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Cold Pizza is a Cold IPA from Hop Butcher For The World, the celebrated Chicago hop-forward specialist. Pouring a brilliantly clear, pale golden straw with a fine white head, it showcases the hallmark clarity that defines the Cold IPA style. The aroma bursts with vibrant Pacific Northwest and West Coast hop character — think ripe citrus, fresh pine, and a whisper of tropical fruit. On the palate, a crisp, lager-like body keeps things lean and refreshing, while assertive hop bitterness drives through clean malt support without heaviness. The finish is dry, snappy, and satisfyingly bitter, with lingering citrus zest. Approachable yet boldly hopped, Cold Pizza delivers a razor-sharp drinking experience from one of Chicago's most inventive craft breweries.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
piney
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by vibrant Pacific Northwest and West Coast hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cold Pizza

◎ Appearance

Cold Pizza presents a brilliantly clear, pale golden straw color with excellent transparency. A fine white head forms on the pour and maintains steady retention, laying down delicate lacing along the glass. The carbonation is crisp and active, with steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the translucent body.

pale golden strawbrilliant clarityfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by vibrant Pacific Northwest and West Coast hop character. Ripe citrus notes—grapefruit and orange zest—blend with fresh pine resin and a subtle backdrop of tropical fruit. The overall impression is bright and assertive, with minimal malt contribution and no yeast-derived complexity.

citrus zestpine resintropical fruitcrisp hop-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens clean and snappy, with a lager-like crispness that keeps the beer lean and refreshing despite its hop intensity. Assertive bittering runs through the middle, supported by a clean, unobtrusive malt backbone that never becomes heavy or sweet. Citrus and herbal hop notes persist alongside the bitterness without overwhelming balance.

crisp malt supportassertive bitteringcitrus-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and snappy, with a lingering citrus zest and a satisfying bitter edge that tapers gradually. No residual sweetness or heaviness remains, only a clean, hop-driven aftertaste that invites the next sip.

dry finishlingering citrusclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Cold IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Cold IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar Cold IPA

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