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16 Tons Beer & Wine
Categories: Food Beer, Wine & Spirits Nightlife Bars Pubs Beer, Wine & Spirits, Pubs [Edit]
265 E 13th AveEugene, OR 97401
(541) 345-2003
- Hours:
Mon-Wed, Sun 12 pm - 10 pm
Thu-Sat 12 pm - 12 am
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Tue, Wed, Thu
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Hipster, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
24 reviews for 16 Tons Beer & Wine
Review Highlights
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"...been known to grab a sandwich to go from the bier stein." In 4 reviews -
"There are now 18 rotating taps and more seating..." In 3 reviews -
"I think they have a great selection of beer to go." In 3 reviews
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24 reviews in English
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Review from C. eric D.
Eugene, OR
2/21/2012
Five stars a million times over! If you like to drink an adventurous selection of beers from around the world, poured by friendly and knowledgeable people, 16 Tons is the place! The tap selection is constantly rotating and is very reasonable, and the bottle selection is carefully chosen in a great use of space. I go here as much as I can afford to and in 25-30 visits, I've never been disappointed.
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Review from C S.
Eugene, OR
4/5/2012
Ehhhhhh, so many mixed feelings about this place. I can't knock them for being crowded, or for having a hipper crowd which is a bit of a relief, considering the norm. But, having to talk across the sale wine rack to the friendly stranger about which of us had the more urgent need to pee while waiting for the bathroom was, well, kinda weird. I imagine at a bar or a more traditional venue this gentleman and I would have hit it off, talking about sports or beers or the weather, but our would-be friendship was interrupted by a dearth of toilets and a divisive wine rack.
This is a decent place, ultimately, with lots of beers on tap and plenty of wine, but it's got a bit of an identity crisis. It's that as-seen-on TV gadget that excites you when you see it advertised because it does two completely unrelated, awesome things (like footsie pajamas with an integrated bottle opener), but just sits in a closet after someone ironically gifts it to you. I hope that analogy isn't too ridiculous. -
Review from Sophia K.
Eugene, OR
2/19/2012
Nice joint, but meh. I like 16 Tons, but I don't like the $2 corkage fee for a beer (and cider). Really? I can understand a corkage fee on a bottle of wine, but a corkage fee on a beer?! Wow. A corkage fee for a bottle from outside the store seems reasonable, but one from the establishment itself seems ridiculous. Strange concept that I do not like.
I do like the growler option and the half pint option, though I'm used to the practice of getting growlers from the brewery rather than a bar that happens to have the beer on tap. I also like the HUGE selection of beers. 18 beers on tap is good.
Service is great. Their payment set up looks like something macgyvered up by some techie. Anyway, you can get 10% off by becoming a member, which costs $20. I'm not too impressed with this place. The set up looks like it cuts corners to save money, yet the place charges a corkage fee.
*EDIT. I forgot to mention that you should be sure to add a tip before. Just tell the cashier that you want to add a few bucks for tip because their payment system does not print out a tip line since it's different than the normal payment system. Just a note that when the guy asked me if I wanted to add tip, I gladly did because it only makes sense because 1. I'm drinking at the bar, 2. the bartender was nice and helpful, 3. who doesn't tip a bartender? -
Review from Brad C.
Updated - 1/7/2012
This many rotating tap handles is reason enough for an update.
I am always impressed with the compliment of draft to bottles because there are so many beers in both categories that aren't available in the other. Good job maintaining focus on unique and interesting styles to choose from in both.
I hesitate to give five stars because of lack of adequate identification of taps and info about them with so much rotation. It is fun to try different things but getting the proper information about them will make remembering them much easier.
Perhaps a 16 tons tasting notebook for regulars?
Overall still a very good bottle shop and compliment to the neighborhood and beer scene in general.Listed in: Midtown Neighborhood, 13th Street of faded dreams...
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/1/2010 First to Review
a bit austere at first, but worth the time to invest chatting with the beer geeks behind counter.… Read more »
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Review from Greg N.
Eugene, OR
12/5/2011
This is a great place to sample the largest variety of beer on tap in town. The Beer Stein is right up there too but this place has more taps. If you want you can also buy smaller amounts of beer so you can sample more varieties.
My only problem with the place is they need more chairs. There are a few but mainly they have many of these tall tables that you can stand next to. There could be a plan to this madness, if you can't stand up it might be time to go home, but what fun is that? -
Review from Yurt F.
Eugene, OR
3/10/2012
It's got a lot of beer.
Beer is nice.
You know what else is nice? Ambiance. Come on, guys. Just try, a little, it won't kill you. And no, dim lighting all by itself doesn't count. -
Review from Beerboy M.
Portland, OR
9/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
Not a bad bottle shop for those who are into beer, or just looking for something less common than BMC or Ninkasi/Oakshire.
You can get Ninkasi and Oakshire, but they're common in the Eugene-Springfield area. Where 16 Tons shines is in less common beers from around the US and Europe. Good selection of sours, for example.
