Hop Butcher Double Snorkel Squad 4Pk

Hop Butcher Double Snorkel Squad 4Pk is a single-hop Citra New England-style Double IPA at 8.0% ABV from Illinois brewery Hop Butcher for The World. Rated 4.2 out of 5 on Untappd across nearly 3,900 ratings, this haze-forward DIPA isolates Citra hops to deliver a concentrated burst of tropical and citrus character rarely achieved in multi-hop blends.

Quick Facts: ABV: 8.0%  |  Origin: Illinois, USA  |  Style: Single Hop New England Double IPA  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher for The World

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher for The World operates out of Illinois with an aggressive freshness model: every week the brewery self-distributes beer that is often only hours or days old in the can. Double Snorkel Squad is built around a single-hop bill of Citra, one of the most sought-after American hop varieties, allowing the grain bill to serve as a soft, pillowy backdrop rather than a competing flavor element. The result is a hazy, golden-orange pour with a small, fluffy white head that signals the New England DIPA approach — unfiltered, full-bodied, and hop-saturated.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Immediately tropical, with ripe mango and passionfruit leading into bright tangerine and white grapefruit peel. Underneath the citrus wave, softer notes of vanilla, shortcake, and a gentle floral quality emerge as the beer warms.

Taste: The entry is juicy and full, driven by pineapple, papaya, and nectarine that coat the palate with a near-creamy texture. Mid-palate shifts toward candied citrus — orange and lime — balanced by a subtle cereal sweetness and light honey. A measured resinous bitterness arrives toward the back, grounding the fruit without overwhelming it.

Finish: Medium-long with lingering stone fruit, particularly apricot and a faint currant note. The bitterness recedes cleanly, leaving a soft, slightly sweet impression that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Double Snorkel Squad

Pour into a tulip glass or stemless wine glass around 42–48°F to let the aromatics open fully; drinking straight from the can mutes much of the hop complexity. While this DIPA is designed to drink on its own, it has enough body and citrus punch for a few creative serves. A Hop Shandy — half beer, half fresh lemonade over ice — tames the ABV for warm-weather sessions. A Michelada riff using Double Snorkel Squad adds tropical depth to the classic tomato-lime framework. A Beer-mosa pairing with fresh-squeezed orange juice plays directly into the Citra hop's natural citrus character.

Best For

• Sharing with fellow hop enthusiasts who appreciate single-hop showcases
• Pairing alongside a weekend barbecue spread with bold, smoky flavors
• Introducing a craft beer drinker to the New England DIPA style
• Bringing as a host gift when visiting someone who collects limited-run craft releases

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Double Snorkel Squad taste like? It delivers a wave of tropical fruit — mango, pineapple, passionfruit — layered with tangerine and white grapefruit, backed by a creamy, lightly sweet body and soft resinous bitterness. The overall impression is juicy and full rather than aggressively bitter.

How does Double Snorkel Squad compare to multi-hop New England DIPAs? Because it uses only Citra hops, the flavor profile is more focused and cohesive than DIPAs that blend three or four hop varieties, letting Citra's signature tropical-citrus character dominate without competing notes. Multi-hop DIPAs often deliver broader complexity, while Double Snorkel Squad trades that range for intensity and clarity of a single varietal.

Is Double Snorkel Squad good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — the soft mouthfeel, balanced bitterness, and layered fruit character make it a standout sipper, especially when poured into a proper glass at cellar temperature. At 8.0% ABV it carries weight, so pacing is worthwhile.

Where is Double Snorkel Squad made? It is brewed by Hop Butcher for The World in Illinois, USA. The brewery self-distributes weekly to ensure the beer reaches drinkers as fresh as possible, often within hours or days of canning.

What foods pair well with Double Snorkel Squad? Grilled shrimp tacos with mango salsa mirror the beer's tropical character. Spicy Thai green curry benefits from the hop bitterness cutting through the coconut richness. Pulled pork with a citrus glaze complements the tangerine and grapefruit notes. A sharp aged cheddar provides a savory counterpoint to the beer's fruit-forward profile. Lemon bars echo the citrus theme and work as a surprisingly effective dessert pairing.

What sizes does Double Snorkel Squad come in? It is available as a 4-pack of 16 oz cans, which is the standard format for Hop Butcher's releases.

Is Double Snorkel Squad worth the price? It positions in the premium craft DIPA tier, which is consistent with limited-distribution, single-hop double IPAs from respected regional breweries. The freshness-first distribution model and focused Citra hop bill deliver strong value relative to other hazy DIPAs at this level.

Why Double Snorkel Squad?

The single-hop Citra concept is not unique on its own, but few breweries execute it at double IPA strength with the freshness guarantee Hop Butcher maintains. Weekly self-distribution means this beer arrives to drinkers in a condition where volatile hop oils — the compounds responsible for those intense tropical and citrus aromas — are still at peak expression. With a 4.2 rating on Untappd across thousands of reviews and consistently strong marks on BeerAdvocate, Double Snorkel Squad has earned a loyal following among hop-forward drinkers. It stands as one of the cleaner demonstrations of what Citra can do when given an uncluttered stage and a fresh canvas.