Hop Butcher Squares Vs. Triangles 4Pk

Hop Butcher Squares Vs. Triangles 4-Pack is a hazy Double India Pale Ale brewed at 8.25% ABV, sold as a 4-pack of 16oz cans. This limited collaboration between Chicago's Hop Butcher for The World and Brooklyn's Other Half Brewing pairs two of the most respected names in American hazy IPA, earning a strong 4.22 rating on Untappd from thousands of reviewers.

Quick Facts: ABV: 8.25%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Double IPA  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher for The World x Other Half Brewing

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher for The World was founded in 2014 in Chicago and has grown into one of the Midwest's most prolific hazy IPA producers, operating out of both a Bedford Park production facility and a Lincoln Avenue brewery. Squares Vs. Triangles was brewed in collaboration with Other Half Brewing, the Brooklyn-based powerhouse known for its own iconic haze. The hop bill combines Simcoe, HBC-586, Ekuanot, and Sabro — a layered selection that balances classic resinous West Coast character with newer-generation tropical and coconut-leaning varieties. At 8.25% ABV, this lands firmly in Double IPA territory while maintaining the soft, full-bodied mouthfeel Hop Butcher is known for.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Tropical fruit and coconut from the Sabro hops arrive first, followed by layers of melon and citrus peel from the Ekuanot. Underneath, Simcoe contributes a grounding earthiness and subtle pine resin.

Taste: The entry is creamy and lush, with ripe stone fruit and mango moving into a mid-palate of melon and citrus. HBC-586 adds depth with tropical and berry-like qualities, while a measured bitterness keeps the sweetness in check. The body is hefty but balanced, never veering into cloying territory.

Finish: Medium-long with a drying resinous edge courtesy of the Simcoe hops. Lingering coconut and tropical fruit fade gradually, inviting the next sip.

How to Drink Squares Vs. Triangles

Pour into a tulip glass or stemless wine glass at around 40–45°F to let the aromatic hop oils open up fully. This DIPA is built for drinking fresh and unadorned — no garnish or additive needed. For a beer cocktail twist, it can anchor a Hop Shandy with fresh lemonade for a citrus-forward summer drink, serve as the bitter component in a Michelada variation that plays its tropical notes against lime and hot sauce, or substitute into a Beermosa where the mango and stone fruit hop character complements fresh orange juice.

Best For

• Splitting with a fellow hazy IPA enthusiast who appreciates collaboration releases
• Weekend cookouts where a bold, tropical DIPA stands up to grilled food
• Trading among craft beer collectors seeking limited Hop Butcher drops
• Side-by-side tastings comparing Hop Butcher and Other Half house styles

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Squares Vs. Triangles taste like? It delivers a creamy, full-bodied Double IPA experience dominated by tropical fruit, coconut, melon, and citrus, with an earthy, resinous backbone from Simcoe hops that keeps it balanced.

How does Squares Vs. Triangles compare to Other Half's solo DIPAs? Other Half's house DIPAs tend to lean pillowy-soft with aggressive juice-forward hop character, while this collaboration incorporates Hop Butcher's slightly drier finishing style and earthy Simcoe presence, creating a hybrid that sits between both breweries' signatures.

Is Squares Vs. Triangles good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — the 8.25% ABV and layered hop complexity reward slow, attentive drinking from a proper glass, though it remains approachable enough for casual sessions.

Where is Squares Vs. Triangles made? It is brewed by Hop Butcher for The World at their Chicago, Illinois facilities, which include a Bedford Park production brewery and a Lincoln Avenue location, in collaboration with Brooklyn-based Other Half Brewing.

What foods pair well with Squares Vs. Triangles? Spicy Thai curry mirrors the tropical hop notes; grilled pork tacos with mango salsa echo the fruit-forward character; sharp cheddar provides a savory counterpoint to the hops; fish tacos with lime crema complement the citrus backbone; and rich burgers benefit from the beer's carbonation and bitterness cutting through fat.

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

Is Squares Vs. Triangles worth the price? As a collaboration between two nationally acclaimed hazy IPA breweries with a limited release window, it positions in the premium craft DIPA tier and delivers complexity and quality consistent with that segment.

Why Squares Vs. Triangles?

Collaboration beers between top-tier hazy IPA breweries are common in name but rarely deliver on the promise of combining two distinct house styles — this one does. The Simcoe, HBC-586, Ekuanot, and Sabro hop combination is deliberately designed to bridge Hop Butcher's earthy, balanced approach with Other Half's juice-bomb tendencies. Its 4.22 Untappd rating across thousands of check-ins confirms that the beer connected with a demanding audience. For fans of either brewery, Squares Vs. Triangles represents a genuine meeting point rather than a marketing exercise.