All of this tap handle business started with a shed deer antler found in Ann Arbor, MI.

I was walking back into our house, saw my kegerator, and knew it should be a tap handle!

Whitetail deer antler shed turned beer tap handle

Whitetail deer antler shed turned beer tap handle

For the next year or so, I tracked down unique items from garage sales, estate sales, eBay, and anywhere else to make into tap handles. Some of the crazy items can be seen on the Bear Taps recycled gallery page. During this time, I started the CabinFeverCraft Etsy shop and sold tap handles on there.

Then, I found MakerWorks in Ann Arbor and realized with the world of possibilities their laser engravers opened up for branding tap handles.

Eventually, I shifted the tap handle business from CabinFeverCraft to a new Etsy shop called BearTaps. Not long after, I just couldn't keep up with the custom order requests. When we moved from Ann Arbor, MI to North Bend, WA in October 2016, I shifted the focus of our handle designs to those that you see in our store now.

Thank you for your support.

Refund Policy

You may return your order* for any reason within 30 days of the of the purchase date and a full refund of the original purchase price and shipping will be issued. Bear Taps will will pay for the return shipping only if there is a defect in the craftsmanship or performance of the purchased item(s).

*refund policy does not apply to custom orders

After 30 days, returns may be accepted, but are considered on an individual basis. Please contact us by email at dan@beartaps.com with any questions.