Hop Butcher Beer DeJonghe 4Pk

Hop Butcher Beer DeJonghe 4Pk 16OZ Cans is an Imperial Hazy IPA brewed in Chicago, Illinois, at 10.5% ABV (21 proof), sold in a four-pack of 16-ounce cans. Named after the iconic Chicago dish Shrimp DeJonghe, this release showcases the brewery's reputation for producing intensely hopped, full-bodied hazy IPAs with a distinctly Midwestern identity.

Quick Facts: ABV: 10.5%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois, USA  |  Style: Imperial Hazy IPA  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher for the World

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher for the World was founded in 2017 in Chicago by Jeremiah Zimmer and rapidly earned a devoted following across the Midwest for its rotating lineup of hazy IPAs. The brewery emphasizes heavy late-addition and dry-hopping techniques to maximize aromatic intensity while keeping perceived bitterness low. Beer DeJonghe sits in the imperial tier of their range, pushing the ABV to 10.5% while maintaining the soft, approachable mouthfeel that defines the Hop Butcher house style — a hallmark achieved through careful grain bill construction using oats and wheat alongside a restrained bitterness profile.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe mango and papaya lead, followed by bursts of tangerine zest and pine resin. A faint sweetness reminiscent of fresh-squeezed orange juice rounds out the nose without any harsh solvent character despite the elevated alcohol.

Taste: The entry is plush and creamy, with tropical fruit — guava, passion fruit, and overripe peach — dominating the front palate. At mid-palate, a wave of citrus pith and light dank hop resin builds, balanced by a pillowy oat-driven body that cushions the 10.5% ABV. A subtle malt sweetness keeps the hop load from turning astringent.

Finish: Medium-long and lightly sticky, with lingering grapefruit rind and stone fruit. The alcohol warmth emerges gently, leaving a clean, resinous close rather than any cloying sweetness.

How to Drink Beer DeJonghe

Pour directly into a tulip glass or stemmed IPA glass at around 40–45°F to let the hop aromatics fully develop. At 10.5% ABV, this drinks best slowly and deliberately — sipping neat from the glass is the ideal approach. While imperial hazy IPAs are not traditional cocktail ingredients, Beer DeJonghe works in a Hop Drop (a half-ounce of citrus vodka dropped into a half-pour), a Michelada-style build (with lime, hot sauce, and Tajín on the rim for a bold brunch serve), or a Beer Float (paired with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream to play off the tropical fruit and creamy body).

Best For

• Sharing among hop-obsessed friends during a craft beer tasting night
• Pairing with spicy or umami-rich dishes like Nashville hot chicken
• Gifting to a fellow IPA enthusiast who appreciates limited Chicago-brewed releases
• Winding down after a long week with a single, full-flavored pour

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Beer DeJonghe taste like? Beer DeJonghe delivers dense tropical fruit flavors — mango, passion fruit, and guava — over a creamy, oat-forward body with moderate resinous bitterness. Despite its 10.5% ABV, the alcohol is well-integrated and doesn't dominate the palate.

How does Beer DeJonghe compare to Other Half's imperial hazy IPAs? Both breweries prioritize soft, fruit-forward hazy IPAs with heavy dry-hopping, but Hop Butcher tends toward a slightly leaner body and cleaner finish, while Other Half often leans into richer, juice-like density. Beer DeJonghe's 10.5% ABV places it in a similar strength range to many Other Half imperial releases.

Is Beer DeJonghe good for sipping neat? Yes — poured into a proper glass at cellar temperature, it rewards slow sipping and reveals new hop layers as it warms slightly. The full body and moderate carbonation make it a satisfying standalone pour.

Where is Beer DeJonghe made? Beer DeJonghe is brewed by Hop Butcher for the World in Chicago, Illinois. The brewery has operated since 2017 and focuses almost exclusively on hop-forward styles.

What foods pair well with Beer DeJonghe? Spicy Thai green curry complements the tropical hop character. Rich, garlic-butter seafood dishes — a nod to the beer's Shrimp DeJonghe namesake — mirror its creamy texture. Aged cheddar contrasts the hop bitterness with fat and salt. Grilled jerk chicken amplifies the tropical fruit notes, and mango sticky rice echoes the beer's stone-fruit sweetness as a dessert pairing.

What sizes does Beer DeJonghe come in? Beer DeJonghe is available in a four-pack of 16-ounce (pint) cans, the standard format for Hop Butcher's rotating releases.

Is Beer DeJonghe worth the price? Beer DeJonghe positions as a premium craft offering within the imperial hazy IPA category, where four-packs of 16-ounce cans from respected regional breweries typically command a higher price point. The elevated ABV, generous hop bill, and Hop Butcher's strong reputation in the hazy IPA space support its value in that tier.

Why Beer DeJonghe?

Hop Butcher for the World built its name on executing hazy IPAs at an exceptionally high level, and Beer DeJonghe represents the brewery pushing that formula into imperial territory without sacrificing drinkability. The 10.5% ABV is masked by a deliberately soft, oat-heavy grain bill and aggressive late-hopping that keeps fruit flavor — not alcohol heat — at the center. The beer's playful nod to a classic Chicago dish signals the brewery's deep local roots, and the rotating, limited-release model means each batch carries a degree of scarcity that has made Hop Butcher cans highly sought after across the Midwest. For drinkers who want a hop-saturated, full-strength hazy IPA from one of Illinois' most respected producers, Beer DeJonghe delivers exactly that.