here in Coeur d’Alene and are dedicated to bringing traditional German brewing methods to the Pacific Northwest, using only the finest ingredients and time-honored techniques to create a range of authentic and delicious beers.
Whether you’re a seasoned beer connoisseur or simply looking for a great beer to enjoy with friends, our menu features a range of traditional beers and creative and innovative brews inspired by the best of both worlds."
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OTHER BREWERY NEWS
Sockeye Brewing Opened a Second Boise Location
From their Facebook page:
" Introducing Sockeye Alehouse , a new way to experience Idaho's most awarded craft brewery.
Nestled at the base of the Boise Foothill off Hill Road, Sockeye Alehouse is a major part in the next chapter in our 26-year history, and will be a can't miss destination in the Treasure Valley and beyond. When complete, Sockeye Alehouse will span over 12,000 sq/ft and feature a full-service restaurant, a location-specific menu, and the addition of a golf-themed bar with a custom year-round, indoor 9-hole putting course. "We've worked with the award-winning design company, PuttTek, to design and engineer a 9-hole indoor putting course that will not only keep true golfers in mind, but remain fun and family friendly," said Tyson Cardon, Sockeye's Director of Marketing. "The golf bar will feature it's own 'small-bites' menu and be a fun and unique addition to this beautiful space."
Demolition and construction has begun and will tentatively wrap up early/mid fall 2022 with an expected open date to be set in November. In the mean time, those interested can follow along with our progress by visiting sockeyebrew.com or follow Sockeye Alehouse on Facebook. “Good things are worth the wait, and we believe Sockeye Alehouse is no exception. We can’t wait to share what’s in store and have a beer with everyone to celebrate!” "
Sockeye Ale House had their Grand Opening on April 7th, 2022, about six months later than their planned November 2022 opening.
Some photos from Sockeye's Ale House:
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Edge on 10th has closed but will remain as a Event Space.
Sorry to see the Edge Downtown location close.
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IDAHO BREWERIES THAT PLAN TO OPEN IN 2023
There are Two more Idaho breweries that plan to open their doors in 2023. One former brewery with new owners also plans to open in 2023.
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GEM STATE BREWING COMPANY
Gem State Brewing hopes to open in the Summer of 2023.
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| Chris McGinnis's new Brewery will be the first in Eagle. |
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Making Progress
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BERTS BREWING
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Berts Brewing Building at the West End of Brown St.
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Berts Brewing plans to open in 2023 at 3577 North Brown Street, Garden City, ID 83714. Rob Harrelson is the owner/brewer. Rob is the former head brewer at Milners Gate.
WEB SITE
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HARDWARE BREWING - KENDRICK
New Owners plan to brew their own beer starting in June 2023.
Layne Harris is the new owner and will soon be looking for a head brewer.
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BREWERY THAT CLOSED ON APRIL 1ST 2023
95 2C Family Brewing - Nampa
Alvin Mullin's 2CFamily Brewing in Nampa, Idaho, closed it's doors on last time on April 1, 2023. I will miss them. They were one of my Go-To places conveniently located just across the street from PreFunk! This brewery was one of my hang outs (only 11 miles from my house). We had great times visiting the brewers Daniel and Tyler.
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| Goodbye Kelsey |
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