Saint Errant Bandersnatch 4Pk

Saint Errant Bandersnatch 4Pk is a double dry-hopped New England IPA brewed at 7.8% ABV, sold as a 4-pack of cans from Evanston, Illinois. A collaboration with Chris from Transient Artisan Ales, this beer holds a 4.3 out of 5 on Untappd across more than 3,300 ratings and a 90 on BeerAdvocate — strong marks that reflect its reputation among hop-forward beer drinkers.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7.8%  |  Origin: Evanston, Illinois  |  Style: Double Dry-Hopped New England IPA  |  Brewery: Saint Errant Brewing

Production & Heritage

Saint Errant Brewing operates out of Evanston, Illinois, on the northern edge of Chicago's craft beer corridor. Bandersnatch is double dry-hopped with Citra and Sabro, a hop pairing chosen deliberately for the flavors Sabro delivers that no other variety can replicate — tropical coconut, cedar, and stone fruit layered beneath Citra's signature citrus punch. The beer was developed as a collaboration with Chris from Transient Artisan Ales, a highly regarded Michigan brewery known for its own boundary-pushing hop work, making this a meeting of two inventive Midwestern brewing minds.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Dank, ripe tropical fruit leads immediately, followed by cedar-like resinous notes contributed by the Sabro hops. Underneath, waves of pineapple and coconut give the nose an unmistakable piña colada character.

Taste: The entry is punchy pineapple and juicy orange, quickly expanding into cantaloupe and melon across the mid-palate. As the sip develops, coconut becomes more prominent alongside peach and subtle herbal undertones, creating a layered tropical experience that stays vibrant without becoming one-dimensional.

Finish: Medium in length with an earthy, pithy resin that grounds the tropical sweetness. Lingering citrus peel and a soft bitterness keep the finish clean and drinkable for the ABV.

How to Drink Bandersnatch

Pour cold into a tulip glass or wide-mouthed IPA glass to fully release the aromatic complexity — this is a beer built to be experienced fresh. The tropical, coconut-forward profile also makes Bandersnatch an interesting candidate for a Beer-garita, blending it with lime juice and a salted rim to amplify the citrus notes. It works well in a Michelada, where the melon and pineapple character plays against the savory, spicy elements. For something simpler, try a Shandy variation with fresh pineapple juice to lean fully into the piña colada quality.

Best For

• Sharing with friends who appreciate hazy, hop-forward IPAs
• Introducing someone to the distinctive flavor of Sabro hops
• Summer cookouts or patio sessions where tropical flavors shine
• Gifting to a craft beer enthusiast who values small-batch collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bandersnatch taste like? Bandersnatch delivers bold pineapple, coconut, and citrus flavors with supporting notes of cantaloupe, peach, and herbal undertones, finishing with an earthy, pithy resin. The Sabro hops give it a distinctive piña colada quality that sets it apart from standard citrus-driven NEIPAs.

How does Bandersnatch compare to other DDH NEIPAs? Its use of Sabro hops alongside Citra gives Bandersnatch a coconut and cedar dimension rarely found in double dry-hopped NEIPAs, which more commonly rely on Mosaic, Galaxy, or Nelson Sauvin for their tropical character. The collaboration with Transient Artisan Ales adds further pedigree to a release that already stands on its unusual hop bill.

Is Bandersnatch good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — at 7.8% ABV it has enough body and complexity to reward slow, attentive drinking, especially when poured into a proper glass that lets the aromatic layers unfold. The balanced finish prevents palate fatigue despite the generous dry-hopping.

Where is Bandersnatch made? Bandersnatch is brewed by Saint Errant Brewing in Evanston, Illinois, located just north of Chicago. It was created in collaboration with Chris from Transient Artisan Ales, a craft brewery based in Bridgman, Michigan.

What foods pair well with Bandersnatch? Grilled shrimp tacos with mango salsa complement the tropical hop profile directly. Thai coconut curry echoes the Sabro's coconut notes while the beer's carbonation cuts through the richness. Fish and chips benefit from the citrus brightness as a palate cleanser. A charcuterie board featuring aged cheddar and tropical dried fruit creates a satisfying contrast of savory and sweet.

What sizes does Bandersnatch come in? Bandersnatch is available as a 4-pack of cans, the standard format for Saint Errant's hop-forward releases.

Is Bandersnatch worth the price? Bandersnatch positions as a premium craft collaboration IPA, and its Untappd rating of 4.3 across thousands of reviews alongside a BeerAdvocate score of 90 suggest it delivers quality consistent with its tier. The limited-collaboration nature and distinctive Sabro hop profile provide genuine differentiation in a crowded NEIPA market.

Why Bandersnatch?

The defining feature of Bandersnatch is its Sabro hop character — a variety the brewers specifically chose because it produces coconut, cedar, and tropical stone fruit flavors unattainable with any other hop. Paired with Citra's reliable citrus backbone and born from a collaboration between Saint Errant and Transient Artisan Ales, this beer reflects genuine creative ambition rather than trend-chasing. With a 4.3 Untappd rating from over 3,300 reviews and a 90 on BeerAdvocate, it has earned broad credibility among serious craft beer drinkers. In a category saturated with Citra-Mosaic combinations, Bandersnatch stakes out its own ground.