Three Floyds Space Station Middle Finger 6Pk

Three Floyds Space Station Middle Finger 6Pk is an American Pale Ale from 3 Floyds Brewing Co., packaged as a 6-pack of 12 oz bottles at 6.0% ABV. Rated 92 on BeerAdvocate across nearly 1,900 reviews, this Azzacca-hopped pale ale has earned a loyal following for its balanced interplay of tropical fruit character and sturdy malt backbone.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.0%  |  IBU: 50  |  Origin: Munster, Indiana, USA  |  Style: American Pale Ale  |  Brewery: 3 Floyds Brewing Co.

Production & Heritage

3 Floyds Brewing Co., based in Munster, Indiana, has built a reputation as one of the Midwest's most respected craft breweries since its founding in 1996 by Nick Floyd and his family. Space Station Middle Finger is one of the brewery's flagship year-round offerings, distinguished by its use of Azzacca hops — a variety known for delivering sweet tropical and citrus notes with moderate bitterness. The result sits at 50 IBU, placing it firmly in classic American Pale Ale territory: assertively hopped but approachable enough for session drinking at 6.0% ABV.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Citrus hops rise immediately, layered over toasted, bready malt sweetness. Underneath, piney and lightly earthy notes develop alongside hints of sweet grain and a subtle marmalade quality.

Taste: The entry is bready and cracker-like, with a caramel malt sweetness that anchors the mid-palate. Citrus rind, tangerine, and apricot flavors emerge from the Azzacca hops, joined by flashes of resinous pine and a subtle earthy, almost savory undertone. The 50 IBU bitterness is present but well-integrated, never overwhelming the fruit character.

Finish: Medium in length with a pleasantly dry close, as the citrus and pine linger alongside fading bready malt. A light bitterness stays on the palate, inviting the next sip.

How to Drink Space Station Middle Finger

Best served cold, around 45–50°F, in a pint glass or tulip to capture the hop aromatics. Pouring into a glass reveals a golden-orange body topped with a white head, allowing the full citrus and malt aromas to open up. For cocktail-adjacent beer drinks: try it in a Beer-garita, where the citrus hop character complements lime and salt; a Shandy, mixed with fresh lemonade to amplify the tangerine and apricot notes; or a Michelada, where the earthy, resinous hops stand up to hot sauce and tomato.

Best For

• Introducing hop-forward beer to someone new to craft pale ales
• Backyard grilling sessions where a balanced, flavorful beer keeps pace with food
• Gifting a Midwest craft beer enthusiast a 3 Floyds staple
• Stocking a fridge for a casual gathering with seasoned beer drinkers

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Space Station Middle Finger taste like? It delivers bready, cracker-like malt sweetness balanced by citrus rind, tangerine, apricot, and piney hop flavors with a moderate bitterness at 50 IBU. The Azzacca hops give it a distinctive tropical-citrus lean that separates it from more traditionally bitter pale ales.

How does Space Station Middle Finger compare to Three Floyds Zombie Dust? Zombie Dust is significantly hoppier and sweeter, built around Citra hops for an intense tropical punch, while Space Station Middle Finger is more restrained and balanced with its Azzacca hop profile. Reviewers consistently describe Space Station as the more sessionable, malt-forward option of the two.

Is Space Station Middle Finger good for beginners? Yes — at 6.0% ABV and 50 IBU, it sits in a sweet spot that introduces hop character without overwhelming bitterness, making it an excellent gateway into American Pale Ales.

Where is Space Station Middle Finger made? It is brewed at 3 Floyds Brewing Co. in Munster, Indiana, a town in the northwest corner of the state near the Illinois border. The brewery has operated there since its founding in 1996.

What foods pair well with Space Station Middle Finger? Grilled chicken or pork benefits from the beer's citrus hop cut; fish tacos echo its tropical notes; sharp cheddar contrasts the malt sweetness; spicy buffalo wings are tempered by the moderate bitterness; and a classic burger with caramelized onions mirrors the bready, caramel malt backbone.

What sizes does Space Station Middle Finger come in? The standard retail format is a 6-pack of 12 oz bottles, though availability of other formats may vary by market.

Is Space Station Middle Finger worth the price? It positions as a solid mid-range craft pale ale, and its 92 BeerAdvocate score and nearly 89,000 Untappd ratings suggest strong consensus on quality — representing reliable value among flagship American Pale Ales.

Why Space Station Middle Finger?

A 92 BeerAdvocate rating places this among the better-regarded American Pale Ales in production. The use of Azzacca hops gives it a flavor identity distinct from the Citra- and Mosaic-dominated landscape, leaning into sweet tropical fruit and citrus rind rather than aggressive dankness. As a year-round offering from one of Indiana's most acclaimed breweries, it carries credibility that many pale ales in the category cannot match. For drinkers who want pronounced hop flavor with genuine malt balance and everyday drinkability, this remains a benchmark Midwest pale ale.