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 10/7
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% CAN POUR
Trail Hut - Brown Ale - A low ABV seasonal delight! Slightly sweet and easy drinking, this brown ale is nutty with notes of chocolate and caramel, making it the ideal summit beer for leaf peeping this Fall. 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% CAN POUR
Origin - Belgian Table Beer - A fresh take on one of our original recipes. Light and fruity with lots of Belgian yeast character. 4.9%
Blueberry Ale - The essential New England blueberry brew. Sweet and fruity and pours a deep, rich shade of purple. 5.5%
Pressure Test - Pale Ale - Punchy and resinous hazy pale ale brewed with only Krush Cryo hops. Amazing aromas of ripe berries, citrus, stone fruit. 5.5%
Scared of The Woods - Dark Lager A slightly smokey Dark Lager. As dark as Germany’s Black Forest, but drinks a bit lighter with a subtle fruity character. If you’re scared of the woods...stay out of the woods. 5.5%
Farmhouse Pale Ale - Rustic Pale Ale Easy drinking farmhouse ale with an American twist. Notes of stone fruit, tropical fruit and bubblegum with a dry peppery finish. 5.6%
Brocktoberfest - Fest Lager -True to the classic German Marzen styles of Munich. Less sweet than many modern American interpretations, which really lets the complex malt character shine. Prost! 5.6%
Four Seam - NEIPA
This tropical paradise combines flavors of citrus, mango, and guava with a soft bitterness and malty backbone. 6.6%
Six Seam - New England Double IPA - touch of Rye adds a nice spiciness to the flavor of pineapple, peach, and apricot. Hazy and pillowy with a smooth bitterness. 8.2%
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% CAN POUR
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
Coming Soon…
Trail Hut Low ABV Brown Ale 10/7
Six Seam Double IPA 10/7
Klara Dortmund Lager 10/21
Jovial Monk Belgian Tripel November
Brunhilda Dunkel Lager November

updated 10/7
TO-GO (Available by Single Can or 4 packs)
Blueberry Ale
Farmhouse Pale Ale
Four Seam New England IPA
Brewer's Select Pils Pilsner
Beach Camp Low ABV Pale Ale
Brocktoberfest - Fest Lager
Origin - Belgian Table Beer
Pressure Test - Pale Ale
Mysticator Doppelbock
Scared of The Woods Dark Lager
Six Seam - New England Double IPA
Trail Hut - Low ABV Brown Ale
Freshies (32oz crowlers) Available upon request

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.