Hop Butcher Urbs In Horto 4Pk

Hop Butcher Urbs In Horto 4Pk is a 7.5% ABV Double India Pale Ale from Chicago's Hop Butcher for the World, sold as a four-pack of 16oz cans. Brewed with Strata and Mosaic hops and distributed within hours or days of canning, this DIPA earned a Bronze Medal at the 2021 New York International Beer Competition in the Double IPA category and holds a 4.2 out of 5 rating across more than 11,000 reviews on Untappd.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7.5%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Double India Pale Ale  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher for the World

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher for the World operates out of facilities in Bedford Park and on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. The brewery built its reputation on an aggressive freshness model: beer is distributed the same week it is brewed, often reaching shelves just hours or days after canning. Urbs In Horto — Latin for "City in a Garden" and also the official motto of Chicago — features a dual-hop bill of Strata and Mosaic, two varieties prized for layered tropical and stone-fruit character. The result is a hazy, full-bodied Double IPA that leans into juicy sweetness while maintaining enough resinous backbone to keep the palate engaged.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe mango and pineapple hit first, followed by tangerine peel and a sticky pine resin undertone. The hop nose is thick and inviting, signaling the tropical intensity to come.

Taste: The entry is immediately juicy — grapefruit and mango dominate the front palate with a soft, almost creamy mouthfeel. At mid-palate, strawberry and ruby berry tones emerge alongside pithy citrus, balanced by a subtle caramel malt sweetness. A piney dankness rises through the peak, preventing the fruit from becoming one-dimensional.

Finish: Medium-long and slightly tart, with lingering spruce and lemon zest that recall a hopped-up pink lemonade. The bitterness is present but well-integrated, fading cleanly without astringency.

How to Drink Urbs In Horto

Drink it fresh and drink it cold — this beer is engineered for immediacy. Pour it into a tulip glass or wide-mouth pint to let the aromatic hops bloom, ideally at 40–45°F. If cocktails or beer-based drinks are your speed, consider these options:

• Hop Shandy: Mix half Urbs In Horto with fresh lemonade for a tropical, sessionable cooler that plays off the beer's natural citrus character.
• IPA Michelada: The mango and grapefruit notes pair surprisingly well with lime, hot sauce, and Tajín for a hop-forward twist on the classic.
• Beermosa: Combine with fresh-squeezed orange juice at brunch — the tangerine and pineapple in the DIPA amplify rather than fight the citrus.

Best For

• Bringing to a summer cookout where hop heads will appreciate freshness
• Gifting a craft beer enthusiast who follows Chicago's brewing scene
• Pairing alongside a taco night spread with bold, spicy flavors
• Stocking the fridge for a weekend spent exploring hazy DIPAs side by side

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Urbs In Horto taste like? It drinks like a juicy, tropical fruit salad — mango, grapefruit, pineapple, and strawberry — underscored by a resinous pine dankness and soft caramel malt sweetness. The mouthfeel is thick and silky, finishing with a balanced, slightly tart bitterness.

How does Urbs In Horto compare to Bell's Hopslam? Both are high-impact Double IPAs, but Hopslam uses honey in fermentation and tends toward a drier, more aggressively bitter finish at 10% ABV. Urbs In Horto is lower in alcohol at 7.5%, leans juicier and more fruit-forward with its Strata and Mosaic hop bill, and prioritizes an ultra-fresh, hazy profile over Hopslam's more traditional DIPA construction.

Is Urbs In Horto good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — the balanced sweetness, moderate 7.5% ABV, and layered tropical hop character make it extremely drinkable without any accompaniment, especially when consumed fresh and cold.

Where is Urbs In Horto made? Urbs In Horto is brewed by Hop Butcher for the World in Chicago, Illinois, with production facilities located in Bedford Park and on Lincoln Avenue. The name itself is the Latin motto of the city of Chicago, meaning "City in a Garden."

What foods pair well with Urbs In Horto? Spicy fish tacos with mango salsa complement the tropical hop profile. Rich, creamy burgers cut through the beer's juicy sweetness. Thai green curry matches the citrus and pine notes with its own herbaceous heat. Sharp cheddar or aged Gouda provides a savory counterpoint to the fruit-forward character. Grilled pineapple desserts echo the beer's tropical aromatics.

What sizes does Urbs In Horto come in? Urbs In Horto is available as a four-pack of 16oz cans, the standard format for Hop Butcher's rotating releases.

Is Urbs In Horto worth the price? It positions in the premium craft DIPA tier, consistent with other small-batch, haze-forward Chicago releases. The brewery's commitment to distributing beer within days of canning delivers a level of freshness that justifies the premium over mass-produced IPAs, and its Bronze Medal at the 2021 New York International Beer Competition validates its quality within a crowded category.

Why Urbs In Horto?

What separates this beer from the ocean of hazy DIPAs is timing. Hop Butcher's distribution model — canning and shipping within the same week — means Urbs In Horto arrives with its Strata and Mosaic hop oils at peak intensity, a window that closes fast with any IPA. The dual-hop combination delivers uncommon range, moving from ripe mango through pithy citrus to sticky pine resin in a single glass. A Bronze Medal at the 2021 New York International Beer Competition and consistently strong community ratings confirm that the approach works. For anyone serious about drinking Double IPAs the way they were intended — loud, fresh, and unapologetically hoppy — this is a benchmark Chicago release.