ABOUT US
Finding Inspiration in Every Beer
Our taproom in Hudson is just two blocks from the pier. Here in this beautiful river town, our brewers craft delicious stouts, refreshing IPAs, crisp lagers, and other mouth-watering brews. We are easily accessible by foot, bike, boat, or car (we have private parking!), and we look forward to having you join us for a sip in the taproom or on our patio weather permitting. With sixteen taps available, games such as pinball skeeball, duck claw, and a dog friendly environment – we hope to have a little something for everyone!
Hop & Barrel is partially built on great ingredients and brewing technique. The rest of the credit goes to our incredible team.
OUR STORY
Justin Terbeest is the founder and driving force behind Hop & Barrel Brewing, a dream that began to take shape in 2011 in Hudson, Wisconsin. Growing up on a dairy farm in a rural community, Justin learned the values of hard work and resilience early in life. He went on to study political science, religion, and history at Luther College, before embarking on a decade-long career as a lawyer, a profession in which he still holds a license.
It was this career that lead Justin to join Hudson Rotaract and be introduced to craft beer during an annual fundraiser for the organization. Justin's new passion for craft beer lead to homebrewing, a lot, like a lot a lot. This hobby grew as he became involved in brewing contests, even reaching the final rounds of the National Homebrew Contest in Boston and Minneapolis. The idea of starting a brewery took hold in his mind, and in late 2017, after years of planning and perfecting recipes, Hop & Barrel Brewing opened.
When he’s not at the brewery, Justin enjoys spending time with his family, snowshoeing, live music events, and soaking in the great outdoors. His favorite beer is Crooked Grin, his favorite flannel is any Dixxon, and if he were a beer, he’d be an IPA— bitter, snarky, and sharp, but a crowd pleaser at it’s core, just like him.
Meet The Team
Our Goal
Here at our brewery, we try to keep our focus simple: We are a place where you can bring your close friends, poker group, or kids and feel comfortable. When you drink with us, you’ll know you are getting our best beer, 100% of the time—no excuses. We will always push our limits. Our passion is to brew something even better than we did the day before.