Hop Butcher Beer DeJonghe 4Pk

Hop Butcher Beer DeJonghe 4Pk is a 10.5% ABV Imperial Hazy IPA from Chicago, sold in a four-pack of 16-ounce cans. Named after the iconic Chicago dish Shrimp DeJonghe, this release channels Hop Butcher for the World's reputation for intensely hopped, full-bodied hazy IPAs into imperial strength territory while keeping drinkability firmly intact.

Quick Facts: ABV: 10.5%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Imperial Hazy IPA  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher for the World

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher for the World operates out of Bedford Park, Illinois, and has built a devoted following in the Midwest craft scene for its laser-focused approach to hazy IPAs. Beer DeJonghe uses a grain bill featuring oats and wheat to achieve the brewery's signature soft, pillowy mouthfeel, while heavy late-addition and dry-hopping techniques drive aromatic intensity without pushing perceived bitterness. At 10.5% ABV, this imperial expression pushes the house formula to its upper limits — the oat-heavy base and aggressive late-hopping keep tropical fruit character front and center rather than alcohol heat.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe mango and papaya open the nose, followed by bursts of tangerine zest and pine resin. A faint sweetness reminiscent of fresh-squeezed orange juice rounds out the aromatics without harsh solvent character despite the elevated ABV.

Taste: The entry is plush and creamy, with tropical fruit — guava, passion fruit, and overripe peach — dominating the front palate. Mid-palate density builds as the oat-forward body fills out, balanced by moderate resinous bitterness. The alcohol integration is notable for the strength; warmth arrives gently rather than as a sharp intrusion.

Finish: Medium-long and softly bitter, with lingering mango skin and a whisper of pine. The creamy texture carries through to the close, leaving a juicy, slightly sticky impression on the palate.

How to Drink Beer DeJonghe

Pour into a tulip glass or stemless wine glass at 40–45°F to let the aromatic complexity fully open up; this is a beer built for slow, contemplative sipping. At 10.5% ABV, Beer DeJonghe is best enjoyed as a standalone sipper rather than a cocktail ingredient, though its imperial weight makes it a compelling float in a Hop Drop 'n Roll–style boilermaker, a bold addition to a craft beer shandy with fresh citrus juice, or a daring substitute in a Michelada where its tropical character can play against lime and hot sauce.

Best For

• Sharing among hazy IPA enthusiasts looking for an imperial-strength showcase
• Bringing to a bottle share or craft beer tasting as a standout contribution
• Gifting to a hop-forward beer lover who appreciates Chicago's craft scene
• Pairing with a rich weekend meal where the beer's body can match the food

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Beer DeJonghe taste like? Beer DeJonghe delivers dense tropical fruit — mango, passion fruit, and guava — over a creamy, oat-forward body with moderate resinous bitterness. Despite its 10.5% ABV, the alcohol is well-integrated and doesn't overpower the fruit-driven palate.

How does Beer DeJonghe compare to Other Half imperial hazy IPAs? Both breweries prioritize soft, fruit-forward hazy IPAs with heavy dry-hopping, but Hop Butcher tends toward a slightly leaner body and cleaner finish, while Other Half often leans into richer, juice-like density. Beer DeJonghe's 10.5% ABV places it in a similar strength range to many Other Half imperial releases.

Is Beer DeJonghe good for sipping neat? Yes — its creamy mouthfeel, layered tropical aromatics, and well-masked alcohol make it an ideal slow-sipping imperial IPA, best poured into a tulip glass at around 40–45°F.

Where is Beer DeJonghe made? Beer DeJonghe is brewed by Hop Butcher for the World, a Chicago-based brewery with production operations in Bedford Park, Illinois, a suburb just southwest of the city.

What foods pair well with Beer DeJonghe? Spicy Thai green curry complements its tropical fruit character; rich pork belly or carnitas tacos match its body and sweetness; sharp aged cheddar provides a savory counterpoint; a mango-habanero salsa mirrors its fruit notes; and fried shrimp — a nod to its Shrimp DeJonghe namesake — creates a satisfying textural contrast.

What sizes does Beer DeJonghe come in? Beer DeJonghe is available as a four-pack of 16-ounce cans, the standard format for Hop Butcher releases.

Is Beer DeJonghe worth the price? Beer DeJonghe positions as a premium craft release from one of Chicago's most sought-after hazy IPA breweries; at 10.5% ABV in 16-ounce cans, it delivers significant intensity and volume per pack relative to many competing imperial hazy IPAs.

Why Beer DeJonghe?

Hop Butcher for the World has earned its standing as one of the Midwest's premier hazy IPA producers, and Beer DeJonghe represents the brewery operating at imperial strength without sacrificing the approachability that defines its house style. The deliberate use of oats and wheat in the grain bill, combined with aggressive late-hopping, creates a beer where tropical fruit dominates over alcohol heat — a difficult balance to strike at 10.5% ABV. The Chicago-rooted identity, right down to the Shrimp DeJonghe namesake, gives this release a sense of place that many imperial hazy IPAs lack. For drinkers who want to experience Hop Butcher's hop-forward philosophy pushed to its most ambitious expression, Beer DeJonghe is the release that delivers.