Hop Butcher New Oklahoma 4Pk

Hop Butcher New Oklahoma 4Pk is a limited-release American Pale Ale brewed with real raspberry, Mosaic and Belma hops, at 5.75% ABV from Chicago's Hop Butcher for The World. This fruited pale ale carries a strong 4.0 out of 5 rating on Untappd across nearly 2,000 reviews, reflecting consistent enthusiasm from the craft beer community.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.75%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: American Pale Ale with Real Raspberry  |  Brewery: Hop Butcher for The World

Production & Heritage

Hop Butcher for The World operates out of Chicago and Bedford Park, Illinois, and has built a reputation for rotating, haze-forward hop-driven releases that rarely stick around long. New Oklahoma is brewed with real raspberry — not extract or artificial flavoring — layered over a base hopped with Mosaic and Belma, two varieties known for their complementary tropical-fruit and melon character. As a limited-availability offering rather than a year-round staple, each batch tends to move quickly off shelves.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Dank, berry-forward hop character leads, followed by bright raspberry and citrus zest. Subtle floral and fresh-cut grass notes emerge as the beer warms slightly in the glass.

Taste: Juicy raspberry hits immediately on the entry, ripe and authentic rather than candy-like. The mid-palate broadens into citrus and tropical hop flavors — think tangerine peel and soft melon — before a gentle pine undertone anchors the back end. The 5.75% ABV keeps everything light and drinkable without sacrificing hop intensity.

Finish: Crisp and clean, with balanced hop bitterness that dries the palate just enough to invite the next sip. Lingering raspberry and a whisper of resinous pine fade gradually.

How to Drink New Oklahoma

Pour into a tulip glass or standard pint at around 40–45°F to let the raspberry aromatics open up fully; drinking straight from the can will mute many of the subtler hop nuances. New Oklahoma works well in these cocktail-adjacent beer applications:

• Raspberry Radler: Blend with fresh lemonade for a low-ABV warm-weather sipper where the real raspberry amplifies the citrus base.
• Hop Shandy: Mix equal parts New Oklahoma and ginger beer — the Belma hop melon notes play well against ginger spice.
• Beer Mimosa: Combine with a splash of orange juice at brunch; the pale ale body holds up better than a lager in this format.

Best For

• Sharing with craft beer enthusiasts who chase limited Hop Butcher releases
• Warm-weather cookouts where a sessionable, fruit-forward pale ale shines
• Gifting to a friend who gravitates toward hazy, hop-forward styles
• Introducing someone to fruited pale ales without overwhelming bitterness

Frequently Asked Questions

What does New Oklahoma taste like? New Oklahoma delivers juicy, authentic raspberry flavor up front supported by citrus and tropical hop notes from Mosaic and Belma hops, finishing crisp with balanced bitterness.

How does New Oklahoma compare to a standard American Pale Ale? Where a traditional APA relies purely on hop character for flavor, New Oklahoma adds real raspberry to the equation, creating a fruit-forward profile that is sweeter on the entry but still finishes dry and hop-driven. The 5.75% ABV is in line with classic pale ale strength, so the body and drinkability remain comparable.

Is New Oklahoma good for beginners? Yes — the low ABV and prominent raspberry character make it approachable for drinkers who find purely hop-bitter beers intimidating, while the Mosaic and Belma hop backbone keeps it interesting for experienced palates.

Where is New Oklahoma made? New Oklahoma is brewed and canned by Hop Butcher for The World in Chicago and Bedford Park, Illinois.

What foods pair well with New Oklahoma? Grilled chicken benefits from the raspberry's acidity cutting through char; goat cheese salad mirrors the beer's tart fruit notes; fish tacos align with the citrus hop profile; berry tarts or cheesecake echo the raspberry without clashing; and mild, creamy cheeses like brie provide a rich counterpoint to the crisp finish.

What sizes does New Oklahoma come in? New Oklahoma is available as a 4-pack of cans.

Is New Oklahoma worth the price? New Oklahoma positions as a limited-release craft pale ale from a well-regarded Chicago brewery, placing it in the premium craft tier. Its use of real raspberry, sought-after hop varieties, and limited availability justify the step up from everyday pale ale pricing for fans of the style.

Why New Oklahoma?

The use of real raspberry rather than extract sets New Oklahoma apart from the wave of artificially fruited beers flooding the market — you taste actual fruit, not syrup. Hop Butcher for The World has earned a loyal following by releasing small-batch, hop-centric beers that rarely repeat, and New Oklahoma's pairing of Mosaic and Belma hops with raspberry is a combination few other breweries have attempted at this scale. A 4.0 Untappd rating across nearly 2,000 check-ins signals that this is not hype alone but a genuinely well-executed beer. If you value limited-run, fruit-forward pale ales that balance drinkability with hop complexity, New Oklahoma delivers exactly that at a sessionable 5.75% ABV.