Area Guide Spotlight: Iron Hop Taphouse

Posted May 13, 2025

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On your next trip to APT, consider visiting, staying, shopping and eating local by consulting APT’s helpful Area Guide. APT’s Area Guide Spotlight series highlights all the things that make the Driftless area so incredible, including some of our favorite finds that should definitely be included on your summer itinerary.

Cheers to summer adventures at Iron Hop Taphouse in Downtown Mazomanie! Whether you’re in the mood to sample some surprising Wisconsin brews or would rather stick to the classics, Iron Hop Taphouse is excited to welcome new and returning guests to their inviting and innovative space. With an emphasis on building and celebrating community, Iron Hop Taphouse is a fantastic stop on your journey through the Driftless.

APT reached out to Kristin Kraft, owner of Iron Hop, to learn more about what's on tap this summer.

Iron Hop Taphouse

10 Brodhead Street, Mazomanie, WI
(608) 401-1009 | ironhoptaphouse.com

About Iron Hop Taphouse

Iron Hop Taphouse is a family friendly self-serve tasting room, bottle shop, and lounge. We have shareable food options and entertainment. We highlight local Wisconsin craft beer, cider, wine, and NA beverages.

Iron Hop is a great, convenient place to stop by before your show at APT. Grab some snacks, beer, or a bottle of Bailey's Run Wine. We offer food to-go, 12 or 16 oz crowlers of tap beer, and much more!

Toasting to Community

Iron Hop Taphouse opened in 2022 to give the community a place to enjoy quality beer and highlight Wisconsin-made beverages. We opened a self-pour taphouse to give the pouring power back to the customer. Iron Hoppers can try an ounce of something new or pour a pint of their favorite. The taphouse was created with the intention to provide a welcoming space for people to connect with friends and family. We want to become the third space for our customers to relax, read, create, and connect with others. Iron Hop has become more than we could imagine - taking on private events and hosting community gatherings.

Our Taphouse is located in the heart of the Historic Downtown in Mazomanie. Our building was built in 1863 - one of the oldest, intact structures in the village. We have been working diligently to bring awareness to the area. We are continuously restoring our historical building to show off its unique architecture and history. The taphouse provides a unique experience to the nightlife in Mazomanie.

Mazomanie has an abundance of outdoor activities and spaces to explore. It's known to be part of the "Gateway to the Driftless". Cheers to kayaking, hiking, fishing, and great beer!

Summer Happenings

We have Trivia Nights every other Thursday. You can find all of our upcoming trivia topics on our website under “Events”. We have steel-tip darts and a foosball table for fun!

In 2025 we started a mug club at our taphouse which provides members a personal mug, discounts, and offers community - keep an eye out for the next mug club membership drop!

Otherwise we have a handful of other fun, seasonal events throughout the year. Keep an eye on our socials! @ironhoptaphouse

Last year we were involved with implementing Night Markets throughout the summer. We plan to do the same for summer 2025. Vendors, businesses, music, and lots of fun! Visit www.exploremazo.com to keep updated on the schedule.

Iron Hop is located in Downtown Mazomanie which is only 18 minutes from APT and just a hop, skip, and jump off of Highway 14.

Stay connected to Iron Hop Taphouse for more information on events and new menu items to try!

Facebook: Iron Hop Taphouse
Instagram: @ironhoptaphouse