Hop River Brewing Company
Brewery
4.7 (317)
1515 N Harrison St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46808 · (260) 739-3931
About Hop River Brewing Company
From Hop River Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read September 24, 2026.
Hop River Brewing Company is a brewery and taproom on North Harrison Street in Fort Wayne. It opened in February 2018. Its website lists a bronze medal at the 2022 World Beer Cup for Every Hop Is Sacred, an English dark mild.
The year-round list covers a lot of styles. Harrison Street Wheat, a hefeweizen, has won medals at the Indiana State Fair Brewer's Cup three times, according to the website. Lasers In The Jungle IPA, Red Beauty Irish Red and 1894 Stout are regulars too.
Every Hop River beer is released through the taproom, and some never leave it. A barrel aging program feeds limited releases that usually sell only in the taproom. Seasonals rotate through the year.
The kitchen serves a rotating seasonal menu of appetizers and entrees, with carry out ordered online. The taproom is family friendly, and the patio welcomes pets. Most nights bring a weekly or pop up event.
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Rating
4.7out of 5
317 Google reviews
Questions people ask
Answers come from Hop River Brewing's website, read September 24, 2026.
Is Hop River Brewing family friendly?
Yes. The website says the taproom is family friendly, with a pet friendly patio.
Does Hop River serve food?
Yes. It serves a rotating seasonal menu of appetizers and entrees. You can also order carry out online.
Can I book a private event?
Yes. The contact page has a form to request a private event. There is also a form to book music.
Which breweries are close by?
Draft Taproom & Coffee is 0.3 miles away and Landing Beer Co is 0.5 miles away. Fortlandia Brewing Company is 0.6 miles away and The Hoppy Gnome is 0.7 miles away.
Breweries near Hop River Brewing Company
Before you visit Hop River
Ask what is taproom only, since some beers never leave the building. Bring the dog if you plan to sit on the patio. The taproom is closed on Mondays, and Sunday hours are shorter.
Check the current taproom menu on hopriverbrewing.com before you go. The beer and food both rotate with the season.
Draft Taproom & Coffee is about a six minute walk away. Landing Beer Co and Fortlandia Brewing Company are a short drive.
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