Hop Butcher All Beef Frank 4Pk

Hop Butcher All Beef Frank 4Pk is a Double India Pale Ale brewed in Chicago at 8.0% ABV, sold as a 4-pack of 16oz cans. Built on a dual-hop bill of Simcoe and Nelson Sauvin, this release earned a 4.1 out of 5 rating on Untappd from over 2,500 reviewers and an 86 on BeerAdvocate.

Quick Facts: ABV: 8.0%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Double IPA  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher for the World

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher for the World operates out of Chicago, Illinois, and has built a reputation for rotating, hop-forward releases that rarely repeat. All Beef Frank starts with what the brewery describes as a "sublimely soft" body, providing a pillowy mouthfeel that cushions the 8% ABV. The hop bill centers on two varieties with markedly different personalities: Simcoe, known for its resinous pine and tropical punch, and Nelson Sauvin, a New Zealand hop prized for its white wine and gooseberry character. The interplay between these two hops is the defining trait of this particular release.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Grapefruit peel and ripe blueberry greet the nose first, followed by a layer of fresh-cut grass and subtle citrus zest. A soft tropical sweetness — pineapple and mango — lingers underneath.

Taste: The entry is juicy and fruit-forward, with concentrated tropical flavors reminiscent of pineapple and mango giving way to a mid-palate flash of grapefruit and citrus pith. As it warms, notes of melon, pine resin, and a distinctive white wine quality from the Nelson Sauvin hops emerge, adding unexpected complexity for the style.

Finish: Medium in length with a balanced bitterness and a crisp, green-grape snap that keeps the beer from feeling heavy despite its 8% strength. A faint menthol coolness and lingering tropical fruit round out the close.

How to Drink All Beef Frank

Pour it cold — around 40–45°F — into a tulip glass or wide-mouth pint to let the aromatics open up; it rewards drinking fresh. This Double IPA also works well in beer-forward mixed drinks: a Beermosa using fresh grapefruit juice plays directly into its citrus notes; a Hop Shandy with lemonade tames the ABV for warm-weather sessions; and a Michelada-style build with lime juice and hot sauce creates a savory counterpoint to the tropical fruit character.

Best For

• Sharing with fellow hop enthusiasts during a tasting flight of rotating IPAs
• Weekend barbecues where a bold, fruity beer stands up to grilled and smoked meats
• Gifting to a craft beer collector who tracks limited Hop Butcher releases
• Pairing alongside a charcuterie spread with sharp cheeses and cured salami

Frequently Asked Questions

What does All Beef Frank taste like? All Beef Frank delivers a juicy burst of pineapple, mango, and grapefruit up front, transitioning into distinctive white wine and green grape notes on the finish courtesy of Nelson Sauvin hops. The body is soft and medium-weight, balancing the 8% ABV with enough bitterness to keep it from becoming cloying.

How does All Beef Frank compare to other Chicago Double IPAs? Hop Butcher's use of Nelson Sauvin sets All Beef Frank apart from many Midwest DIPAs that lean on Citra or Mosaic, giving it a pronounced white wine and gooseberry edge rarely found in the style. Its 8% ABV and soft body place it in a similar weight class to other regional doubles, but the hop profile skews more aromatic and vinous than purely tropical.

Is All Beef Frank good for sipping on its own? Yes — the soft body and layered hop character make it a rewarding standalone pour, especially when served around 40–45°F in a tulip glass that concentrates the aroma.

Where is All Beef Frank made? All Beef Frank is brewed by Hop Butcher for the World in Chicago, Illinois. The brewery specializes in limited-run, hop-driven ales distributed primarily across the Chicago metropolitan area and select parts of the Midwest.

What foods pair well with All Beef Frank? Grilled bratwurst or hot dogs complement the beer's name and its bold hop bitterness. Sharp cheddar or aged gouda stand up to the intense fruit and resin character. Fish tacos with mango salsa mirror the tropical hop notes. Spicy Thai curry creates a contrasting heat that the soft body can cool down. A simple citrus salad with grapefruit segments echoes the beer's dominant citrus aromatics.

What sizes does All Beef Frank come in? All Beef Frank is available in a 4-pack of 16oz cans, which is the standard format for Hop Butcher's rotating releases.

Is All Beef Frank worth the price? All Beef Frank positions as a premium craft Double IPA, priced in line with other rotating small-batch DIPAs from top-tier regional breweries. Its 4.1 Untappd rating across more than 2,500 reviews and the distinctive Nelson Sauvin hop profile give it strong value within the competitive hazy and imperial IPA segment.

Why All Beef Frank?

The Nelson Sauvin and Simcoe hop combination is the headline here — it creates a flavor profile that swings between tropical juice and crisp white wine in a way that most Double IPAs simply do not attempt. Hop Butcher's rotating release model means this beer appears in limited windows, adding genuine scarcity that collectors and hop fans pay attention to. With an 86 on BeerAdvocate and a 4.1 on Untappd, critical and community consensus places it firmly in "recommended" territory for the style. For drinkers who want their DIPA to do more than just blast tropical fruit, the vinous elegance from Nelson Sauvin makes All Beef Frank a standout in a crowded field.