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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updated 4/18
Gretel - 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. 4.5% | $9.00 CAN POUR
F**k Gerry - Key Lime Ale (16oz) - Brewed with ingredients, love and respect for our fellow brewer in arms, Bone Up. Our take on one of their classics: a Key Lime Pie inspired white ale; this brew is tart with a smidge of creamy sweetness, and undertones of crackery crust. 4.6% | $9.00
Birria Trenta - Italian Pilsner (1/2 liter) - Brewed to be enjoyed on a cafe terrace overlooking the Amalfi coast, or just sitting in your backyard with friends around the table. Either way, you want a beer that fits the occasion. Birra Trenta was brewed for the time between responsibilities; when it’s beer thirty. 5.4% I $9.00
Farmhouse Pale - Pale Ale (16oz)
An American twist on the easy drinking farmhouse ale. Tropical and stone fruits pair with subtle bubblegum and pepper flavors.
5.6% | $9.00*Kill Your Idles: Midnight - Fruited Sour w/ Blueberry and blackberry (16oz) - Fruited sour brewed with additions of fresh blackberries, blueberries, and black currants Contains lactose. 5.6% | $9.50
*contains dairy products
Croupier - American Wild Ale w/ honey (13oz) Notes of herbs and fruits. As the beer warms, a pleasant floral note from the honey appears, along with Meyer lemons. A touch of phenols balances out the dry finish. 6.3% | $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% | $9.00Mons Meg - Scottish Wee Heavy (16oz) - Big on chewy caramel and toffee notes combined with flavors of deep brown bread. The perfect accompaniment to a long , snowy winter. 7.3% | $9.00
Eagle Rock- New England IPA (16oz) - The third entry in our Fells landmark series, Eagle Rock blends Pacific Northwest and new age European hops together to create notes of tropical fruit, melon and stone fruit. 7.4% | $9.00
Ben, The Potato Manager - Strong Ale w/ Sweet Potatoes (13oz) Toffee sweetness with touches of smoke are married with the earthy character of sweet potatoes to provide the perfect compliment to your holiday meals and pay tribute to that wonderful side dish; candied yams. 8.0% | $9.00
Mysticator - Doppelbock (1/2 liter) Our take on the classic style, brewed with 100% German malts, hops, yeast, and lagered forever. Its chewy, malty character is a meal unto itself and a great companion to your spring feasts. Prost! 8.3% | $9.50
Double Crossroader - Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout (8oz) - Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout aged on an assortment of oak barrels for 9 months. Rich and decadent roasty flavors mingle with notes of oak and bourbon. Made to enjoy with friends! 12% | $10.00
Hard Seltzers 5.6%
Non-Alcoholic Options
Athletic Brewing Co. Upside Dawn Golden Ale
Athletic Brewing Co. Lodge Life Fireside Brew
Flights of 4
Idle Hands Flight Gretel, Four Seam, Farm House, KYISeasonal Flight
Ticker's Delight
Pick any four of your choice
TO-GO (4 packs)Birra Trenta I $14.75 Double Crossroader | $27.00 Eagle Rock I $18.00
Farmhouse Pale | $14.75 Four Seam | $18.00
Gretel | $14.75 Mysticator | $16.00*contains dairy products
Buy a full case, get $10 off!
89 Commercial St,
Malden, MA 02148
monday - closed
tuesday 3 - 9 pm
Wednesday - Thursday 3 - 10 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!
We are once again a venue for Malden Porchfest with live music outside on our patio and in our parking lot. Porchfest is a city-wide celebration of live music in Malden. This year Porchfest is on Saturday, May 18th from 12-7pm. We will feature live music from Girl Skull, Jeff Rowe & Friends, Norris The Terrible, DJ Bean, Mike Costanzo and more. Food by Lionheart Confections and The BBQ Broker. More Details soon.
