Elation Brewing vs HopWire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Elation Brewing
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Download the Elation app for access to our exclusive memberships & special perks With the Elation Brewing app you will find: - On Tap - Menus - Calendar - See You Soon? - Punch Cards - Rewards -The Elated People’s Mug Club - Coffee Menu - Order Online - Reservations - Artist Of The Month - Charity Of The Month Stay connected with Elation Brewing! Check out our tap list, join a membership, and receive exclusive offers & perks all in one app!
HopWire
Discover local craft breweries, events, and specials. Follow your favorite taprooms and get real-time updates on new beer releases and happenings. Plan outings with friends and explore the vibrant craft beer scene.
- Discover nearby breweries
- Interactive brewery map
- Event calendar
- Follow favorite breweries
- Real-time updates
- Share events with friends
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HopWire is your guide to the local craft beer scene. Discover breweries near you, follow your favorites, and stay in the loop on everything happening at the taproom. DISCOVER BREWERIES NEARBY Explore an interactive map of every taproom in your area. Find new spots, check hours, and get directions. NEVER MISS AN EVENT See what's happening today or browse a full events calendar across every brewery in one place — live music, trivia, farmers markets, and more. FOLLOW YOUR FAVORITES Follow the breweries you love and get their latest events, daily specials, and new beer releases right in your feed. MAKE PLANS WITH YOUR CREW Share events directly in chat and organize taproom nights with friends. LIVE MUSIC, SPECIALS & MORE Keep up with daily specials, upcoming beer releases, and everything your favorite breweries have going on. Whether you're a craft beer regular or just looking for something to do this weekend, HopWire connects you to the breweries around you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HopWire at none against Elation Brewing's shown. HopWire also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). Elation Brewing's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Elation Brewing ships an update every 5 weeks, HopWire every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Elation Brewing | HopWire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Domacie LLC | Bucher Systems LLC |
In-app purchases
Elation Brewing
No in-app purchases
HopWire
No in-app purchases
Questions
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