Hop Butcher Only Interested in Space 4Pk

Hop Butcher Only Interested in Space 4Pk is a hyperboost-hopped Double India Pale Ale brewed in Chicago, IL, at 8.0% ABV, available in a 4-pack of cans. Brewed by Hop Butcher For The World, this DIPA layers four Southern Hemisphere and American hop varieties — Citra, Riwaka, Galaxy, and Strata — into a juicy, resinous package that delivers serious tropical intensity without losing drinkability at its strength.

Quick Facts: ABV: 8.0%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Double India Pale Ale  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher For The World

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher For The World has built a dedicated following out of Chicago's competitive craft scene by focusing almost exclusively on hop-forward ales released in limited, rotating batches. Only Interested in Space uses what the brewery calls a "hyperboost-hopped" process — an intensive hopping regimen that maximizes lupulin extraction from Citra, Riwaka, Galaxy, and Strata hops. The combination of a New Zealand variety (Riwaka) with Australian (Galaxy) and American hops (Citra, Strata) creates a layered hop character that moves well beyond single-note citrus territory.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with a burst of ripe tropical fruit — mango, pineapple, and passionfruit lead — followed by a perfumed wave of candied orange peel and fresh berry. A subtle herbal, dank undertone sits just beneath the fruit.

Taste: The entry is soft and creamy, with dry cereal and honeysuckle providing an understated malt foundation. Mid-palate brings a surge of tangy, ripe orange juice alongside white grapefruit, lemon, passionfruit, and honeydew. As the hop bitterness builds, it introduces balance through peppery, resinous notes of fruit peel, spruce, and tea leaf.

Finish: Medium-long and creamy, with lingering pithy citrus and a touch of dank resin. The bitterness fades gradually, leaving a clean, fruit-forward impression that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Only Interested in Space

Pour cold — around 40–45°F — into a tulip glass or stemless wine glass to concentrate the aromatics. This DIPA is best consumed fresh; the hop character is at its peak within weeks of canning. While cocktail use is unconventional for a Double IPA, it shines as a standalone pour or as an anchor in beer-forward pairings: try it alongside a citrus-dressed ceviche, a spicy Thai green curry, or grilled fish tacos where the tropical hop profile amplifies the food rather than competing with it.

Best For

• Hop-obsessed craft beer drinkers exploring limited-release Midwest DIPAs
• Gifting to a friend who collects hard-to-find Chicago craft brews
• Pairing with a weekend cookout featuring grilled seafood or spicy dishes
• Side-by-side tastings comparing New World hop varieties

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Only Interested in Space taste like? It delivers a juicy, tropical-forward flavor profile dominated by orange, passionfruit, and mango, balanced by a peppery hop bitterness, pithy citrus, and a creamy, resinous finish.

How does Only Interested in Space compare to other Hop Butcher DIPAs? Hop Butcher releases a rotating lineup of Double IPAs, each featuring different hop combinations; Only Interested in Space stands apart through its Citra, Riwaka, Galaxy, and Strata blend, which leans heavier on tropical and berry notes than some of the brewery's more citrus-dominant or pine-forward releases.

Is Only Interested in Space good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — the creamy mouthfeel, layered hop character, and balanced bitterness make it a satisfying standalone pour, especially when served fresh and cold in proper glassware.

Where is Only Interested in Space made? It is brewed by Hop Butcher For The World in Chicago, Illinois, a brewery that has earned a strong reputation in the Midwest craft beer community for its rotating hop-centric releases.

What foods pair well with Only Interested in Space? Citrus-marinated ceviche complements the tropical hop aromatics; spicy Thai green curry is tempered by the beer's creamy body; grilled shrimp tacos with mango salsa echo the fruit-forward profile; aged white cheddar provides a rich, savory counterpoint; and fish and chips benefit from the beer's bright acidity and hop bitterness cutting through the fried coating.

What sizes does Only Interested in Space come in? It is available as a 4-pack of cans, which is the standard format for Hop Butcher For The World's rotating releases.

Is Only Interested in Space worth the price? It positions in the premium craft DIPA tier, consistent with limited-batch, hop-heavy double IPAs from respected independent breweries; the four-variety hop bill and hyperboost-hopping process justify its place at that level for hop enthusiasts seeking fresh, intense flavor.

Why Only Interested in Space?

The four-hop combination of Citra, Riwaka, Galaxy, and Strata is not a formula you encounter every day — Riwaka in particular remains a relatively scarce New Zealand variety that brings a distinctive gooseberry and passionfruit character rare in American DIPAs. Hop Butcher's hyperboost-hopping regimen pushes lupulin saturation further than standard dry-hopping, resulting in a beer that carries serious aromatic and flavor density at 8.0% ABV without tipping into harsh bitterness. As a limited, rotating release from one of Chicago's most sought-after hop-focused breweries, this is a pour that rewards drinking fresh and drinking now.