Brewery / taproom
Unclaimed profileHopFusion Ale Works
Fort Worth, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
HopFusion Ale Works is a brewery and taproom with a beer program that leans bold and inventive. Core pours like the honey-vanilla Feisty Blonde and lime-kissed Tejano Lager showcase range, while El Gran Pepinillo pushes into pickle-and-pepper territory. Medals at national and international competitions back the ambition. Non-alcoholic options are minimal: house lemonade and kombucha for custom radlers.
- What should I order?
- Start with Tejano Lager, a lime-infused Mexican lager that's crisp and approachable. For something richer, Fur Slipper is an imperial milk stout at 9% ABV. Adventurous drinkers should try El Gran Pepinillo, a pickle-and-pepper lager.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts seeking a wide range of styles, from light lagers to imperial stouts, will find plenty to explore. The taproom's lively events and weekly specials appeal to groups and casual drinkers. Those looking for non-alcoholic options beyond standard sodas may find the limited lemonade and kombucha selection sufficient for radlers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Beer-to-go pricing is verifiable: 6-packs of annual production beers are $12 each, 20L kegs start at $105, and 32oz crowlers start at $11, plus tax. On-site pour prices are not documented.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beer list leans into high-ABV and unconventional flavors—hibiscus cherry blonde, pickle-and-pepper lager, coconut imperial stout—while still nailing classics. Awards include a U.S. Open Beer Championship gold for Feisty Blonde and a Best of Craft Beer Awards gold for Tejano Lager.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Beer
Award-winning brewery with a strong core lineup of inventive beers, from honey vanilla blonde to pickle-pepper lager. Fresh infusions and a wide to-go selection add convenience. Happy hour discounts make it accessible.
Menu strengths
- — Award-winning: Feisty Blonde (Gold, US Open Beer Championship 2022), Tejano Lager (Gold, Best of Craft Beer Awards 2020), El Gran Pepinillo (Platinum, International Brewski Awards 2021).
- — At least 19 beers on tap daily, all brewed on-site, offering a wide variety of styles.
- — Beer-to-go options include 6-packs, kegs, crowlers, growlers, and 4-packs of cans.
Standout selections
- — Feisty Blonde: Honey Vanilla Blonde Ale, 8.27% ABV, 16.6 IBU; Gold Medal at 2022 US Open Beer Championship.
- — Tejano Lager: Mexican Lager with Lime, 5.62% ABV, 12 IBU; Gold Medal at 2020 Best of Craft Beer Awards.
- — El Gran Pepinillo: Pickles and Pepper Lager, 5.8% ABV, 12 IBU; Platinum Medal at 2021 International Brewski Awards.
- — Fur Slipper: Imperial Milk Stout, 9% ABV, 34 IBU.
Pricing: 6-packs of annual production beers $12 each; 20L kegs from $105; 32oz crowlers from $11 (plus tax)
Nonalcoholic
Limited non-alcoholic offerings: house-made lemonade and kombucha for custom radlers.
Menu strengths
- — House-made lemonade and kombucha allow for custom radlers, adding a non-alcoholic option.
Standout selections
- — House-made lemonade for custom radlers.; House-made kombucha for custom radlers.
How it sits with the food
No food menu is documented, but the beer styles suggest pairings: the Tejano Lager's lime brightness would complement tacos or ceviche; Fur Slipper's roasted malt and higher ABV could stand up to barbecue; El Gran Pepinillo's pickle brine and pepper heat might pair with burgers or fried foods.
Inebrious does not score kitchens, food or the restaurant overall. We review the beverage program only.
Community reviews
Anyone with a free Inebrious account can rate the drinks here. Community ratings are kept entirely separate from the Inebrious editorial score above.
No community reviews yet. Be the first to write one.