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 6/11

    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% | $9.00

    Double 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 Flight

    Seasonal Flight

    Ticker's Delight
    Pick any four of your choice

    Coming Soon…

    Hitchhiker’s Guide to Hefe June 11th

    Low ABV Pale Ale June 18th

  • updated 6/9

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

    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

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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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

Moonblazer and Friends 2pm

Eight Foot Manchild 3pm

Feather Weather 4:30pm

Girl Skull 6pm

Food by The BBQ Broker and Lionheart Confections.