BEER GARDEN & IGLOO RULES

UPDATE 11.17.20 Beer Garden & Igloo Rules in effect 11.18.20 until AT LEAST 12.8.20

With the recent orders from the State of Michigan, we wanted to provide you with an update on our service.

*Enjoy our full take-out food and drink menu! Visit www.hoplotbrewing.com and click the “SEE MENU & ORDER” tab to place your order.  You will receive a pick up time once your order is submitted.  Follow the signs in to the taproom to pick up your order from the bartender.

*The outdoor beer garden and igloos will remain open.

*Igloo reservations are recommended and can be scheduled via our social media sites, and hoplotbrewing.com (“Make a Reservation” button)

*Under the current “Pause,” Occupants of an igloo MUST be from the same household.

*Enjoy food and beverage in the wonderfully-delightful, Northern Michigan elements next to a glowing-hot firepit. Minimum of 5 fires on weekends and more firepits coming!

Our commitment to keeping our guests and employees safe remains the same as it’s been since the pandemic began.

*Igloo cleaning and sanitization

Step 1. Before and after each seating in our igloos, we will clean, sanitize, and disinfect all surfaces and areas that have been used.

Step 2. Electrostatic disinfect (mist) all surfaces of igloo.

Step 3. “Rest” igloo and Ventilate for a minimum of 10-15 minutes between seatings.

*Masks REQUIRED

We mask, you mask. No exceptions.

*NO bachelor, bachelorette parties or party busses for now.

*Stay at home If you have symptoms of Covid, have been exposed to the virus. We will do the same.

Thank you for supporting Hop Lot Brewing!

Part of safe operations is strictly following CDC guidelines about social distancing and prevention hygiene, such as frequently washing one’s hands and wearing face coverings, as well as cleaning and disinfecting public spaces.  Anyone that does not recognize and value the benefit of these steps for our community should stay home.  Anyone that does not respect our other guests and staff by following the rules outlined below will be asked to leave.

Our beautiful outdoor space gives us a unique opportunity to far exceed standard social distancing guidelines that will keep both our guests and staff safe and comfortable.  We’re excited to bring you this environment, however, some things will not look the same.

We ask that you please read and follow these Beer Garden rules, and encourage you to share them with friends and family that may plan to visit Hop Lot throughout the year.  We will adapt as conditions and requirements change, so please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, sign up for our newsletter, and visit our website to get the latest updates.  We anticipate our phone will be busy.

Thank you in advance for your patience, cooperation, and understanding as we all endeavor to get through these trying times together…in unity and with beer.

IGLOO RESERVATIONS:

1. Igloos are for SAME households only per MDHHS Emergency Order 11-18-20
2. IGLOO RESERVATION REQUIRED. Please click on the link on our home page or visit our Facebook/Instagram accounts to reserve your igloo
3. Masks are required when not at your table or igloo. Masks required when walking around beer garden and while inside.
4. Must be 21+ to reserve an igloo.
5. Alcoholic beverages will require an ID.  Have your ID out and ready by the igloo door to show the bar tender.
6. Igloos will seat up to 6.  Combining of groups will NOT be permitted. Reservations are for 60 minutes.  We allow a 5 minute grace period if arriving late before we remove your reservation.  You must exit the igloo at the end of the 60 minutes to allow us time to clean the igloo.  You may stand outside in the beer garden or around the fire pits at an appropriate social distance of at least 6 feet between groups.
7. Please check in with the host when you arrive.  We will also send a text notifying you that your igloo is ready. A host will direct you to your igloo
8. All igloos will have a QR code to scan and view/order your food and beverages.  If paying by cash, you will be able to order at the inside bar.  We will limit the amount of people inside at once.  Drinks will be ran to a table OUTSIDE of your igloo.  You will receive a text/buzzer when your food is ready to be picked up at the food window.
9. Merchandise will be available for sale inside.  We will limit the amount of people inside at once.
10. Igloos will be heated.  However, it’s northern Michigan and you should dress for the elements.
11. No outside food or beverages allowed
12. No pets
13. We are currently booking out 14 days in advance.  This will be extended out soon.
14. We do not have indoor taproom seating at this time

Other Key Changes:

1. Seating in the igloos is by reservation only. Please click on the link on our home page or visit our Facebook/Instagram accounts to reserve your igloo.  All other outdoor seating is first come first serve. You may experience a wait.  You may add yourself to our online WAITLIST by visiting our Yelp page and clicking on the Waitlist tab.  No need to check in with the host, we’ll text you when your table is ready.
2. All seating is 100% outside.  We do have covered igloo seating in the beer garden.
3. Quickest & most convenient ordering will be done online from your phone at your table.  No need to get up or stand in line.  You may also order at the inside bar.  If paying by cash, please use this option.

Planning Your Visit:

1. If you are feeling symptomatic or ill, please follow CDC guidelines and stay home.
2. Igloo seating is by reservation only. All other outdoor seating is first come first serve.
3. No groups over 6 permitted.
4. Igloos are for SAME households only per MDHHS Emergency Order 11-18-20
5. Majority of our tables seat 6 comfortably
6. Quickest & most convenient ordering will be done online from your phone at your table.  No need to get up or stand in line.  You may also order at the inside bar.  If paying by cash, please use this option.
7. No pets.
8. MASKS ARE REQUIRED WHEN NOT SEATED AT TABLE
9. Last seating is 30 minutes prior to close.  Last call is 20 minutes prior to close.
10. Mug Club Members- please place your order at the inside bar to receive your benefits.

Staying Safe – Our Part:

1. Staff members will have a temperature check and are required to inform us if experiencing any symptoms before every shift.
2. All staff will be required to wear masks.
3. We will have staff dedicated to cleaning and sanitation at all times.
4. All beer garden tables have been set at distances greater than 6 feet apart.

Staying Safe – Your Part:

1. Guests are REQUIRED to wear a face mask when not at their table. Masks required when entering building.
2. Social distancing guidelines must be followed at all times.
3. Co-mingling, moving/combining furniture is not permitted.
4. Any guests that choose not to follow these guidelines will be asked to leave for the safety of our other guests and staff.

Steps for Ordering and Contactless Serving:

1. Quickest & most convenient ordering will be done online from your phone at your table.  No need to get up or stand in line.  You may also order at the inside bar.  If paying by cash, please use this option.
2. We will have a serving table at a safe distance between the server and your table/igloo.
3. All alcohol orders will require an ID. We ask that you put your IDs on the serving table.  If wearing a mask at your table, the server will ask that you quickly remove your mask to verify identification.
4. Drinks will be placed on the serving table for you to grab.

We sincerely appreciate you taking these precautions seriously.  We’ll see you in the beer garden this winter!

-Steve, Sarah, Drew