# Sockeye Brewing — West Fairview Avenue, Boise, Idaho

> Sockeye Brewing in Boise, Idaho, United States scores 3.56 out of 5 — Poor, #51 in Idaho. 389 beers tracked, mostly IPA.

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Sockeye Brewing operates 2 locations; this is the one in Boise, Idaho, United States. We grade it Poor, with a score of 3.56 out of 5 on the beer it brews — #51 in Idaho. Of the 389 beers we track, 39% are IPA and 18% Other. The score covers the beer, so it is the same across all 2.

## Rating

- Score: 3.56 out of 5
- Grade: Poor 😐 — Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
- Ranked: #51 in Idaho · #6,013 in United States · #9,931 worldwide
- Popularity: Well rated
- Beers tracked: 389

## About

Founded in 1996 in Boise, Idaho, Sockeye Brewing is known for crafting high-quality, award-winning ales and lagers with an uncompromising commitment to quality and innovation. With two restaurant locations in Boise, we offer a continually evolving selection of beers that highlight our passion for the craft. Drink like a fish!

## What they brew

- IPA — 39% of the beers we track
- Other — 18% of the beers we track
- Stout / Porter — 15% of the beers we track
- Pale Ale — 10% of the beers we track
- Amber Ale — 7% of the beers we track
- Pale Lager — 6% of the beers we track
- Sour / Other — 5% of the beers we track

## Find them

- Address: 12542 West Fairview Avenue, Boise, Idaho, United States
- Coordinates: 43.6205793, -116.3383668
- Website: http://www.sockeyebrew.com/

## Other locations of this brewery

- [Boise](https://finding.beer/brewery/sockeye-brewing-33668.md) — Boise, Idaho, United States

The score covers the beer, so it is the same at every location.

## Breweries nearby

- [The Bruery At Eagle View Landing](https://finding.beer/brewery/the-bruery-at-eagle-view-landing-35055.md) — 4.33, Great — Meridian, Idaho — 1.9 mi away
- [Alliteration Ales](https://finding.beer/brewery/alliteration-ales-27487.md) — 3.84, Fine — Boise, Idaho — 2.2 mi away
- [Edge Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/edge-brewing-company-5235.md) — 3.58, Poor — Boise, Idaho — 2.5 mi away
- [Powderhaus Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/powderhaus-brewing-company-1636.md) — 3.74, Fine — Garden City, Idaho — 3.1 mi away
- [Brown Beard Brewing Co](https://finding.beer/brewery/brown-beard-brewing-co-33661.md) — 3.94, Fine — Garden City, Idaho — 3.7 mi away
- [Bear Island Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/bear-island-brewing-co-2805.md) — 3.87, Fine — Boise, Idaho — 3.9 mi away
- [Loose Screw Beer Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/loose-screw-beer-co-21347.md) — 3.81, Fine — Meridian, Idaho — 4.2 mi away
- [Ruckus Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/ruckus-brewing-32310.md) — 4.15, Great — Garden City, Idaho — 4.3 mi away

## Rankings this brewery appears in

- [Best breweries in Boise City, Idaho](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/idaho/boise-city.md)
- [Best breweries in Idaho](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/idaho.md)
- [Best breweries in United States](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states.md)

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