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Craft beer in Idaho
Idaho 7, Mill 95 hops, and a lager-leaning small scene.
Idaho is one of the three major US hop-growing regions. Idaho 7 — apricot, papaya, pine — is a proprietary aroma hop from Wilder, ID. Boise's craft scene is small but growing, with a clean lager focus that aligns with the state's hop tradition.
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Cities to plan around
- Boise
Notable picks in Idaho
Payette Brewing
BoiseBoise's craft flagship. Mutton Buster Brown is a Mountain West staple; the small-batch program rotates seasonally. River-adjacent taproom.
All places we cover in Idaho
Neighboring states
- Oregon
- Washington
- Montana
- Wyoming
- Utah
- Nevada
FAQs about craft beer in Idaho
How many craft breweries does Idaho have?
Freshie tracks 1 curated craft beer destinations in Idaho (breweries, brewpubs, and bottle shops), of which 0 have date-code scanner support. The state has many more total breweries — the list here is curated for quality and editorial value.
What styles is Idaho known for?
Idaho 7 — apricot, papaya, pine — is a proprietary aroma hop from Wilder, ID
What does Freshie do?
Freshie helps you check whether the craft beer in your fridge is still fresh. Each brewery on the list has its own page explaining how to read its date codes, plus a freshness window based on the beer style. Hop-forward beers like NEIPA fade quickly; stouts and barleywines age well for years.