Hop Butcher Telehopic 4Pk

Hop Butcher Telehopic 4Pk is a hazy double IPA brewed in Chicago, Illinois, at 7.5% ABV, sold as a four-pack of 16-ounce cans. Rated 88/100 on BeerAdvocate and carrying a 4.1 out of 5 on Untappd across more than 5,200 ratings, Telehopic has earned a strong reputation among haze-forward IPA drinkers for its bold tropical hop character built on a distinctive Cryo Sultana backbone.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7.5%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Double IPA / Hazy Imperial IPA  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher For The World

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher For The World operates brewing facilities in Bedford Park and on Lincoln Avenue in the Chicago area, focusing almost exclusively on hop-forward styles released in rotating small batches. Telehopic features a tri-hop bill of Mosaic, Columbus, and Cryo Sultana — a concentrated lupulin form of the Sultana variety, which was developed through the Hopsteiner breeding program in Yakima, Washington. Sultana is a high-alpha hop prized for its exceptionally high essential oil content, and the cryo-processed version intensifies those oils while reducing vegetal harshness, giving Telehopic a cleaner, more aromatic tropical punch than conventional dry-hopping alone would achieve.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe mango and pineapple dominate the initial pour, followed by waves of cantaloupe melon and a resinous, dank pine undertone. The Cryo Sultana presence pushes tropical fruit to the foreground while Columbus adds an earthy depth underneath.

Taste: The entry is soft and juicy — mango juice and melon flood the palate immediately, supported by a pillowy, medium body typical of the New England DIPA style. At mid-palate, grapefruit citrus and pine resin emerge, adding structure and bitterness that prevent the beer from reading as one-dimensional. A subtle honey-like sweetness rounds out the malt base without cloying.

Finish: Moderately long with lingering dank, piney resin and a final burst of tropical pineapple. Bitterness builds gently but stays balanced, leaving a clean, dry impression that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Telehopic

Pour into a tulip glass or stemless IPA glass at around 40–45°F to let the aromatic oils fully express. This beer is built to drink fresh — check the canning date and consume within a few weeks for peak hop intensity. Telehopic is not a cocktail ingredient; it stands on its own as a pure showcase of contemporary hop craft.

Best For

• Trading with out-of-state friends who collect limited-run hazy IPAs
• Bringing to a craft beer share or bottle-share gathering
• Pairing with a backyard cookout featuring grilled burgers or spicy wings
• Gifting a hop-obsessed beer enthusiast who follows rotating releases

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Telehopic taste like? Telehopic delivers a bold tropical fruit profile led by mango, pineapple, and melon, layered over dank pine resin and grapefruit bitterness with a medium, pillowy body.

How does Telehopic compare to Heady Topper? Both are double IPAs with devoted followings, but Telehopic leans more heavily into soft, juicy New England haze with prominent tropical fruit, while The Alchemist's Heady Topper tends toward greater hop complexity with more assertive earthy and herbal bitterness at 8% ABV.

Is Telehopic good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — it is designed as a standalone hazy DIPA best enjoyed fresh from a proper glass, where its aromatic hop oils and juicy mouthfeel can be fully appreciated.

Where is Telehopic made? Telehopic is brewed by Hop Butcher For The World in Chicago, Illinois, with production facilities located in Bedford Park and on Lincoln Avenue.

What foods pair well with Telehopic? Spicy Thai green curry complements the tropical fruit and tames heat; grilled fish tacos with mango salsa echo the hop profile; sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese stands up to the bitterness; Nashville hot chicken mirrors the beer's bold intensity; and wood-fired pizza with pepperoni provides a savory, fatty counterpoint to the citrus and resin.

What sizes does Telehopic come in? Telehopic is available as a four-pack of 16-ounce cans, which is the standard release format for Hop Butcher For The World.

Is Telehopic worth the price? Telehopic positions in the premium tier for craft double IPAs, which is consistent with Chicago-area limited-rotation releases; the use of specialty Cryo Sultana hops and the brewery's strong Untappd and BeerAdvocate ratings support its value within the hazy DIPA category.

Why Telehopic?

The defining edge here is the Cryo Sultana hop — a concentrated lupulin product from a rare Hopsteiner-bred variety that delivers tropical intensity most conventional hop bills cannot match. Combined with Mosaic's proven mango-and-berry character and Columbus's resinous backbone, the tri-hop combination creates a layered, aromatic beer that reads as both juicy and structured. An 88/100 on BeerAdvocate and consistent 4.1 rating across thousands of Untappd check-ins confirm that Telehopic holds up under scrutiny from experienced drinkers. For anyone chasing the next great Chicago hazy DIPA, this is one of Hop Butcher's standout rotating releases.