Hop Farm Brewing Co

What Hop Farm Brewing Co does

Hop Farm Brewing Company is an independently partner-owned craft brewery and taproom located at 5601 Butler Street in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company operates a direct-to-consumer model producing and selling hoppy ales, farmhouse ales, sour ales, and lagers, alongside a full food menu featuring burgers, sandwiches, mac and cheese, and pub fare, with both on-premises and packaged beer-to-go sales. Its value proposition centers on sustainability and local sourcing, using ingredients from partner farms including HazyDaze Hop Farm and sourcing local ingredients for both beer production and kitchen offerings.

The brewery's core technology is a craft brewing operation producing a rotating portfolio of 18+ beer SKUs — including flagship products such as Dinosaurs In Space (NEIPA), Pittsburgh Pale Ale, Hop Farm Light, and Pink Boots Society collaboration brews — alongside on-site food service. The physical taproom features exposed wooden beams, communal seating, pool tables, and event space. Digital infrastructure is limited to standard hospitality SaaS: ToastTab for online ordering and gift cards, SpotHopper for website and email marketing, and Eventbrite for ticketed events.

Revenue is generated through three streams: on-premises draft sales (pints priced $6-$8), packaged beer to-go (4-packs priced $16-$22), and food service plus private party packages. The company employs 9 staff and markets primarily through organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Google Business Profile) and local event programming. No funding rounds, institutional investment, wholesale distribution, or multi-location footprint are evident in the data.

Name

Hop Farm Brewing Co

Legal name

Hop Farm Brewing Company

Website

https://hopfarmbrewingco.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hop Farm Brewing Company is an independently partner-owned craft brewery and taproom in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood, producing hoppy ales, farmhouse ales, sour ales, and lagers alongside pub fare for local consumers and private events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery and Brewpub

NAICS

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

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF), Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Brewery taproom
• Local sour ales
• Farm-to-glass brewing
• Brewpub food service

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-premises taproom sales: Draft beer sales consumed on-site at the taproom along with food service from their diverse menu including burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, and salads.
2. Beer to-go (cans and bottles): Packaged beer sales for off-premises consumption including 4-packs of various styles like Dinosaurs In Space, Pittsburgh Pale Ale, and other seasonal offerings.
3. Food service: Online food ordering through ToastTab platform for dine-in and takeout orders featuring American pub fare.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hop Farm Brewing Company is an independently partner-owned craft brewery and taproom in Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, that produces and sells a rotating portfolio of craft beers (hoppy ales, farmhouse ales, sour ales, and lagers) made with locally-sourced ingredients. The brewery operates an on-site taproom serving draft beer and a full food menu, offers packaged beer (4-packs) to-go, and hosts private parties and community events.

