Happy Hippie Brewing Company opened its long-awaited taproom in Richardson’s Lockwood area in October.is typically closed on Monday and Tuesday, but with the Texas Rangers in the World Series, co-owner and brewmaster Michael Frederick says he “called an audible” to show the games on the four TV screens around the walls and behind the bar .We got to take a look around the taproom, brewing space and private event space.
Live music is important to husband-wife owners, Michael and Kellie Frederick. Michael, who is in a band, installed speakers throughout the taproom and patio to ensure good sound everywhere you go.Custom rainbow-stained wood tables fill the taproom space, and a neon light bar illuminates the bottom of the bar. Michael played around with the lights, changing the colors from green to Rangers blue.
Happy Hippie has sold its beer in cans and on draft at different restaurants and retail stores since 2017 but didn’t have a home to call its own. At its peak, the brewery's products were at over 40 locations. That's been scaled back as the crew focuses on supporting the new facility.The taproom is kid- and dog-friendly; a leash is required . A private event space is available for parties and gatherings of up to 100 people.