Hop Butcher Super Megabite 4Pk

Hop Butcher Super Megabite 4Pk is a hazy triple India Pale Ale brewed with Citra and Amarillo hops, clocking in at a substantial 10.5% ABV. Produced by Hop Butcher For The World — named Illinois Brewery of the Year at the 2021 New York International Beer Competition — Super Megabite represents the cranked-up, full-volume version of the brewery's popular Megabite Double IPA, pushing hop intensity and body into triple IPA territory while maintaining a deceptively smooth drinkability.

Quick Facts: ABV: 10.5%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Hazy Triple IPA  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher For The World

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher For The World operates out of 4257 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago's North Center neighborhood and has earned a devoted following for its rotating roster of hop-forward ales. Super Megabite uses hand-selected lots of Citra and Amarillo hops layered onto the brewery's hazy triple IPA recipe — the same hop bill as their Megabite Double IPA but amplified with a higher grain bill and additional dry-hop charges to achieve 10.5% ABV. The result is a beer that leans into tropical juice-like character rather than harsh bitterness, a hallmark of Hop Butcher's approach to modern IPA brewing.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Intense hop resin gives way to bright citrus zest and ripe tropical fruit. Pineapple and orange dominate the nose, with a subtle sweetness underneath that hints at the beer's considerable malt backbone.

Taste: The entry is immediately juicy, hitting the palate with layers of sweet citrus and ripe stone fruit. Mid-palate, pineapple and orange flavors surge forward, supported by soft malt sweetness that keeps the 10.5% ABV remarkably well-hidden. There is minimal hop bitterness — the emphasis stays squarely on fruit-forward hop flavor.

Finish: Smooth and medium in length with lingering tropical fruit and a light resinous quality. The mouthfeel stays surprisingly light and pillowy for a triple IPA, avoiding the syrupy weight that can plague high-gravity hop-forward beers.

How to Drink Super Megabite

Pour into a tulip glass or stemless wine glass at around 40–45°F to let the aromatic hop oils fully express themselves; avoid drinking straight from the can if you want the full sensory experience. This beer is best enjoyed fresh and on its own, but it also holds up in specific contexts: a Michelada with hot sauce, lime, and Tajín plays well against the juicy sweetness; a beer float with vanilla ice cream turns the tropical fruit notes into a decadent dessert; and a simple hop shandy with fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice and a splash of soda can temper the ABV for a longer session.

Best For

• Sharing among hop-obsessed friends during a craft beer tasting night
• Gifting to an IPA enthusiast who thinks they've tried everything
• Anchoring a hazy IPA flight from single to double to triple
• Celebrating a milestone with something bold and limited-release

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Super Megabite taste like? Super Megabite delivers a wave of juicy pineapple, orange, and ripe tropical fruit with soft malt sweetness and very little bitterness, drinking far smoother than its 10.5% ABV suggests.

How does Super Megabite compare to Hop Butcher Megabite? Megabite is a 7.5% ABV double IPA using the same Citra and Amarillo hop combination, while Super Megabite scales that recipe up to a 10.5% triple IPA with a bigger malt body and more concentrated hop flavor. Both share the same juicy, haze-forward DNA, but Super Megabite is noticeably richer and more intense on the palate.

Is Super Megabite good for sipping neat? Absolutely — this is a sipper by design, best poured slowly into a proper glass and enjoyed over the course of a sitting rather than consumed quickly, given its 10.5% ABV.

Where is Super Megabite made? Super Megabite is brewed by Hop Butcher For The World at their facility on North Lincoln Avenue in Chicago, Illinois.

What foods pair well with Super Megabite? Spicy Thai green curry complements the tropical sweetness; grilled pineapple or mango salsa echoes the hop-derived fruit character; sharp aged cheddar provides a savory counterpoint; fish tacos with citrus slaw mirror the beer's bright acidity; and rich pork belly balances the hop intensity with fat and umami.

What sizes does Super Megabite come in? Super Megabite is available as a 4-pack of cans, the standard release format for Hop Butcher's rotating IPA lineup.

Is Super Megabite worth the price? Super Megabite positions as a premium craft release within the triple IPA category, and its 10.5% ABV, hand-selected hop lots, and the brewery's strong reputation — backed by a 4.3 out of 5 rating on Untappd across thousands of reviews — place it firmly in line with similarly priced high-gravity hazy IPAs from top-tier craft producers.

Why Super Megabite?

Triple IPAs that drink this smoothly are rare. Hop Butcher's decision to build Super Megabite on the proven Citra-and-Amarillo foundation of their Megabite recipe, then push it to 10.5% without introducing harshness or cloying sweetness, demonstrates genuine brewing skill. The brewery's 2021 Illinois Brewery of the Year recognition at the New York International Beer Competition reflects a consistency that extends across their entire lineup, and Super Megabite sits near the top of that range as one of their most ambitious expressions. For anyone serious about modern hazy IPAs, this is a triple worth tracking down while it's fresh.