Hog River Brewing

We’re a mom & pop urban, craft brewery and taproom hidden in the historic and vibrant neighborhood of Parkville, Hartford. With a constantly rotating tap list of in-house brewed beers, each visit becomes an adventure.
Our flagship Kölsch-style beer (our only constant beer selection) sets the tone for our approach to beer. We favor classic German styles – Dunkelweizens, Hefeweizens and Schwarzbiers – but brew across the craft beer style map including Pale Ales, IPAs, Cream Ales, Browns, Porters, Stouts, Smoked Red, Saison, etc.
Within our taproom you’ll find pieces of manufacturing history, large and small, carried over from when the space was Hartford Rubber Works, later Pope Manufacturing. With an industrial slant but laid-back vibe, folks feel at home in ‘Hartford’s Living Room.” You’ll usually find a food truck outside, games inside and good conversation everywhere.

Author: Caroline Porsiel

Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.