Liquid Love Button Pusher 4Pk

Liquid Love Button Pusher 4Pk is a double dry hopped hazy IPA from Liquid Love Brewing Co. in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, packaged as a 4-pack at 6.8% ABV. A collaboration brew with Windmill Brewing, Button Pusher carries a 3.9 out of 5 rating on Untappd across more than 660 reviews, reflecting strong community approval for its hop-forward, juice-laden profile.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.8%  |  Origin: Buffalo Grove, Illinois  |  Style: Double Dry Hopped Hazy IPA  |  Brewery: Liquid Love Brewing Co. (collaboration with Windmill Brewing)

Production & Heritage

Liquid Love Brewing Co. operates out of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, producing small-batch craft beers with an emphasis on hop-driven styles. Button Pusher was brewed in collaboration with Windmill Brewing, using Citra Incognito and Simcoe hops in the initial brew before receiving a generous double dry hop addition of Citra Cryo, Simcoe Cryo, and Strata. The use of cryo hop pellets — which concentrate lupulin for intensified aroma and flavor while reducing astringent vegetal character — gives this hazy IPA its saturated tropical punch without heavy bitterness.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose is immediately tropical and resinous, driven by the Citra and Strata cryo hops. Expect ripe citrus peel, passionfruit, and a light dank pine note courtesy of the Simcoe.

Taste: The entry is soft and pillowy, consistent with the hazy IPA style, delivering a wave of juicy tropical fruit up front. Mid-palate, citrus and stone fruit flavors intensify with a subtle melon sweetness, while a restrained bitterness keeps the profile balanced rather than cloying. The mouthfeel is full and smooth with the characteristic haze-driven creaminess.

Finish: Medium in length with lingering notes of grapefruit rind and tropical pulp. A mild resinous hop character fades cleanly, inviting the next sip.

How to Drink Button Pusher

Pour into a tulip glass or stemless IPA glass at around 40–45°F to fully release the aromatic hop oils. This beer is best enjoyed fresh to maximize the volatile hop character from the double dry hop process. While hazy IPAs are primarily designed for standalone drinking, Button Pusher's tropical fruit intensity also works in a Hop Shandy with fresh lemonade for a summer serve, a Michelada variation where the juicy hop profile pairs with lime and hot sauce, or a Beer-a-Rita style blend with a splash of fresh grapefruit juice for an amplified citrus experience.

Best For

• Sharing with friends at a backyard cookout or game day gathering
• Gifting to a craft beer enthusiast who gravitates toward hazy, hop-forward styles
• Sampling alongside other Midwest hazy IPAs for a regional tasting session
• Pairing with spicy or rich foods where the juicy hop profile can cut through

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Button Pusher taste like? Button Pusher delivers a juicy, tropical fruit-forward flavor profile dominated by citrus, passionfruit, and melon, with a soft, creamy mouthfeel and minimal bitterness typical of the hazy IPA style.

How does Button Pusher compare to other Midwest hazy IPAs? At 6.8% ABV, Button Pusher sits at a sessionable-to-moderate strength for the style, and its triple-variety cryo hop bill gives it a more concentrated tropical aroma than many regional hazies that rely on standard pellet hops alone. The collaboration between two Illinois breweries also gives it a distinct local identity within the crowded hazy IPA category.

Is Button Pusher good for craft beer beginners? Its low bitterness, soft body, and fruit-juice-like character make it approachable for drinkers new to IPAs, as it avoids the aggressive pine and resin bite of West Coast styles.

Where is Button Pusher made? Button Pusher is brewed by Liquid Love Brewing Co. in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, in collaboration with Windmill Brewing, also based in the greater Chicagoland area.

What foods pair well with Button Pusher? Spicy tacos al pastor, where the tropical hop character echoes the pineapple garnish; Nashville hot chicken, where the beer's juicy body tempers the heat; grilled shrimp with mango salsa for a complementary tropical pairing; sharp cheddar cheese, which contrasts the beer's soft sweetness; and fish and chips, where the citrus hop notes stand in for a squeeze of lemon.

What sizes does Button Pusher come in? Button Pusher is available as a 4-pack of cans, the standard format for Liquid Love Brewing Co. limited releases.

Is Button Pusher worth the price? Button Pusher positions within the craft hazy IPA tier, where collaboration releases and cryo hop usage typically command a modest premium over standard offerings — its 3.9 Untappd rating across 660-plus reviews suggests consistent quality that justifies the investment for hop-forward beer fans.

Why Button Pusher?

The defining edge of this beer is its layered cryo hop bill — Citra Cryo, Simcoe Cryo, and Strata applied as a double dry hop — which extracts maximum tropical and citrus aromatics while keeping the body smooth and the bitterness restrained. Collaboration brews between small Illinois operations like Liquid Love and Windmill tend to be limited in availability, adding a collectible dimension for local craft fans. With a 3.9 rating on Untappd from a substantial number of reviewers, Button Pusher has demonstrated consistent appeal rather than fleeting hype. For drinkers who value a saturated, juice-bomb hazy IPA built on premium hop technology, this 4-pack delivers exactly that.