Hop Butcher Teal Ridge 4Pk

Hop Butcher Teal Ridge 4Pk is a hazy Double IPA from Chicago's Hop Butcher for the World brewery, packaged in a 4-pack at 7.5% ABV. Brewed with a four-hop blend of Citra, Simcoe, Vic Secret, and El Dorado, Teal Ridge has earned a strong 4.2 out of 5 rating on Untappd across more than 6,200 reviews — a testament to its standing among haze-forward DIPA enthusiasts.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7.5%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Hazy Double IPA  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher for the World

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher for the World was founded in Chicago in 2014 by Jeremiah Zimmer and Jude La Rose, quickly establishing a reputation for hop-forward, rotating hazy releases. Teal Ridge is a hazy Double IPA that leans on Citra and Simcoe for a tropical-citrus backbone, while Vic Secret and El Dorado add layers of pineapple, melon, and stone fruit complexity. The brewery is also known for its striking can art by Chicago-based artist Dan Grzeca, whose distinctive illustrations have become nearly as recognizable as the beer itself.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Overripe pineapple and yellow grapefruit lead, followed by a wave of soft melon and sticky pine resin. The nose is dense and tropical, hinting at the juicy body to follow.

Taste: The entry is lush with pineapple and melon, landing squarely on the tropical side of the haze spectrum. At mid-palate, grapefruit pith and heavy pine resin emerge, adding a bitter, almost smoky hop bite that counterbalances the fruit. A touch of caramel malt rounds out the structure without adding sweetness.

Finish: Dry and sticky with lingering pine and grapefruit pith bitterness. The resinous hop character stays on the palate well after each sip, grounding the tropical fruit impression with assertive DIPA backbone.

How to Drink Teal Ridge

Pour Teal Ridge into a tulip glass or wide-bowled IPA glass at around 40–45°F to let the aromatic hops fully express themselves. This beer is at its best fresh, so drink it close to the canning date. The bold hop profile also makes it an excellent candidate for a Michelada-style shandy with lime and a dash of hot sauce, a hop-forward Radler blended with fresh grapefruit juice, or a beer float paired with a scoop of mango sorbet for a playful dessert pairing.

Best For

• Sharing with friends during a backyard cookout or taco night
• Gifting to a craft beer collector who follows rotating hazy releases
• Pairing alongside spicy or grilled foods where big hop flavors can stand up to bold seasoning
• Adding to a curated DIPA tasting flight comparing regional hazy styles

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Teal Ridge taste like? Teal Ridge delivers a juicy, tropical flavor profile dominated by overripe pineapple, melon, and grapefruit pith, balanced by assertive pine resin bitterness and a dry, sticky finish. It drinks creamy and full-bodied for its 7.5% ABV.

How does Teal Ridge compare to other Hop Butcher releases? Like most Hop Butcher hazy DIPAs, Teal Ridge sits at 7.5% ABV and showcases a rotating hop combination — in this case Citra, Simcoe, Vic Secret, and El Dorado — which tilts the flavor more toward tropical pineapple and melon than some of their more citrus-dominant or stone-fruit-forward releases. The rotating nature of the brewery's lineup means each expression has a distinct hop character despite sharing a similar hazy DIPA framework.

Is Teal Ridge good for IPA beginners? At 7.5% ABV with a heavy resinous bitterness on the back end, Teal Ridge leans more toward experienced IPA drinkers who appreciate assertive hop character. Beginners may enjoy its juicy, fruity entry but should be prepared for a drier, more bitter finish than session-strength hazy IPAs.

Where is Teal Ridge made? Teal Ridge is brewed by Hop Butcher for the World in Chicago, Illinois. The brewery was founded in 2014 by Jeremiah Zimmer and Jude La Rose and is recognized as one of the Midwest's leading producers of hazy, hop-forward ales.

What foods pair well with Teal Ridge? Spicy fish tacos work well because the beer's tropical fruit cuts through heat and complements cilantro and lime. Grilled jerk chicken matches the resinous hop bitterness. Sharp cheddar or aged gouda stand up to the beer's bold body. Thai green curry benefits from the mango-like hop sweetness as a counterpoint to chili and coconut. Loaded nachos with jalapeños and pepper jack echo the beer's mix of richness and bite.

What sizes does Teal Ridge come in? Teal Ridge is available as a 4-pack of cans, the standard release format for Hop Butcher for the World's rotating DIPA series.

Is Teal Ridge worth the price? Teal Ridge positions as a premium craft DIPA in the competitive Chicago hazy market, and its 4.2 Untappd rating across thousands of reviews suggests strong consumer approval. For hop-forward beer fans who value fresh, rotating releases with distinctive hop combinations, it represents solid value within the craft DIPA tier.

Why Teal Ridge?

Teal Ridge stands out because of its specific four-hop blend — Citra, Simcoe, Vic Secret, and El Dorado — which produces a layered interplay of tropical fruit and aggressive pine resin that avoids the one-dimensional juice-bomb trap many hazy DIPAs fall into. Hop Butcher's rotating release model means each expression is brewed in limited quantities, adding a collectible dimension reinforced by Dan Grzeca's original can artwork. With a 4.2 Untappd rating from over 6,200 reviews, Teal Ridge has proven itself among a discerning audience that drinks dozens of hazy DIPAs each year. It represents what Hop Butcher does best: fresh, bold, Chicago-brewed hop expression with genuine complexity beneath the haze.