A woman plays shuffleboard indoors while holding a beer, with a man standing beside her also holding a beer. The room has green wall decorations and hanging string lights.

Bold text reading 'Brewery & Taproom in Malden, MA'

Interior of a bustling brewery with people sitting and standing around a bar, drinking beverages. Colorful wall murals and pendant lights decorate the space. Groups of patrons converse at tables and a servers move about, creating a lively atmosphere.

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 6/10
Beach Camp - Pale Ale - A low ABV hazy pale ale. Drinks refreshing, floral and citrusy. Perfect for your summer gatherings at the beach, lake, or backyard. 2.75%
Heide Radler - Helles Lager + House Made Soda - Heide Helles Lager mixed with house made lemon soda. Refreshing and oh so good in the sunshine. 2.8%
Stories of Our Youth - English Stout - A traditional British stout brewed with our friends from Hook Norton and Amory’s Tomb. Dark, sweet and roasty. 4.2%
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%
Heide - Helles Lager -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! 4.8%
Three Waves - Pilsner - Refreshing, sweet and slightly fruity Pils brewed with traditional ingredients. Fill your cup with this worldly pils. 5.3%
Blueberry Ale - The essential New England blueberry brew. Sweet and fruity and pours a deep, rich shade of purple. 5.5%
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
The People’s Smoke -Rauchbier A toasty, rich and malty smoked amber lager brewed in the centuries old German style with a blend of smoked malts. Brewed by popular demand. 5.9%
Four Seam - NEIPA
This tropical paradise combines flavors of citrus, mango, and guava with a soft bitterness and malty backbone. 6.6%
Back to Basics - Saison - A throwback to our roots, this classic Belgian beer drinks bright and effervescent with citrus and banana notes up front and finishes dry and peppery, characteristic of the style. 6.7%
Reckless Abandon - NEIPA - Recklessly hopped at multiple points in the brew process with Simcoe, El Dorado, and a few new varieties of cryo hops. Bitter up front with notes of fresh melon and citrus. 7.2%
Mysticator - Doppelbock 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! 8.2%
Barrel-Aged Double Crossroader - Imperial Stout - Aged on an assortment of oak barrels from Bully Boy. Rich and decadent roasty flavors mingle with notes of oak, chocolate, maple and bourbon. 12%
Blues Traveler - Mix of Blueberry Ale and Double Crossroader. Tastes like a whiskey soaked, chocolate covered blueberry elixir. Makes for a pretty good liquid dessert. 8.6%
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 6/10
TO-GO (Available by Single Can or 4 packs)
Back to Basics Saison
Blueberry Ale
Farmhouse Pale Ale
Four Seam New England IPA
Brewer's Select Pils Pilsner
Beach Camp Low ABV Pale Ale
Heide Helles Lager
Three Waves Pilsner
Mysticator Doppelbock
Double Crossroader Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
Freshies (32oz crowlers) Available upon request
A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Hefe Early July
Belgian Table Beer Early July

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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