Taste: The entry is softer than the 104-proof label suggests

Weeknight dinners with grilled steak or braised short ribs

The Old Sparky 2023 marks the first cuvée sourced from the newly acquired Mondavi parcels within To Kalon

Larger barrels mean a lower surface-area-to-volume ratio

delivering juicy stone fruit and crisp apple flavors immediately

Hop Butcher Des, Dem & Dose other-reds Taste: The entry is softerHop Butcher Des, Dem & Dose is a 6. 75% ABV India Pale Ale brewed in Chicago, Illinois, available in 16 oz cans. What sets this release apart from the brewery's typical lineup is its unusual clarity and West Coast leaning bitterness, a deliberate departure from the hazy IPAs that built Hop Butcher's reputation. Quick Facts: ABV: 6. 75% Origin: Chicago, Illinois Style: India Pale Ale Brewery: Hop Butcher For The World, LLC Production & Heritage Hop