Chief Hopper
Short's Brewing Company

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From:
Short's Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
9.2%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.88 | pDev: 11.6%
Reviews:
11
Ratings:
65
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 03, 2019
Added:
Nov 26, 2016
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  6
Chief Hopper is a Double IPA hopped with Vic Secret, Simcoe, and Centennial hops inspired by the show “Stranger Things.” Chief Hopper is deep gold in color and has a dense white head. Dank aromas of pine, grapefruit, pineapple, and mango are accompanied by just a hint of malt. Smooth and balanced in flavor, a citrus forefront is matched with equal malt character.
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Rated: 3.75 by rare_bird from Michigan

Dec 03, 2019
 
Rated: 4.03 by DrDemento456 from Pennsylvania

Oct 03, 2019
 
Rated: 3.99 by BRLockwood from Florida

Sep 14, 2019
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Reviewed by BB1313 from Ohio

3.97/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Bottled on 6/11/19. 12oz bottle poured into a tulip. Pours a hazy glowing burnt orangish golden; chunky off-white head that falls slowly leaving great thick retention and sticky lacing. The aromas have some malts and citrus going on. Orange, tangerines and clementines are there. Some caramel as well. The flavors basically follow the nose. More orange, tangerines and clementines along with some grapefruit. More caramel along with some hints of toffee. Some pine sap to give it some resinous characteristics. Some pine needles. Some chalk. Some black pepper. There's a moderate spiciness. Solid scathing bitterness. Solid hop flavors. Malts definitely do their thing, but don't completely takeover. Nice balance between the hops and malts. Alcohol is well hidden for the most part although it does drink big. Mouthfeel is very nice. It's full-bodied with moderate carbonation. It's sharp, fluffy, smooth and dangerously drinkable.

This is a pretty nice DIPA. This one is simply hitting on all cylinders without being flashy. It's bold, enjoyable and fun to drink. It kind of has an "old school Imperial IPA" vibe going on, but definitely in a good way. The craftsmanship is on point. Well done. I really like it.
Jul 21, 2019
 
Rated: 3.72 by BarryMFBurton from Indiana

Jul 18, 2019
 
Rated: 4.46 by Seal4676 from Michigan

Jul 10, 2019
 
Rated: 3.89 by JDizzle from Indiana

Jul 08, 2019
 
Rated: 4.06 by mush from Illinois

Jul 03, 2019
 
Rated: 4.16 by DMarlinJ from Michigan

Jun 29, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by BeerLover99 from Illinois

Jun 29, 2019
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Reviewed by RoyalT from Michigan

3/5  rDev -22.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Appearance – This poured a crystal clear darkish orange in color with a nice, moderate white head.

Smell – The nose gives off a hearty hop aroma but the Centennials trounce the complexity that the brewer seemed to be after.

Taste – This big hoppy beer has a nice malt balance but is a bit too toasted for my preference on the style. And again as in the smell those Centennials bully the other hops used in production.

Mouthfeel – This is medium bodied with some good dryness especially at the finish and lightly carbonated in keeping with the style.

Drinkability – I enjoyed this beer but just average in the world of DIPAs and dry-hopped ales.
Jun 23, 2019
 
Rated: 4.12 by MacStinson from Michigan

Jun 22, 2019
 
Rated: 3.73 by Buck_Jones from Michigan

Jun 22, 2019
 
Rated: 4.18 by 6thstreetbrewpub from District of Columbia

Jun 20, 2019
 
Rated: 3.73 by clager from Michigan

May 28, 2018
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Reviewed by Webcowes from Michigan

4.6/5  rDev +18.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
12 oz bottle from my pal’s stock. What a pleasant surprise? Already a fan of Short’s Huma, Centennial and All Day IPAs. Chief Hopper double IPA is a wonderful addition to Short’s stable.
Mar 18, 2018
 
Rated: 4.03 by Hoptometrist from Ohio

Jan 20, 2018
 
Rated: 2.14 by BenHoppy from Michigan

Nov 20, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by C_Adams from Ohio

Nov 13, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by a_beckman25 from Michigan

Oct 03, 2017
Chief Hopper from Short's Brewing Company
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 65 ratings