Hop & Sting Brewery

What Hop & Sting Brewery does

Hop & Sting Brewing Co. operates a craft brewery and taproom at 906 Jean Street in Grapevine, Texas, producing small-batch ales and lagers in both draft and packaged (cans) formats. The core technology is conventional small-batch craft brewing with an emphasis on quality and process discipline; the company does not disclose proprietary brewing technology or differentiate on technical innovation. The brewery distributes across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex through wholesale draft and packaged channels, supplemented by a Beer Finder tool and an Untappd-listed tap menu for consumer discovery.

The business model is direct-to-consumer anchored. Primary revenue comes from on-premise taproom beer sales, supported by ancillary streams including event venue rentals (full brewery buyout, Private Loft, Brew-House production area), merchandise (branded apparel), ticketed live music events, gift cards sold via Square and Clover, and a Shopify e-commerce storefront. A free Pint Club loyalty program drives repeat visits and to-go purchases with discounts on beer and early access to releases. Marketing is community-driven: weekly recurring events (trivia, yoga, running, cycling, Music Bingo) — many tied to local charity donations — alongside preferred-vendor partnerships with Vaqueros Texas BBQ, Ross Culinary Craft, and local musicians serving private events.

The company is privately held and independently owned, with no disclosed institutional funding, parent company, or acquisition events. It serves craft beer enthusiasts, families, event organizers, and community activity participants in the DFW region, and has been recognized as Best Brewery in DFW by the Dallas Morning News (2021-2023) and Fort Worth Star-Telegram (2022-2023).

Name

Hop & Sting Brewery

Legal name

Hop and Sting Brewing Co.

Website

https://hopandsting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hop & Sting Brewing Co. is a craft brewery in Grapevine, Texas, producing small-batch ales and lagers for direct taproom sales, DFW-wide distribution, and private event rentals, serving craft beer enthusiasts, families, and event hosts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Small batch ales
• Brewery taproom
• Private event hosting
• DFW beer distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Texas

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. On-tap beer sales: Draft beer sold directly at the taproom. Pint Club members receive $3 off first beer every visit. Daily beer to-go deals available Monday-Wednesday starting at $6 for six-packs.
2. Event venue rentals: Private event rentals of the brewery spaces including Buyout (whole brewery + beer garden), Private Loft, and Brew-House (production area) for corporate events, weddings, and celebrations.
3. Merchandise sales: Sale of branded merchandise including apparel such as anniversary t-shirts ($24.99 pre-order, $29.99 day-of).
4. Live music events: Ticketed live music events featuring artists like Jason Eady, priced at $30.00 per ticket.
5. Gift cards: Digital and physical gift cards sold for the taproom via Square.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hop & Sting Brewing Co. brews and sells small-batch craft ales and lagers in both draft and packaged (canned) forms, distributed through its Grapevine, TX taproom and across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Beyond beer, the company operates private event venue rentals (full brewery buyout, Loft, and Brew-House production area), runs a calendar of ticketed live music events and weekly community programming, sells branded merchandise, and offers taproom gift cards through its Pint Club loyalty program.

