Hop Butcher Lord Octopus 4Pk

Hop Butcher Lord Octopus 4Pk is a 7.5% ABV Double India Pale Ale brewed with Mosaic and Mosaic Cryo hops, available in a four-pack of 16oz cans. Rated 94 on BeerAdvocate, this hazy DIPA from Chicago's Hop Butcher For The World has earned a devoted following for its layered tropical intensity and cotton-candy sweetness.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7.5%  |  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 as one of the Midwest's most sought-after hazy IPA producers. Lord Octopus relies exclusively on Mosaic and Mosaic Cryo hops — the cryo variant concentrates lupulin powder for amplified aroma and reduced vegetal harshness. The brewery hand-selects hop cones for each batch, adding a layer of complexity that pushes beyond the typical hazy veneer and delivers a DIPA with genuine depth.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Pineapple and mango dominate the first impression, followed by a wave of ripe grapefruit. A faint cotton-candy sweetness hovers underneath, hinting at the berry character to come.

Taste: The palate opens with papaya and pineapple before overripe blueberry and glowing mango take over at mid-palate. A bubblegum-like sweetness rides alongside caramel malt, while pine and light spice provide a dank counterpoint to the tropical juiciness. A gentle bitter hop bite keeps the sweetness in check.

Finish: Medium-length with a final resinous brushstroke and lingering notes of glistening orange peel. The bitterness is restrained, leaving behind soft berry sweetness and a trace of pine resin.

How to Drink Lord Octopus

Pour into a tulip glass or stemless IPA glass at around 40–45°F to let the aromatics fully express. This beer is built to drink fresh — the Mosaic Cryo hops deliver their most vibrant tropical character when the cans are consumed close to the packaging date. Lord Octopus is best enjoyed on its own rather than in cocktails, though it works well in a Michelada where its fruit-forward profile complements lime and hot sauce, a Beer-mosa paired with fresh mango juice to amplify the tropical notes, or a Shandy blended with house-made blueberry lemonade for a summery twist.

Best For

• Sharing with fellow hop-heads during a craft beer tasting session
• Bringing to a summer cookout as a standout DIPA contribution
• Gifting to a hazy IPA enthusiast who tracks limited Hop Butcher releases
• Pairing with a weekend brunch spread featuring bold, savory dishes

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lord Octopus taste like? Lord Octopus delivers a burst of tropical fruit — pineapple, papaya, and mango — layered with overripe blueberry and cotton-candy sweetness, balanced by pine, light spice, and a moderate bitter hop bite from its dual Mosaic hop bill.

How does Lord Octopus compare to Drekker Evil Natured Robots? Both are heavily fruited, hazy Double IPAs that lean into tropical sweetness, but Lord Octopus derives its character entirely from hops rather than adjunct fruit additions, resulting in a more resinous, hop-driven backbone. Evil Natured Robots tends to push further into smoothie-style territory, while Lord Octopus retains a cleaner bitterness and drier finish.

Is Lord Octopus good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — this DIPA is designed for standalone enjoyment, with enough complexity in its tropical, berry, and pine layers to reward attentive sipping from a proper glass.

Where is Lord Octopus made? Lord Octopus is brewed by Hop Butcher For The World in Chicago, Illinois. The brewery is known for its rotating lineup of hazy IPAs and DIPAs that frequently sell out upon release.

What foods pair well with Lord Octopus? Spicy fish tacos complement the mango and pineapple hop character. Thai green curry mirrors the tropical aromatics while its heat is cooled by the beer's body. Grilled pork belly benefits from the carbonation and bitter balance cutting through rich fat. A blueberry cheesecake echoes the berry notes in the palate. Aged cheddar provides a savory counterpoint to the beer's sweetness.

What sizes does Lord Octopus come in? Lord Octopus is available in a four-pack of 16oz cans, which is the standard format for Hop Butcher For The World's DIPA releases.

Is Lord Octopus worth the price? Lord Octopus positions in the premium craft DIPA tier, and its 94 BeerAdvocate score, hand-selected hop cones, and concentrated Mosaic Cryo hop bill justify its placement among top-shelf hazy Double IPAs from the Midwest.

Why Lord Octopus?

A 94 on BeerAdvocate and a 4.3 on Untappd across more than 11,000 ratings place Lord Octopus among the most consistently well-regarded DIPAs in Hop Butcher's rotating lineup. The exclusive use of Mosaic and Mosaic Cryo hops — with hand-selected cones — creates a beer that balances tropical exuberance with genuine hop complexity, moving beyond one-dimensional juice-bomb territory. Few Chicago DIPAs manage to deliver this level of aromatic intensity while maintaining a resinous, bitter spine that keeps each sip interesting. For drinkers who want a hazy Double IPA with substance behind the haze, Lord Octopus is a benchmark release.