Going to parties? I’m all in favor of it. Promise to put good food, drink and company around me, and I’ll be right there.
Planning parties? Count me out. I’m strictly in the business of enjoying good things. I never absorbed the moral of The Little Red Hen.
Thank goodness Fat Pants Brewing Co. is here for people like me. The family-owned brewery offers far more than exquisite beer. It also presents the perfect spot for hosting any get-together – regardless of its size or formality, and with virtually zero effort.
HopSpot Brew Hall is 2,300 square feet of highly customizable event space, replete with on-site catering, a private bar, atmospheric lighting, a high-fidelity sound system, exclusive restrooms, and seating for up to 120 guests. HopSpot can be as lively as your high school reunion needs it to be, or as intimate as a small, dignified wedding reception calls for. Like beer itself, it is befitting of any social occasion.
“The beauty of HopSpot is how little it needs to look amazing,” said Augusta Berling, event and community manager for Fat Pants. “Its tall windows, Edison bulb lighting, and sumptuous wood tabletops are enough to create an inviting ambiance all on their own. Many of our guests do choose to add certain decor and amenities, of course. HopSpot events have featured everything from china plates and table linens to magic shows and carnival games. We recently set up a miniature putt-putt course for a corporate anniversary party.”
HopSpot’s fare is no less versatile. Hosting a cocktail party? Treat your guests to a kabob platter, charcuterie board, and other gourmet appetizers and shareables. Throwing a family reunion? Show Uncle Bob and Aunt Mary to the taco, wing or fish fry bar. They’ll rave about it. And if your guests are wearing black ties, then HopSpot’s short rib, chicken caprese, and pasta primavera will suit their dining expectations to a T. There are even breakfast buffet options.
Want something else? No worries. HopSpot welcomes other caterers. That’s only fair, as HopSpot regularly caters off-site as well.
HopSpot’s attachment to Fat Pants doesn’t limit its libations to brewskis. Wine, bubbly, spirits, pop: the gang's all here, and served by professional bartenders. But Fat Pants’ beer really is the star of the show. That’s bound to happen wherever it’s poured.
“Oh gosh, which beer do I recommend most?” said Augusta. “Bajo, our session IPA, which has given so many of our guests a newfound appreciation for the hoppy style of beer? Shirley, our cherry witbier, which we serve with a Luxardo cherry? No. It would have to be the Cream-Sota: our warm, traditional, full-bodied cream ale that satisfies my sweet tooth without trespassing into ‘cloying’ territory.”
You can spend as much time enjoying Fat Pants’ indescribably good beer as you care to at your party. Augusta will save you from any and all distractions.
“From the moment you first reach out until your last guest’s departure, our events team is committed to making your life as easy as possible,” said Augusta. “We pride ourselves on our quick communication and methodical behind-the-scenes planning. We even provide a list of local vendors that we have vetted ourselves. It does away with the difficulty of choosing the DJ, florist, baker, or any other specialist you could need to make your event truly your own.”
Party on. Visit fatpantsbrewing.com to learn more about HopSpot Brew Hall, or reach out to Augusta today at events@fatpantsbrewing.com or (507) 459-6572.
"We hosted three separate company recognition events at HopSpot. Augusta and the team were very accommodating. We received positive feedback on the food, drinks, service and space. Communication to organize with Augusta was flawless!"
– Jennifer