Product overview

Hop Farm Brewing Company is an independent, partner-owned craft brewery located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company offers a diverse portfolio of craft beers including hoppy ales, farmhouse ales, sour ales, and lagers, with flagship products such as Dinosaurs In Space (New England IPA), Pittsburgh Pale Ale, and Hop Farm Light. The taproom provides food service including burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, and specialty items like Hop Farm Fries and Yinzer Cheesesteak. The company focuses on sustainability and local sourcing, using ingredients from local farms including HazyDaze Hop Farm. Additional services include private party hosting and online ordering through ToastTab.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dinosaurs In Space (New England IPA) New England IPA featuring notes of ripe mango and fresh citrus; 5.3-6.3% ABV available in cans and on draft, for craft beer drinkers seeking hazy hop-forward ales.
• Pittsburgh Pale Ale American Pale Ale brewed with Mosaic and El Dorado hops providing notes of citrus, honeydew, and mixed berries; 5.5% ABV, for craft beer drinkers seeking approachable hop-forward ales.
• Porch Beer (German-style Lager) German-style lager with clean malt profile featuring notes of sweet bread and crackers, balanced with classic Noble hops, for craft beer drinkers seeking traditional lagers.
• Gemutlich (Dunkelweizen) Dunkelweizen with notes of fresh bread, caramel, and warm spices; German word representing friendliness and cheer, for craft beer drinkers seeking traditional German wheat beers.
• Blacksheep (Dry Stout) Dry stout with subtle notes of dark chocolate and tobacco smoothed by a semi-sweet oaky finish, for craft beer drinkers seeking dark beer styles.
• Fortune Seeker (West Coast IPA) West Coast IPA dry-hopped with Talus Cryo, Chinook, and Azacca hops, inspired by the California Gold Rush, for craft beer drinkers seeking bitter, classic West Coast IPA character.
• Hop Farm Light (Light Lager) Crispy refreshing light lager made with 100% locally grown crystal hops from HazyDaze Hop Farm, for craft beer drinkers seeking easy-drinking local lagers.
• Luchadora (Mexican-style Amber Lager) Mexican-style amber lager with toasted malt character and notes of hazelnut and caramel, for craft beer drinkers seeking malt-forward lagers.
• Punk Rock Rhino (Hazy IPA) Hazy IPA with tropical hop character featuring pineapple and peach notes; 5.3% ABV, for craft beer drinkers seeking fruit-forward hazy IPAs.
• Zuul Boot Goofin (Pink Boots Society Collaboration Sour Ale) Pink Boots Society collaboration sour ale featuring jasmine rice, designed by in-house brewer Eva Phillips, layered with tart floral fruitiness in a refreshing essence, for craft beer drinkers and Pink Boots Society supporters.
• Field Ration (Dry-Hopped Saison) Dry-hopped Saison with super dry and crisp profile, featuring spicy yeast notes and tropical fruity hop character; 6% ABV, for craft beer drinkers seeking farmhouse ales.
• Cheese Man of Dusseldorf (German Altbier) German Altbier with deep amber color, toasty caramel aromas, light herbal hop profile, and smooth roasted finish; 4.8% ABV, for craft beer drinkers seeking traditional German ale styles.
• T'mave Pivo (Czech Dark Lager) Czech Dark Lager with dark brown color, thick foam, and flavors of espresso, toffee, chocolate, and tobacco, for craft beer drinkers seeking traditional Czech lagers.
• Staches & Strike Ahts (American IPA) Well-balanced American IPA designed to pair with bowling, featuring a frothy mustache theme, for craft beer drinkers seeking balanced American IPAs.
• Glow Dance (Tart Sour Ale) Refreshing tart sour ale with loads of guava and tangerine, for craft beer drinkers seeking fruit-forward sour ales.
• Green Room Zen (West Coast IPA) West Coast IPA with resinous pine and sweet grapefruit complemented by fresh pineapple aromas and a crisp, dry finish, for craft beer drinkers seeking classic West Coast IPA character.
• Margotberry (Fruited Sour) Heavy-hitting fruited sour packed with sweet and tart raspberries with a puckering sour kick, for craft beer drinkers seeking intense fruited sour ales.
• Eleganz (Lager) Lager with delicate crackery sweetness complemented by subtle noble-esque hops, for craft beer drinkers seeking traditional lagers.
• Hop Farm Burger Two smash patties with cheddar cheese, grilled onions, and Hop Farm Sauce, for taproom guests seeking a signature burger.
• Hop Farm Fries French fries smothered with house beer cheese and topped with bacon, jalapenos, scallions, and cool ranch drizzle, for taproom guests seeking shareable appetizers.
• Yinzer Cheesesteak Shaved ribeye with grilled onions, beer cheese, and chipotle mayo on a toasted hoagie roll, for taproom guests seeking Pittsburgh-style sandwiches.
• BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese Mac and cheese topped with barbecue chicken and crispy fried onions, for taproom guests seeking comfort food offerings.
• Private Party Packages Event hosting services for intimate gatherings to grand events with customizable party packages at the brewery taproom, for individuals and groups seeking private event venues.
• Taproom Experience Indoor taproom with exposed wooden beams, communal seating, pool tables, and billiards, for craft beer enthusiasts seeking a social atmosphere.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Pink Boots SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for the Zuul Boot Goofin beer - a sour ale designed by Hop Farm's own Eva Phillips, featuring Jasmine rice and a custom tee from Abeille Voyante Company. Layered with tart floral fruitiness in a refreshing essence.
• Abeille Voyante CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided custom tee for the Pink Boots Society collaboration beer Zuul Boot Goofin.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stone Brewing: Established craft brewery known for IPAs with taproom/destination locations. Comparable in style focus and taproom-led positioning, but operates as a major national brand rather than a single-neighborhood venue.
• Deschutes Brewery: Regional craft brewery with public houses/taprooms and broad distribution. Comparable in operating both production brewing and on-premise taproom experiences, though at significantly larger scale.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Large established U.S. craft brewer with taprooms and broad distribution. Comparable as a craft brewery pursuing hop-forward IPAs and lagers, but at vastly larger scale and reach than Hop Farm.

Regional players

• Allagash Brewing Company: Maine-based craft brewery with a taproom and regional distribution focused on Belgian-inspired styles. Comparable as an independently-owned craft brewery emphasizing quality and style-specific portfolios.
• Voodoo Brewing Co. Pennsylvania-rooted craft brewery with a taproom and multi-state distribution. Comparable in style diversity and taproom-centric brand, but operates on a larger regional footprint than Hop Farm.

Direct peers

• Grist House Craft Brewery: Pittsburgh craft brewery with a taproom focused on IPAs and hazy styles. Comparable as a Pittsburgh neighborhood taproom competitor pursuing similar style-driven (NEIPA, hazy) customer segments.
• Strange Roots Experimental Ales: Pittsburgh craft brewery specializing in experimental and sour/funky ales with a taproom. Comparable to Hop Farm in its local Pittsburgh taproom model and adventurous beer portfolio (sours, farmhouse ales).
• Penn Brewery: Pittsburgh-based craft brewery with a taproom and restaurant producing German-style and other craft beers. Directly comparable to Hop Farm as a Pittsburgh craft brewery + taproom operator targeting local enthusiasts.
• East End Brewing Company: Pittsburgh craft brewery operating a taproom and distributing to local bars/restaurants. Closely comparable to Hop Farm in geography, scale, and direct-to-consumer model, with broader distribution reach.
• Tröegs Independent Brewing: Pennsylvania-based independent craft brewery with a taproom and broad regional distribution. Comparable as a PA-headquartered independently-owned craft brewer, though at meaningfully larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/600900469921326
• Instagraminstagram.com/hopfarmbrewing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hop-farm-brewing-co

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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