Hop Butcher Triple Presto Change-o 4Pk

Hop Butcher Triple Presto Change-o 4Pk is a New England-style Triple IPA brewed with Mosaic and Simcoe hops, clocking in at 10.5% ABV in a four-pack of 16oz cans. This release earned a 93 score on BeerAdvocate and a 4.3 out of 5 on Untappd across more than 1,700 ratings, placing it firmly among the top-tier Triple IPAs available in the Midwest.

Quick Facts: ABV: 10.5%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: New England Triple IPA  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher For The World

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher For The World operates out of Chicago, Illinois, and has built a reputation on an aggressive freshness model — distributing beer to Chicagoland retailers often within hours or days of canning. Triple Presto Change-o is part of the brewery's rotating lineup of more than 250 different releases, built on a dual-hop bill of Mosaic and Simcoe. These two varieties are prized for their complementary profiles: Mosaic delivers tropical and berry-forward aromatics while Simcoe contributes resinous citrus and stone fruit depth. The result is a hazy, full-strength Triple IPA that prioritizes drinkability over hop burn — a hallmark of the New England IPA tradition.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe papaya and guava dominate the initial pour, followed by waves of mango and grapefruit peel. A subtle berry undercurrent from the Mosaic hops rounds out the nose with a candy-like sweetness.

Taste: The entry is plush and tropical, with papaya and peach flooding the front palate. At mid-palate, nectarine and citrus emerge alongside a soft malt backbone that keeps the 10.5% ABV remarkably well-hidden. Bitterness is practically absent — the hop expression is almost entirely flavor and aroma-driven, leaning into juicy fruit rather than resinous bite.

Finish: Medium in length with a smooth, lightly creamy texture and moderate carbonation. Lingering notes of guava and grapefruit pith fade cleanly, leaving little residual sweetness or astringency.

How to Drink Triple Presto Change-o

Pour into a tulip glass or stemless wine glass at around 45°F to let the aromatic complexity open up fully; this beer rewards a slow, deliberate pour that builds a soft head and releases its tropical bouquet. A Michelada variation works well here, as the tropical fruit character pairs naturally with lime and hot sauce. A Beer-mosa — blending the beer with fresh-squeezed orange juice — plays off the citrus and stone fruit notes without clashing. For a more adventurous serve, use it as the base in a Hop Drop 'n Roll cocktail (beer shaken with gin and citrus), where the Simcoe hops amplify the botanical gin flavors.

Best For

• Sharing with a craft beer group on a fresh release day
• Introducing a hop-forward drinker to the Triple IPA category without overwhelming bitterness
• Pairing alongside a backyard cookout with grilled pineapple or jerk chicken
• Gifting to a haze-obsessed IPA collector who tracks limited Hop Butcher drops

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Triple Presto Change-o taste like? It delivers a juice-forward burst of papaya, mango, peach, and grapefruit with a smooth, medium body and virtually no perceptible bitterness despite being a 10.5% ABV Triple IPA.

How does Triple Presto Change-o compare to Pliny the Younger? Both are highly regarded Triple IPAs, but Triple Presto Change-o leans further into the hazy, New England style with minimal bitterness and heavy tropical fruit, while Russian River's Pliny the Younger tends toward a more balanced West Coast approach with greater resinous hop bite and a drier finish. Triple Presto Change-o is also more regularly available in the Chicagoland market, whereas Pliny the Younger sees extremely limited annual releases.

Is Triple Presto Change-o good for sipping neat? Yes — despite its 10.5% ABV, the beer drinks remarkably smooth with the alcohol well-integrated beneath layers of tropical fruit, making it an excellent sipper poured into a proper glass at cellar temperature.

Where is Triple Presto Change-o made? It is brewed by Hop Butcher For The World in Chicago, Illinois, and distributed primarily throughout the Chicagoland area, often reaching shelves within hours or days of being canned.

What foods pair well with Triple Presto Change-o? Jerk chicken works well, as the tropical hop character mirrors the allspice and Scotch bonnet heat. Fish tacos with mango salsa echo the beer's fruit-forward profile. Aged cheddar provides a salty, sharp counterpoint to the sweetness. Grilled pineapple amplifies the papaya and guava notes. Thai green curry matches the beer's tropical intensity while the carbonation cuts through coconut milk richness.

What sizes does Triple Presto Change-o come in? It is available as a four-pack of 16oz cans, which is the standard format for Hop Butcher's rotating IPA releases.

Is Triple Presto Change-o worth the price? It positions as a premium craft release within the Triple IPA category, and its BeerAdvocate score of 93 and consistent Untappd ratings above 4.0 suggest strong quality relative to its price tier — particularly given the brewery's commitment to delivering beer at peak freshness.

Why Triple Presto Change-o?

What separates this beer from the crowded hazy IPA field is the combination of genuine Triple IPA strength and near-total absence of bitterness — a balance that is difficult to achieve at 10.5% ABV without the beer becoming cloying or hot. The Mosaic and Simcoe hop pairing is well-established in the craft world, but Hop Butcher's freshness-first distribution model means this beer arrives with its volatile hop aromatics still fully intact, which is critical for a style that degrades quickly. A BeerAdvocate score of 93 confirms that it delivers on its promise. For drinkers who want a big, juicy Triple IPA without the palate fatigue of aggressive bitterness, this is one of the more reliable options coming out of Chicago's competitive craft scene.