Saint Errant Tripel Takers & Leavers 4Pk

Saint Errant Tripel Takers & Leavers 4Pk is a double dry-hopped hazy IPA from Evanston, Illinois, clocking in at 7.8% ABV in a four-pack format. Despite the listing title, verified sources confirm this beer is a New England–style IPA — not a Belgian Tripel — earning a 91 score on BeerAdvocate and a 4.2 out of 5 rating on Untappd across nearly 4,000 reviews.

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

Production & Heritage

Saint Errant Brewing operates as a nanobrewery out of 2000 Dempster Street in Evanston, Illinois, with a strong focus on mixed-fermentation beers alongside boundary-pushing clean-fermentation releases. Takers & Leavers falls into the latter camp — a hazy IPA double dry-hopped with a trio of Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe hops. The DDH process involves two separate additions of hops during fermentation and conditioning, intensifying aromatic oils while keeping bitterness restrained — a hallmark of the New England IPA style that Saint Errant executes with precision at small-batch scale.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe tropical fruit leads immediately — pineapple and mango dominate, followed by jackfruit and a layer of dank, resinous pine. The aromatic intensity is striking and characteristic of the Citra-Mosaic-Simcoe combination.

Taste: The entry is juicy and fruit-forward, with pineapple and mango hitting the front palate. Mid-palate brings a ripe, almost overripe stone-fruit sweetness balanced by a subtle resinous hop bite. The body is medium-weight and distinctly creamy, maintaining a smooth, pillowy texture throughout.

Finish: Moderate in length with lingering tropical fruit and a gentle piney resin. The finish stays clean without harsh bitterness, encouraging another sip.

How to Drink Takers & Leavers

Serve cold — around 40–45°F — in a tulip glass or a wide-mouthed pint to let the aromatic hops bloom. This beer drinks best fresh, so consume it soon after purchase rather than cellaring. For food-oriented occasions, try it alongside fish tacos where the tropical hop character mirrors citrus-based salsas, with a spicy Thai green curry where the creamy body tempers heat, or with a soft washed-rind cheese where the fruit-forward hops cut through richness.

Best For

• Introducing a craft-curious friend to the hazy IPA style
• Backyard cookouts and warm-weather grilling sessions
• Trading with fellow hop-obsessed beer collectors
• Pairing with bold, spice-driven takeout meals

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Takers & Leavers taste like? Takers & Leavers delivers intense tropical fruit — primarily pineapple and mango — over a creamy, medium-bodied base with subtle pine resin. The bitterness is kept low, letting the juicy hop character take center stage.

How does Takers & Leavers compare to other Midwest hazy IPAs? At 7.8% ABV with a triple-hop bill of Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe, it sits at the bigger end of the hazy IPA spectrum and leans more resinous than many Midwest competitors. Its 91-point BeerAdvocate score places it among the better-rated hazies produced in the greater Chicago area.

Is Takers & Leavers good for sipping on its own? Yes — the smooth, creamy mouthfeel and restrained bitterness make it highly drinkable despite its 7.8% ABV. It works well as a standalone pour without needing food to balance it.

Where is Takers & Leavers made? Takers & Leavers is brewed by Saint Errant Brewing at their nanobrewery located at 2000 Dempster Street in Evanston, Illinois, just north of Chicago.

What foods pair well with Takers & Leavers? Grilled shrimp with mango salsa mirrors the beer's tropical character; pulled pork with vinegar-based slaw cuts through the creamy body; spicy chicken wings benefit from the hop-fruit sweetness as a counterpoint; and a tangy goat cheese salad highlights the citrus-forward aromatics.

What sizes does Takers & Leavers come in? Takers & Leavers is available in a four-pack of cans — the standard format for Saint Errant's limited releases.

Is Takers & Leavers worth the price? Takers & Leavers positions as a small-batch craft release from a nanobrewery, which commands a premium over mass-market IPAs. The DDH process, high-quality hop bill, and strong community ratings support its value within the specialty hazy IPA category.

Why Takers & Leavers?

Saint Errant operates at a scale where every batch gets close attention, and Takers & Leavers reflects that — the Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe triple-hop combination is a proven crowd-pleaser, but the double dry-hop execution here delivers above-average aromatic intensity even within a crowded hazy IPA field. A 91 on BeerAdvocate from 23 ratings and a 4.2 on Untappd from nearly 4,000 check-ins signal consistent quality across batches, not a one-off fluke. For drinkers who want a juicy, creamy, tropically charged IPA from a brewery that also trades in funky mixed-fermentation work, this beer shows the clean side of Saint Errant's range at its most confident.