Hop Butcher Extra Neon Relish 4Pk

Hop Butcher Extra Neon Relish 4PK is a 10% ABV triple New England-style hazy IPA from Chicago's Hop Butcher for the World, sold as a four-pack of cans. This amplified take on the brewery's popular Neon Green Relish dials up the hop intensity and body with a generous Citra and Sabro hop bill, delivering a remarkably creamy, fruit-forward drinking experience at triple IPA strength.

Quick Facts: ABV: 10%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Triple New England / Hazy IPA  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher for the World

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher for the World operates out of its facility at 4257 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago, Illinois, and has built a reputation on a relentless release schedule—distributing fresh beer weekly, often within hours or days of canning. The brewery rotates through more than 250 different beers, with no single title permanently on tap, making each release a limited window of availability. Extra Neon Relish follows the New England hazy IPA tradition: unfiltered, heavily dry-hopped with Citra and Sabro, and brewed to preserve soft, pillowy mouthfeel despite its elevated 10% ABV.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe tropical fruit dominates the nose, with waves of papaya and pineapple emerging first, followed by a subtle coconut-like sweetness from the Sabro hops. A faint citrus brightness from the Citra rounds out the bouquet.

Taste: The entry is strikingly soft and creamy, coating the palate with rich papaya and pineapple pulp. At mid-palate, melon and stone fruit notes layer in, adding depth without sharpness. Despite its 10% ABV, the alcohol stays remarkably well-hidden beneath the dense tropical fruit character—there is very little heat or boozy bite.

Finish: Medium-long, with a smooth, almost milkshake-like texture that lingers. Residual tropical sweetness fades gently into a soft, pillowy hop resin that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Extra Neon Relish

Serve cold, ideally around 40–45°F, in a tulip glass or stemless wine glass to concentrate the aromatic hop oils. At 10% ABV, this drinks best on its own rather than as a session beer. A Michelada riff with Extra Neon Relish adds a tropical dimension to the classic lime-and-chile template. A Beer-mosa (substituting this for lighter wheat beer with fresh orange juice) creates a brunch-worthy sipper where the creamy body supports the citrus. A Hop Drop—a short pour of the IPA alongside a clean, dry pilsner—lets you moderate the ABV while still enjoying the fruit-forward hop profile.

Best For

• Hop-obsessed friends who chase limited craft releases
• Sharing at a backyard cookout or tailgate where bold flavors hold up to grilled food
• Building a curated IPA tasting flight alongside lighter hazy IPAs
• Gifting to a craft beer collector who values freshness and rarity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Extra Neon Relish taste like? Extra Neon Relish delivers a rush of soft, creamy tropical fruit—primarily papaya, pineapple, and melon—with a smooth, full body that conceals its 10% ABV remarkably well. The overall impression is lush and dessert-like without cloying sweetness.

How does Extra Neon Relish compare to the regular Neon Green Relish? The regular Neon Green Relish is a 7.5% ABV double IPA, while Extra Neon Relish steps up to 10% ABV as a triple IPA, intensifying both the hop character and body. Both share the Citra and Sabro hop profile and creamy New England texture, but the Extra version amplifies fruit richness and mouthfeel significantly.

Is Extra Neon Relish good for sipping on its own? Yes—its creamy texture, restrained bitterness, and deep tropical fruit make it an excellent standalone sipper, though the 10% ABV warrants a measured pace.

Where is Extra Neon Relish made? Extra Neon Relish is brewed by Hop Butcher for the World at their brewery located at 4257 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago, Illinois. Distribution is concentrated in the greater Chicago area and select Illinois markets.

What foods pair well with Extra Neon Relish? Grilled jerk chicken complements the tropical hop notes with its own fruity spice. Fish tacos with mango salsa echo the papaya and pineapple character. A creamy burrata with stone fruit amplifies the beer's soft texture. Thai green curry matches the coconut hints from the Sabro hops. Sharp aged cheddar provides a savory counterpoint to the beer's fruit sweetness.

What sizes does Extra Neon Relish come in? Extra Neon Relish is available as a four-pack of 16 oz cans, the standard format for Hop Butcher's rotating releases.

Is Extra Neon Relish worth the price? Extra Neon Relish positions in the premium craft IPA tier, reflecting its triple IPA strength, limited-release availability, and the brewery's commitment to shipping beer within days of canning. For fans of hazy, fruit-driven IPAs who value peak freshness and elevated ABV, it represents strong value within that competitive segment.

Why Extra Neon Relish?

Hop Butcher for the World has earned a devoted following by treating every release as perishable—cans reach shelves within hours or days of packaging, a freshness standard few breweries match at scale. Extra Neon Relish distills that philosophy into a triple IPA that punches well above its weight class in drinkability; the Citra and Sabro combination yields a tropical fruit intensity that stays creamy and controlled rather than hot or astringent. With more than 250 beers rotating through the brewery's schedule and no permanent lineup, each appearance of Extra Neon Relish is a limited opportunity. For anyone serious about hazy IPAs, this is a benchmark Chicago triple IPA built on freshness, generous hopping, and a brewing program that refuses to coast on past releases.