Hopkins Farm Brewery

What Hopkins Farm Brewery does

Hopkins Farm Brewery is a family-owned craft brewery and taproom located at 3833 Rider Lane in Havre de Grace, Maryland, founded in 2020 on farmland that the Hopkins family has operated since the 1920s. The company brews craft beer on-site using malted barley grown on its own farm and processed through Chesapeake Malting Company, a malting operation founded by brewer Aaron Hopkins in 2014 that also supplies other Maryland breweries and distilleries. The product portfolio spans a rotating lineup of craft beers, hard seltzers, and hard seltzer slushies, with merchandise (hats, t-shirts, hoodies, glassware) and gift cards sold both at the taproom and online through Gift Rocker.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer venue with no reservations; seating on the patio, lawn, and taproom is first-come, first-served across Wednesday-Sunday operating hours. Revenue is generated through taproom beverage sales, pavilion and tent rentals for private events ($400-$600 per 4-hour block), food truck partnerships with rotating local vendors, and a near-weekly live music calendar that includes recurring ticketed events such as car shows, fundraisers, and concerts. The family controls operations across brewing (Aaron Hopkins, formally trained at Central Washington University with prior production experience at Duclaw and Independent Brewing), business management (Daniel Hopkins, managing partner, retired veterinarian), and venue programming (Katie Lee Spradlin, former pediatrician).

The go-to-market is event-driven and community-anchored, with a centennial celebration planned for Memorial Day weekend 2026 to mark 100 years of Hopkins family farming. Marketing channels are limited to the company website, a weekly email newsletter, and organic Facebook/Instagram presence. The venue is pet-free, BYO-food, and family-friendly, deliberately positioning the brand around local agricultural heritage rather than competitive craft beer innovation.

Name

Hopkins Farm Brewery

Legal name

Hopkins Farm Brewery

Website

https://hopkinsfarmbrewery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hopkins Farm Brewery is a family-owned craft brewery in Havre de Grace, Maryland, founded in 2020 on a century-old Hopkins family farm, selling on-site craft beer, hard seltzer, and merchandise through a taproom, pavilion rentals, and event programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Farm brewery
• Venue rentals
• Hard seltzer
• Live music events

Headquarters

HQ city

Havre de Grace

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. Taproom beer and beverage sales: On-site sales of craft beer, hard seltzer, and hard seltzer slushies brewed at the farm. Most of the menu is craft beer brewed on the farm, with some hard seltzer options.
2. Pavilion and tent rentals: Rental of outdoor event spaces for private events. Large Pavilion holds 80-90 people at $600 for 4 hours, Small Pavilion holds 40-50 people at $500 for 4 hours, Large Tent holds 70-100 people at $400 for 4 hours, Small Tent holds 50 people. Time slots available Wednesday-Saturday (12pm-4pm or 5pm-9pm) and Sundays (12pm-4pm).
3. Merchandise sales: Sale of merchandise including hats, t-shirts, hoodies, glassware, and more sold in the taproom during regular business hours.
4. Gift cards: Gift cards available for purchase in the taproom or online through Gift Rocker's platform.
5. Snack sales: Sale of snacks such as pretzels, chips, and jerky.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hopkins Farm Brewery is a family-owned farm brewery in Havre de Grace, Maryland that brews craft beer on-site using locally-grown malted barley sourced from its own farm and Chesapeake Malting Company. The brewery operates a taproom selling craft beer, hard seltzer, and hard seltzer slushies, and rents outdoor pavilions and tents for private events. It also sells branded merchandise, gift cards, and hosts a rotating schedule of food trucks and live music.

Product overview

Hopkins Farm Brewery is a family-owned and operated farm brewery in Havre de Grace, Maryland, offering craft beer brewed on-site using locally-grown malted barley from Chesapeake Malting Company. The product portfolio includes craft beers, hard seltzer, and hard seltzer slushies. The brewery also provides venue rental services through pavilion and tent rentals for private events, operates a food truck schedule with rotating local vendors, and sells branded merchandise including hats, t-shirts, hoodies, and glassware. The company was founded in 2020 on a farm that has been in the Hopkins family since the 1920s.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Susquehanna Symphony OrchestraminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 June 2026The Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra hosts their 6th Annual Fundraiser Concert at Hopkins Farm Brewery. The event includes food trucks, raffles, and live orchestral music from the patio. Ticket prices support the orchestra's annual fundraiser.
• Bikes & Beers Havre de GraceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 April 2026Cycling event series departing from Hopkins Farm Brewery with 15, 30, or 45-mile rides. Post-ride beer festival includes complimentary craft beers, live music, food trucks, and charity raffle with over $3,000 in prizes.
• Susquehannock Wildlife SocietyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Hosting a wildlife conservation event featuring silent auctions, live music, and educational activities. Event made possible by a grant from the Harford County Office of Community & Economic Development.
• Chesapeake Malting CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Aaron Hopkins in 2014, provides locally-grown and hand-crafted malted grains to breweries and distilleries throughout Maryland, including Hopkins Farm Brewery. Enables the farm-to-brewery concept.
• Black Tie OystersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured food truck partner at oyster-themed events like Bull & Oyster Fest and Sip and Shuck.
• Mid-Atlantic Classic AMX Club, Delaware Valley AMO, Potomac Ramblers Car ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar club hosting their annual All-AMC Day event at Hopkins Farm Brewery. Spectators free, trophies awarded, car registration $10, vendor registration $25.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wico Street Brewing Company: Local Maryland craft brewery featuring live music and food trucks. Comparable smaller-scale craft peer with a similar taproom, music, and food-truck programming model targeting local and family audiences.
• Fordham & Dominion Brewing: Dover, Delaware craft brewery with taproom and broad distribution. Comparable nearby Mid-Atlantic craft producer targeting similar demographic and beer-style preferences.
• Chesapeake Malting Company: Founded by Aaron Hopkins in 2014, a Maryland-based craft maltster supplying breweries and distilleries. Sister company to Hopkins Farm Brewery sharing family ownership and providing its malt; key ecosystem comparable for vertically-integrated farm-brewery-malt operations.
• DuClaw Brewing Company: Maryland-based craft brewery with multiple taprooms, founded in Baltimore. Directly comparable as a regional craft beer producer where brewer Aaron Hopkins gained production experience, competing for the same Maryland craft consumer.
• Flying Dog Brewery: Frederick, Maryland craft brewery with a taproom and distribution across the Mid-Atlantic. Comparable regional craft competitor with overlapping beer styles and taproom experience.
• Evolution Craft Brewing Company: Salisbury, Maryland craft brewery with taproom and distribution. Comparable Eastern Maryland craft producer with a similar on-site + packaged beer model targeting Mid-Atlantic consumers.
• Heavy Seas Beer: Baltimore-based craft brewery with taproom and broad distribution. Comparable as a Maryland craft beer producer targeting similar consumers with a similar beer portfolio and on-site experience.
• Burley Oak Brewing Company: Berlin, Maryland craft brewery established 2011 with a destination taproom. Comparable Maryland craft brewery with a similar rural, destination-style taproom experience and family/founder-led identity.
• Jailbreak Brewing Company: Laurel, Maryland craft brewery with taproom. Comparable regional peer in the Maryland craft beer market, competing for similar local and destination taproom customers.

Broad incumbents

• Dogfish Head Brewery: Milton, Delaware craft brewery (now part of The Boston Beer Company) and one of the largest East Coast craft producers. Comparable as a Mid-Atlantic craft institution that inspired founders like Aaron Hopkins, but operates at much larger scale with national distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hopkins-farm-brewery

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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