As Fort Wayne’s downtown riverfront activity continues to grow, Paris McFarthing and Ben Jackson are adding to the excitement, with a new business venture called Hop River Brewing Company.
Its future home is located on a 1.6 acre property in the Wells Street neighborhood, at the corner of Fourth and Harrison, and the team is working overtime to have the doors open, and beer flowing, by December.

For the inside story on what McFarthing and Jackson are brewing up, WBOI’s Julia Meek coaxed them away from the renovation site and into the studio to discuss the fermentation process that turned their passion for beer making into profession.
You can learn more about the venture, and upcoming community events featuring their brews at Hop River Brewing Company's website.