Hop Butcher Yellow Moss 4Pk

Hop Butcher Yellow Moss 4Pk is a 7.5% ABV Double India Pale Ale from Chicago's Hop Butcher for the World, sold as a 4-pack of 16oz cans. Rated 91 on BeerAdvocate, this triple-hopped DIPA layers Citra, Simcoe, and Amarillo into a creamy, fruit-forward package that stands out even among the brewery's deep rotation of haze-forward releases.

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 Chicago and has built a devoted following through a relentless rotation of hop-forward ales, rarely repeating the same recipe without variation. Yellow Moss uses a three-hop bill of Citra, Simcoe, and Amarillo — a combination that distinguishes it from sibling releases like Green Moss, which relies on only Citra and Simcoe. The addition of Amarillo broadens the citrus spectrum and introduces a subtle stone-fruit dimension, while the creamy mouthfeel points to a grain bill designed to support hop saturation without excessive sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh grapefruit zest leads, followed by dry grass and bright lemon peel. A light dankness sits underneath, adding depth to the otherwise citrus-driven nose.

Taste: Lemon and grapefruit arrive on the entry, clean and juicy, before dry grass and herbal hop character develop across the mid-palate. The body is creamy and medium-weight, carrying the hop oils smoothly without turning heavy or syrupy.

Finish: A gentle drying sensation sets in, keeping the beer from lingering too sweetly. Fruity, hoppy, and slightly dank notes trail off in a smooth, balanced close.

How to Drink Yellow Moss

Pour cold into a tulip glass or wide-mouth pint to open up the aromatics — drinking straight from the can mutes the citrus and grass complexity. Yellow Moss is built to drink fresh and on its own, but it also works in hop-forward beer cocktails: a Michelada where the grapefruit character plays against lime and hot sauce; a Beer-garita (half beer, half frozen margarita) where the Amarillo stone-fruit note bridges citrus flavors; or a Shandy topped with fresh lemonade to amplify the lemon peel quality already present in the beer.

Best For

• Sharing with craft beer enthusiasts who appreciate rotating hop-forward releases
• Backyard cookouts where a juicy, aromatic DIPA complements grilled food
• Gifting to fans of hazy IPAs and the Chicago craft beer scene
• Side-by-side tastings comparing hop bill variations across the Hop Butcher lineup

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Yellow Moss taste like? Yellow Moss delivers bright grapefruit and lemon flavors supported by dry grass and herbal hop notes, with a creamy medium body and a gently drying, dank finish.

How does Yellow Moss compare to Green Moss? Both are 7.5% ABV Double IPAs from Hop Butcher, but Yellow Moss adds Amarillo hops to the Citra and Simcoe base used in Green Moss, broadening its citrus and stone-fruit range. Some reviewers find Green Moss slightly more dynamic, while Yellow Moss trades that intensity for a smoother, more layered hop profile.

Is Yellow Moss good for sipping on its own? Yes — the creamy mouthfeel and balanced bitterness make it very approachable for a 7.5% DIPA, and drinking it fresh from a glass lets the aromatic hop oils fully express themselves.

Where is Yellow Moss made? Yellow Moss is brewed by Hop Butcher for the World in Chicago, Illinois, one of the city's most prolific producers of rotating haze-forward and hop-centric ales.

What foods pair well with Yellow Moss? Grilled chicken tacos with mango salsa echo the citrus-fruit hop character. Spicy Thai basil stir-fry contrasts the creamy body with heat. A charcuterie board with aged cheddar and salami bridges the herbal, grassy notes. Fish tacos with lime crema mirror the lemon and grapefruit profile. Lemon-pepper wings are a natural match for the citrus-forward aromatics.

What sizes does Yellow Moss come in? Yellow Moss is available as a 4-pack of 16oz cans, the standard format for Hop Butcher for the World's rotating releases.

Is Yellow Moss worth the price? Yellow Moss positions in the premium tier for craft DIPAs, consistent with Hop Butcher's reputation and the quality of the three-hop bill — it delivers strong value for drinkers who prioritize fresh, small-batch hop-forward beer.

Why Yellow Moss?

The specific combination of Citra, Simcoe, and Amarillo gives Yellow Moss a wider flavor bandwidth than many two-hop DIPAs in the Hop Butcher lineup. Its 91-point BeerAdvocate rating and 4.2 Untappd score reflect consistent approval from a sizable pool of reviewers. As a rotating release from one of Chicago's most sought-after hop-focused breweries, availability is limited — when it appears, it moves quickly. For anyone building a repertoire of top-tier Midwestern DIPAs, Yellow Moss represents a distinct, well-executed point on that spectrum.