Hop Butcher Personal Pan Pizza 4Pk

Hop Butcher Personal Pan Pizza 4PK is a 6.0% ABV American Pale Ale brewed with Citra and Vic Secret hops, available in a 4-pack of 16oz cans. Part of Hop Butcher for the World's rotating small-batch lineup, this pale ale holds a solid 4.0 out of 5 rating on Untappd across more than 1,770 user ratings, reflecting consistent approval from the hop-focused craft beer community.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.0%  |  Origin: Bedford Park (Chicago), Illinois  |  Style: American Pale Ale  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher for the World

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher for the World operates out of Bedford Park, Illinois, just outside Chicago, and has built a reputation on small-batch, frequently rotating hop-forward beers. Rather than maintaining a static year-round portfolio, the brewery continually releases new recipes, meaning each expression represents a specific hop combination and brewing approach. Personal Pan Pizza pairs Citra — one of the most sought-after American hops — with Australia's Vic Secret, a dual-purpose variety known for its distinctive tropical and resinous character. The result is a sessionable pale ale that showcases these two hops without the higher ABV weight of an IPA.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Citra and Vic Secret together deliver an initial wave of ripe tropical fruit — mango, passionfruit, and citrus peel. A subtle piney, resinous undercurrent rounds out the nose with herbal complexity.

Taste: The entry is bright with juicy citrus and stone fruit, leaning into the tropical character Citra is known for. Mid-palate, Vic Secret's pineapple and slightly dank, resinous quality emerges, adding depth. A light malt backbone provides just enough body to support the hop load without competing for attention.

Finish: Clean and moderately dry with a soft bitterness that fades without lingering harshness. Tropical fruit echoes remain, encouraging another sip rather than overwhelming the palate.

How to Drink Personal Pan Pizza

At 6.0% ABV, this pale ale is built for easy drinking straight from the can or poured into a tulip glass to open up the aromatic hop profile. Serving it cold — around 40–45°F — maximizes the tropical and citrus aromatics without muting them. While hop-forward pale ales are typically enjoyed on their own rather than in cocktails, Personal Pan Pizza works well in a Michelada where its citrus character complements lime and hot sauce, a Beer Shandy blended with fresh lemonade for a warm-weather refresher, or a Hop Drop — a boilermaker pairing where the tropical pale ale is served alongside a light agave spirit.

Best For

• Bringing to a backyard cookout or tailgate with fellow hop enthusiasts
• Introducing a friend to craft pale ales without the intensity of a double IPA
• Adding to a curated craft beer tasting flight alongside other single-hop or dual-hop expressions
• Stocking a fridge for a weekend session — the 6.0% ABV keeps things approachable across multiple cans

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Personal Pan Pizza taste like? This American Pale Ale delivers juicy tropical fruit and citrus flavors driven by Citra and Vic Secret hops, with a clean, moderately dry finish and restrained bitterness at 6.0% ABV.

How does Personal Pan Pizza compare to Hop Butcher Tavern Cut? Both beers share DNA in Hop Butcher's rotating hop-forward lineup, with Tavern Cut serving as another Citra-anchored expression in the brewery's catalog. Personal Pan Pizza differentiates itself by pairing Citra specifically with Vic Secret, which introduces a more pronounced pineapple and resinous character compared to other hop combinations in the range.

Is Personal Pan Pizza good for beginners? Yes — at 6.0% ABV with bright, fruity hop flavors and manageable bitterness, it serves as an accessible entry point into the world of hop-forward craft beer without the palate intensity of imperial or double IPAs.

Where is Personal Pan Pizza made? Personal Pan Pizza is brewed by Hop Butcher for the World at their brewery in Bedford Park, Illinois, a suburb immediately southwest of Chicago.

What foods pair well with Personal Pan Pizza? Grilled chicken tacos with mango salsa complement the beer's tropical hop profile. Fish and chips benefit from the citrus-forward bitterness cutting through fried richness. A margherita pizza (leaning into the name) pairs naturally with the clean malt base. Thai green curry matches the tropical aromatics, and a charcuterie board with aged cheddar holds up well against the hop character.

What sizes does Personal Pan Pizza come in? Personal Pan Pizza is available as a 4-pack of 16oz cans, which is the standard format for Hop Butcher for the World's rotating releases.

Is Personal Pan Pizza worth the price? Hop Butcher positions in the premium craft tier, and Personal Pan Pizza reflects the brewery's small-batch, rotating model where each release is a limited run rather than a mass-produced staple — offering strong value for drinkers who prioritize fresh, hop-forward variety.

Why Personal Pan Pizza?

Hop Butcher for the World has established itself as one of Chicago's most respected hop-centric breweries, and Personal Pan Pizza exemplifies their approach: a focused, dual-hop recipe designed to highlight Citra and Vic Secret at their most expressive. The 6.0% ABV puts it in a sweet spot — flavorful enough to satisfy dedicated hop fans, sessionable enough to enjoy across a full 4-pack. With a 4.0 out of 5 Untappd rating across more than 1,770 reviews, it has earned consistent community approval. As a rotating small-batch release, availability is limited, making each can a snapshot of the brewery's evolving hop exploration.