Product overview

Hop & Sting Brewing Co. is a craft brewery operating as a unified taproom and e-commerce store. The core product is small batch, high quality craft ales and lagers available on draft and in packaged cans. The company offers direct-to-consumer sales through its taproom and online store, merchandise (t-shirts), gift cards, and ticketed live music events. The Pint Club loyalty program provides recurring customer engagement. Event Rentals (buyout, loft, brew-house) offer private event hosting. Beer distribution extends to draft and canned formats across Dallas-Fort Worth through the Beer Finder program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Craft Beer (Draft and Packaged) High quality, small-batch craft ales and lagers brewed at Hop & Sting's Grapevine, TX production facility and sold in both draft (on-premise) and packaged cans (to-go and wholesale). Distributed across Dallas-Fort Worth via the Beer Finder tool and consumed on-site at the taproom and beer garden.
• Private Event Rentals Rental of Hop & Sting's three event spaces (Buyout, Private Loft, Brew-House) for corporate events, weddings, and celebrations. Each booking can be paired with preferred caterers Vaqueros Texas BBQ and Ross Culinary Craft.
• Taproom Gift Cards Digital and physical gift cards redeemable at the Hop & Sting taproom, purchased online through Square and Clover platforms for gifting to friends and family.
• 8th Anniversary T-shirt Branded apparel item commemorating the brewery's 8th anniversary, available in multiple colors and sizes (S-2XL) via pre-order ($24.99) or day-of purchase ($29.99).
• Jason Eady: Live at Hop & Sting Ticketed outdoor live music concert featuring artist Jason Eady in the Hop & Sting Beer Garden, with $30.00 per ticket sold via the Shopify storefront.
• Pint Club Free loyalty program providing $3 off the first beer every taproom visit and 10% off Beer To-Go purchases, with early access to beer releases, events, and updates for enrolled members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Voted Best Brewery in DFW for 3 consecutive years (2021-2023 Dallas Morning News) and 2 consecutive years (2022-2023 Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vaqueros Texas BBQcoreOthersPreferred catering contractor for private events at Hop & Sting, providing BBQ services for weddings, celebrations, and corporate events at the brewery venue.
• Ross Culinary CraftcoreOthersPreferred catering contractor for private events, providing culinary services for events held at Hop & Sting's event spaces.
• Local Live MusiciansminorOthersLocal musicians hired for live performances and events at the brewery, supporting the entertainment programming and live music event offerings.
• Lake Grapevine Runners & WalkersminorOthersLocal running organization that Hop & Sting supports through Hop & Sprint events. Brewery donates 25 cents from every draft beer sold on Tuesdays to their scholarship fund.
• Grapevine Chain Gang Group RideminorOthersLocal cycling organization that Hop & Sting supports through Bikes & Brews events. Brewery donates 25 cents from every draft beer sold on Wednesdays to support local cycling organizations.
• Mad Duck RacingminorOthersLocal cycling organization that Hop & Sting supports through Bikes & Brews events with donations from Wednesday draft beer sales.
• Inspire YogaminorOthersLocal yoga studio partnering with Hop & Sting for Bend & Brew yoga sessions. Participants receive yoga class followed by $5 drink credit at the brewery.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• 3 Nations Brewing: DFW-area (Carrollton) craft brewery with taproom and regional Texas distribution. Similar product mix and competing for the same DFW taproom and packaged-beer customer.
• Martin House Brewing: Fort Worth craft brewery known for small-batch experimental beers with a strong taproom and DFW distribution. Closely aligned on production philosophy, packaging strategy, and regional DFW taproom competition.
• Texas Ale Project: Dallas-based craft brewery with on-site taproom and DFW distribution. Similar small-batch positioning, taproom-centric GTM, and overlapping craft enthusiast customer base.
• Revolver Brewing: Plano-based craft brewery with broad DFW and Texas distribution. Comparable packaging-and-taproom model and direct competition for DFW shelf and tap handles.
• TUPPS Brewery: McKinney-based (North DFW) craft brewery with taproom and event programming. Comparable taproom-plus-event revenue model and overlapping DFW suburban craft beer audience.
• Deep Ellum Brewing Company: Dallas-based craft brewery with taproom and significant DFW distribution. Overlapping product portfolio (ales, lagers), taproom experience, and event programming targeting similar craft beer enthusiasts.
• Panther Island Brewing: Fort Worth-based craft brewery with on-site taproom producing ales and lagers for DFW distribution. Comparable scale, single-location taproom model, and similar DFW craft beer customer base make it one of Hop & Sting's closest competitors.
• Hopfusion Ale Works: DFW-area craft brewery focused on hop-forward small-batch ales. Comparable small-batch positioning, DFW distribution, and direct competition for craft beer enthusiasts.
• Celestial Beerworks: Dallas craft brewery operating a taproom focused on quality small-batch beer. Comparable scale, DFW geography, and taproom-driven business model.
• Rahr & Sons Brewing: Fort Worth craft brewery with taproom and broad DFW distribution. Comparable ales/lagers portfolio, regional brand recognition, and taproom-event revenue mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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