Hop Butcher All Sides Are Green 4Pk

Hop Butcher All Sides Are Green 4Pk is a hazy Double IPA from Chicago's Hop Butcher for The World brewery, featuring a tri-hop blend of Nelson Sauvin, Riwaka, and Simcoe. The combination of two prized New Zealand hop varieties with a classic American dual-purpose hop gives this release a distinctive profile that leans heavily into white-wine-like fruit character layered over a resinous backbone — a hop bill that sets it apart from the brewery's already extensive rotating DIPA lineup.

Quick Facts: Style: Double IPA  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Format: 4-Pack Cans  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher for The World  |  Hops: Nelson Sauvin, Riwaka, Simcoe

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher for The World launched in Chicago in 2017 and quickly became one of the Midwest's most sought-after hazy IPA producers. Roughly 85 percent of the brewery's output consists of some variation of Double IPA, with most releases landing at or above 8% ABV. All Sides Are Green follows the brewery's rotating release model — each batch features a different hop combination, keeping the lineup in constant rotation and making individual expressions limited by nature. The use of Nelson Sauvin and Riwaka, both cultivated in New Zealand's Nelson region, paired with Washington-grown Simcoe, reflects Hop Butcher's preference for building complex hop bills around complementary Southern Hemisphere and American varieties.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Nelson Sauvin and Riwaka drive the nose toward ripe white grape, gooseberry, and passionfruit, with Simcoe contributing an undercurrent of pine resin and citrus peel. The overall impression is aromatic and fruit-forward, consistent with the brewery's signature hazy DIPA style.

Taste: The entry delivers juicy tropical fruit — passionfruit and melon from the New Zealand hops — before Simcoe's earthy, piney bitterness anchors the mid-palate. A soft, pillowy mouthfeel typical of the hazy DIPA style carries the hop flavors without sharp astringency. The Nelson Sauvin influence emerges more clearly as the beer warms, adding a distinctive white-wine grape quality that distinguishes this release from more citrus-driven counterparts.

Finish: Medium-long with lingering grapefruit pith and a subtle herbal dryness from the Simcoe. The finish is clean enough to invite another sip without residual sweetness weighing it down.

How to Drink All Sides Are Green

Serve cold — around 40–45°F — in a tulip glass or standard pint to concentrate the aromatic hop oils. This is a beer designed to be enjoyed fresh, ideally within a few weeks of canning, as the delicate New Zealand hop aromatics fade quickly. Given the Double IPA's intensity, it works best on its own rather than in beer cocktails, though a shandy-style blend with fresh grapefruit juice can make an interesting warm-weather serve. A michelada built around its tropical hop character also pairs well with the fruit-forward profile.

Best For

• Sharing with fellow hazy IPA enthusiasts who appreciate rotating hop-forward releases
• Introducing someone to New Zealand hop varieties in a bold, accessible format
• Adding to a craft beer tasting lineup alongside other regional DIPAs for comparison
• Bringing to a backyard cookout where big hoppy flavors can stand up to grilled food

Frequently Asked Questions

What does All Sides Are Green taste like? All Sides Are Green delivers ripe tropical fruit — particularly passionfruit and white grape — from its Nelson Sauvin and Riwaka hops, balanced by piney, resinous bitterness courtesy of Simcoe. The mouthfeel is soft and full-bodied, characteristic of the hazy Double IPA style.

How does All Sides Are Green compare to other Hop Butcher DIPAs? While most Hop Butcher Double IPAs lean on American or Australian hops for citrus-forward profiles, All Sides Are Green stands out with two New Zealand varieties that push the flavor toward grape and gooseberry rather than the more common orange-and-mango spectrum. The Simcoe addition provides a familiar resinous anchor that keeps the beer grounded in classic DIPA territory.

Is All Sides Are Green good for sipping on its own? Yes — the layered hop complexity and full body make it an engaging standalone pour, especially when served in a tulip glass at around 40–45°F to let the aromatics open up.

Where is All Sides Are Green made? All Sides Are Green is brewed by Hop Butcher for The World in Chicago, Illinois. The brewery has operated since 2017 and focuses almost exclusively on hazy IPAs and Double IPAs.

What foods pair well with All Sides Are Green? Grilled shrimp or fish tacos complement the tropical hop character without competing for attention. Sharp aged cheddar matches the beer's bitterness with equal intensity. Spicy Thai green curry works well, as the beer's fruit-forward sweetness tempers heat. Soft pretzels with mustard provide a simple, salty contrast to the hop-driven flavors.

What sizes does All Sides Are Green come in? All Sides Are Green is available as a 4-pack of cans, the standard format for Hop Butcher's rotating Double IPA releases.

Is All Sides Are Green worth the price? All Sides Are Green positions in the premium craft DIPA tier, consistent with limited-rotation releases from respected independent breweries. The use of high-cost New Zealand hop varieties and the brewery's strong reputation among hazy IPA drinkers provide solid justification within that segment.

Why All Sides Are Green?

The defining feature of this release is its hop bill. Nelson Sauvin and Riwaka are among the most coveted and expensive hop varieties in the world, grown exclusively in New Zealand, and their wine-like, tropical character gives All Sides Are Green a flavor dimension that straightforward American-hopped DIPAs simply cannot replicate. Hop Butcher's track record as one of Chicago's most consistent hazy producers — with Double IPAs making up the vast majority of their output — means the base beer is built specifically to showcase these hops rather than mask them. As a rotating release, availability is limited, making each batch a snapshot of a particular hop combination that may not return in the same form.