The prices are reasonable, as are the beers on tap. No food available here, other than what you bring in yourself.
This shop excels, though, in the tap list. 16 Tons has 18 taps of unique beers, while The Bier Stein only has 10. Generally a fairly varied selection too.
16 Tons has far fewer bottle selections (350+?) than The Bier Stein (1000?), but may have some beers not available down the street.
With McMenamins High Street and The Bier Stein within a 2 block distance this area might now be beer central in Eugene. -
Review from Hank K.
Eugene, OR
11/6/2011
The first time I went here the guy serving us was extremely attentive and helpful. I'm a real beer connoisseur, so it's good to check in with the staff to see what's new in the beer world. I thought the selection of draft beer was incredible and the prices were reasonable.
The second time I went here I was served by some goth chick that ignored me and my friend, talked incessantly with one of the other employees who was leaving for the day, and was just generally rude. She didn't seem to know anything about beer and she did everything possible to avoid talking to me or my friend when we had questions about the various brews on tap. I had a very unpleasant experience.
I think they have a great selection of beer to go. I bought several reasonably priced bottles and cans that I thoroughly enjoyed back at my house. The Beer Stein has a larger selection, and all the Beer Stein's beers are refrigerated, but I thought the prices and selection were better at 16 Tons.
BUT, and this is a BIG BUT, I was really displeased by the on-site consumption policy at 16 Tons. I bought a can of beer for about $1.75 and I had to pay an extra $1.00 to drink it on premises. That's a pretty hefty markup to pay for EACH beer you want to drink on premises, which is the policy I was told they enforce. The Beer Stein has a more reasonable percentage markup for the beer you want to drink on premises. Paying a 50+% premium to drink a cheap can, or bottle, of beer just doesn't make sense. I will gladly pay an extra $1.00 to drink a more expensive beer on premises, but the cheaper beers shouldn't require such a steep on-premises fee.
I'm sure if I go back a third time my last bad experience will fade from memory. Hopefully they fired the bad server. -
Review from Emily S.
Eugene, OR
4/15/2011
This place is a class act and it's really growing on me with every newletter and tasting event. I dig how they treat beer like wine, with the isles full of uniquely curated finds. They always have a bunch of interesting brews on tap and the staff is happy to talk about their nuances and let you taste before choosing.
Bonus for allowing customers to bring in food from several local joints to enjoy with a pint. Nice atmosphere and good location, with big windows to watch the world go by. -
Review from D D.
Eugene, OR
1/29/2012
I had high expectations from this place as I hard heard so many great reviews. Unfortunately, none of them were met. Service was poor, staff wasn't friendly, beer selections were average, it's too small, and they don't refrigerate most of their bottled beer. If I want good rotating taps, cold bottled beer, and friendly staff I'll just head over to the Beer Stein.
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Review from Lee W.
Updated - 3/18/2011
"Bump, bump, bump it up."
16 Tons is a gem in the Emerald City. Everything about this place confirms my belief that my town is much cooler than yours. Grab a pint or a half pint of the twelve beers they have on tap and then feast your eyes upon beervana.
They do tastings, classes, and have a fantastic weekly newsletter. They are greener than most other bottle shops because they don't waste energy on coolers. They have growlers you can buy and fill full of beer and drink all by yourself when your woman leaves town.
What am I doing writing this review? I should be over there right now drinking a tall one.Listed in: Can I have a beer please?
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/25/2010
Wide selection of beers including a few hard to finds at the Bier Stein like Brew Dog and Russian… Read more »
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Review from Jessalynn S.
Cincinnati, OH
2/19/2011
16 Tons opened just before I moved from Eugene in August 2010, and I didn't get a chance to stop in before I left. So when I returned to visit, I was happy to go here with a friend when we needed to pick up some beers. I was amazed with the selection - not sprawling, as I'm used to here in the midwest, but focused, and excellent.
As a bonus, 16 Tons also serves beer on tap - for consumption in the store, in pints, or to take home in growlers. They don't serve food, but that's almost a plus, since you can bring in your own food from a handful of excellent nearby restaurants like the High St McMenamin's, La Perla, and Dickie Jo's. (Ok, I've never actually been to Dickie Jo's, but I've been told it's excellent.)
The only bad thing I can say about 16 Tons is that right now, it's too far from where I'm living in Cincinnati, OH. I look forward to remedying that situation when I move back to Eugene in May. After that, I surmise that you'll be seeing me at 16 Tons A LOT.Listed in: I left my heart in Eugene, OR
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Review from M. E.
Eugene, OR
5/8/2011
Hands-down my favorite watering hole in Eugene-- mainly because it's not really a bar. Think of it as the Beirstein's cooler, younger sibling.
They've an impressive selection of beers in bottles, but I mainly go to enjoy they're rotating taps of beers on draft. The folks behind the bar are super-friendly and unpretentious about beer. They're also passionate about their business. If only other places could be more like 16 Tons... -
Review from John K.
