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The Butcher

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Tropical in character, this 8.5% hazy double IPA starts with Mosaic in the whirlpool and finishes with equal parts Galaxy and Nelson in the dry hop. It is the counterpart to The Vegan, which shares that dry hop but uses Citra in the whirlpool instead. The Butcher has been in the Fidens lineup since 2020.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyfruity
tropical
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
juicy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced tropical stone fruit and citrus notes from the Galaxy and Nelson dry hop, layered with softer floral and herbal undertones from the Mosaic whirlpool addition.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Butcher

◎ Appearance

The Butcher presents a pale golden hue with substantial haze throughout, characteristic of the style. The dense, creamy head displays excellent retention and forms persistent lacing down the glass. Bright carbonation animates the body, creating fine bubbles that sustain the cloudiness.

pale goldenhazycreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical stone fruit and citrus notes from the Galaxy and Nelson dry hop, layered with softer floral and herbal undertones from the Mosaic whirlpool addition. A subtle resinous quality emerges beneath the fruit-forward character, balanced by clean, slightly grassy hop aromatics that avoid harshness.

tropical fruitcitrusfloralresinous hop

◐ Taste

The palate is full and refreshing, with immediate tropical and citrus fruit expression that dominates the mid-palate alongside mild resinous bitterness. The 50 IBU integration remains restrained and supportive rather than aggressive, allowing the hop character to shine without overwhelming the soft malt foundation. Creamy body and smooth alcohol integration support the overall drinkability.

tropicalcitrus-forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and drying, with lingering citrus and subtle herbal notes persisting without bitterness overstaying. The refreshing quality carries through to the aftertaste, leaving a pleasant fruit-tinged dryness.

drycitrus lingerrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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 Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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 Hazy IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hazy, hoppy character as The Butcher will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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