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
Spingtide - American Wild Ale (12oz) - A light floral pilsner base lagered forever with additions of Brettanomyces, blackberries, and a touch of honey. Funky with floral and sweet fruity notes. 5.3% I $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
Emelyn - Vienna Lager (1/2 liter) Toasted bread crust with a soft malt sweetness and slightly fruity finish. 5.5% I $9.00
Marzen Madness - Mazen (1/2 liter) Our interpretation of the classic German Marzen style. Not quite as sweet as many other American interpretations which allows the complex malt character to really shine through. Prost! 5.5% I $7.00
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
Terpene Dream - IPA w/ Natural Flavors (16oz) We took a page from the cannabis industry to brew this dank terp ale. using innovative new (to brewing) terpenes in direct replacement of some of the dry hops. Thus, allowing us to turn the flavor knob on this IPA up to 11 and create this groovy vibe. 6.3% I $9.00
Four Seam - NEIPA (16oz)
This tropical paradise combines flavors of citrus, mango, and guava with a soft bitterness and malty backbone.
6.6% | $9.00Grand 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:
Blues Traveler - ½ Double Crossroader and ½ Blueberry
Non-Beer Options
Mango, Guava and Ginger Seltzer 5.5%
Root Beer Seltzer 5.5%
Non-Alcoholic Options
Athletic Brewing Co. Upside Dawn Golden Ale
Athletic Brewing Co. IPA
Guinness 0
Spindrift Seltzers
Flights of 4
Idle Hands FlightSeasonal Flight
Ticker's Delight
Pick any four of your choice
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updated 3/17
TO-GO (Available by Single Can or 4 packs)
Blueberry Ale
Emelyn Vienna Lager
Farmhouse Pale Ale
Four Seam New England IPA
Brewer's Select Pils Pilsner
Double Crossroader Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
Terpene Dream IPA w/ Natural Flavors
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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CRIBBAGE NIGHT MARCH 13TH
Looking to learn a new game or looking for new friends to play Cribbage with? Join us on Thursday, March 9th for our first Cribbage night. This will be an informal and low key gathering to play the game to help those who are unfamiliar with the game learn the rules and gameplay. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours.
We will also have pre-sales starting for our next order of custom made Cribbage boards.
