Hop Butcher A Deeper Dish 4Pk

Hop Butcher A Deeper Dish 4Pk is a 10.5% ABV Triple India Pale Ale from Chicago's Hop Butcher For The World, sold in a four-pack of 16oz cans. Brewed exclusively with Citra and Vic Secret hops, this big triple IPA carries a 4.4 out of 5 rating on Untappd across thousands of reviews — a testament to its standing among hop-forward beer enthusiasts.

Quick Facts: ABV: 10.5%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Triple IPA  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher For The World  |  Hops: Citra, Vic Secret

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher For The World was founded in Chicago by Matt Gallagher, who built the brewery's reputation on producing hazy IPAs with exceptionally clean finishes free of hop burn — that harsh, astringent bitterness that plagues many high-ABV hop-forward beers. A Deeper Dish pushes the concept further than the brewery's standard double IPAs, landing squarely in triple IPA territory at 10.5% ABV while relying on Citra and Vic Secret hops to deliver intense tropical and citrus character. The brewery's emphasis on expert fermentation control and premium hop usage is especially evident in a beer this strong, where off-flavors and alcohol heat could easily overwhelm the hop profile.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with bright candied citrus — think overripe orange and tangerine — before shifting into deeper tropical territory with ripe mango, guava, and peach. There is a lush sweetness on the aroma that sets up the palate without veering into cloying territory.

Taste: The entry is unmistakably sweet and fruit-forward, loaded with tropical fruit that recalls fresh-cut mango and guava nectar. Mid-palate, overripe citrus notes emerge alongside a full, creamy body that carries remarkable weight without feeling heavy or syrupy. A subtle but deliberate bitterness builds toward the back of the palate, keeping the sweetness grounded.

Finish: The finish is long-lasting, with that gentle bitterness lingering alongside residual tropical fruit. Despite the 10.5% ABV, the alcohol is remarkably well-integrated, leaving a smooth, clean impression rather than noticeable heat.

How to Drink A Deeper Dish

Pour this one into a tulip glass or wide-mouth pint at around 40–45°F to let the hop aromatics fully open up; a beer this complex deserves more than drinking from the can. At 10.5% ABV, A Deeper Dish is best treated as a sipper rather than a cocktail ingredient — the layered hop character and creamy mouthfeel reward slow, deliberate drinking. That said, adventurous drinkers have used big triple IPAs like this in a Hop Shandy mixed with fresh lemonade to tame the ABV, a Michelada variation where the tropical fruit notes complement lime and hot sauce, or a Beer-mosa paired with fresh mango juice for a decadent brunch pour.

Best For

• Sharing among hopheads at a craft beer tasting session
• Gifting to an IPA lover who thinks they have tried everything
• Pairing with bold, spicy food like Nashville hot chicken or Thai curry
• A weekend slow-sipper when one big beer replaces several smaller ones

Frequently Asked Questions

What does A Deeper Dish taste like? A Deeper Dish delivers intense candied tropical fruit — mango, guava, and peach — layered over overripe citrus, with a full, creamy body and a subtle, long-lasting bitterness that balances the sweetness. Despite its 10.5% ABV, the alcohol is well-hidden behind the dense hop character.

How does A Deeper Dish compare to Other Half's triple IPAs? Both breweries produce smooth, high-ABV IPAs with candied fruit profiles, but Hop Butcher's house style leans toward an especially clean finish with no hop burn, while Other Half's bigger offerings tend to carry slightly more residual sweetness and a denser, chewier body. The Citra and Vic Secret combination in A Deeper Dish gives it a brighter citrus lean compared to Other Half's often more stone-fruit-heavy hop bills.

Is A Deeper Dish good for sipping neat? Absolutely — at 10.5% ABV, this triple IPA is built to be poured into a glass and savored slowly, much like a barleywine or imperial stout. The layered tropical fruit aromatics and creamy mouthfeel reward patient drinking.

Where is A Deeper Dish made? A Deeper Dish is brewed by Hop Butcher For The World in Chicago, Illinois. The brewery has earned significant recognition in the Midwest and nationally, including Illinois Brewery of the Year at the 2021 New York International Beer Competition.

What foods pair well with A Deeper Dish? Spicy Thai green curry works well, as the beer's sweetness tempers the heat. Rich, fatty pork belly or carnitas complement the creamy body. Mango-habanero salsa mirrors the tropical hop character. Aged sharp cheddar provides a savory counterpoint to the fruit-forward profile. Coconut-based desserts like flan or panna cotta echo the beer's lush mouthfeel.

What sizes does A Deeper Dish come in? A Deeper Dish is available in four-packs of 16oz cans, the standard format for Hop Butcher's hop-forward releases.

Is A Deeper Dish worth the price? A Deeper Dish positions as a premium craft release within the triple IPA category, and the 10.5% ABV, quality hop bill of Citra and Vic Secret, and consistently high consumer ratings on Untappd suggest it delivers strong value relative to comparable high-gravity hazy IPAs from top-tier craft breweries.

Why A Deeper Dish?

Triple IPAs that actually drink smoothly at 10.5% are rare — most either collapse under boozy heat or mask the alcohol with excessive residual sugar. A Deeper Dish threads that needle by relying on Hop Butcher's signature approach to eliminating hop burn while letting Citra and Vic Secret hops carry a vivid tropical and citrus payload. The beer's 4.4 Untappd rating across thousands of reviews reflects consistent execution, not hype-cycle novelty. For drinkers who want a big, bold IPA that rewards attention without punishing the palate, this Chicago-brewed triple stands as one of the more polished examples of the style.