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Urbs In Horto

Hop Butcher For The World
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🌍 United States · Double IPA · One of 95 Double IPAs in hopIQ

Urbs In Horto is a Double IPA from Hop Butcher For The World, the celebrated Chicago brewery whose name alone signals hop-forward ambition. Pouring a luminous golden amber with a frothy white head, this Midwestern double IPA radiates aromas of ripe tropical fruit — mango, papaya, and passionfruit — layered over bright citrus peel and a whisper of dank, resinous pine. On the palate it delivers a lush, medium-full body with waves of juicy stone fruit and orange zest, balanced by a firm but approachable bitterness. The finish is clean and lingering, leaving a satisfying resinous warmth. Named after Chicago's civic motto, it captures the city's bold, energetic character in every sip.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber11
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Double IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
dank
juicy
orange
piney
resinous
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
peach
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Urbs In Horto

Appearance

Urbs In Horto presents a luminous golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a frothy white head that settles into fine, persistent lacing. The beer displays bright, active carbonation evident in steady streams of bubbles rising through the glass. The color radiates warmth and invites the eye with its translucent brilliance.

golden amberbright claritypersistent white head

Aroma

The nose leads with vivid tropical stone fruit — ripe mango, papaya, and passionfruit create an immediate, juicy impression. These are layered over vibrant citrus peel and a distinct herbal pine character that adds resinous complexity. A subtle dank undertone grounds the bouquet, preventing it from becoming one-dimensional and suggesting careful hop selection and balance.

tropical fruitcitrus peelresinous pinedank herbs

Taste

The palate opens with a lush, medium-full body and waves of juicy orange zest and stone fruit that sustain through the mid-palate. The bitterness arrives with firmness but remains approachable, integrating rather than dominating. Resinous and piney hop character builds gradually, creating a satisfying complexity that keeps the drinking experience engaging without becoming harsh.

juicy stone fruitfirm bitternessmedium-full bodyorange zest

Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, leaving a warm, resinous aftertaste that echoes the pine and herbal notes encountered on the palate. The bitterness fades gracefully rather than abruptly, inviting another sip.

clean finishlingering resinwarm aftertaste
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
86
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Urbs In Horto

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Urbs In Horto

About Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Double 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 Double IPA

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

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