Hop Butcher Dungeness 4Pk

Hop Butcher Dungeness 4Pk is a hazy double IPA from Chicago's Hop Butcher For The World, packaged as a 4-pack of cans at 8.0% ABV. Brewed in collaboration with YCH Hops — a 100% grower-owned global hop supplier connecting brewers with family hop farms — Dungeness brings together Citra, Motueka, Simcoe, and Nelson Sauvin hops in a single, fruit-forward expression that carries a 4.1 out of 5 rating on Untappd across more than 1,800 reviews.

Quick Facts: ABV: 8.0%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Hazy Double IPA  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher For The World

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher For The World has built a reputation as one of Chicago's most prolific hazy IPA producers, releasing a rotating roster of limited-batch hop-forward beers. Dungeness was developed as a collaboration with YCH Hops, whose network of family-owned hop farms supplies the four-hop bill of Citra, Motueka, Simcoe, and Nelson Sauvin. The combination of American, New Zealand, and dual-purpose varieties gives Dungeness a layered hop character that ranges from citrus pith to white wine grape — a profile distinctly different from the brewery's single-hop or all-American hop releases.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with ripe citrus and tropical fruit — fresh orange peel, mango, and white grapefruit — before shifting into floral and lightly grassy notes courtesy of the New Zealand hops. A faint winey quality, reminiscent of white grape, weaves through the background.

Taste: The first sip lands soft and creamy, delivering a rush of orange juice and honeydew melon. Mid-palate, layers of lime zest, green melon, and tropical berry emerge, supported by a subtle sweetness of oats and cereal grain. The Nelson Sauvin asserts itself toward the peak with a distinctive white wine and fresh grape character that keeps the sweetness in check.

Finish: Medium in length with a gentle bitter pine underpinning that arrives late and cleans the palate. The final impression is juicy and balanced, with lingering citrus pith and a trace of honeyed malt.

How to Drink Dungeness

Pour Dungeness into a tulip glass or stemless wine glass at around 40–45°F to let the aromatic hop oils fully express themselves; drinking straight from the can mutes the complex nose. This is a beer built to drink on its own, but it also works in a Beermosa — the existing orange juice character amplifies fresh-squeezed citrus. Try it in a Beer Shandy with lemonade, where the lime zest and melon notes add depth beyond a standard lager blend. A Michelada variation using Dungeness trades the typical crisp lager backbone for a richer, tropical-fruit base that pairs well with the spice and acid components.

Best For

• Sharing with hazy IPA enthusiasts who appreciate rotating limited-batch releases
• Bringing to a summer cookout as a standout beer that sparks conversation
• Exploring the impact of New Zealand hops alongside American classics in a single beer
• Gifting to a craft beer collector who follows Hop Butcher's release calendar

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dungeness taste like? Dungeness delivers a creamy, juice-forward profile dominated by fresh orange, white grapefruit, mango, and honeydew melon, with a distinctive white grape and wine-like quality from Nelson Sauvin hops. A soft bitterness and oat-driven body keep it balanced despite the 8.0% ABV.

How does Dungeness compare to Phase Three Magnetic? Both are Chicago-area hazy double IPAs, but Phase Three Magnetic tends to lean more tropical and sweeter in overall impression. Dungeness distinguishes itself with a grassy, wine-like dimension from its Motueka and Nelson Sauvin hop combination that adds complexity beyond pure fruit sweetness.

Is Dungeness good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — the creamy mouthfeel, layered fruit character, and moderate bitterness make it a rewarding standalone pour. Serving it in a glass at cellar temperature brings out the full aromatic range.

Where is Dungeness made? Dungeness is brewed by Hop Butcher For The World in Chicago, Illinois. The beer was created in collaboration with YCH Hops, a grower-owned hop supplier that connects brewers with family hop farms.

What foods pair well with Dungeness? Grilled fish tacos with mango salsa mirror the beer's tropical and citrus notes. Thai green curry plays off the melon and lime zest flavors. A citrus-dressed arugula salad with goat cheese complements the grassy, floral hop character. Pork belly sliders benefit from the beer's carbonation and gentle bitterness cutting through fat. Key lime pie echoes the citrus finish and matches the creamy body.

What sizes does Dungeness come in? Dungeness is available as a 4-pack of cans, which is Hop Butcher's standard release format for their rotating double IPA lineup.

Is Dungeness worth the price? Dungeness positions in the premium craft DIPA tier, which is standard for limited-batch, hop-heavy releases from sought-after Midwest breweries. The YCH Hops collaboration, four-hop bill featuring imported New Zealand varieties, and 8.0% ABV all support its positioning within that range.

Why Dungeness?

The YCH Hops collaboration is the defining factor here — access to grower-sourced Motueka and Nelson Sauvin alongside Citra and Simcoe produces a hop character that most domestic hazy DIPAs simply do not achieve. That wine-like, white grape dimension separates Dungeness from the wave of all-Citra or all-Galaxy hazies flooding the market. With a 4.1 rating across more than 1,800 Untappd reviews, the beer has earned consistent community praise rather than fleeting hype. For drinkers who want a hazy double IPA that goes beyond one-note tropical juice, Dungeness delivers genuine complexity rooted in its raw ingredients.