01/22/2026
The Ale-pacas are BACK and they’re clocking in for snuggles 🦙🍻
Tap Season 2026 is officially underway! This two-month celebration of Tualatin Valley breweries, cideries, and taprooms kicked off last Thursday (Jan 15), and we’re raising a glass to Explore Tualatin Valley for pulling it all together. From a digital passport and launch party to a collaborative brew and—most importantly—alpacas… they truly understood the assignment.
Yes, friends, the legendary Ale-paca Snuggle Station has returned.
Yes, that means alpaca hugs.
Yes, carrots may be involved 😘🧡
Dale the Alepaca, official mascot and professional heart-stealer, will be popping around the Valley with his besties, spreading cheer, snuggles, and the occasional carrot kiss at select Tap Season stops.
📍 Where you can catch the Ale-pacas during Tap Season:
🦙 Saturday, Jan 28th 1-2:30pm : Hillsboro Downtown Station
🦙 Thursday, Feb 5th 4-5:3pm : Old Market Pub & Brewery
🦙 Pre-Gaming @ the Winterhawks game Feb 12th (time TBD)
🦙 Saturday, Feb 14th : 19 Acres Cider (time TBD)
🦙 Saturday, Feb 28th : Beaverton Beer Games (possibly 3-4:30pm)
🦙 Saturday, March 7th : Pelagic Brewing Public House (time TBD)
Come for the craft beer & cider, stay for the alpaca cuddles. Tap responsibly. Snuggle enthusiastically 💛
