Brewery Profile

Flat Tail Brewing Co

For much of the 2010s, a walk into this Corvallis brewery meant entering one of the city’s recognizable craft beer gathering places rather than a single-style specialist. Flat Tail Brewing Co. operated from 2010 to 2020 and became associated with the local beer scene through a broad brewing approach and a plainly stated outlook: “Work Hard, Eat, Drink & Enjoy Life.” Visitors during its run would have found a brewery whose reputation rested on range, from clean, approachable beer to more experimental releases. Its name remains tied to Corvallis beer history because it was not just a stop for a pint, but part of the city’s everyday craft beer conversation.

Travelers exploring beer in Oregon often look for evidence of the region’s wide brewing vocabulary: crisp lagers, hop-forward ales, farmhouse and sour influences, and breweries willing to move between familiar and less predictable styles. Flat Tail fit that pattern by earning notice for Tailgater Kölsch, described as crisp and award-winning, while also developing experimental sour programs that pushed beyond standard tap-list expectations. That combination helps explain why the brewery is remembered by people interested in Pacific Northwest brewing rather than only by former regulars. For a visitor thinking about Corvallis as a beer destination, Flat Tail’s story shows how a college town brewery could reflect both casual drinking culture and a more adventurous brewing streak.

The most important practical note is that Flat Tail Brewing Co. is no longer operating; its doors closed in 2020. There is no current taproom visit to plan, and details such as hours, amenities, food service, or the day’s pours cannot be confirmed at the brewery itself. Anyone researching a Corvallis beer itinerary today should treat Flat Tail as a historical stop in the city’s craft beer timeline, not an active venue. Its legacy is still useful context for visitors who want to understand Oregon beer beyond present-day taprooms: the brewery’s decade-long run, its known Kölsch, and its sour experimentation remain part of the record of how Corvallis participated in the state’s broader brewing culture.

From 2010 to 2020, Flat Tail Brewing Co. was a beloved fixture in Corvallis, Oregon, embodying the spirit of "Work Hard, Eat, Drink & Enjoy Life." This innovative brewery earned a reputation for mastering diverse styles, from the crisp, award-winning Tailgater Kölsch to daring, experimental sour programs that pushed the boundaries of Pacific Northwest brewing. While their doors are closed, their legacy remains a vibrant chapter in Oregon's craft beer history.

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202 SW 1st St, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333-4727

Phone: 541-758-2229

Website: http://www.flattailcorvallis.com

Hours: 11am-11pm Monday-Thursday 11am-1am Friday-Saturday 10am-11pm Sunday. Holiday Hours: Closed All Day Thanksgiving, Closed December 24th @ 5pm, Closed All Day December 25