Brewery Profile

Hopshire Farm and Brewery

In Freeville, a small village setting gives Hopshire Farm and Brewery a different feel from a city taproom or a production-focused beer hall. A visitor should expect a local gathering place built around beer, conversation, and the surrounding community rather than a stop defined by spectacle. The brewery is run by the Rakow family and presents itself as part of the area’s craft beer culture, with an emphasis on local connections and regional ingredients where possible. Walking in, the main draw is the chance to see what is being poured that day, settle in with friends or family, and take in a venue that also makes room for live music and local food.

Travelers moving through this part of New York often look for breweries that reflect their surroundings, not just a list of styles copied from elsewhere. Hopshire fits that kind of itinerary because its identity is tied to local sourcing, community events, and a farm-and-brewery setting. The known appeal is less about any single flagship beer and more about the experience of tasting locally focused beer in the place where it is made. For visitors who build trips around small towns, regional food, and independent producers, a stop here can work as both a beer visit and a low-key social break. Since specific beer names and regular styles are not fixed in the available information, the best approach is to arrive open to the current lineup.

Practical planning should start with the brewery’s current hours and event calendar, especially if live music or local food is part of the reason for visiting. Offerings can vary by day, so the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, any food availability, and what is scheduled. Groups should check ahead rather than assume seating, event timing, or menu details. Visitors interested in the brewery’s sustainability focus can ask staff what local ingredients or practices are being highlighted at the time. Hopshire is best approached as a community-oriented brewery visit: check what is happening that day, allow time to stay for a pint, and treat the beer list, music, and food as part of a rotating local snapshot rather than a fixed attraction.

Nestled in Freeville, New York, Hopshire Farm and Brewery is the heart of local craft culture, run by the dedicated Rakow family. More than just a brewery, this community hub celebrates regional bounty by pairing their exceptional, locally-focused beers with live music and local foods. It’s the perfect gathering spot where friends and family connect over quality brews and a shared commitment to local sustainability.

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1771 Dryden Rd, Freeville, New York, 13068-

Phone: (607) 279-1243

Website: http://www.hopshire.com

Hours: MONDAY: Closed TUESDAY: Taproom Closed | Yoga 6-7 PM WEDNESDAY: 4-9 PM | Trivia 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM THURSDAY: 4-9 PM FRIDAY: 4-9 PM | Live Music 6-8PM SATURDAY: 12-8 PM SUNDAY: 12-6 PM

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Limited Pizza Menu Available

    Jul 3, 2026

    Hopshire is now offering a limited menu focused on 12" pizzas made with house-made dough, sauce, and meatballs, featuring fresh vegetables from the Farm at Hopshire.

  • Kitchen OPEN

    Jul 4, 2026

    Hopshire is now offering a limited pizza-focused menu as a soft launch to get into the groove.

  • Weekly Lindsay Graham Yoga Classes

    Jul 7, 2026

    Lindsay Graham teaches classes emphasizing healthy skeletal alignment, creative sequences, and breath-led practice with modifications and props for all levels.

  • Lindsay Graham Yoga Class

    Jul 7, 2026

    Lindsay Graham teaches classes that focus on healthy skeletal alignment and creative sequences led by the breath, suitable for all levels with modifications and props.

  • Yoga with Lindsay

    Jul 7, 2026

    Lindsay Graham teaches classes that focus on healthy skeletal alignment and creative sequences led by the breath, cultivating a fun and challenging practice with modifications, pr…

  • Trivia Night!

    Jul 7, 2026

    Join host Dave Ashton for weekly trivia night full of brain-teasing questions and craft beers.

  • DJ Trivia – Every Wednesday at Hopshire

    Jul 8, 2026

    Join host Dave Ashton for weekly Trivia Night with brain-teasing questions and delicious craft beverages.

  • Blues Jam Tradition Hosted at Hopshire

    Jul 9, 2026

    One of the longest-standing Ithaca blues jam traditions with a talented house band starting the evening with soulful blues tunes.

  • Blues Jam Tradition Evening

    Jul 9, 2026

    Hopshire hosts one of Ithaca's longest-standing blues jam traditions featuring their talented house band performing soulful blues tunes.

  • Brewhouse Blues Jam

    Jul 9, 2026

    Long-standing Ithaca blues jam tradition featuring a talented house band playing soulful blues tunes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hopshire Farm and Brewery located?
Hopshire Farm and Brewery is located at 1771 Dryden Rd, Freeville, New York, 13068-. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Hopshire Farm and Brewery's hours?
Current hours are: MONDAY: Closed TUESDAY: Taproom Closed | Yoga 6-7 PM WEDNESDAY: 4-9 PM | Trivia 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM THURSDAY: 4-9 PM FRIDAY: 4-9 PM | Live Music 6-8PM SATURDAY: 12-8 PM SUNDAY: 12-6 PM. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Hopshire Farm and Brewery?
Visit http://www.hopshire.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.