I used to think I didn't like kombucha, but now I know it's because I never had good kombucha until…read moreI tried Good Vibes. Kombucha tea is a fermented drink made with tea, sugar, bacteria and yeast. Some studies suggest it may offer benefits similar to other probiotic foods like yogurt. Good Vibes is a local, family owned, small batch, craft kombucha company in Garden City, Idaho. They use high-quality ingredients and source their raw fruit and herbs from local farmers. The owners of Good Vibes and I share some mutual friends. They had heard I was going to be having dinner at our friends' house, and before I arrived, dropped off a carton of four different flavors of their kombucha for me to try. Prior to this, I had only tried samples of kombucha from vendors at farmers markets. Every one I tried had a strong vinegar flavor. I like vinegar well enough when used for cooking but I don't like beverages that have vinegary flavors. So I decided kombucha wasn't for me. But when the opportunity presented, I was willing to give it another try. I thought it would be fun to do a taste test with a couple of friends of mine who I consider to be kombucha connoisseurs, Madison Hinojos and Courtney White. All three of us were very impressed with Good Vibes. Madison is a long time kombucha drinker who has tried more brands of kombucha than anyone I know. She says the only kombucha she's had that's better than Good Vibes was a Pina Colada flavored kombucha she bought from a street vendor in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Courtney says Good Vibes is the best kombucha she's ever had. All three of us liked all four of the Good Vibes flavors that we tried. We tried all four flavors in one sitting. After we had each tried them, we wrote down on a piece of paper how we would rank them from 1 to 4, with #1 being our favorite of the four flavors. Interestingly, Madison and Courtney ranked them in the exact same order.Their favorite flavor was Mojito, followed by Strawberry Mint, Blueberry Ginger, and Aroniaberry. I rank them in the complete opposite order. My favorite was Aroniaberry, followed by Blueberry Ginger, Strawberry Mint, and Mojito. My theory is those who have a more developed kombucha palate will likely rank the four flavors similar to the way Madison and Courtney did, whereas those with less developed kombucha palates, will likely rank the four flavors similar to the way I did. To be clear, we liked all of the flavors. They were just some we preferred to others. Try them all! Good Vibes has completely changed my opinion about the merit of consuming kombucha, as well as informed me re: what I should expect from a high-quality, good kombucha. I am not someone who typically consumes beverages for the health benefits. I would seek these kombuchas out because they taste good. The fact that there might be a health benefit is an added bonus. Go to Good Vibes' website to order online or see where you can purchase it locally. This business delivers Monday through Friday to homes or businesses within Boise, Eagle, and Meridian. Highly Recommended!!! -- at Good Vibes Kombucha.

Such a unique experience. If you're looking for an alternative to alcohol, this plant-based tea is…read morea great option. A few friends and I stopped in for some kava and shared a couple of kombuchas too--they've got plenty of options on tap. The service was excellent, and the whole place had that laid-back beach hang vibe. The interior is light and bright with tons of natural sunlight, plants everywhere, and lots of cozy seating options to settle into. If you're looking for a relaxed spot to catch up with friends or maybe meet some new people, definitely check out Karuna Kava.

I was excited to find a place that wasn't all alcohol, all the time, so my husband and I went to…read morecheck it out. It was a casual place, and the woman at the bar explained all there was to know about Kava, including that my taste expectations shouldn't be too high, as it's a very "earthy" flavor. I would say it's a bit more than earthy. It's strong-flavored, but the affects hit me within minutes!! My tongue went numb and a wave of relaxation washed over me....reminiscent of Xanax, lol. We had to wait it out a little bit before driving home, especially me...I felt very sleepy after drinking the whole cup. It's definitely very relaxing, but not a drink that you would crave. It's kind of something you have to do quickly to get to the relaxing part. Don't try and sip it...just drink it down and suck on the pineapple. That's the best way to do it. We bought four containers of the stuff to take home with us, because we thought it would help us sleep better at night, and it definitely is, but I wouldn't do it too close to bedtime or you'll have to wake up to pee. All in all, interesting experience, for sure. Before this, I had not known much about Kava, so it was definitely worth doing. Will likely be back!

place was good wouldn't mind going back. Good place to go on a date.good night to enjoyread more

Solid beer selection with a few non-alcoholic choices. Decor inside is festive and fun, though we…read morewere here early on a Wednesday and pretty much the only people here. The service was great. Husband's favorite pours were Project X renaissance and Nitro milk truck stout. I had the kombucha which was refreshing and tasted the Cali Peaches & Cream - which had nice flavor with terrific peach aroma. No food trucks this early in the day (weekday, noon) which was a bummer, but understandable!

Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Brewery Tour Stop #4, State 14 2/7…read more Friendly barkeep gave us the run down on arrival. (5) I ordered the Ghost Porter ($6/ Free under the BOGO) and the hubs got the $10 Yersinia Barrel Aged imperial Stout . (4) Our 2nd Idaho stop needed a little something in the bellies. We split the $12 beef sandwich (comes with chips) & each got one beer. This location is get the lowest priced drink free, something to keep in mind if you're looking for a bargain. (4) There's a beer garden outside, small booths & long tables inside. Dog friendly, great for couples & large groups. A solid find.

