Hop Butcher Greener Times 4Pk

Hop Butcher Greener Times 4Pk is a 6.5% ABV New England IPA from Hop Butcher For The World, sold in a 4-pack of 16oz cans. Brewed exclusively with three New Zealand hop varieties, this hazy IPA earned a 90 on BeerAdvocate and carries a 4.1 out of 5 on Untappd across more than 2,200 ratings — a strong consensus for a single-batch release.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.5%  |  Origin: Bedford Park, Illinois  |  Style: New England IPA  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher For The World

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher For The World operates out of Bedford Park, Illinois, and has built a devoted following through a steady rotation of limited-run hazy IPAs. Greener Times is built around an all-New Zealand hop bill featuring Motueka, Nelson Sauvin, and the newer experimental variety NZH-101. These hops deliver wine-like and tropical characteristics that differ sharply from the resinous, citrus-forward American hops used in most domestic hazies. The beer sits on a semi-sweet malt base that supports hop expression without competing with it.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe mango and guava hit first, followed by a wave of melon and a subtle white wine character contributed by the Nelson Sauvin. There is a faint herbal undertone beneath the fruit.

Taste: The entry is soft and juicy, with mango and guava dominating the front palate alongside bright peach and pineapple. Mid-palate, citrus and lemon notes emerge, supported by a light malt sweetness that keeps the beer from veering into candy territory. A moderately bitter herbal hop presence develops toward the back, providing welcome structure.

Finish: The finish is slightly dry with lingering herbal bitterness and a trailing note of tropical fruit. It closes cleaner than many Hop Butcher releases, making it easy to reach for the next pour.

How to Drink Greener Times

Pour it cold into a tulip glass or wide-mouth pint to release the aromatics — this is a beer that rewards proper glassware. Drink it fresh; hazy IPAs lose hop vibrancy quickly, so consume within a few weeks of purchase for peak flavor. Greener Times works well alongside a fish taco with mango salsa, where the beer's tropical notes mirror and amplify the dish, or with a mild goat cheese that plays off its herbal finish.

Best For

• Sharing with friends who appreciate hop-forward craft beer
• Introducing someone to the distinctive character of New Zealand hops
• Adding variety to a curated IPA tasting lineup
• Pairing with light, bright summer meals

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Greener Times taste like? Greener Times leads with juicy mango, guava, and peach flavors, transitions through citrus and pineapple at mid-palate, and finishes with a moderately bitter herbal hop character and slight dryness.

How does Greener Times compare to other Hop Butcher IPAs? Reviewers note that Greener Times is milder and more balanced than many Hop Butcher releases, with its New Zealand hop bill delivering white wine and melon qualities rather than the dank, resinous punch typical of the brewery's American-hopped beers.

Is Greener Times good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — the 6.5% ABV is sessionable enough for multiple pours, and the balanced fruit-to-bitterness ratio makes it satisfying without a mixer or food pairing.

Where is Greener Times made? Greener Times is brewed by Hop Butcher For The World in Bedford Park, Illinois, a suburb just southwest of Chicago known as a hub for Illinois craft brewing.

What foods pair well with Greener Times? Ceviche complements the beer's citrus and tropical character. Grilled shrimp with a light herb butter echoes the herbal hop finish. Thai green papaya salad matches its fruity brightness. A creamy burrata with stone fruit mirrors the peach and melon notes. Lightly fried fish tacos stand up to the moderate bitterness without overwhelming the beer's delicate hop profile.

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

Is Greener Times worth the price? Greener Times positions as a premium craft IPA, and its use of three specialty New Zealand hop varieties — including the harder-to-source NZH-101 — justifies its place in the upper tier of four-pack pricing, particularly given its strong BeerAdvocate score of 90.

Why Greener Times?

The defining feature of Greener Times is its all-New Zealand hop bill. While most American hazy IPAs rely on Citra, Mosaic, or Galaxy, this beer's combination of Motueka, Nelson Sauvin, and the experimental NZH-101 delivers a flavor profile that leans toward white wine grape, melon, and stone fruit — territory few domestic hazies occupy. Its 90-point BeerAdvocate score and 4.1 Untappd average confirm that the approach works. For drinkers looking to explore what New Zealand hops bring to the hazy IPA format, Greener Times is one of the more focused and well-executed examples coming out of the Midwest.