Hop Butcher Six Corners 4PK

Hop Butcher Six Corners 4PK is a cryo-hopped Double IPA from Chicago's Hop Butcher For The World, packaged in a 4-pack of 16 oz cans at 7.75% ABV. Built around a four-hop blend of Mosaic, Riwaka, Mosaic Dynaboost, and Dank Dive Cryo, this hazy DIPA carries a 4.1 out of 5 rating on Untappd and reflects the brewery's reputation for intensely aromatic, soft-bodied double IPAs.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7.75%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Cryo-Hopped Double IPA (Hazy)  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher For The World

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher For The World operates out of Chicago with a 55,000-square-foot production facility in Bedford Park, Illinois. The brewery has built a fierce following among hazy IPA drinkers, with several of its Double IPAs scoring 97–98 out of 100 in Craft Beer & Brewing's blind review panels — though those scores belong to other releases in the lineup, not Six Corners specifically. Six Corners distinguishes itself through a four-hop cryo-hopping process: concentrated lupulin pellets (Cryo hops) from Mosaic Dynaboost and Dank Dive are layered with traditional Mosaic and New Zealand-grown Riwaka to maximize aroma intensity while stripping out vegetal bitterness. The brewery's grain bill for its DIPA series is understood to lean on oats and wheat for body, though the exact mashbill for Six Corners has not been publicly disclosed. As a self-distributing brewery, Hop Butcher delivers cans to Chicagoland retailers within hours to days of packaging — a freshness model that directly contributes to the explosive hop character in the glass.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with a rush of tropical fruit and ripe melon, followed by layers of blueberry and stone fruit from the Mosaic hops. Underneath, Riwaka contributes a distinctive passion fruit brightness alongside subtle floral undertones.

Taste: The entry is immediately juicy and soft, with tropical fruit and orange peel washing across the palate. At mid-palate, dank greenness and earthy Mosaic character emerge, balanced by a pillowy, oat-driven body that carries zero hop-burn. The peak delivers concentrated stone fruit sweetness without cloying sugar, held in check by gentle resinous bitterness.

Finish: Medium in length with a silky, smooth texture that fades into lingering notes of melon rind and a whisper of floral dankness. The finish stays clean, encouraging the next sip rather than coating the palate.

How to Drink Six Corners

Six Corners is best consumed fresh and cold, poured directly from the can into a tulip glass or stemless wine glass to capture the full aromatic experience. Letting it warm slightly — around 45°F — opens up the Riwaka's passion fruit notes and lets the cryo hop oils bloom. While hazy DIPAs are not traditional cocktail ingredients, Six Corners pairs exceptionally well as a standalone pour alongside food rather than mixed into drinks. For beer-cocktail enthusiasts: a hop-forward Michelada benefits from its tropical intensity; a Radler-style blend with fresh grapefruit juice plays off the citrus peel notes; and a Beer Mimosa using mango juice amplifies the stone fruit and melon character already present in the beer.

Best For

• Hazy IPA collectors tracking limited Chicago releases
• Pairing with a backyard cookout featuring grilled pork or fish tacos
• Gifting to a craft beer enthusiast who values hop-forward DIPAs
• Sharing with friends during a side-by-side tasting of cryo-hopped vs. traditional dry-hopped beers

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Six Corners taste like? Six Corners delivers a juicy, tropical fruit-forward profile dominated by melon, blueberry, and passion fruit, with a soft, pillowy body and no harsh bitterness thanks to its cryo-hopping process.

How does Six Corners compare to Other Half Double Mosaic Dream? Both beers occupy the soft, fruit-forward hazy DIPA category, but Six Corners leans into New Zealand Riwaka hops for a distinctive passion fruit note that most domestic-hopped DIPAs lack. Other Half's Double Mosaic Dream focuses on a single-variety Mosaic punch, whereas Six Corners layers four hop varieties including cryo concentrates for a more complex aromatic profile.

Is Six Corners good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — this is a beer designed to drink fresh and unadorned, where the cryo-hop aromatics and silky mouthfeel are best appreciated straight from a cold pour into a proper glass.

Where is Six Corners made? Six Corners is brewed by Hop Butcher For The World in Chicago, Illinois, with production at the brewery's 55,000-square-foot facility in Bedford Park, IL. The beer is self-distributed throughout the Chicagoland area.

What foods pair well with Six Corners? Grilled fish tacos with mango salsa complement the tropical hop character; sharp cheddar or aged gouda stand up to the beer's intensity; Thai green curry mirrors its herbal dankness; citrus-dressed ceviche echoes the passion fruit and melon notes; and smoked pulled pork benefits from the beer's soft bitterness cutting through richness.

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

Is Six Corners worth the price? Six Corners positions in the premium craft DIPA tier, consistent with cryo-hopped, limited-release 16 oz four-packs from top-rated independent breweries. The use of specialty hops like Riwaka and cryo lupulin concentrates, combined with Hop Butcher's freshness-first self-distribution model, supports its positioning relative to comparable releases from peer breweries.

Why Six Corners?

What separates Six Corners from the flood of hazy DIPAs on the market is the specific interplay of its four-hop cryo blend — particularly the inclusion of New Zealand Riwaka, a hop variety that introduces a passion fruit dimension rarely found in American-hopped hazies. Hop Butcher's self-distribution model means this beer reaches shelves at peak freshness, a factor that matters enormously for a style where volatile hop oils degrade within weeks. The brewery's broader DIPA lineup has earned scores as high as 98/100 from Craft Beer & Brewing's blind panels, and Six Corners carries the same production philosophy and house character that earned those marks. For drinkers who prioritize aroma intensity, textural softness, and genuine freshness in their double IPAs, this is a release worth seeking out.