Amazing venue with great service! Visited with the family after a walk on the Greenbelt. The beer…read morewas delicious as always and the food was so good! Pizza, Mac and Cheese and of course the cauliflower buffalo wings! We enjoyed the outside spacious seating with lots of room and can't wait to be back.

Came by here after seeing the Dandelion ale on tap across town and decided it would be more…read moreappropriate to go to the source. We thought they had a rec room and that it was really kid friendly, so we were pretty disappointed to see that it was all gone. But, they still have a nice space and it was good enough to keep our toddler entertained with playing cards and popcorn. Being such a hot day, I had to start with the Radler. The grapefruit has such a nice flavor to it and it was perfect to cool down before diving into their other beer. We also ordered the Dandelion Ale, this was pretty interesting to try. I have to say it was unique and I can see why some people would not enjoy it. I however really liked the golden ale with a nice bite, it reminded me a lot of a dandelion or nettle tea. We also tried a hazy, it was pretty good, but nothing too special. Overall a pretty good brewery but I wish they still had their rec room to enjoy.

Knocking out another Boise brewery, Woodland Empire got tried out while on our last trip through…read moreIdaho. The beer that Steve and I had was the IPA known as City of Trees which was pretty good. The flavor highlights that we detected with this IPA were hoppy, piney and bitter. It was a very smooth and light bodied IPA so that was nice to have for sure. Some IPA'S are just a tad overwhelming in body but this one wasn't at all and brought in a pleasant refreshing aspect to it which we both liked due to it's body. Very nice IPA to enjoy!

LISTEN UP TREASURE VALLEY!!! This is one of the most incredible alcohol-type (or as they…read morespecifically call it, a boochery) out here! As you can see from my other reviews, I frequent majority of the breweries in the area and this place is a KNOCKOUT. I love a good cider, but they can also leave me with a nasty hangover. Drinking this, I woke up feeling great, no bloat or anything. I'm already a big NA kombucha lover, so I knew I would enjoy this. My husband were there last Saturday and tried almost every flavor; his favorite was the huck sage and mine was the spiced apple. I will without a doubt become a regular here! A minor caveat that folks may want to be aware of (though it won't deter us)- it is VERY kid friendly. They have an entire area of toys in the corner and a good amount of events tailored towards kids. It did get a little loud while we were there, but was still a beautiful establishment.

Amazing staff/owners and incredible product. Hard and NA…read morekombucha+beer on tap. Friendly kids area and a great location. Lots of specials and events at this location. To go options also available. Nice space to stop and have a healthy beverage.

Let's start off with the staff, Mason and Jackie were simple to talk to and really enlightened me…read moreon the lives of people of Boise City. Almost made me want to move here, they were easy to talk to and were completely personal with their conversations. I ordered the flight of 4, 5-oz samples with an additional 2 more. Making it a 6-sample flight consisting of 30 oz of beer. What I ordered was their Recoil IPA (citrus), Rustler IPA (malty), Mutton Buster (brown ale), Oktoberfest (marzen lager), with the additional two of the Aura (hibiscus sour), and Sofa King Dreamy (tropical IPA). This place was absolutely amazing, from the outside drinking areas to the bathrooms. The bathroom was something I wasn't suspecting, all the way to the bonfire pit that was so huge, to even the forest of the wandering drinkers. I did come pretty close to close and the staff was still awesome and easy to work with. They weren't done with their shift and irrtitated which I see most of the time. I ended up buying some merchandise and some beer togo. If I lived here, I can totally see myself coming by this spot frequently. Way to go Payette Brewing, I would highly recommend checking this place out!!

Went here to meet up with a group of friends and it was popping on a Tuesday night! There was still…read moreplenty of seating and room around the huge fire pit in the courtyard. They have a cute tent set up like a forest/campground with picnic tables and other seating for guests to enjoy. This is a great space out of the elements (although we've had an extremely mild winter this year). I ordered the Le'Bois cocktail then a beer. Both were delicious. The bartenders were polite and service was very quick. The fire pit outside puts off a lot of heat and was perfect for the brisk evening last night. I have also been here in the summer time with my family and the outdoor courtyard is a good space for the kids to run around and we usually order them dinner for the rotating food trucks they have available. Also note, they are dog friendly. There were lots of sweet pups there last night. Just remember to bring a poop bag just in case.

Downtown Boise. Lots of space, inside and out. Lots of TV's to watch your favorite game. Parking…read moreisn't ample but it's downtown so there are nearby options. Service was friendly and good. Good selections of beers on tap. Their amber was delicious. Was more thirsty than hungry but their menu looks great. Went with an appetizer, the corn fritters, and they were Yelplicious. Would return.

Stopped in here while passing through to catch the apple cup game. There was a UW meetup that was…read morevery cool. The local brews were very good, staff was friendly and fast. In addition to the beer we had the patty melt... it was literally one of the best patty melts I've ever tasted.