Brewery Profile
Oregon Trail Brewery
In Corvallis, a college town with a long-running interest in local beer, this brewery stands out for its age as much as for what is in the glass. It traces its roots to 1987, putting it close to the early years of the American craft beer movement. A visitor walking into the historic Old World Center finds a brewery tied closely to its building rather than a polished, interchangeable tasting room. The setting is shared with Old World Deli, and the feel is more like a community gathering place than a destination built around spectacle. The brewing setup is part of the appeal: a three-story, gravity-fed system and one of the oldest brew kettles still in use give the place a visible connection to earlier craft-brewing methods.
Travelers moving through the Willamette Valley and the central Oregon coast corridor often seek out breweries that show a sense of place, whether that means hop-forward regional beers, small-batch experimentation, or old-school pub character. Oregon Trail Brewery fits that route through history and scale. It offers a chance to drink modern craft beer in a setting shaped by decades of use, not by a recent design trend. For visitors who have seen newer production breweries and taprooms, the contrast can be interesting: here, the story is not only about what styles are pouring on a given day, but about how long the brewery has been part of Corvallis and how its equipment and surroundings reflect an earlier phase of American brewing.
Practical details are best confirmed directly before or during a visit, since available pours, hours, and any service arrangements can change. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s beers and ask what is currently fresh from the brewery. Because the brewery operates within the Old World Center and shares its setting with Old World Deli, visitors should expect an experience connected to that broader space rather than a standalone brewery campus. Parking, seating, food options, and event schedules are not specified here, so check current information if those details matter to your plans. For a casual stop in Corvallis, it is most useful to approach Oregon Trail Brewery as a historic local beer stop: go for the sense of continuity, the unusual gravity-fed brewing setup, and the chance to see a piece of Oregon craft beer history still in use.
Oregon Trail Brewery, nestled in the historic Old World Center in Corvallis, is a true pioneer, tracing its roots back to 1987 and the dawn of the American craft beer movement. This three-story, gravity-fed brewery still utilizes one of the oldest brew kettles in use, offering a taste of history alongside expertly crafted modern beers. Stop by this cherished community hub, where decades of brewing tradition meet a vibrant atmosphere shared with the Old World Deli.
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341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333-4640
Phone: 5417583527
Website: http://www.oregontrailbrewery.com
Popular Beers
A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Oregon Trail Brewery.
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Wit
Belgian white ale
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IPA
NW style IPA
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Mosaic Red
Red ale
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Ginseng Porter
Porter
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Bourbon Barrel Porter
Porter
Beer Styles at Oregon Trail Brewery
Oregon Trail Brewery brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Belgian white ale, NW style IPA, Red ale, and Porter. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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Brewery Tour, Tasting, and Beer's Local Backstory
May 30, 6:30 PM
Enjoy a brewery tour and tasting while learning about the local beer history.
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Jeanne Gregg Band
May 30, 7:00 PM
Join the Jeanne Gregg Band at the Old World Deli for a night of rhythm & blues! Show starts at 7pm.
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Full Moon Ghost & True Crime Tour
May 30, 8:30 PM
Explore ghost stories and true crime tales on this full moon night tour.
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Similar Product
May 31, 6:00 PM
Looking for some Rap Pop Punk on a Sunday evening? Find it at Old World with Similar Product! Show starts at 6.
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Daytime Ghost & True Crime Tour
Jun 2, 4:30 PM
Discover ghost stories and true crime tales on a daytime tour in Corvallis.
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Rainbow Roots: Queer History in Corvallis
Jun 2, 6:00 PM
Discover queer history in Corvallis through a special walking tour.
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Meet Your Streets - June 2026
Jun 5, 5:30 PM
A community event to get to know the streets and neighborhoods of Corvallis.
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Plug Block Party Fundraiser
Jun 5, 6:00 PM
Fundraiser for The Plug Presents, featuring Twistello, Cmadd and friends!
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Corvallis Chronicles Walking Tour
Jun 8, 5:30 PM
Dive into Corvallis history with this narrated walking tour.
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Rainbow Roots: Queer History in Corvallis
Jun 8, 7:00 PM
Discover queer history in Corvallis through a special walking tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Oregon Trail Brewery located?
- Oregon Trail Brewery is located at 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333-4640. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are Oregon Trail Brewery's hours?
- Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call 5417583527 to confirm before visiting.
- How can I learn more about Oregon Trail Brewery?
- Visit http://www.oregontrailbrewery.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.