A lot of research, development and a trip to a small Montana brewery inspired three local couples to open their own brewery in Stayton.
“We decided then that we wanted to open a brewery in or near our hometown,” said Crystal Spenner, co-owner with her husband Matt and friends, Doug and Cari Naugle and Chris and Brittany Klein. The couples started home brewing years ago and just recently gave their hobby legs to inspire their local brew pub.
“We put the team together and got the brewery into motion,” Spenner said. “Kickstarter was the first step. We figured if we really wanted to get this going we should see what kind of support we have from the community.”
They set their goal at raising $25,000 through the fundraising site, met that goal, and started Snow Peak Brewing Company two years ago. The funds helped get a building lease, business licenses, permits, and “the two beautiful glass roll-up doors” that helped enhance the exterior façade of the Water Street property owned by Santiam Water Control District.
Snow Peak Brewing crafts a vast variety of beers, from porters, brown ales, kolches, amber ales, pale ales to IPAs.
“We also offer a few varieties of hard ciders, wine, CBD Elixer, and non-alcoholic beverages from other Northwest producers,” Spenner said. “There is not a kitchen at the brewery, but there [are] often food trucks parked near by, or folks can bring their food in with them.”
Snow Peak often has live music, hosts events such as painting parties, and participates in many community events, including collecting food for the Stayton Community Food Bank. The venue at 280 E. Water St. can be reserved for private parties.
Facebook feedback to date includes: “great place with awesome staff,” “good beer and ciders, and a fun atmosphere,” and “awesome people with a passion for their craft.” One customer even predicted, “Going to be the next big thing in Northwest brewing.”
Snow Peak Brewing is family friendly until 9 p.m. Operating hours are: 3-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 3-10 p.m. Friday, noon-to p.m. Saturday, and noon-7 p.m. Sunday.
For more information, visit Snow Peak Brewing Company’s Facebook page or call 503-767-2337.
