Hop Butcher Triple Snorkel Squad 4Pk

Hop Butcher Triple Snorkel Squad 4Pk is a 10.5% ABV Triple India Pale Ale from Chicago's Hop Butcher for The World, sold in a 4-pack of 16oz cans. Scored 91 on BeerAdvocate and rated 4.4 out of 5 on Untappd, this massive, juice-forward TIPA has quickly become one of the brewery's most sought-after limited releases.

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

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher for The World has earned a reputation as one of Chicago's premier haze producers, known for rotating hop-forward releases that sell out rapidly. Triple Snorkel Squad takes the brewery's original Snorkel Squad — a 6.5% ABV IPA built entirely on Citra hops — and amplifies every element, pushing the ABV to 10.5% while maintaining what drinkers describe as surprisingly intact drinkability. The hop bill pairs standard Citra with a concentrated firehose blast of Citra Cryo, the lupulin-rich pellet form that delivers intensified tropical aromatics with reduced vegetal harshness.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: A rush of ripe mango nectar leads, followed by layers of grapefruit peel and passionfruit. Beneath the tropical wave, a subtle caramel sweetness rounds out the nose without masking the hops.

Taste: The entry is big and immediate — thick mango pulp and pineapple juice coat the palate with a lush, almost syrupy mouthfeel. Mid-palate, earthy grapefruit sweetness emerges alongside caramel-tinged orange notes. A light tartness balances the considerable malt backbone, keeping the beer from tipping into cloying territory despite its gravity.

Finish: Lightly bitter grapefruit rind lingers alongside a warm, boozy undercurrent that gently reminds you this is a 10.5% beer. The finish is medium-long, drying just enough to invite another sip while the tropical fruit echoes slowly fade.

How to Drink Triple Snorkel Squad

Pour this one into a tulip glass or wide-mouth stemless glass at around 40–45°F to let the aromatic complexity fully open up. Given the 10.5% ABV, sipping slowly and deliberately rewards patience. Triple Snorkel Squad is best enjoyed fresh and on its own — this is not a cocktail ingredient. If you enjoy beer cocktails, save them for lighter bases; this TIPA stands as a complete experience by itself.

Best For

• Sharing with fellow hop-obsessed friends during a tasting session
• Celebrating a milestone with a special-release beer
• Gifting to a craft beer collector who tracks limited Hop Butcher drops
• Pairing alongside bold, spicy food for a weekend cookout centerpiece

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Triple Snorkel Squad taste like? Triple Snorkel Squad delivers an intensely juicy profile dominated by mango, pineapple, and grapefruit with a plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Despite its 10.5% ABV, it finishes with only moderate bitterness and a gentle warming sensation.

How does Triple Snorkel Squad compare to the original Snorkel Squad? The original Snorkel Squad is a 6.5% ABV IPA that uses the same all-Citra hop foundation in a far lighter, more sessionable package. Triple Snorkel Squad amplifies every dimension — hop intensity, body, sweetness, and alcohol — while adding Citra Cryo for a more concentrated tropical punch.

Is Triple Snorkel Squad good for sipping? At 10.5% ABV with a rich, full body, this is built for slow, deliberate sipping rather than casual drinking. A single 16oz can is a substantial pour, and the complexity rewards attention.

Where is Triple Snorkel Squad made? Triple Snorkel Squad is brewed by Hop Butcher for The World in Chicago, Illinois. The brewery operates as one of the city's most prominent producers of hazy, hop-forward ales.

What foods pair well with Triple Snorkel Squad? Spicy Thai green curry complements the mango and tropical fruit notes. Rich, fatty pulled pork stands up to the beer's substantial body. Sharp cheddar cheese mirrors the citrus bitterness. Grilled pineapple or mango desserts echo the hop-derived fruit character. Fish tacos with mango salsa create a natural tropical bridge.

What sizes does Triple Snorkel Squad come in? Triple Snorkel Squad is available in 4-packs of 16oz cans, consistent with Hop Butcher's standard packaging for their rotating IPA releases.

Is Triple Snorkel Squad worth the price? Triple Snorkel Squad positions as a premium limited-release Triple IPA, and its pricing reflects the style's higher ingredient cost and the brewery's strong secondary-market demand. For fans of heavily hopped, full-bodied IPAs, the 91-point BeerAdvocate score and strong community ratings support its place at the upper end of the craft beer shelf.

Why Triple Snorkel Squad?

What sets Triple Snorkel Squad apart is the disciplined decision to build a 10.5% Triple IPA on a single hop variety — Citra — rather than layering in multiple cultivars to mask the elevated alcohol. The addition of Citra Cryo concentrates the lupulin oils, delivering amplified mango and tropical fruit intensity without the grassy or astringent qualities that can plague lesser TIPAs. Community reception backs this up: a 91 on BeerAdvocate and a 4.4 on Untappd from nearly 2,800 ratings place it among the stronger entries in Hop Butcher's rotating lineup. For drinkers who want to experience the Snorkel Squad concept pushed to its absolute ceiling, this triple-strength version delivers the biggest, most concentrated expression of the series.