Liquid Love Ope Dope 4Pk

Liquid Love Ope Dope 4Pk is a double dry hopped American IPA from Liquid Love Brewing Co. in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, packaged as a 4-pack at 6.7% ABV. This DDH IPA blends what the brewery calls old school IPA structure with new school hopping methods, earning a solid 3.8 out of 5 rating on Untappd across more than 600 reviews.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.7%  |  Origin: Buffalo Grove, Illinois  |  Style: American IPA (Double Dry Hopped)  |  Brewery: Liquid Love Brewing Co.

Production & Heritage

Liquid Love Brewing Co. operates out of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, producing small-batch craft beer with a focus on hop-forward styles. Ope Dope is double dry hopped with a trio of American hops — Mosaic, Cashmere, and Strata — each contributing a distinct layer to the final beer. The approach marries a traditional, clear IPA body with contemporary dry hopping techniques, resulting in a beer that reads as classic in structure but modern in its aromatic intensity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe melon and tropical fruit lead the nose, followed by a resinous, dank hop character courtesy of the Mosaic and Strata additions. A subtle floral undercurrent from the Cashmere hops rounds out the bouquet.

Taste: The entry is bright with citrus — think tangerine peel and grapefruit — before giving way to a juicy melon sweetness at mid-palate. The malt backbone keeps things grounded without competing with the hops, and a moderate bitterness builds steadily toward the finish.

Finish: Medium in length with a lingering dank, piney resin and a clean, dry close. The citrus notes echo softly, making the next sip inviting.

How to Drink Ope Dope

Ope Dope drinks best fresh and cold, poured into a tulip glass or standard pint to let the aromatic hop oils open up. Aim for a serving temperature around 40–45°F. While this IPA is built to stand on its own, it also works in beer-based mixed drinks: a Citrus Shandy using fresh lemonade plays off the melon and grapefruit notes; a Michelada benefits from the hop bitterness cutting through the lime and hot sauce; and a Beer Margarita pairing Ope Dope with tequila and lime amplifies the citrus character in an unexpected way.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts where you want a hop-forward beer that stays sessionable at 6.7%
• Gifting to a craft beer enthusiast who appreciates double dry hopped IPAs
• Introducing someone to modern DDH techniques without overwhelming haze or sweetness
• Pairing with grilled foods where citrus and bitterness can cut through richness

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ope Dope taste like? Ope Dope delivers prominent melon and citrus flavors with a dank, resinous hop backbone, finishing clean and dry with moderate bitterness.

How does Ope Dope compare to Revolution Anti-Hero IPA? Both are Illinois-brewed American IPAs, but Ope Dope uses a double dry hop process with Mosaic, Cashmere, and Strata for a more aromatic, melon-forward profile, while Anti-Hero leans toward a more traditional West Coast-style bitterness and piney character.

Is Ope Dope good for IPA beginners? Its clear body and balanced bitterness make it more approachable than many heavily hazed or aggressively bitter IPAs, so it works well as an entry point into the DDH IPA category.

Where is Ope Dope made? Ope Dope is brewed by Liquid Love Brewing Co. in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, a suburb northwest of Chicago.

What foods pair well with Ope Dope? Grilled chicken with citrus marinade echoes the beer's melon and grapefruit notes; spicy tacos benefit from the hop bitterness as a palate cleanser; sharp cheddar contrasts the fruity hops with savory richness; fish and chips pair naturally with the clean, bitter finish; and a fresh arugula salad with goat cheese mirrors the beer's herbal, slightly floral undertones.

What sizes does Ope Dope come in? Ope Dope is available as a 4-pack of cans, which is the standard retail format from Liquid Love Brewing Co.

Is Ope Dope worth the price? Ope Dope positions in the craft IPA mid-range tier, and the triple-hop DDH recipe and consistently positive community ratings suggest strong value for drinkers seeking a well-executed, hop-aromatic American IPA.

Why Ope Dope?

The defining feature here is the double dry hop combination of Mosaic, Cashmere, and Strata — three hops that individually are known for tropical fruit, stone fruit, and dank cannabis-like aromatics, respectively. Blended in a DDH process, they produce a layered hop experience without relying on the turbid, hazy body that dominates much of the current IPA market. With a 3.8 rating on Untappd from over 600 reviews, Ope Dope has earned a reliable reputation among Illinois craft beer drinkers. For anyone seeking a clear IPA that delivers contemporary hop intensity in a traditional framework, this is a compelling choice from a focused small-batch brewery.