Eugene, OR
2/4/2011
Unpretentious, friendly but not gushing, knowledgeable staff, very approachable. Outstanding selection of bottles, some quite rare and hard to find, and ten rotating draft taps on the beer side, excellent and eclectic wine and sake selection as well. Rather remarkable tasting events, with fast accurate service. Lack of coolers for bottled beer is an environmentally friendly choice, plus probably helps keep costs and prices down. I think this store compares favorably with City Beer in San Francisco, although not in the seating arrangements.
For a small market like Eugene, this place is remarkable and much better than it needs to be.
There are now 18 rotating taps and more seating arrangements. The beers on tap are unusual (but also have the local usual suspects, such as Ninkasi and Oakshire), excellent, presented well, and you can order half pints, which greatly increases the sampling opportunities. -
Review from antonio o.
Eugene, OR
9/8/2011
Best place for beer in Eugene. Hands down. You like beer, you are going to love this place. If you love beer, you have probably already been here.
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Review from jake g.
Eugene, OR
1/12/2012
Best selection of beers in town. Awesome staff. Not much else to say. Great place to go for a quick beer.
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Review from Meggie W.
Eugene, OR
9/24/2010
If you're a beer geek or (like me) you just hang out with a bunch of them, you should become acquainted with the folks at Sixteen Tons as soon as possible. They have all the fancy beer that you never knew you wanted. They have extensive knowledge of their stock and can recommend a product to you no matter your preference. They also have killer beer tastings; sign up for their mailing list to get reminders for upcoming tastings. The tastings aren't free but usually only cost a buck or two. I think it's a reasonable price considering the portions and that they don't pressure you to buy anything.
Take your beer snob friends and you'll be sure to impress them!Listed in: Eugene Eats, Etc.
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Review from Jennifer C.
Eugene, OR
10/18/2011
If you love beer you're going to love 16 Tons! With more rotating taps then you can count on both hands and a massive bottle selection your taste buds will never be board. The staff is incredibly nice and always helpful. The only down side to this place is that they don't serve food-but you're more than welcome to bring food in and there are alot of choices within walking distance. I've even been known to grab a sandwich to go from the bier stein. ;-) Oh I almost forgot they have true pints (larger glasses so you get a full pint of beer) and cheap cheater pints which are the glasses every one else uses. And a club to join for even cheaper beer . If you have a wine person in your party they have a great wine selection too.
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Review from Lisa K.
8/8/2011
Better than anything we have in SF. There are so many interesting beers on tap in addition to the great bottle selection. PLUS there's wine, which is pretty much just gilding the lily. The staff are really friendly and I like the space and seating available. I'm jealous.
Listed in: EUG
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Review from Chris R.
Eugene, OR
2/25/2011 15 Check-ins Here
16 Tons is the best beer shop in Eugene, the service here can not be beat. If you have any questions or want more information about any beer the owners are always there to help. They have a bottle selection that is better or compares to any other place in Eugene, the only problem is they don't have a refrigeration system yet. They make up for it though with the lowest prices in town, and it's nothing that cant be solved with an hour in the refrigerator at home. 16 Tons has a rotating selecting of kegs on tap which they sell pints, mason jar, and growler pours depending on your need. They even have a membership program for $25/year that gets you an additional 10% off any purchases in the store including the pints you drink while your trying to decide what great beer to get!
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Review from Heather S.
Eugene, OR
7/3/2011
The best place to buy beer in town, hands down.
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Review from Josh C.
Eugene, OR
2/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
These guys are contributing wonderful things to the world of beer. These guys are 100% "the real deal". Awesome selection. Award winning beers. Stuff you cannot find anywhere else.
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Review from Matt J.
Eugene, OR
2/6/2011
I must confess, my first impression was something to the effect of, "Look at those sideburns. This must be hipster central." Since then, however, I have repeatedly been proven wrong.
These guys know their sh*t. They consistently go the extra mile to meet the needs of their customers while also (upon request) helpfully pushing the boundaries of their palettes. As a real beer enthusiast, I am frequently taken aback at the quality of beers they have in store and how they constantly manage to bring in new beers I've never heard of.
The staff are also not the type of beer geeks to judge or turn their nose up at those who are just entering the world of craft beer. Far from snobs, these guys are simply interested in sharing good beer.
Price-wise, these guys are also the best in town. Their pint rates are standard, their growler prices are great, but their bottle prices are easily the best in town. Easily beating out the only other bottle shop in town, as well as the larger grocers that sell craft beer and imports, 16 tons is the way to go. -
Review from James V.
Eugene, OR
2/4/2011
Great selection of bottles. Perhaps not as many as Bier Stein, but they more then make up for that with the quality of the selection.
The Staff is very knowledgeable and helpful with selections. Always a good variety of beers on tap. Many brews on tap, that I have never had before and that is always a good thing.
If you see something you like on the tap list from their website, hurry on down or you may miss it.
