Solemn Oath Between Two Pillows 4Pk

Solemn Oath Between Two Pillows 4Pk is a 6.7% ABV New England-style hazy IPA brewed in Naperville, Illinois, and sold in a four-pack of cans. This collaboration between Solemn Oath Brewery and Riverlands Brewing deploys six different hop varieties—including specialty extracts like Mosaic Incognito and concentrated LupoMax versions of Mosaic and Citra—resulting in a beer that holds a 4.0 out of 5 rating on Untappd across more than 1,600 reviews.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.7%  |  Origin: Naperville, Illinois, USA  |  Style: New England / Hazy IPA  |  Brewery: Solemn Oath Brewery (collaboration with Riverlands Brewing)

Production & Heritage

Solemn Oath Brewery operates a 15-barrel Premier Stainless three-vessel brewhouse in Naperville, a western suburb of Chicago. Between Two Pillows was developed as a collaboration with nearby Riverlands Brewing, combining both teams' experience with hop-forward, haze-driven styles. The grain bill leans on a generous addition of oats—internally nicknamed "Oats-Ma-Goats" by the brewery's director of brewing operations—to build the silky, pillowy body the name promises. The hop schedule layers six varieties across the process: Mosaic Incognito and LupoMax Mosaic deliver concentrated lupulin oil without added vegetal matter, while LupoMax Citra, standard Citra, Mosaic, and Strata round out the aromatic complexity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Passionfruit leads immediately, followed by waves of ripe blueberry and a cotton-candy sweetness that drifts underneath. A resinous, dank hop character rises as the beer warms, carrying grapefruit pith and tropical citrus.

Taste: The entry is soft and juice-forward, with passionfruit and stone fruit hitting first against the creamy, oat-driven mouthfeel. Mid-palate, a territorial wash of dank citrus hops asserts itself—think tangerine rind layered over pine resin. Bitterness is moderate for the style, landing slightly higher than many East Coast hazies and giving the beer structure rather than purely chasing sweetness.

Finish: Medium in length, with lingering tropical fruit and a gentle, dry hop bite that keeps it from feeling heavy. The oat backbone leaves a smooth, almost cottony texture on the lips.

How to Drink Between Two Pillows

Pour cold into a tulip glass or wide-mouth pint to open up the aromatics; this beer rewards a fresh, chilled serve straight from the can as well. It pairs well with casual, flavor-forward food. A fish taco with mango salsa mirrors the tropical hop character. A classic smash burger with sharp cheddar benefits from the beer's soft bitterness cutting through the fat. Spicy Thai basil chicken finds balance with the fruit-forward sweetness of the hops.

Best For

• Introducing a craft-curious friend to the hazy IPA category
• Backyard cookouts where a juicy, approachable IPA fits the menu
• Trading among hop-head friends exploring Illinois craft breweries
• Winding down after a long week with a beer that feels indulgent without high ABV fatigue

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Between Two Pillows taste like? Between Two Pillows delivers a punch of passionfruit, blueberry, and cotton candy sweetness backed by dank citrus hops and a creamy, oat-softened body. It carries slightly more bitterness than many New England IPAs, giving it a balanced, not-just-juice character.

How does Between Two Pillows compare to other Solemn Oath IPAs? Solemn Oath produces a range of hop-forward beers, but Between Two Pillows stands apart as a collaboration brew with Riverlands Brewing that uses six hop varieties and a heavy oat bill for a distinctly pillowy mouthfeel. The result is juicier and more texturally rich than many of the brewery's standard IPA releases.

Is Between Two Pillows good for hazy IPA beginners? Yes—at 6.7% ABV it sits in an accessible range, and its fruit-forward profile with moderate bitterness makes it a welcoming entry point for drinkers new to the hazy IPA style.

Where is Between Two Pillows made? Between Two Pillows is brewed at Solemn Oath Brewery in Naperville, Illinois, located about 30 miles west of downtown Chicago. It was created in collaboration with Riverlands Brewing, also based in the greater Chicagoland area.

What foods pair well with Between Two Pillows? Fish tacos with citrus salsa echo the tropical hop notes. Grilled pork with a fruit glaze complements the passionfruit and blueberry character. Sharp cheddar or aged gouda contrasts the soft mouthfeel. Spicy dishes like Thai curries or buffalo wings find relief in the beer's fruit sweetness and carbonation.

What sizes does Between Two Pillows come in? Between Two Pillows is available as a four-pack of cans, which is the standard retail format for this release.

Is Between Two Pillows worth the price? Between Two Pillows positions as a mid-range craft IPA, and the collaboration pedigree, six-hop recipe, and strong Untappd community reception at 4.0 out of 5 suggest solid value within the competitive hazy IPA market.

Why Between Two Pillows?

The combination of six hop varieties—including specialty concentrated extracts like Mosaic Incognito and LupoMax formulations—gives this beer a layered aromatic intensity that single- or dual-hop hazies rarely achieve. The heavy oat bill creates a genuinely pillowy texture that lives up to the name, not just in marketing but on the palate. As a collaboration between two Illinois breweries pooling their hop knowledge, it represents a specific snapshot of Chicagoland's thriving craft scene. With a 4.0 rating from over 1,600 Untappd reviewers, it has earned consistent approval from a broad cross-section of hazy IPA drinkers.