Wild Onion Galaxy Misfit 4Pk

Wild Onion Galaxy Misfit 4Pk is a Galaxy dry-hopped American IPA from Wild Onion Brewery in Lake Barrington, Illinois, at 6.5% ABV. This variant of the brewery's flagship Misfit IPA amplifies tropical fruit character through a dedicated Galaxy hop dry-hop addition, building on a Centennial and Citra hop base that has earned the original expression a solid 3.7 rating on Untappd across more than 23,000 reviews.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.5%  |  Origin: Lake Barrington, Illinois  |  Style: American IPA  |  Brewery: Wild Onion Brewery

Production & Heritage

Wild Onion Brewery operates out of Lake Barrington, Illinois, at 22221 N. Pepper Road, where they also maintain a small-scale hop farm used to grow fresh hops for their annual wet-hopped seasonal, Otis. The standard Misfit IPA is built on a combination of Centennial and Citra hops; the Galaxy Misfit variant takes that same base beer and adds a dry-hop charge of Galaxy hops to push tropical aromatics to the forefront. Notably, Wild Onion employs a centrifugal filtering system rather than conventional filtration, a process designed to preserve the hop aromas and flavor complexities that traditional methods can strip away.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with lemon-lime hop brightness and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, followed by waves of stone fruit and tropical passionfruit character contributed by the Galaxy hops. There is a subtle herbal, grassy undertone beneath the citrus.

Taste: The entry is firmly hoppy, delivering juicy citrus — orange, lemon, and lime — that rolls into a mid-palate of fresh apricot and caramel malt sweetness. Grapefruit pith bitterness emerges toward the peak, balanced by a soft, rounded malt backbone that keeps the beer from leaning too aggressive.

Finish: Medium in length with earthy black tea and faint herbal-dank notes that recall the Centennial hop influence. The close is smooth and moderately bitter, with lingering tropical fruit that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Galaxy Misfit

Pour into a tulip glass or standard pint at around 45°F to let the Galaxy hop aromatics open up fully. Drinking straight from the can is perfectly fine for casual settings, though a glass showcases the layered nose. For an IPA Shandy, combine with fresh lemonade to play up the citrus profile. A Hop Drop — a shot of citrus vodka dropped into a half-pint — amplifies the tropical punch. It also works in a Michelada twist, where the grapefruit bitterness pairs naturally with lime juice, hot sauce, and Tajín.

Best For

• Summer cookouts and backyard grilling sessions
• Introducing hop-curious friends to Galaxy hop character
• Pairing with bold, spicy foods like tacos or wings
• Building a local Illinois craft beer tasting lineup

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Galaxy Misfit taste like? Galaxy Misfit delivers juicy citrus and tropical stone fruit flavors upfront, supported by caramel malt sweetness, and finishes with moderate grapefruit pith bitterness and earthy hop notes.

How does Galaxy Misfit compare to the regular Misfit IPA? Both share the same Centennial and Citra hop base and 6.5% ABV, but Galaxy Misfit adds a Galaxy hop dry-hop charge that noticeably boosts tropical and passionfruit aromatics. The regular Misfit leans more toward straightforward citrus and herbal bitterness, while the Galaxy version is fruitier and more aromatic on the nose.

Is Galaxy Misfit good for beginners? At 6.5% ABV with a smooth malt backbone and a finish that is bitter but not punishing, Galaxy Misfit is approachable for anyone new to American IPAs. The tropical fruit character softens the hop intensity enough to make it a solid entry point.

Where is Galaxy Misfit made? Galaxy Misfit is brewed at Wild Onion Brewery, located at 22221 N. Pepper Road in Lake Barrington, Illinois, a suburb northwest of Chicago. The brewery also grows hops on a small on-site hop farm.

What foods pair well with Galaxy Misfit? Fish tacos with mango salsa complement the tropical hop notes. Spicy buffalo wings match the grapefruit bitterness. Thai green curry echoes the herbal undertones. Sharp cheddar cheese contrasts the caramel malt sweetness. Grilled citrus-marinated chicken mirrors the beer's citrus backbone.

What sizes does Galaxy Misfit come in? Galaxy Misfit is available in a 4-pack format, which is the standard retail configuration from Wild Onion Brewery for this expression.

Is Galaxy Misfit worth the price? Galaxy Misfit positions as a mid-range craft IPA from a respected regional Illinois brewery. The Galaxy dry-hop addition and centrifugal filtration process add genuine production value that separates it from mass-market IPAs in the same price tier.

Why Galaxy Misfit?

What distinguishes Galaxy Misfit from the crowded IPA shelf is Wild Onion's centrifugal filtering system, which preserves aromatic hop oils that conventional filtration strips out — a tangible production choice that shows up in the glass. The Galaxy dry-hop layer transforms an already well-regarded flagship into something more expressive and tropical without losing the balanced bitterness that made the original Misfit a reliable Illinois staple. With more than 23,000 Untappd check-ins on the Misfit line and a consistent 3.7 rating, the base recipe has proven its appeal across a wide audience. Galaxy Misfit rewards drinkers who want familiar IPA structure with a distinct, fruit-forward twist rooted in a single-hop addition.