Taproom & Beer Lists
Web Hosting for Breweries Built for Live Tap Lists and Taproom Events
Keep your tap list current down to the keg, run taproom hours and events, sell merch online, and gate it all appropriately for age-restricted content.
NVMe
Storage with LiteSpeed caching
Free
Auto-renewing SSL on every plan
24/7
Human support
30-day
Money-back guarantee
In short
Web hosting for breweries needs to keep a live tap list accurate as kegs rotate, run a taproom events calendar, and support a small merch store, while loading fast enough that a visitor checking what's on tap from the parking lot doesn't give up first. Hosting Cheap runs on pure NVMe SSD with LiteSpeed caching, free auto-renewing SSL for merch checkout and age gating, and daily backups protecting tap-list content.
A cPanel-style panel with 1-click WordPress installers lets a brewery's taproom staff update the current beer lineup, add an event or restock merch without depending on a developer for every keg change.
A craft brewery's tap list is arguably the single most-checked piece of content on the entire site, and it changes constantly — a seasonal IPA taps out, a new sour goes on, a collaboration brew debuts for one weekend only. Visitors checking that list are usually deciding, in real time, whether to drive over right now, and a stale list showing a beer that kicked days ago erodes trust fast, especially for regulars who visit often enough to notice.
Beyond the tap list, most breweries now run a genuine events calendar (trivia, live music, food-truck nights, can-release parties) and sell branded merch — glassware, hoodies, hats — both online and for pickup at the taproom. That combination of frequently updated content and a small e-commerce component needs a fast, secure foundation that a brewery's own staff can manage, since most craft breweries don't have an in-house developer to call on for a Tuesday-afternoon tap-list update.
A live tap list that's accurate down to the keg
Because a tap list changes as often as several times a week — a seasonal release, a keg kicking mid-shift, a one-off collaboration beer — the page showing what's currently pouring needs to be simple enough for taproom staff to update themselves, and fast enough to load instantly for a visitor checking from the parking lot before walking in. NVMe SSD storage with LiteSpeed caching keeps that list responsive even during a can-release event when many visitors check the lineup within the same few minutes.
1-click WordPress installers bring in tap-list and menu plugins breweries commonly use, and the cPanel-style panel makes updating the current lineup a two-minute task rather than a developer request.
Taproom hours and events that drive walk-ins
Trivia nights, live music, food-truck partnerships and can-release parties are how many breweries turn a quiet weeknight into a full taproom, and that only works if the events calendar is current and loads quickly for someone deciding where to spend their evening. Fast, NVMe-backed pages keep that calendar responsive even during a traffic spike from a popular release announcement shared on social media.
The cPanel-style panel lets a taproom manager add a newly booked band or a special release event directly, without routing every calendar update through outside help.
Merch sales that add revenue beyond the pour
Branded merch — pint glasses, hoodies, hats, gift cards — is a meaningful secondary revenue stream for craft breweries, and selling it online, with in-store pickup as an option, means running a small, trustworthy checkout. Free auto-renewing SSL keeps that checkout encrypted from the first click, so a customer buying a gift card or a hoodie never sees a browser warning that kills the sale.
1-click WordPress installers make it straightforward to add a lightweight e-commerce plugin for merch without committing to a full online store, keeping the focus on the tap list and taproom while still capturing merch revenue.
Age gating and reliability for a growing brewery
Depending on local rules and a brewery's own policy, some content — special releases, higher-ABV offerings, event promotions — may call for age-verification gating, and that gate needs to load fast enough that it reads as a quick step rather than a wall. NVMe SSD storage with LiteSpeed caching keeps that gate and the rest of the site fast, while free auto-renewing SSL secures it end to end.
Daily backups and 24/7 human support matter as a brewery grows from a single taproom to distribution and multiple locations, protecting tap-list, event and merch content through every update along the way.
Why breweries choose Hosting Cheap
A brewery's website has to stay as current as the beer itself — tap lists change by the keg, events fill a calendar weekly, and merch needs a checkout that just works.
Hosting Cheap's NVMe speed, free SSL and simple 1-click WordPress tools let taproom staff manage all three directly, without a developer for every keg change or new release.
- NVMe + LiteSpeed speed for live tap lists and event pages
- Free auto-renewing SSL for merch checkout and age gating
- 1-click WordPress installer for tap lists, events and merch
- Daily backups protect your tap list, events and merch store
Why Hosting Cheap
What you get
Fast-loading tap lists
NVMe SSD with LiteSpeed caching keeps the current beer lineup loading quickly for every visitor.
Same-day tap-list updates
A cPanel-style panel with 1-click installers lets taproom staff update the lineup without a developer.
Encrypted merch checkout
Free auto-renewing SSL protects every merch and gift-card purchase automatically.
Daily backup protection
Automatic backups protect your tap list, events calendar and merch store from a bad update.
Round-the-clock support
24/7 human support is available if the tap list or merch checkout needs attention during a release event.
Risk-free trial
A 30-day money-back guarantee lets you try the hosting before committing long term.
How It Works
Get set up in a few steps
Choose a plan and claim your domain
Pick web hosting or managed WordPress hosting and register your brewery's name, free on annual plans.
Build your tap list, calendar and merch store
Use the 1-click installer to add a live tap list, taproom events and a small merch shop.
Go live and keep the lineup current
Publish knowing free SSL, daily backups and 24/7 support are already active.
Included
Everything you need, on every plan
- A tap list staff can update in minutes as kegs rotate
- A taproom events calendar covering trivia, music and releases
- An encrypted checkout for merch and gift-card sales
- Age-verification gating that loads fast, not slow
- Daily backups covering tap list, events and merch data
- Fast mobile load times for parking-lot and pre-visit checks
- A simple way to announce one-off collaboration releases
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I update my tap list myself as kegs change?
Yes, the cPanel-style panel and 1-click WordPress installer make updating the current beer lineup a quick task for taproom staff, not a developer request.
Will my site handle traffic during a can-release event?
Yes. NVMe SSD storage with LiteSpeed caching keeps tap-list and event pages fast even when many visitors check details within the same short window.
Is it safe to sell merch and gift cards directly from my site?
Yes, every plan includes free auto-renewing SSL, so merch and gift-card checkouts stay encrypted without you managing certificates manually.
Do you offer free migration for an existing brewery website?
Yes, free managed migration is included, moving your existing tap list, events and merch content without you handling the technical transfer.
What if a plugin update breaks my tap list during a busy weekend?
Daily backups let you or our 24/7 support team restore the previous working version quickly, minimizing disruption.
Is a free domain included for a new brewery?
Yes, a free domain is included on annual hosting plans, useful when registering your brewery's name for the first time.
Related hosting
Managed WordPress Hosting
Ideal for tap-list- and event-heavy brewery sites with 1-click installs.
Ecommerce Hosting
A step up for breweries selling merch and gift cards at scale.
SSL Certificates
Free auto-renewing SSL keeps merch checkout and age gating secure.
Domain Registration
Register your brewery's domain, free on annual hosting plans.
Keep your tap list current and your taproom full
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