IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT.
Beer and adventure, our two favorite things. We’ve built a dream out of pursuing the best out of both of them. And we are celebrating 13 years of doing whatever it took to keep this dream alive.
Over a decade of cheersing a glass full of Payette. 13 years of brewing our best.
A husband and wife team joined by a community of beer makers and beer lover’s on a mission to make something worth sharing. Something worth celebrating.
It’s been an adventure, and it’s nowhere near over.
2009
Payette Starts as a dream
Mike Francis left corporate life as an industrial engineer at Boeing Co. in Seattle to engineer some industry of his own. He headed to Chicago to get an Associate’s Degree in Brewing Technology at Siebel Institute of Technology. He documents his journey in the first ever Payette Blog.
2010
The journey begins
Mike headed to his home turf in Boise to establish Payette Brewing Company with the desire to bring a production brewery to Idaho that offers a variety of awesome beers available on draft and in cans. Brewing and construction of the Tap Room begins.
2011
Payette Brewing Company OPENS
Payette Brewing Company opens for business with a 15-barrel brewing system, fermenters, and brite tanks rockin’ with beer + a Tap Room featuring eight beers on tap.
2011
First Keg of beer Sold
On Friday the 13th, 2011 the first keg of Payette beer was sold. Bittercreek Alehouse taps Outlaw IPA and helps begin the exciting new chapter of Mike’s dream.
2011
Kegs 4 Kause LAUNCH
Payette launched their Kegs 4 Kause program, where they give back to Idaho non-profits on a weekly basis by featuring them in the Tap Room and donating 50% of proceeds from beer sales directly to the organization. Payette continues this program and over the past 10 years, has donated tens of thousands of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits.
2012
THE FIRST CANS
Payette Brewing moves beyond draft beer and puts beer into cans with Mutton Buster Brown Ale and Payette Pale Ale! Payette was the first craft brewery in Idaho to can beer.
2012
BEST BREWERY by the Boise Weekly
Payette was awarded “Best Brewery” by the Boise Weekly and since then, has won that title every single year.
2013
Flagship BrewS Win their First Awards
Outlaw IPA wins GOLD at Idaho Brewers Festival and Mutton Buster Brown Ale wins “People’s Choice Award'' at Reno’s CANFEST. Payette starts to get recognition for the quality made beer.
2014
Small Business of the Year
Payette was awarded Small Business of the Year by the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce and was then in the top 10 for the National DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year award!
2015
BUILDING A New Facility
After Payette maxed out of brewing capacity at their original spot in Garden City, they began construction on their new spot to allow more space for brewing and a larger Tap Room. Formerly Bronco Elite Athletic Facility, the space was perfect for building a large brewhouse and Tap Room in the heart of Boise, Idaho along the Boise River.
2016
NEW BREWERY OPENS!
After a year of construction, Payette opened the doors of the new facility and started the first batches of beer on the new 60-barrel brew system! The Tap Room and Beer Garden quickly became an epicenter of Boise and an awesome spot for the community.
2018
EXPANSION INTO NEW TERRITORIES
Payette launches in Colorado, making that the 8th state for distribution!
2019
16-ounce Small Batch Brews
Payette breaks from 12-ounce canned 6-packs and ventures down a new path with 16-ounce small batch brews. This gave the marketing team and brewers a chance to spread their wings and create incredible beers with fun artwork and creative recipes.
2020
NEW CANS, SAME GREAT BEER
Payette Brewing elevates their branding by giving their canned beers a new look, same vibe. Payette launches the can refresh with three new beers, Sofa King Sunny Hazy Pale Ale, Urban Surfer Citrus Wheat, and Embers Raspberry Vanilla Porter. Shortly after, each beer debuted their new, slick look.
2020
MAKING BOISE’S FAVORITE BEER GARDEN
An 11,000 square-foot grassy area featuring a brand new fire pit, bocce ball court and other outdoor yard games. Payette added a shaded grassy area with picnic tables, gliding benches and a hop garden for guests to relax and enjoy!
2021
BEST OF SHOW at the Northwest American Advertising Awards
Payette’s new can designs take home Best of Show, gaining recognition for being some of the best looking beer cans.
2021
Payette TURNS 10!
Payette cheers 10 years of BEER! Celebrate by taking Payette along for your next adventure, no matter how big or small. A decade of adventure - and it’s no where near over.
2021
NEW ANYTIMERS Ready-To-Drink COCKTAILS!
For moments that call for something a little more…extraordinary. Meet AnyTimers, our ready-to-enjoy crushable cocktails crafted using real Idaho vodka and fresh ingredients.
2022
Expanding your favorites
Two exciting year-round additions to the Payette Sofa King & AnyTimers families are here to make a splash: introducing Sofa King Dreamy Tropical IPA and Le’Boise Real Vodka + Raspberry Lemon cocktail.
2023
SOFA KING FAMILY ADDS TWO MORE MEMBERS
Hoppy delight & fearless flavor help round out our series of delicious IPA beers. As a new family of four, the Sofa King series has a beer for every mood!