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McHoppers Brew Co — Independent Fernley brewery and taproom with games, a kid zone, recurring events and a 2,100-square-foot reservable event room. McHoppers has grown into a larger community entertainment space, giving musicians more room than a typical taproom while keeping a casual brewery audience. The programming spans Rock, Americana, Singer-Songwriter, Local Variety, giving musicians a useful sense of what already works in the room. All-ages access broadens the room beyond a nightlife-only crowd. The strongest acts will keep a social taproom engaged without overplaying the room; personality and pacing matter as much as volume.

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775-980-6512

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All Ages
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Americana, Rock, Singer-Songwriter
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396 US Hwy 95A S, Fernley, NV 89408, United States
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