Hop Butcher Double Grid 4Pk

Hop Butcher Double Grid 4Pk is a hazy Double India Pale Ale brewed with Citra and Mosaic hops at 7.5% ABV, sold in a 4-pack of 16oz cans. Rated 4.3 out of 5 on Untappd across more than 19,000 reviews, Double Grid ranks among Hop Butcher for The World's most celebrated releases and stands as a benchmark for the double dry-hopped DIPA style.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7.5%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Double IPA  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher for The World  |  Hops: Citra & Mosaic

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher for The World operates out of Chicago, Illinois, and has built a devoted following for its rotating lineup of aggressively hopped, haze-forward IPAs. Double Grid uses a grain bill composed of roughly 55–60% 2-row malt with equal parts flaked oats, malted oats, and white wheat, plus a measure of Carafoam — a combination engineered to produce a final gravity above 1.020, resulting in the beer's signature creamy mouthfeel and opaque, orange-juice-like appearance. The double dry-hopping process with Citra and Mosaic delivers intense tropical aromatics without veering into harshness, keeping the bitterness soft and integrated.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Soft melon and ripe tropical fruit lead the nose, followed by fresh citrus peel and a light resinous undertone. The Citra-Mosaic combination presents as aromatic and lush without any sharp hop burn.

Taste: The entry is immediately juicy — orange and pineapple dominate the front palate, moving into a fuller mid-palate sweetness balanced by gentle resin. Despite the 7.5% ABV, the body drinks remarkably smooth and rich, with the oat-heavy grain bill providing a pillowy texture that carries the tropical fruit character without cloying sweetness.

Finish: A measured, soft bitterness emerges to offset the fruit-forward sweetness and keeps the beer from becoming one-dimensional. The finish is clean and moderately dry, encouraging another sip rather than lingering with any astringency.

How to Drink Double Grid

Pour Double Grid into a tulip glass or wide-mouthed pint to fully release the aromatic hop oils; drink it fresh and cold, ideally within a few weeks of the canning date. This beer is built to be enjoyed on its own, but it also works well in hop-forward beer cocktails: a Michelada variation using Double Grid adds a tropical twist to the savory-spicy template; a Beer-mosa with fresh-squeezed orange juice complements the existing citrus character; and a Hop Shandy blending it with lemonade plays up the juicy, refreshing side of the Citra and Mosaic profile.

Best For

• Sharing with fellow IPA enthusiasts during a weekend tasting session
• Bringing to a summer cookout as a standout hazy DIPA
• Gifting to craft beer collectors who follow limited Hop Butcher releases
• Pairing alongside spicy or bold-flavored foods at a casual dinner

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Double Grid taste like? Double Grid delivers prominent orange, pineapple, and tropical fruit flavors with a pillowy, creamy mouthfeel, balanced by soft resin bitterness that keeps it from tasting overly sweet.

How does Double Grid compare to Bell's Double Two Hearted Ale? Bell's Double Two Hearted leans on Centennial hops for a more piney, floral, and classically bitter West Coast-influenced profile, while Double Grid uses Citra and Mosaic for a juicier, hazier, and more tropically driven New England-style experience. Both are well-regarded double IPAs, but they represent distinctly different approaches to the style.

Is Double Grid good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — the smooth body, restrained bitterness, and layered tropical fruit make Double Grid a satisfying standalone pour, drinking deceptively easy for a 7.5% ABV double IPA.

Where is Double Grid made? Double Grid is brewed by Hop Butcher for The World in Chicago, Illinois. The brewery is known for its rotating lineup of haze-forward, double dry-hopped IPAs distributed primarily in the Midwest.

What foods pair well with Double Grid? Spicy Thai curry complements the tropical hop character and lets the creamy body temper the heat. Grilled fish tacos with mango salsa echo the citrus and pineapple notes. Sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese contrasts the beer's soft sweetness. Jerk chicken matches the fruit-forward intensity, and a citrus-dressed arugula salad mirrors the bright, fresh aromatics.

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

Is Double Grid worth the price? Double Grid positions as a premium craft DIPA, and its 4.3 Untappd rating across more than 19,000 reviews suggests strong consensus among hop-forward beer drinkers that it delivers on quality, placing it firmly among the top tier of widely available hazy double IPAs.

Why Double Grid?

What separates Double Grid from the crowded hazy DIPA field is the precision of its grain bill — that oat-and-wheat-heavy recipe engineered for a final gravity above 1.020 creates a body and texture that most competitors don't achieve at 7.5% ABV. The Citra and Mosaic hop pairing is a proven combination, but Hop Butcher's double dry-hopping process extracts maximum tropical aroma while keeping bitterness restrained and integrated. With a 4.3 rating on Untappd from over 19,000 reviews, Double Grid has earned a reputation as one of Chicago's most reliable hazy double IPAs. It rewards fresh consumption — buy it, chill it, pour it soon, and the quality of the brewing speaks clearly.