Hopewell Fun Punch 4Pk

Hopewell Fun Punch 4Pk is a tropical fruited sour ale brewed at 5.8% ABV by Hopewell Brewing Company in Chicago, Illinois. Built on a base of four tropical fruits — pineapple, mango, dragon fruit, and passion fruit — this sour stands apart from single-fruit competitors by delivering a layered, punch-bowl complexity that has earned it a 3.6 rating across more than 1,750 reviews on Untappd.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.8%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Fruited Sour Ale  |  Brewery: Hopewell Brewing Company  |  Format: 4-Pack

Production & Heritage

Hopewell Brewing Company operates out of Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood and has built a reputation for approachable, thoughtfully constructed ales. Fun Punch begins as a sour ale base, then receives generous additions of pineapple, mango, dragon fruit, and passion fruit — a four-fruit combination designed to replicate the nostalgic character of tropical fruit punch. The result lands squarely between a bright kettle sour and a fruit-forward session beer, with enough tartness to keep the sweetness from tipping into juice-box territory.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Passion fruit leads the nose with immediate tropical intensity, followed by ripe mango and a faint whiff of pineapple rind. There is little to no hop presence on the nose — the fruit dominates cleanly.

Taste: Pineapple pushes to the front on entry, weaving together with mango through the mid-palate. A light, pleasant maltiness provides structure without overpowering the fruit, while the dragon fruit and passion fruit add a subtly sweet, exotic undertone. The sour character is moderate — present enough to balance the sweetness but never aggressively tart.

Finish: Dry and tropical, the finish clears the palate quickly with lingering echoes of passion fruit. The acidity refreshes rather than puckers, making back-to-back sips effortless.

How to Drink Fun Punch

Serve cold, ideally between 38–42°F, straight from the can or poured into a tulip glass to concentrate the aromatics. Fun Punch works well in beer cocktails: try it in a Shandy with fresh lemonade for amplified citrus brightness, a Michelada variation where the tropical fruit replaces the usual tomato-based mix for something unexpected, or a Radler cut with grapefruit soda to extend the session even further on warm afternoons.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts and outdoor gatherings where easy-drinking refreshment is essential
• Introducing friends who typically avoid sour beers to the style through accessible fruit-forward flavor
• Pairing alongside spicy foods where the tartness and tropical sweetness can cool the heat
• Warm-weather sessions where low ABV and high drinkability matter

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fun Punch taste like? Fun Punch tastes like tropical fruit punch translated into beer — pineapple and mango dominate the flavor, supported by passion fruit and dragon fruit, with moderate sourness and a dry, clean finish.

How does Fun Punch compare to Brooklyn Bel Air Sour? Both are tropical fruited sours, but Fun Punch uses four fruits (pineapple, mango, dragon fruit, passion fruit) compared to Bel Air Sour's guava-centric profile, giving Fun Punch a more layered, punch-like character. Fun Punch also runs slightly higher in ABV at 5.8% versus Bel Air Sour's 5.5%.

Is Fun Punch good for sour beer beginners? Yes — the generous fruit sweetness tempers the sour base, making it one of the more approachable entries into the fruited sour category without sacrificing genuine tartness.

Where is Fun Punch made? Fun Punch is brewed by Hopewell Brewing Company in Chicago, Illinois, where the brewery operates in the city's Logan Square neighborhood.

What foods pair well with Fun Punch? Jerk chicken, where the tropical fruit echoes Caribbean seasoning; fish tacos with mango salsa for flavor mirroring; Thai green curry, where the acidity cuts through coconut richness; grilled pineapple skewers that amplify the beer's dominant fruit note; and vanilla ice cream or sorbet as a playful dessert pairing.

What sizes does Fun Punch come in? Fun Punch is primarily available in a 4-pack format from Hopewell Brewing Company.

Is Fun Punch worth the price? Fun Punch positions as a mid-range craft sour, and the four-fruit combination delivers more complexity than many single-fruit sours at comparable price points, making it a solid value within the fruited sour category.

Why Fun Punch?

The four-fruit combination is the real differentiator here. Where most fruited sours lean on a single fruit — or at most two — Fun Punch layers pineapple, mango, dragon fruit, and passion fruit into a cohesive profile that genuinely earns its name. At 5.8% ABV, it stays sessionable without feeling thin, and the balanced acidity keeps it in sour-ale territory rather than sliding into flavored-seltzer blandness. For drinkers who want tropical flavor with real beer character and tartness that knows when to stop, Fun Punch delivers exactly that.