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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.

  • updated 12/8

    Early Rise - Low ABV Kolsch Crisp, clean and slightly pale lager with a subtle sweet and fruity character. Low ABV - great as a plus one for your holiday gatherings. 2.75%

    Brewer’s Select Pils - German Pils 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%

    Golden Tornado - Golden Ale - 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%

    Klara - Dortmund Lager - Stronger malt profile than a German Pils, drinks with herbal and citrusy hoppy notes Finishes with a mineral-like dryness typical of the style.

    Easy Breeze - Tropical Stout 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%

    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

    Bare Branch - Brown Ale Robust and flavorful dark brown ale with notes of caramel, chocolate, toasted malts and a light grassy hop character. Perfect to celebrate the Fall season! 5.8%

    Wies’n Fest - Modern Fest Lager Our take on modern German Fest Lagers. Pours a deep gold color with flavors of sweet malt, artisan bread and a light note of crackers. Think of it as a stronger Munich Helles that is representative of what is served in the tents in Munich currently. 6.2%

    Four Seam - NEIPA
    This tropical paradise combines flavors of citrus, mango, and guava with a soft bitterness and malty backbone. 6.6%

    34 - Robust Porter - An Idle Hands seasonal classic. Notes of dark chocolate, burnt caramel, and dark fruit with a sturdy malt body and a touch of sweetness. 6.7%

    Viking vs Wolf in Space - Nordic IPA - The third iteration in our experimental IPA series uses an old world nordic yeast strain to create an IPA with low bitterness and wonderful fresh berry fruity aroma & flavor. 6.7%

    Jovial Monk - Belgian Style Tripel (13oz) - A reimagining of our original Belgian Tripel recipe balancing the spiciness of the yeast with a complex melange of banana, peach, and pear notes with a light malty finish. 8.8%

    Non-Beer Options

    House Made Seltzer 5.5% (rotating flavors)

    Non-Alcoholic Options

    Athletic Brewing Co. IPA or Golden

    Guinness 0

    Spindrift Seltzers

    Ghia Non Alcoholic Aperitifs

    San Pellegrino Sodas

    Flights of 4
    Idle Hands Flight

    Seasonal Flight

    Ticker's Delight
    Pick any four of your choice

  • updated 12/8

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

    34 Robust Porter

    Bare Branch Brown Ale

    Brocktoberfest Fest Lager

    Early Rise Low ABV Kolsch

    Farmhouse Pale Ale

    Four Seam New England IPA

    Brewer's Select Pils Pilsner

    Easy Breeze Tropical Stout

    Jovial Monk Belgian Tripel

    Klara Dortmund Lager

    Viking vs Wolf in Space Nordic IPA

    Freshies (32oz crowlers) Available upon request

    Coming soon…

    Blueberry Ale

Colorful mural of green hops and leaves on a wall with string lights overhead.

89 Commercial St,

Malden, MA 02148

monday - closed

tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday 3 - 9 PM

Friday-Saturday 12 - 11 PM

Sunday 12-7pm

A glass of beer with a foam head next to baskets of snacks on a wooden barrel. One basket contains pretzel sticks with a mustard dip, and the other holds toasted sandwich triangles.

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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Early Rise LOW ABV Kolsch now available!

Crisp, clean and slightly pale lager with a subtle sweet and fruity character. Low ABV - great as a plus one for your holiday gatherings.

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