The best taprooms stretch drinkers to try something beyond their norm. The Wandering Tortoise has a regular rotation of unique craft beers from around the country that consistently are ahead of the drinking curve in the Valley. Its bar team makes those beers accessible, however, offering tastes and showcasing them during in-house festivals, on vinyl nights and as part of community-driven activities, such as a disc golf putting league. While beer is central to the Tortoise, the bar isn’t a one-trick pony. It also offers a selection of wines and meads. If you try something you like, you can grab some cans or bottles from the cold case to take home and enjoy later. Located next to Nelson’s Meat + Fish and home to container restaurant Sink or Swim, this breezy taproom has carved out a casual but serious culinary niche.