Chuck Hare, one of the founders of Hop Valley, said the owners still have "substantial ownership" with 😊 the new partnership. He declined to share specific financial aspects of the deal.
Although their spot 😊 on Lincoln Avenue in a space formerly occupied by Half Acre Beer Company is new to them, Hop Butcher for 😊 the World has been around since 2014 and sold their first beer in 2024. Co-owners Jeremiah Zimmer and Jude La 😊 Rose met while they worked for the Chicago Rush arena football team.