03/18/2026
It is with great sadness and sorrow that we must announce the closure of Hop Forged. Many nights of blood sweat and tears built Hop Forged’s taproom and the brand itself. We have tried everything within our power to keep business going, but it’s time we accept our fate.
Business wasn’t an easy. Just nine months after opening, COVID hit. Couple the lingering effects of COVID with the current economical struggles, that brings us to today. The obstacles have become too overwhelming to overcome.
Hop Forged was started by Aj and Brian, both born and raised in Hanford. They started the brand from their garage in 2012 and built everything from scratch. They brewed small home-batches and refined their craft that eventually became Hop Forged. Some of those recipes are still brewed and enjoyed in the taproom today. The building that Hop Forged occupies, all the way to the recipe development, Hop Forged was built by Aj and Brian along with all of the friends and family that supported this dream and helped it come to fruition. We want to thank everyone for the 7 years we have been in business. You have made it possible all these years.
Doors will be open until the remaining beer is gone through, so come in and say your good-byes over the next couple weeks. Cheers!