Idle Hands Craft Ales

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Another superb local craft brewery just outside of Boston.
An industrial-chic space is enlivened with murals, giving a welcoming feeling. They have a selection of beers that could suit any palate. Among their merchandise is a cooler with cans that can be purchased to-go. A seasonal patio is located out front, and it's dog-friendly. There are metal water bowls that can be filled for furry friends as pet parents enjoy their drinks.
This location has parking available for patrons, making it easily accessible. While there are some snacks available for purchase, a local food vendor set up tables as we were leaving, so there's probably a rotation of visiting food vendors.
I highly recommend Idle Hands when looking for another terrific craft brewery to visit in Eastern Massachusetts.

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I came for dinner, no food by 7pm. I dined on "nothing" tonight. Turns out, they were out of everything. The ribs was so bland, it achieved a zen-like state of non-flavor almost like air. Brisket were a homage to the beige. If you ever crave the profound taste of absolutely nothing, this is your spot.

* I will return for another visit, give your place another try, and update my review and rating accordingly.

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Been drinking Idle Hands beers since they were in the original Everett location (I think it was a slasher movie film set). Quite simply, the best beers you can get unless you leave the continent and head east, and they’d give the European breweries a run for their money too. Top notch!

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Great beer, even better community—from the beerhall-reminiscent Taproom to local pop-up food offerings to hosting community events. Another review said Idle Hands makes beers that were ‘just right’ and someone else put it even better that ‘It isn’t possible to speak highly enough about Idle Hands.’ This is all true.

As a regular I might be biased, but I also wouldn’t be a regular if Idle Hands didn’t have 1. Great beer 2. Knowledgeable, smart staff and 3. An environment that is welcoming and makes me feel safe. I can come alone as a woman and sit at the bar reading undisturbed, watch the Pats game, or just strike up a conversation with friendly strangers. Idle Hands is all good vibes.

In addition to their excellent beer selection (and Spindrift), they host local pop-up food offerings as well as events, so there really is a sense of community bringing people together. Their patio is dog-friendly, they have games (including shuffleboard inside), and they’re overall a space where anyone will feel welcome, whether solo crossword enthusiast, family with infant hoping for no fuss, group event, or woman reading a book at a bar.

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Nice! German Pils nails the style perfectly. My favorite is the Grand Cru, bright with a sugar finish.

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