{"id":410776,"date":"2026-09-25T23:10:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T23:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/410776\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T23:10:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T23:10:18","slug":"hop-state-brewing-reimagines-craft-beer-in-tampa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/410776\/","title":{"rendered":"Hop State Brewing reimagines craft beer in Tampa"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Hop State Brewing\u2019s first anniversary glass Credit: c\/o Hop State Brewing Co.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a bold new player pouring flavor and personality into Tampa\u2019s craft beer scene. Hop State Brewing <\/a>has officially opened in the space formerly home to Six Ten Brewing, bringing a fresh vision, a chef-inspired approach to brewing, and Florida\u2019s first build-your-own seltzer bar.<\/p>\n

The ownership trio \u2014 Ed Fitzpatrick (Food & Entertainment Director), Buddy Cernan (Taproom Manager), and Ed Valenti (Head Brewer) \u2014 isn\u2019t here to follow the playbook. They\u2019re rewriting it.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe didn\u2019t just want to revive a space. We wanted to reimagine what a brewery could be,\u201d said Valenti. \u201cAt Hop State, we\u2019re exploring flavors like chefs do\u2014building layers, pushing boundaries, and crafting beers that challenge and delight.\u201d<\/p>\n

Craft Beer with Culinary Soul<\/p>\n

From the start, Hop State is setting a high bar with a debut lineup that speaks to balance, creativity, and intent:<\/p>\n

Hop State Brewing current tap list<\/p>\n

Plain Seltzer \u2014 Hard Seltzer \u2022 4.0% ABV Crisp, refreshing, sugar-free hard seltzer. Perfect on its own or customized with flavor shots.<\/p>\n

Prima Vittoria \u2014 Italian Pilsner \u2022 5.0% ABV Traditional Italian pilsner brewed with Eraclea pilsner malt from Italy and noble hops.<\/p>\n

Ophanim Honey Vanilla \u2014 Blonde Ale \u2022 5.5% ABV Smooth blonde ale brewed with orange blossom honey and vanilla beans.<\/p>\n

Ophanim Coffee \u2014 Blonde Ale \u2022 5.2% ABV American blonde ale rested on Colombian coffee beans from Wiregrass Roasting Company.<\/p>\n

Fallen Gods \u2014 Hazy Double IPA \u2022 8.6% ABV Hop-saturated hazy DIPA featuring Nelson, Motueka, Riwaka, Sabro HyperBoost and Riwaka Abstrax.<\/p>\n

Juice Burton \u2014 Anniversary Edition \u2014 Gluten-Free Beer \u2022 4.0% ABV 40th Anniversary Edition featuring tangerine pur\u00e9e, vanilla bean, marshmallow and vanilla soft serve.<\/p>\n

D\u2019luscious \u2014 Imperial Stout \u2022 10.5% ABV Rich imperial stout with cacao nibs from Ghana, Peru and Ecuador, rested on macadamia nuts.<\/p>\n

BA Infinite Shadows \u2014 Barrel-Aged Dark Lager \u2022 5.6% ABV Dark lager aged eight months in 10-year Heaven Hill barrels with light roast, crisp lager character and subtle barrel notes.<\/p>\n

\"\"Five Hop State Brewing can offerings Credit: c\/o Hop State Brewing Co.<\/p>\n

Florida\u2019s First Custom Seltzer Bar<\/p>\n

Hop State\u2019s seltzer experience is the first of its kind in the state \u2014 a self-serve bar where guests start with a house-made base (still or dry-hopped) and personalize with gourmet Amoretti flavor pumps. Patrons are encouraged to experiment with combinations like Passion Fruit + Iced Tea or Wild Strawberry + White Peach. First pour? Keep it classic. Second? Get weird.<\/p>\n

The Taproom Vibe: Chill Meets Creative<\/p>\n

Hop State\u2019s revamped taproom blends industrial charm with warm finishes, bright wood accents, and a newly expanded patio. It\u2019s designed to be both welcoming and surprising \u2014 perfect for solo flights, group hangs, or bringing the kids on a weekend afternoon.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re building a space for the community to gather, unwind, and experience something new every time,\u201d said Ed Fitzpatrick, the brewery\u2019s Operations\/Special Events Coordinator\/Food & Entertainment Director.<\/p>\n

From weekly trivia nights to weekend live music and seasonal beer launches, Hop State keeps the calendar full and the vibe fresh.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Next<\/p>\n

Hop State isn\u2019t slowing down. Seasonal beers and syrups are in the works, including fan-favorite fall release Booliner \u2014 a tart Berliner Weisse inspired by a certain blueberry breakfast cereal.<\/p>\n

On the seltzer side, new flavors like Watermelon Lemonade, Wild Huckleberry, and Coconut Ube will rotate into the mix, giving guests even more ways to customize their pour.<\/p>\n

\u201cHop State is all about discovery,\u201d Fitzpatrick said. \u201cYou might come for a beer, stay for the seltzer, and leave with a new favorite band or food truck. That\u2019s the point \u2014 it\u2019s not just about what\u2019s in your glass. It\u2019s about what\u2019s happening around it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Visit Hop State Brewing
7052 Benjamin Road, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 873-3179
Open Tuesday \u2013 Sunday
Live Music | Rotating Food Trucks | Trivia Nights | Custom Seltzer Flights
hopstatebrewing.com<\/a>
[email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/p>\n

Contributors to this article include: Ed Valenti, Head Brewer; Buddy Cernan, Taproom Manager; Ed Fitzpatrick, Operations, Events Coordinator<\/p>\n

This article appears in Sept. 24 \u2013 30, 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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