Our customers are like family; our taproom is our home. When we open our doors each day, we know that good times are in store, full of the enjoyment that comes from sharing quality beer with good friends. Our calendar features events ranging from classic game and trivia nights to yoga in the taproom. And we make sure to feed you too, with food trucks onsite most Friday and Saturday nights, and our own menu of pretzels and grilled cheese available daily. Bring your own take-out food if you would like; we want you to feel at home, too.

Looking to host an event at Idle Hands? Email us!

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    Brewer’s Select Pils - German Pils (1/2 liter) Brewed with a very traditional focus using 100% noble hops and a simple grain bill. The result is a snappy Pils with a light grassy character and touches of spice in the finish. 4.6% | $9.00

    Blueberry Ale - Blueberry Ale (20oz) - The quintessential New England brew that fuses the vibrant essence of ripe blueberries with the chill vibes of summer days. Crafted for those laid back moments. Best enjoyed poured over fresh blueberries! 5.5% I $9.50

    Brunhilda - Munich Dunkel Lager (1/2 liter) Breadcrust with notes of cola nut and dark chocolate. A light fruitiness comes through as the beer warms. 5.5% I $9.00

    Klara - Dortmund Lager (1/2 liter) Cracker-malt profile w/ herbal & citrus hop notes. Finishes with a mineral-like dryness typical of the style. 5.5% I $7.00

    Emelyn - Vienna Lager (1/2 liter) Toasted bread crust with a soft malt sweetness and slightly fruity finish. 5.5% I $9.00

    Farmhouse Pale Ale - Rustic Pale Ale (16oz) Easy drinking farmhouse ale with an American twist. Notes of stone fruit, tropical fruit and bubblegum with a dry peppery finish. 5.6% I $9.00

    Kill Your Idles: Red Berry - Fruited Sour (16oz) - Part of our Kill Your Idles fruited sour series, this beer is super punchy and tart, featuring big flavors of strawberry and red raspberry. Contains lactose. 5.6% | $9.50

    Four Seam - NEIPA (16oz)
    This tropical paradise combines flavors of citrus, mango, and guava with a soft bitterness and malty backbone.
    6.6% | $9.00

    34 - Robust Porter (16oz) - Notes of dark chocolate, burnt caramel and dark fruit attack the palate while the sturdy malt body provides ample strength to hit anything thrown at it. A touch of sweetness persists through the finish balancing out the strong character found throughout the beer. 6.7% | $9.00

    Alpha Fury - West Coast IPA (16oz)Unapologetically bitter as F West Coast style brewed with copious amounts of Columbus, Centennial, Chinook, and Cascade hops. Take a sip and relish in its intensity. 7.2% | $7.00

    Six Seam - New England Double IPA (12oz) - Pillowy soft body with strong notes of peach, apricot, mango, and pineapple and a touch of spice. Low bitterness. 8.2% | $9.00

    Grand Cru - Winter Ale (12oz) - Inspired by the rich Belgian brewing tradition, our Grand Cru is crafted to warm the soul as the colder months arrive. This boundless style shines with a delicate blend of citrus peel, coriander, and a hint of nutmeg, enhancing the complex flavors from our Belgian house yeast. 8.6% | $9.50

    Double Crossroader - Barrel Aged Imperial Stout (8oz) - Aged on American toasted oak. A decadent ale with aromas of toasted coconut, maple, and fudge and flavors of burnt sugar, espresso and vanilla. 12% | $10

    Specialty draft pours:

    Malden Sunset - ½ Kill Your Idles: Red Berry and ½ Blueberry Ale

    Blues Traveler - ½ Double Crossroader and ½ Blueberry

    Non-Beer Options

    Blue Razz & Lime Seltzer 5.5%

    Mango, Guava and Ginger Seltzer 5.5%

    Non-Alcoholic Options

    Athletic Brewing Co. Upside Dawn Golden Ale

    Athletic Brewing Co. IPA

    Guinness 0

    Spindrift Seltzers

    Mingle Mocktails

    Key Lime Margarita and Sparkling Raspberry Rose

    Flights of 4
    Idle Hands Flight

    Seasonal Flight

    Ticker's Delight
    Pick any four of your choice

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    TO-GO (Available by Single Can or 4 packs)

    Brunhilda Munich Dunkel

    Emelyn Vienna Lager

    Farmhouse Pale Ale

    Four Seam New England IPA

    Grand Cru Belgian Winter Ale

    Brewer's Select Pils Pilsner

    Double Crossroader Barrel Aged Imperial Stout


    Buy a full case, get $10 off!

89 Commercial St,

Malden, MA 02148

monday - closed

tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday 3 - 9 PM

Friday-Saturday 12 - 11 PM

Sunday 12-7pm

The Idle Hands Kitchen is now open!

Bavarian Pretzels

Eastern Standard Provision Pretzels with just the right pinch of salt to pair with your favorite Idle Hands brew.

Malden Melt Grilled Cheese

The old standby. The crowd pleaser. Made with love in our kitchen.

 

We’re a short, four-minute walk from the Malden Center stop on the MBTA Orange Line (20 minute ride from downtown Boston) and Haverhill Commuter Rail (10 minute ride from North Station).

Overflow parking is available one block away at Callahan Park (the lot across from Pisa Pizza) near the intersection of Charles Street and Pearl Street.

We’d love to hear from you! Whether you want to share feedback with us about our beer, are wondering where you might find us next or want to feature us at your restaurant / bar / store / event, please let us know. General inquiries can be sent to us at info@idlehandscraftales.com.


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Oyster fest with revelry!

Come to Idle Hands for a shuckin good time when Revelry brings an Oyster Fest Party to the Taproom on Saturday, February 22nd.

There will be raw, charbroiled and fried oysters available along with some usual specials from Revelry.