Hop Butcher Blizzard of 67' 4Pk

Hop Butcher Blizzard of '67 4Pk is a honey-brewed Triple India Pale Ale from Chicago's Hop Butcher for the World, clocking in at 10.0% ABV in a 4-pack of 16oz cans. Scoring 92 points from Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine in a blind BJCP-judged taste test, this release demonstrates the brewery's command of big, hop-forward ales that remain dangerously drinkable despite their considerable strength.

Quick Facts: ABV: 10.0%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Triple IPA Brewed with Honey  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher for the World

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher for the World has become one of Chicago's most sought-after craft breweries, building a reputation on a relentless rotation of haze-forward IPAs and imperial ales. Blizzard of '67 is a Triple IPA brewed with the addition of honey, which tempers the aggressive hop bitterness and adds fermentable sugars that help dry out the body despite the high ABV. The hop bill features Citra, Mosaic, El Dorado, and Ekuanot — a combination engineered for maximum tropical intensity and aromatic complexity, while the honey integration distinguishes this release from standard Triple IPAs in the brewery's lineup.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Tropical fruit dominates the nose immediately — ripe mango and papaya lead, followed by an intense hop burn that signals the beer's 10% strength. Underneath, softer notes of pineapple and resinous pine emerge as the beer warms.

Taste: The entry is creamy and lush, with a wave of mango and papaya that sweeps across the palate. Mid-palate, heavy pine resin and sticky hop oils take hold, building into a layered bitterness balanced by the beer's rich, full body. Pineapple weaves throughout, adding brightness that keeps the weight from becoming cloying.

Finish: The honey reveals itself most clearly on the finish, contributing a gentle sweetness that softens the hop burn and smooths the transition. The close is moderately long, with lingering tropical fruit, warm alcohol, and a dry, resinous bitterness that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Blizzard of '67

Serve this Triple IPA cold — around 40–45°F — in a tulip glass or stemless IPA glass to concentrate the aromatics. Drink it fresh; hop-forward ales of this intensity are best consumed within weeks of canning. While this beer stands on its own as a sipper, it also holds up in bold beer cocktail formats: a Bee Sting (blending with honey syrup and a squeeze of lime amplifies the existing honey character), a Michelada variation (the tropical hops play well against hot sauce and citrus), or a Beer Margarita float (where the heavy tropical fruit and pine complement tequila and fresh lime juice).

Best For

• Sharing among hop-obsessed friends during a tasting session of high-ABV IPAs
• Pairing with bold, spicy food where the honey sweetness can act as a counterbalance
• Gifting to a craft beer collector who follows limited Hop Butcher releases
• Cold-weather drinking sessions where a warming, full-bodied ale fits the mood

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Blizzard of '67 taste like? Blizzard of '67 delivers a creamy, full-bodied rush of mango, papaya, and pineapple, backed by heavy pine resin and a touch of honey sweetness on the finish. Despite its 10% ABV, the beer drinks surprisingly smooth due to the honey addition tempering the hop bitterness.

How does Blizzard of '67 compare to Hop Butcher Sure Bet? Both are big IPAs from the same Chicago brewery, but Blizzard of '67 is a Triple IPA brewed with honey at 10% ABV, making it notably heavier and sweeter than Sure Bet. The honey addition gives Blizzard of '67 a smoother finish and a richer body that sets it apart from the more straightforwardly hop-driven Sure Bet.

Is Blizzard of '67 good for sipping neat? Absolutely — at 10% ABV with a creamy, layered tropical profile and honey sweetness, this Triple IPA is best enjoyed on its own, poured into a proper glass and consumed slowly to appreciate its complexity.

Where is Blizzard of '67 made? Blizzard of '67 is brewed by Hop Butcher for the World in Chicago, Illinois. The brewery operates as one of the city's most prolific craft operations, specializing in hop-forward ales released in frequent, limited rotations.

What foods pair well with Blizzard of '67? Thai green curry works well, as the tropical hops mirror the dish's aromatic herbs while the honey sweetness cools the heat. Grilled pork tacos with mango salsa complement the beer's fruit-forward character. Blue cheese amplifies the resinous bitterness in a satisfying way. Jerk chicken pairs naturally, with the pine and tropical notes echoing Caribbean spice profiles. Honey-glazed bacon creates a direct bridge to the beer's honey component.

What sizes does Blizzard of '67 come in? Blizzard of '67 is available in 4-packs of 16oz cans, which is the standard format for Hop Butcher's rotating IPA releases.

Is Blizzard of '67 worth the price? Blizzard of '67 positions as a premium craft release within the Triple IPA category, and its 10% ABV, four-hop bill, and honey-brewed production method support that positioning. A 92-point score from Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine and a 4.3 rating on Untappd from over 6,300 reviews suggest strong consensus on quality.

Why Blizzard of '67?

What separates Blizzard of '67 from the crowded field of hazy, high-ABV IPAs is the honey. That single ingredient shifts the entire balance of the beer, smoothing what could be an abrasive hop assault into something creamy and layered. The four-hop combination of Citra, Mosaic, El Dorado, and Ekuanot is deliberately chosen for overlapping tropical characteristics that reinforce rather than compete with each other. Backed by a 92-point score from Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine's blind judging panel, this is a Triple IPA that earns its weight — a Chicago brewery firing at the top of its rotation.