Hop Butcher All Directions At Once 4Pk

Hop Butcher All Directions At Once 4Pk is a 7.5% ABV Double India Pale Ale from Chicago's Hop Butcher for the World brewery, sold as a four-pack of 16 oz cans. This release layers four sought-after hop varieties — Nelson Sauvin, Citra, Simcoe, and Galaxy — into a dense, tropical package that has earned a strong 4.1 out of 5 rating across more than 2,700 reviews on Untappd.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7.5%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Double IPA  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher for the World

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher for the World operates out of 4257 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago and has built a devoted following through a relentless rotation of hop-forward releases. The grain bill for All Directions At Once follows the brewery's house approach: 55–60% 2-row malt rounded out with equal parts flaked oats, malted oats, and white wheat, plus a measure of Carafoam and a touch of lactose. That combination delivers the pillowy body and haze that define the brewery's Double IPAs, while the four-hop blend of Nelson Sauvin, Citra, Simcoe, and Galaxy drives the flavor squarely into tropical territory.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe mango and passionfruit hit first, followed by a wave of citrus peel and a subtle undercurrent of stone fruit. The Nelson Sauvin lends a white-grape character that lifts the nose beyond a straightforward tropical profile.

Taste: The entry is immediately juicy — mango flesh and passionfruit dominate early, giving way to Citra-driven grapefruit and a light pith bitterness at mid-palate. Simcoe adds a resinous pine note that keeps the sweetness in check, while the oat-and-lactose base provides a soft, rounded mouthfeel with moderate weight and good carbonation.

Finish: Medium in length, with lingering tropical fruit and a gentle citrus bite that avoids harshness. The finish stays clean and drinkable, encouraging another sip rather than overwhelming the palate.

How to Drink All Directions At Once

Pour it cold — around 40–45°F — into a tulip glass or a standard pint to let the aromatics open up. This DIPA drinks best fresh, so don't cellar it. IPA Shandy: Split a can with fresh lemonade for a sessionable warm-weather drink that preserves the tropical hop character. Michelada: The juicy body and moderate bitterness pair surprisingly well with lime, hot sauce, and Clamato for an unconventional but balanced spin. Beer Margarita: Blend a few ounces with tequila, lime juice, and agave — the Galaxy and Nelson Sauvin hops amplify the citrus backbone.

Best For

• Sharing with friends during a weekend cookout or tailgate
• Introducing someone to the hazy Double IPA style with an approachable example
• Building a curated craft beer gift pack for a hop-focused drinker
• Pairing alongside bold, spicy foods where tropical fruit cuts through the heat

Frequently Asked Questions

What does All Directions At Once taste like? It is a fruit-forward Double IPA dominated by mango, passionfruit, and grapefruit, with a soft, pillowy mouthfeel from oats and a touch of lactose. The bitterness stays moderate, making it juicy rather than aggressively hoppy.

How does All Directions At Once compare to Hop Butcher Double Grid? Both are Double IPAs from the same brewery with similar oat-heavy grain bills, but All Directions At Once uses Nelson Sauvin and Galaxy alongside Citra and Simcoe, which pushes it toward more white-grape and stone-fruit character. Double Grid tends to lean into a slightly different hop combination that shifts the tropical emphasis.

Is All Directions At Once good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — at 7.5% ABV it carries enough complexity and body to drink on its own, while its clean finish and balanced bitterness keep it from becoming fatiguing over a full pour.

Where is All Directions At Once made? It is brewed by Hop Butcher for the World at their facility at 4257 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago, Illinois. The brewery is known for producing a rotating lineup of hop-driven ales distributed primarily throughout the Midwest.

What foods pair well with All Directions At Once? Thai green curry benefits from the beer's tropical sweetness cutting through coconut and chili heat. Grilled shrimp tacos with mango salsa echo the hop profile's fruit notes. A sharp aged cheddar provides a savory counterpoint to the juicy body. Jerk chicken mirrors the beer's fruity and slightly resinous character. Fish and chips work well, with the carbonation and moderate bitterness refreshing the palate between bites.

What sizes does All Directions At Once come in? It is available as a four-pack of 16 oz cans, which is Hop Butcher's standard packaging format for their Double IPA releases.

Is All Directions At Once worth the price? It positions in the premium craft DIPA tier, comparable to other limited-rotation hazy Double IPAs from top-regarded regional breweries. The four-hop blend and consistently high community ratings make it a strong value within that segment.

Why All Directions At Once?

The four-hop combination of Nelson Sauvin, Citra, Simcoe, and Galaxy is a deliberate choice that creates a broader flavor spectrum than many two- or three-hop DIPAs can achieve — you get tropical, citrus, stone fruit, and grape-like notes in a single pour. Hop Butcher's grain bill, built on a balanced ratio of oats and wheat with a restrained lactose addition, produces a texture that supports rather than masks the hops. With a 4.1 Untappd rating across thousands of reviews, this release consistently lands among the brewery's better-received offerings. For drinkers who want a Chicago-brewed hazy DIPA with genuine hop complexity and not just sweetness, All Directions At Once delivers on that front.