Pipeworks All My Freinds are Monsters 4Pk

Pipeworks All My Friends Are Monsters 4Pk is a hazy New England IPA brewed by Pipeworks Brewing Co. in Chicago, IL, at 6.6% ABV. This hop-forward ale distinguishes itself through a dual-hop bill of Galaxy and Motueka, a pairing that delivers layered tropical character rarely found in a single beer. It holds a 3.9 out of 5 rating on Untappd across more than 500 reviews.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.6%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: New England IPA  |  Brewery: Pipeworks Brewing Co.

Production & Heritage

Pipeworks Brewing Co. is a Chicago-based craft brewery known for its inventive, rotating lineup of IPAs, stouts, and experimental small-batch releases. All My Friends Are Monsters is built on a New England IPA base, meaning it skips heavy filtration to retain the protein and yeast haze that gives the style its signature cloudy, soft appearance. The hop bill centers on Galaxy hops from Australia, prized for their intense passionfruit and citrus oil content, and Motueka hops from New Zealand, which contribute a distinctive tropical-lime and herbal mint character — a combination that separates this beer from the Citra-and-Mosaic formulas that dominate the hazy IPA category.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with ripe mango and citrus peel, building into pine resin and a broader fruit punch sweetness. There is a lush, almost juice-box quality before the hops assert themselves with green, resinous undertones.

Taste: The first sip lands juicy and full, with immediate tropical fruit punch flavor — pineapple, mango, and tangerine pile up on the entry. At mid-palate, grapefruit and orange citrus notes push through, adding a tart brightness that keeps the sweetness in check. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied and pillowy, consistent with the New England IPA style.

Finish: A moderately bitter, piney finish anchors the tropical rush, preventing it from veering into cloying territory. Faint minty bites linger at the close — a telltale signature of Motueka hops — leaving a clean, herbaceous exit.

How to Drink All My Friends Are Monsters

Pour into a tulip glass or stemless wine glass at around 40–45°F to let the aromatic hop oils open fully; drinking straight from the can mutes the complex nose. This beer pairs well with casual food-forward settings — try it alongside fish tacos where the citrus hops mirror a lime squeeze, with spicy Thai basil chicken where the juicy body tempers capsaicin heat, or alongside a classic smash burger where the bitterness cuts through richness.

Best For

• Sharing with friends during a weekend cookout or backyard hangout
• Introducing someone to the hazy IPA style with an approachable 6.6% ABV example
• Building a craft beer tasting flight focused on hop variety comparisons
• Pairing with bold, spicy, or citrus-driven dishes at dinner

Frequently Asked Questions

What does All My Friends Are Monsters taste like? It tastes like a tropical fruit punch — heavy on pineapple, mango, tangerine, and grapefruit — with a piney, slightly minty bitter finish from its Galaxy and Motueka hop combination.

How does All My Friends Are Monsters compare to other Pipeworks IPAs? Pipeworks produces a wide rotating roster of IPAs; this expression stands apart specifically through its Galaxy-Motueka hop pairing, which leans more tropical and herbaceous than their Citra- or Simcoe-driven offerings.

Is All My Friends Are Monsters good for beginners? At 6.6% ABV with a soft, juicy body and restrained bitterness, it is a very approachable entry point for anyone exploring the New England IPA style for the first time.

Where is All My Friends Are Monsters made? It is brewed by Pipeworks Brewing Co. in Chicago, Illinois, a craft brewery recognized for its creative and frequently rotating lineup of hop-forward and experimental beers.

What foods pair well with All My Friends Are Monsters? Fish tacos benefit from the beer's citrus hop character; spicy Thai or Indian curries are tempered by its juicy body; grilled pork or chicken picks up the tropical fruit notes; a sharp cheddar cheese platter contrasts the hop bitterness nicely; and ceviche echoes the beer's bright citrus and tropical profile.

What sizes does All My Friends Are Monsters come in? It is available in a 4-pack format, which is the standard retail configuration for this release from Pipeworks.

Is All My Friends Are Monsters worth the price? It positions as a mid-range craft IPA, and its distinctive dual-hop bill and strong community ratings on Untappd (3.9 out of 5 from over 500 reviews) suggest solid value relative to other small-batch hazy IPAs in the market.

Why All My Friends Are Monsters?

The Galaxy and Motueka hop combination is the defining move here — it pulls this beer away from the crowded Citra-Mosaic lane that dominates the New England IPA category and delivers a genuinely different aromatic and flavor profile, with tropical fruit layered over minty, herbal undertones. Pipeworks' decision to keep the ABV at a sessionable 6.6% means the hop complexity comes through without alcohol heat muddying the picture. Community reception has been consistently positive, with an Untappd rating of 3.9 across more than 500 check-ins. For drinkers who enjoy hazy IPAs but want something beyond the usual hop suspects, this is a Chicago-brewed release that earns attention on its own terms.