The History of the Hopskeller Building

Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Waterloo, Hopskeller Brewing Company stands on a foundation laid over two centuries ago—once a grand home, now a vibrant gathering place. From salvaged tin ceilings to cast-iron bridge railings, every detail tells a story of resilience, restoration, and reverence for the past.

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Grain, Grit, and Gratitude: A New Chapter at Hopskeller

In some capacity or another, I’ve been either planning or running Hopskeller for a decade now. As someone who tends to make massive, life-changing transitions every 5 years or so, a decade feels like an absolute lifetime. Despite the challenges – a fire and the rebuilding process, COVID, an industry broadly in decline – Hopskeller has been very successful.

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