Hop Butcher Green Fly 4Pk

Hop Butcher Green Fly 4Pk is a hazy double IPA brewed at 7.5% ABV by Chicago's Hop Butcher for the World, dry-hopped with Simcoe and Waimea. This rotating release exemplifies the brewery's reputation for intensely aromatic, soft-bodied IPAs — a reputation that earned Hop Butcher recognition as Craft Beer and Brewing's #13 Hazy IPA producer and #7 small regional brewery for 2024.

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

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher for the World operates out of 4257 N. Lincoln Avenue in Chicago and has built a cult following through an aggressive rotation of limited-run hazy IPAs, often distributed within hours or days of canning. Green Fly relies on late-addition and dry-hopping techniques with Simcoe and Waimea to maximize hop aroma and juicy flavor while keeping perceived bitterness deliberately low. The result leans drier and cleaner than several other entries in the Hop Butcher lineup, with a notably resinous, dank character that sets it apart from the brewery's more tropically sweet releases.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Pine resin and citrus rind arrive first, followed by waves of ripe pineapple and soft mango. A subtle scallion-like dankness lurks underneath, adding complexity to the hop-forward nose.

Taste: The entry is creamy and full, delivering bold lemon and grapefruit citrus up front. Mid-palate, juicy pineapple and green melon emerge alongside a mossy, resinous quality from the Simcoe. The mouthfeel stays characteristically soft without excessive sweetness, finishing drier and cleaner than many peers in the hazy DIPA category.

Finish: Medium-length with a smooth, pillowy texture that fades into light pine and dried pineapple leather. Residual bitterness is gentle, encouraging the next sip.

How to Drink Green Fly

Pour Green Fly cold into a tulip glass or wide-mouth pint to release its full aromatic range; drinking straight from the can mutes a significant portion of the hop complexity. Beyond drinking it fresh on its own, Green Fly's citrus-forward, resinous profile adapts well to a few creative serves: a Hazy IPA Shandy mixed with fresh grapefruit juice plays up the citrus notes; a Michelada built with lime, hot sauce, and Green Fly leverages its dank backbone; and a simple Beer-a-Rita blended with frozen lime and pineapple juice pairs naturally with the tropical hop character.

Best For

• Sharing at a backyard cookout with fellow hop-obsessed friends
• Gifting a craft beer collector who tracks limited Hop Butcher drops
• Pairing alongside spicy tacos or grilled seafood on a warm evening
• Adding variety to a curated hazy IPA tasting flight

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Green Fly taste like? Green Fly delivers bold lemon, grapefruit, and juicy pineapple flavors wrapped in a creamy, soft mouthfeel with a resinous pine backbone. It finishes drier and cleaner than many hazy double IPAs, with minimal lingering sweetness.

How does Green Fly compare to Hop Butcher Green Moss? Both are hazy double IPAs from the same brewery, but Green Fly shows less green melon and tropical sweetness than Green Moss, leaning more dank and resinous by comparison. The drier finish on Green Fly gives it a slightly more assertive hop character.

Is Green Fly good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — its low perceived bitterness, creamy body, and layered citrus and tropical hop flavors make it highly drinkable at 7.5% ABV. Pouring it into a glass rather than drinking from the can significantly improves the aromatic experience.

Where is Green Fly made? Green Fly is brewed by Hop Butcher for the World at their facility on North Lincoln Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The brewery distributes primarily throughout the Chicagoland area.

What foods pair well with Green Fly? Spicy fish tacos work well, as the creamy mouthfeel tempers heat while citrus hops complement lime and cilantro. Grilled shrimp or lobster mirrors the tropical fruit notes. Sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese stands up to the hop intensity. Thai green curry echoes the herbal, resinous character. Fresh ceviche with grapefruit segments creates a direct citrus bridge.

What sizes does Green Fly come in? Green Fly is released in 4-packs of 16-ounce cans, the standard format for Hop Butcher's rotating double IPA releases.

Is Green Fly worth the price? Green Fly positions as a premium craft double IPA, and its limited rotating availability, freshness-focused distribution, and consistently high Untappd ratings (4.2 out of 5 across nearly 2,900 reviews) support its value within the competitive hazy DIPA segment.

Why Green Fly?

Hop Butcher for the World has earned a devoted following by refusing to let beer sit — Green Fly, like the rest of their rotating lineup, reaches shelves within hours or days of canning. The Simcoe and Waimea hop combination produces a distinctly dank, pine-driven profile that stands apart from the brewery's more fruit-forward releases. With a 4.2 Untappd rating and Craft Beer and Brewing's 2024 recognition of the brewery among the nation's top hazy IPA producers, Green Fly represents one of Chicago's most credible entries in the crowded double IPA field. Its drier finish and resinous edge give it an identity that rewards drinkers looking for complexity beyond pure tropical juice.