Marz Crazy Straws 4Pk

Marz Crazy Straws 4Pk is a double dry-hopped New England IPA from Chicago's Marz Community Brewing, sold as a 4-pack at 7% ABV. It carries an 87 on BeerAdvocate and holds a 4.0 rating on Untappd across more than 2,300 reviews, establishing it as a reliably well-regarded hazy IPA from one of Chicago's most distinctive craft breweries.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: DDH New England IPA  |  Brewery: Marz Community Brewing

Production & Heritage

Marz Community Brewing operates out of Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood, where the brewery has built a reputation for bold, art-forward releases that push stylistic boundaries. Crazy Straws uses a hop bill of Chinook, Citra, Belma, and Mosaic — a combination that bridges tropical New England character with a subtle West Coast backbone from the Chinook addition. The beer is then double dry-hopped specifically with Belma and Mosaic, intensifying its tropical aromatics while keeping bitterness restrained, a hallmark of the modern hazy IPA approach.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Passionfruit and pineapple dominate the nose immediately, followed by softer waves of citrus peel and mixed berry. A light, juicy sweetness lingers in the glass without any harsh resinous edge.

Taste: The entry is plush and fruit-forward — ripe tropical fruit, orange juice concentrate, and a hint of caramel malt sweetness build across the mid-palate. Bitterness stays low and integrated, allowing the Mosaic and Belma hops to express their fruity, melon-like qualities. A subtle Chinook-driven pine note arrives late, adding structural balance without veering into classic West Coast territory.

Finish: Soft and medium in length with lingering citrus zest and a gentle, pillowy mouthfeel. The aftertaste leans tropical rather than bitter, making it highly drinkable at 7% ABV.

How to Drink Crazy Straws

This hazy IPA drinks best cold, poured into a tulip glass or wide-mouth pint to release its aromatic hop oils. It works well on its own as a standalone sipper, and its low bitterness and juicy profile make it a natural fit alongside food. For a beer cocktail twist, try a Michelada riff — the tropical notes play well against tomato and lime. A Shandy built with fresh lemonade amplifies its citrus character for warm-weather sessions. A simple Beermosa with fresh-squeezed orange juice underscores the beer's natural orange and pineapple tendencies.

Best For

• Introducing friends to the hazy IPA style without overwhelming bitterness
• Summer cookouts and backyard grilling sessions
• Building a curated Chicago craft beer tasting flight
• Gifting to hop-forward beer enthusiasts who appreciate tropical profiles

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Crazy Straws taste like? Crazy Straws delivers intense passionfruit, pineapple, and orange flavors with a soft, pillowy body and very low bitterness. A subtle pine note from Chinook hops adds a gentle structural edge beneath the tropical fruit.

How does Crazy Straws compare to a typical West Coast IPA? Where a standard West Coast IPA emphasizes piney, resinous bitterness and a drier finish, Crazy Straws leans into juicy, haze-forward tropical fruit with restrained bitterness — though its Chinook hop addition gives it a slight West Coast nod that many purely soft NEIPAs lack.

Is Crazy Straws good for beginners? Yes — its low bitterness, fruity character, and smooth mouthfeel make it approachable for anyone new to IPAs, while the double dry-hop intensity still rewards experienced hop enthusiasts.

Where is Crazy Straws made? Crazy Straws is brewed by Marz Community Brewing in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The brewery is known for its eclectic, art-driven approach to craft beer.

What foods pair well with Crazy Straws? Grilled shrimp tacos with mango salsa mirror the beer's tropical fruit notes. Spicy Thai green curry finds balance against its soft body. A charcuterie board with mild, creamy cheeses like burrata lets the hop character shine. Fish and chips benefit from the citrus-forward brightness, and fresh ceviche echoes the beer's passionfruit and lime qualities.

What sizes does Crazy Straws come in? Crazy Straws is available as a 4-pack of cans, the standard format for this release from Marz Community Brewing.

Is Crazy Straws worth the price? Crazy Straws positions as a craft-tier double dry-hopped NEIPA, and its quality hop bill — Chinook, Citra, Belma, and Mosaic — along with strong community ratings on BeerAdvocate (87) and Untappd (4.0) support its value within the competitive Chicago hazy IPA market.

Why Crazy Straws?

The double dry-hopping with Belma and Mosaic is the defining move here — it pushes the tropical and stone-fruit aromatics far beyond what a single dry-hop schedule delivers, and the inclusion of Belma hops in particular is an uncommon choice that lends a distinctive strawberry and melon nuance rarely found in the category. The Chinook backbone keeps this from becoming a one-dimensional juice bomb, a balance that reviewers consistently highlight. With verified ratings across two major platforms and a loyal Chicago following, Crazy Straws stands as one of Marz Community Brewing's most accessible yet technically interesting year-round offerings.