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!
Well behaved leashed dogs are allowed on the patio only. Service animals only inside the Taproom. You are welcome to bring in outside food.
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Beach Camp - Pale Ale (16oz) - A low ABV, pillowy soft & hazy pale ale. Drinks refreshing, floral and citrusy. Perfect for your summer gatherings at the beach, river, or backyard. 2.75% | $8.00
Heide - Helles Lager (1/2 liter) - Brewed in the tradition of the Bavarian golden lagers of Germany with a soft bready malt character and subtle noble hopping. Enjoy it with friends as the perfect companion to an afternoon of Gemütlichkeit. Prost! 4.5% | $9.00
Heide Radler -Lemon Radler (1/2 liter) Heide Helles Lager topped with fresh house-made lemon soda. Refreshing, spritzy and delicious. Limited time availability. 2.8% | $9.00
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
Golden Tornado - Golden Ale (16oz) - A clean & crisp light golden ale that finishes with a touch of melon and citrus; brewed with a simple grain bill and Huell Melon hops. Perfectly paired with summer sunshine and time spent in the yard, on the trail, at the turn, or by the water. 4.7% I $8.00
Bell Rock Red - Hoppy Red Ale (16oz) Old school red ale aggressively hopped with Columbus, Centennial and Chinook to create bold piney, resinous, and bright grapefruit citrus flavor. 5.3% I $9.00
A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Hefe - Hefeweizen (20oz) - Our take on the timeless classic German summer wheat beer drinks light and features the perfect balance of banana and clove notes. 5.6% I $9.00
Easy Breeze - Tropical Stout (16oz) Influenced by modern brewing trends in warmer climates, our tropical stout is still dark & roasty, but also sweeter, lighter and fruiter compared to more hop-forward American stouts. A low ABV makes this beer great for easy summer drinking. 5.6% 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
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
Sense of Place - Pale Lager (1/2 liter) - Brewed with emphasis on bold and rich malty character, similar to an American Bock, but with a higher hop presence adding herbal aromas and a big citrusy finish. 6% 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% | $9.00Double 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
House Made Seltzer 5.5% (rotating flavors)
Non-Alcoholic Options
Athletic Brewing Co. Upside Dawn Golden Ale
Athletic Brewing Co. IPA
Guinness 0
Spindrift Seltzers
Ghia Non Alcoholic Aperitifs
Flights of 4
Idle Hands FlightSeasonal Flight
Ticker's Delight
Pick any four of your choiceComing Soon…
Cat vs Shark IPA
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TO-GO (Available by Single Can or 4 packs)
Beach Camp Session Pale Ale
Bell Rock Red Hoppy Red Ale
Blueberry Ale
Farmhouse Pale Ale
Four Seam New England IPA
Golden Tornado Golden Ale
Brewer's Select Pils Pilsner
Double Crossroader Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
Easy Breeze Tropical Stout
Sense of Place Pale Lager
Heide Helles Lager
Hitchiker’s Guide to Hefe
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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malden porchfest at idle hands - may 31st!
Our best lineup yet!
We are once again a host venue for Malden Porchfest and this year we have put together our most eclectic lineup ever.
Lineup:
Pretty Sneaky Sis 12pm
Feather Weather 4:30pm
Girl Skull 6pm
Food by The BBQ Broker and Lionheart Confections.
