Temperance The Drop 4Pk

Temperance The Drop 4Pk is an 11% ABV Triple India Pale Ale from Evanston, Illinois, sold in a 4-pack format. Brewed by the GABF medal-winning Temperance Beer Company, The Drop channels aggressive West Coast IPA character at triple-strength intensity, loading over three pounds of four hop varieties into every barrel.

Quick Facts: ABV: 11%  |  Origin: Evanston, Illinois, USA  |  Style: Triple IPA  |  Brewery: Temperance Beer Company

Production & Heritage

Temperance Beer Company operates out of Evanston, Illinois, a city with deep ties to the American temperance movement — a history the brewery wears with irreverent pride. The Drop uses a hefty grain bill built on a deep malt base to support its 11% ABV, then receives a massive hopping regimen of over three pounds per barrel featuring Citra, Amarillo, Simcoe, and Falconer's Flight hops. The result is a beer the brewery describes as classic West Coast IPA vibes "cranked up to 11," marrying resinous hop bitterness with enough malt backbone to keep the structure intact at triple strength.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Pours a hazy copper with a light tan head that leaves moderate lacing on the glass.

Aroma: The nose opens with dank, resinous hops before giving way to honey, mango, and tangerine. A faint booze warmth and rock candy sweetness round out the aromatics beneath layers of citrus peel and pine sap.

Taste: Citrus and pine dominate the entry, with grapefruit and tangerine notes arriving immediately on the palate. Mid-palate brings a caramel malt sweetness — almost toffee-like — that balances the hop aggression. Tropical fruit, particularly mango, weaves through the finish alongside a pleasant caramalt component that keeps the bitterness from overwhelming.

Finish: Medium-long with lingering pine resin and citrus pith. The 11% ABV delivers a gentle warming sensation, while residual malt sweetness slowly fades beneath dank hop character.

How to Drink The Drop

The Drop is best served at around 45–50°F in a tulip glass or snifter to concentrate its complex hop aromatics; pouring too cold mutes the tropical and citrus layers. Given its substantial 11% ABV, a measured pour of 8–10 ounces allows full appreciation without fatigue. While Triple IPAs are typically standalone sippers, The Drop's bold citrus and pine profile can stand up to rich, spicy, or fatty foods that would flatten a lighter beer.

Best For

• Hop enthusiasts seeking a high-gravity showcase of Citra, Amarillo, Simcoe, and Falconer's Flight
• Sharing with friends during a craft beer tasting session featuring bold American ales
• Pairing alongside a backyard barbecue spread with smoked meats and spicy sauces
• Gifting to a craft beer collector who values boundary-pushing IPAs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Drop taste like? The Drop delivers prominent grapefruit, tangerine, and pine hop flavors layered over a caramel malt backbone, with tropical mango notes and a gentle warming finish from its 11% ABV.

How does The Drop compare to other Triple IPAs? At 11% ABV with over three pounds of hops per barrel, The Drop leans into classic West Coast bitterness and resin rather than the hazy, juice-forward approach common in many modern Triple IPAs. Its deep caramel malt base provides more sweetness and body than lighter-bodied triples that rely on oats and wheat.

Is The Drop good for sipping neat? Yes — its complex hop layering and substantial malt body reward slow, deliberate sipping from a tulip glass at cellar temperature, much like a barleywine or Belgian strong ale.

Where is The Drop made? The Drop is brewed by Temperance Beer Company in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb immediately north of Chicago on the shore of Lake Michigan.

What foods pair well with The Drop? Spicy buffalo wings match its citrus hop bitterness; aged cheddar complements the caramel malt sweetness; smoked brisket stands up to the beer's intensity; fish tacos with mango salsa echo its tropical notes; and dark chocolate brownies create a satisfying contrast against the pine and resin.

What sizes does The Drop come in? The Drop is available in a 4-pack format, which is the standard retail configuration from Temperance Beer Company for this release.

Is The Drop worth the price? The Drop positions in the premium craft Triple IPA tier, and its generous hopping rate of over three pounds per barrel, combined with the proven quality of a GABF medal-winning brewery, represents strong value for high-gravity hop-forward beer.

Why The Drop?

Triple IPAs demand a careful balance between hop aggression and structural integrity, and The Drop achieves that through a combination of four complementary hop varieties — Citra, Amarillo, Simcoe, and Falconer's Flight — and a deep malt foundation that carries 11% ABV without tasting hot or thin. Temperance Beer Company has earned recognition at the Great American Beer Festival, and that brewing pedigree shows in The Drop's layered complexity. With a 3.9 rating on Untappd across over 1,800 reviews, it has built a steady following among hop-forward beer drinkers. For anyone who wants their West Coast IPA turned up to maximum volume without sacrificing drinkability, The Drop delivers exactly that.