HOp

About HOp

Hop Life Brewing Company, located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, operates as a craft brewery and taproom. The company's journey began in 2011, when founder Jim Kelly established an apparel line to generate the initial capital for the brewery. This venture was a stepping stone towards his passion for brewing. Robert Tearle became a part of the company in 2012, followed by Jeffrey Blitman in 2016. The founders bring diverse experiences to the enterprise; Kelly is a retired Battalion Chief from the Saint Lucie County Fire District with a history of owning landscaping and pool service businesses, while Tearle is a veteran firefighter with the local Air Rescue Program. Blitman contributes his own entrepreneurial background, having previously founded and sold a packaging manufacturing company and owned a golf car distribution business.

The core of the business is the production and sale of craft beer. Operations are centered around a 15-barrel stainless steel brewhouse, which is visible to patrons from the 2,000+ square-foot taproom. This facility serves as the primary sales channel, functioning as a community gathering place for beer enthusiasts where they can consume freshly brewed beers and food from the on-site 'Hop Life Scratch Kitchen'. The business model is centered on direct-to-consumer sales within their 75-seat taproom, supplemented by the sale of merchandise and offering their space for private events. They serve a local clientele of beer lovers, from connoisseurs to the curious.

Hop Life Brewing Company offers a rotating selection of 20 beers on tap, spanning a wide range of styles from lagers and IPAs to porters and stouts. Their product line includes flagship beers like the 'Ankona Pineapple Blonde Ale' and 'Reel Lite', an American light lager. The brewery is committed to using quality ingredients and state-of-the-art techniques to create their beers. They frequently introduce new and seasonal brews, such as the 'Nut House Coffee Porter,' which is infused with locally roasted coffee, and fruit-infused ales, ensuring a varied menu for their customers. Beyond beer, the establishment also offers wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages to cater to a broader audience.