Beavers Bend Brewery and Mountain Fork Brewery both pour flights along US-259 in Hochatown, and between the two of them cover most of what a beer-focused stop on this trip looks like — house-brewed IPAs, bourbon barrel-aged ales, and food that's genuinely worth ordering, not just a bar snack.
Overview
Mountain Fork Brewery sits at the north end of Hochatown and pairs its beer list with brick-oven pizza and burgers — a real kitchen, not an afterthought. Beavers Bend Brewery is the other name that comes up on the strip. Both operate as a normal stop on an evening out, with indoor and outdoor seating.
Why Visit
If wine isn’t the draw for you, this is the other half of Hochatown’s drinking scene, and it fits the same casual, patio-forward character as the rest of the strip. It also pairs naturally with dinner, since Mountain Fork’s food is substantial enough to build a meal around.
What to Expect
A flight typically runs a reasonable, casual price — check current tasting menus and pricing directly, since these change. Expect an hour or two for a proper visit if you’re eating as well as drinking. Both breweries work for groups and casual outings; this isn’t a dressed-up experience the way dinner at Press Italia is.
Local Tips
Weekday visits are quieter than weekends, when the strip fills up. If you’re doing both breweries in one trip, treat it as an afternoon rather than trying to fit both into one evening alongside dinner — spacing it out means you actually get to enjoy the food at whichever one you eat at.
Designate a driver, or stay somewhere walkable to the strip — Hochatown is a dark two-lane highway at night, and DUI enforcement on US-259 is real.
Frequently Asked Questions
What breweries are in Broken Bow and Hochatown?
Beavers Bend Brewery and Mountain Fork Brewery both operate on the Hochatown strip along US-259.
Does Mountain Fork Brewery serve food?
Yes — brick-oven pizza and burgers alongside its beer list, substantial enough to build a full meal around.
Can I walk between the Hochatown breweries and restaurants?
Some spots on the strip are walkable to each other, but distances vary — check specifically if walkability matters for your cabin choice, and plan a driver or a nearby cabin either way.
Where to Stay Nearby
Staying close to the strip means you're not driving after a flight or two.