Idle Hands Craft Ales

By EastCoastBrewReviewer -

The Stats 

Location: Malden, MA

History: Based on the old adage "Idle hands are the devil's playground," Idle Hands chooses to make use of their idle hands to make delicious beer for everyone to enjoy. Head Brewer Christopher Tkach started brewing at age 21 in his homestate of New Hampshire with a home brew kit given to him by his uncle. He has since perfected his craft and has been operating Idle Hands since 2011.


Food Service: Yes, they offer pretzels and other light snacks.

Website: idlehandscraftales.com

The Scenario 

Our final stop on our beer tour of the Malden/Everett area, Idle Hands was relatively less busy than the other two stops. This was probably because at this point, it was approaching dinner time. Set on having beer for dinner we were pleased to easily head to the bar and order a drink promptly. Idle Hands consists of a long bar running the length of the small space, flanked by 8 or so long communal tables. After getting our drinks we politely asked some guests if they would move down the table so that our group could sit. Grudgingly, they complied, but not without some attitude. The long communal tables were a great part of this spot due to the ample amount of seating, and with a big group, you could easily converse with and hear each other.

The Ratings

Wooooo!
K: 4/5 - A strong brew with banana notes, pretty delicious. 

 Patriarch (Abbey Style Table Beer)
D: 2.5/5 - It was okay, nothing too special. It could've been the amount of beers I had during the day but I couldn't even finish my sample glass.

Final Thoughts

D: 3/5 - It was okay. The smell when we walked in certainly wasn't great. It wasn't anything too memorable but a good spot that I'd visit again if in the area.

K: 3.5/5 - Was Idle Hands anything special? Not really. That being said, it had a really  nice vibe, the beer I had was great, and it ended the night on a high note. I would definitely return if in the area.
















Check them out on social media!








Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Brewport Brewing Company

By EastCoastBrewReviewer -
Image
The Stats  Location: Bridgeport, CT History: Opening in August 2016, this brewery has seen much success already. The large space which was once the central distribution center for all out of town newspapers was found by the Barrett brothers who approached the long-time brewer of BAR in New Haven with the idea of opening a place of their own.  Food Service: Yes, assorted pizzas and salads.  Websit e: brewportct.com The Scenario Right off the high way, Brewport is in a fantastic location . We bster Bank Arena is a stone's throw away and it seems like Brewport is definitely trying to attract that crowd. With pizzas and salads on the menu, Brewport is focused on f ast fare , perfect for a night at a show or sporting event. As we entered we saw a large room full of typical giant brewery games (jenga, c onnect four, etc.) The main hall consists of the full bar as well as plentiful seating which consists of two levels of tables . Rusti c decor adorns the space with a wood e
Read more

Fairfield Craft Ales

By EastCoastBrewReviewer -
Image
The Stats  Location:  Stratford, C T History: Fairfield Craft Ales opened in early July 2016 with a little help from the crowd-funding site, KickStarter. Mike and Joe have more than 25 years of brewing experience and have always been music lovers. So, it just makes sense that their dream was to open a brewery that serves beer inspired by music.  Food Service: No, they only have some chips and soda. Otherwise it's BYOF.  Websit e :  fairfieldcraftales.com The Scenario This weekend we revisited Fairfield Craft Ales (FCA) since we first went during their opening week back in July. This brewery is a stark contrast from its neighbor, Two Roads, just 3 minutes down the road. The small taproom gives this brewery a home-y feel. The first time we visited, we were greeted similarly to the locals on Cheers . We felt welcomed immediately and this time was no different. Although, FCA and Two Roads are very different structurally, they do have one thing in common: they brew good beer.
Read more

Goldwater Brewing Company

By EastCoastBrewReviewer -
Image
The Stats  Location:  Scot tsdale, AZ History: Goldwater Brewing Co. is a family owned and opera ted venture with over 30+ years of brewing experience. Pushing the limits of b eer making, Goldwater boasts over 14 beers to choose from . Goldwater opened less than 3 years ago and has two tasting rooms. A main tasting room and a basement tasting room reserved for cask ales only open on Satur days. Food Service: No Websit e:  goldwaterbrewing.com The Scenario  We enjoyed Goldwater Brewing Co. on a Wednesday afternoon and was surprised to see the small tasting room relati vely busy! There were spaces at the bar that were open but it was crowded for the s mall space. Goldwater is a brewery where you enjoy their beers right in fro nt of the kettles and fermenters while the brewers work right in front of you. It is interesting to see the brewing process being done right before your eyes. Goldwater offers a few opt ion s for beer lovers. They offer their beer in 5oz, 10oz or 16oz p
Read more