Hop Butcher Dun Dun Dun 4Pk

Hop Butcher Dun Dun Dun 4Pk is a hazy Double India Pale Ale from Chicago's Hop Butcher for The World, brewed at 7.5% ABV and sold in a 4-pack of 16oz cans. A 2021 Silver Medalist at the NY International Beer Competition in the DIPA category, Dun Dun Dun has built a devoted following with an Untappd rating of 4.2 out of 5 across more than 14,600 ratings—strong numbers for a regional hazy release.

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

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher for The World operates out of Bedford Park, Illinois, just outside Chicago, and has earned a reputation as one of the Midwest's most prolific hazy IPA producers. The brewery has released over 250 different beers, distributing them fresh throughout Chicagoland—often within hours or days of canning. Dun Dun Dun is triple-hopped with Amarillo, Citra, and Galaxy, a combination that leans heavily into stone fruit and tropical citrus territory. The brewery's commitment to rapid turnaround from canning to shelf means drinkers experience the hop character at peak vibrancy, before the volatile aromatic compounds that define the hazy DIPA style begin to fade.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The pour is deeply hazy and golden, releasing immediate waves of pineapple and grapefruit from the Galaxy and Citra hops. Behind the citrus sits a musky tropical sweetness, with orange blossom and ripe white peach rounding out the nose.

Taste: The first sip lands juicy and soft, with orange and white peach dominating the entry. Mid-palate, tropical melon and nectarine emerge alongside bright citrus pith, all carried on a medium-to-full body that feels creamy and smooth rather than bitter. The sweetness stays restrained, letting the fruit-forward hop character run the show without veering into cloying territory.

Finish: The finish is moderately long with lingering tropical orange and a faint resinous quality from the Amarillo hops. A gentle bitterness arrives late, cleaning up the palate and inviting another sip.

How to Drink Dun Dun Dun

Pour Dun Dun Dun into a tulip glass or standard pint glass straight from the refrigerator—around 40–45°F—to let the hop aromatics bloom without warming the body too much. This is a beer built to drink fresh and unadorned; hazy DIPAs lose their defining juiciness as they age, so drink it close to the canning date. For food pairings that double as casual cocktail-adjacent serves: a michelada-style preparation with hot sauce and lime juice plays well off the tropical fruit; a beer float using mango sorbet amplifies the stone fruit notes; and a shandy blend with fresh grapefruit juice extends the citrus character into a lighter, longer drink.

Best For

• Introducing a craft beer drinker to the hazy DIPA style with an accessible, fruit-forward expression
• Summer cookouts and backyard sessions where bold flavor at 7.5% ABV keeps things interesting
• Gifting to a hop-head who follows the Chicagoland craft scene
• Side-by-side tastings comparing Galaxy-hopped DIPAs from different Midwest breweries

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dun Dun Dun taste like? Dun Dun Dun delivers a juicy, fruit-forward profile dominated by white peach, orange, and tropical melon, with a creamy, smooth body and restrained bitterness. The combination of Amarillo, Citra, and Galaxy hops produces a distinctly stone-fruit-and-citrus character rather than pine or dank resin.

How does Dun Dun Dun compare to Maplewood Citra Juice Pants? Both are Chicagoland hazy DIPAs with similar hazy pours and aromatic intensity, but Dun Dun Dun leans more into nectarine and stone fruit while Citra Juice Pants emphasizes tropical pineapple and melon. Dun Dun Dun also reads slightly sweeter on the palate, with its Galaxy hop addition pushing the musky tropical notes further forward.

Is Dun Dun Dun good for sipping on its own? Absolutely—its creamy body, moderate 7.5% ABV, and layered fruit complexity make it a satisfying standalone pour. It drinks best fresh and cold, poured into a glass to release the full hop aroma.

Where is Dun Dun Dun made? Dun Dun Dun is brewed by Hop Butcher for The World at their production facility in Bedford Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The brewery distributes primarily throughout the greater Chicagoland area.

What foods pair well with Dun Dun Dun? Spicy fish tacos with mango salsa complement the tropical hop character. Grilled shrimp with citrus glaze mirrors the orange and peach notes. A sharp aged cheddar provides a savory counterpoint to the beer's juiciness. Thai green curry works well, as the creamy body absorbs the heat while the fruit hops echo the lemongrass and lime. Fresh ceviche is another strong match, playing citrus against citrus.

What sizes does Dun Dun Dun come in? Dun Dun Dun is available in a 4-pack of 16oz cans, the standard format for Hop Butcher for The World's DIPA releases.

Is Dun Dun Dun worth the price? Dun Dun Dun sits in the premium craft DIPA tier, which is standard for limited-distribution hazy double IPAs from respected regional breweries. The freshness guarantee—beer that often reaches shelves within days of canning—and a Silver Medal at the 2021 NY International Beer Competition support its positioning within that segment.

Why Dun Dun Dun?

What separates Dun Dun Dun from the crowded hazy DIPA landscape is the speed at which it reaches drinkers. Hop Butcher for The World's distribution model prioritizes freshness above all else, and volatile hop oils from the Amarillo, Citra, and Galaxy combination are notoriously short-lived—meaning the difference between a one-week-old can and a one-month-old can is significant. A Silver Medal at the 2021 NY International Beer Competition validates the recipe beyond local hype. With over 14,600 Untappd ratings averaging 4.2 out of 5, Dun Dun Dun has proven it can hold up to repeat scrutiny from a critical audience. For anyone chasing peak juicy hop expression in a well-built double IPA, this is one of Chicago's most reliable pours.