Despite its length, it has a memorable campaign with rich and detailed environments. Vanguard, with a 6-hour campaign, was met with disastrous reception due to the new cast of characters. It was considered a bust in many aspects, leading to new release models to avoid making the same mistakes.

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.