I remember coming to Sams(draper founder owner brewer)house on bass lake road 20 years ago everyone else is hangin out playing video games and Sam is out on the deck trying to brew beer and Jeremy(Sam called him Germy)over there hittin a bongo)Only Sam wasnt trying, he was creating. Always with a big ol grin. Sam lived across the street from me 15 years before that with the same happy grin. Im unmeasurably proud of you Sam and i know Bob would be. I havent been up to oregon in a while but if the brew is 20 years better than it was i can only imagine. Your doin it bro i hope to see you soon. If u see this tell...
   Read moreWhat do you want in a tasting room? Delicious beer in a great selection with fantastically personable tenders? Frequent rare releases in a quirky environment with authentic local color? Obvious dedication to quality from brewers who care about beer more than image? Draper has all of those. What really makes it 5-star worthy is that it is where I learned about the difference between a place that is awkward for a lone enthusiast and a place that is comfortable and welcoming for all quality beer drinkers who enter (no matter the gender or...
   Read moreThis is some of the best beer coming out of Oregon. Creative, hyper-local (regionally-sourced grapes, berries, etc.), and exceptionally executed. Tempranillo wilds, apricot sours, BBA stouts, DDH IPAs… Draper’s beer offerings are stylistically diversified and showcase a depth of knowledge and affection for the craft that is rarely seen. The taproom is dive-y, the patrons are gregarious locals, and bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly. Order 5oz pours off the tap list menu and experience the range of flavors. I visit every time...
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