Brewery
Unclaimed profileBarbarian Downtown Beer Bar
Boise, ID · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Barbarian Downtown Beer Bar pours 24 of its own beers, from Bavarian-style lagers to bourbon barrel-aged imperial stouts. The draft list covers traditional and experimental styles, and nonalcoholic options are on tap as well. Carryout cans are available for some releases. This is a brewery taproom for drinkers who want range.
- What should I order?
- Start with Oktoberfest for a clean, malty lager, then move to Ought Not, a New Zealand-style IPA hopped with Motueka, Riwaka, Cascade, and Peacharine. For something substantial, Blitzkrieg B.O.P., an imperial stout aged in Woodford Reserve barrels with oranges and pistachio flour, delivers.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who appreciate variety and rotating releases will find a lot to explore. Those who prefer lagers, IPAs, sours, Belgian styles, or barrel-aged stouts can all find something on draft.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The draft list is exclusively Barbarian's own beer, with 24 taps spanning traditional to experimental. The brewery's barrel-aging program is a highlight, with releases like Old Man Dirk, a bourbon barrel-aged Scottish ale, and Blitzkrieg B.O.P., a barrel-aged imperial stout.
Beverage categories
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Wine
The beer bar stocks a variety of non-Barbarian wines and ciders, offering an alternative to the brewery's own taps. The selection is not the focus, but it provides a useful option for those not drinking beer.
Menu strengths
- — Provides a non-beer option with a variety of non-Barbarian wines available.
- — Ciders are also carried, broadening the choice beyond beer and wine.
Standout selections
- — The Downtown Beer Bar carries a variety of non-Barbarian made wine.
Beer
Barbarian's taproom showcases its full range: 24 drafts covering traditional lagers, IPAs, kettle sours, Belgian ales, and experimental styles. The barrel-aging program stands out, with recent releases like a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout and Scottish ale.
Menu strengths
- — 24 Barbarian beers on draft, including hard seltzers and nonalcoholic options.
- — Brewery produces a wide range of styles, from traditional Bavarian lagers to experimental and barrel-aged offerings.
- — Recent releases include Oktoberfest, Festbier, New Zealand IPAs, and bourbon barrel-aged stouts.
Standout selections
- — Blitzkrieg B.O.P. – Imperial stout aged in Woodford Reserve bourbon barrels with oranges and pistachio flour, 12% ABV.
- — Old Man Dirk – Bourbon barrel-aged Scottish ale, 12% ABV.
- — Ought Not – New Zealand-style IPA with Motueka, Riwaka, Cascade, and Peacharine hops, 6.5% ABV.
Nonalcoholic
Nonalcoholic options are available on draft, providing a sober choice alongside the beer and hard seltzer. The venue also carries non-Barbarian cider, which can serve as a low-alcohol alternative.
Menu strengths
- — Nonalcoholic options are on draft, making them a convenient choice.
- — The presence of nonalcoholic and cider options broadens the taproom's appeal.
Standout selections
- — Carries non-Barbarian made wine, cider, and nonalcoholic options.
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