By Sailor Hill
The owners of the popular Silverton taphouse Silver Falls Brewery have opened a second location, the Barrel House in Eugene in the former Tap & Growler space.
Eric Druliner co-owns Silver Falls Brewery with his business partner, Andrew Fox. The pair began brewing out of Druliner’s garage in 2015 and later expanded in 2019 to their current brewery production space.
The entrepreneurs knew they wanted to expand ever since opening, but the timing and properties for a second location never felt right.
Druliner told New School Beer in December of 2023, “We needed to reach a stage where we were not just capable but well-prepared to take on such an endeavor. This involved learning the intricacies of what works and what doesn’t, delving into self-distribution, and establishing efficient systems – all while ensuring we had an exceptional team in place.”
When Eugene’s Tap & Growler space became available, the business partners scooped it up as quickly as possible.
“The place in Eugene… had everything that we wanted,” Druliner told Our Town. “We want to increase our presence in Corvallis and also get into Eugene as well.”
Located in the heart of Eugene, the Barrel House features an extensive selection of Silver Falls Brewery’s core beers and experimental brews, including upcoming European additions to the menu.
The space will also serve as a hub for live events, particularly comedy shows, said the owners.
“We have just kind of like a taproom with a small kitchen. It’s a great location for people to come check us out, but also be able to branch out as far as distribution goes,” Druliner said.
The taphouse also offers an array of Italian-inspired cuisine, featuring pizzas and sandwiches, while their beer menu largely will remain unchanged from the Silverton location.
Druliner emphasized the unwavering support and hard work of the staff at the new location, stating that their enthusiasm and commitment have been instrumental in shaping the brewery’s expansion journey.
“I can’t say enough about our staff and how good they are and how much we appreciate them because they’re very crucial in decision-making,” he said.
Eugene is already excited about the opening of the Barrel House after its soft opening in March.
“It was such a great feeling having people walking by and realizing what we are,” Druliner said.
“They knew of us, they’d either been here before to Silverton, connected it to Silver Falls State Park, they love our beer, just overwhelming support that we were hoping for.”
“We don’t sell down there, we have no presence down there. And yet, people still know us… we must be doing something right!” co-owner Fox added.
The Barrel House will host a Grand Opening event sometime in May, inviting beer enthusiasts and community members to join in celebrating this exciting new chapter for Silver Falls Brewery.
Fox said, “I think it’s going to be a good thing and it’s gonna be good for Eugene, too.”
Silver Falls Brewery’s Barrel House
207 E 5th Ave., Eugene
Hours: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Closed Tuesday
