Hoptown

Hoptown Handles is an American manufacturer of custom tap handles serving breweries, bars, restaurants, cideries, distilleries, wineries, coffee roasters, and kombucha breweries across the United States and internationally. Founded by Ben Weston, a San Diego native and former attorney who relocated to Portland, Oregon, the company grew out of a passion for homebrewing and the craft of customizing kegerators with unique tap handles. What began as a garage project — including a now-legendary Star Wars-themed kegerator with lightsaber tap handles — evolved into a full-scale manufacturing operation based in Portland, Oregon. All tap handles are 100% American made, a distinction that translates into faster lead times, higher quality output, lower shipping costs, and no tariff exposure for customers. The company offers two primary product lines: fully custom premium tap handles featuring unique shapes, a variety of materials, and custom-engineered features designed to precisely represent a client's brand; and budget-friendly stock-style handles available in 11 different shapes that are customized to fit brand aesthetics while maximizing affordability and durability. In addition to tap handles, the company also produces custom merchandise and apparel. Hoptown Handles provides complimentary design services — clients simply submit a logo, branding assets, or can art, and the in-house design team, led by Troy Marcikic, produces tap handle and merchandise designs at no additional charge. The design team has experience collaborating with brands across a wide range of industries and ensures on-time project delivery with a high-quality final result. Customer service is a core pillar of the business, built on the principles of truth, trust, and transparency. The company commits to prompt, informative responses and a satisfaction guarantee. Hoptown Handles maintains a sustainability policy focused on conserving natural resources, minimizing pollution, reducing energy and water consumption, diverting materials from landfills, and supporting locally produced goods and services. The company has partnered with the National Forest Foundation to plant trees in U.S. National Forests and supports the Portland Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. Suppliers are also encouraged to reduce their environmental footprint as part of the company's broader procurement philosophy. With manufacturing kept entirely domestic, Hoptown Handles is well positioned to serve craft beverage producers of all sizes seeking distinctive, on-brand tap handle solutions.