The Stellar Ale
Short's Brewing Company

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From:
Short's Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5.8%
Score:
89
Avg:
4 | pDev: 8.25%
Ratings:
96 | reviews: 19
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 07, 2023
Added:
Feb 25, 2007
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  11
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Ratings by TreyIsWilson:
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Reviewed by TreyIsWilson from Michigan

3.85/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
A - Pours a hazy golden orange with a two-finger creamy white head. Lots of sticky lacing.

S - Aromas of orange, grapefruit, and caramel malts.

T - The taste starts with a heavy amount of grapefruit. The grapefruit is balance by the caramel malts and some breadiness. The finish has a lingering bitterness.

M - Medium bodied with medium carbonation. The mouthfeel is soft and creamy.

O - This is a nice Pale Ale. Pleasant and easy drinking.
Mar 19, 2015
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by Valdez_Mescalito from Michigan

4.06/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Short's Super Hoppy Holidays 2023 Edition - 18 pack
12 oz. can dated 092823 (9/28/23) - 6% ABV / ? IBU
Brewed and canned in Elk Rapids, MI
Poured into a Bell's branded nonic pint glass

Look - Pours a dense and fizzy off-white head. Clear, copper appearance.
Smell - The scent is caramel malt and not much else.
Taste - The taste follows the nose and the bitterness is minimal.
Feel - Thin bodied with a crisp mouthfeel and finishes with no dryness.
Overall - A very malty and easy drinking brew.
Nov 07, 2023
 
Rated: 4.24 by joe12pk from Michigan

Dec 24, 2017
 
Rated: 3.69 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Dec 01, 2017
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Reviewed by Tsar_Riga from Minnesota

3.92/5  rDev -2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Superb clear orange body, minimal white head. Pine and spice, lemon hops. Flavor is assertively bitter, pine continues, with mild malt sweetness. Close is lingering. In the end, the result is more IPA than APA, in my opinion, a bracing glass of brew.
Jul 05, 2017
 
Rated: 3.9 by MI_beerdrinker from Texas

Oct 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by red94tt from Michigan

Mar 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.85 by SaisonRichBiere from Michigan

Mar 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by TRIPPYAFTERNOON from Michigan

Feb 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by JohnnieNepal from Michigan

Dec 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.59 by stadmo1 from Michigan

Sep 20, 2015
 
Rated: 4.09 by leprechaunandfatman from Ohio

Jun 09, 2015
 
Rated: 4.05 by acbe from Texas

May 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3.84 by gratefulbeerhead from Indiana

May 09, 2015
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Rated by MaryJoyce from Michigan

4.41/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Lingering bitter finish. Was very impressed.
Apr 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by wtkphoto from Michigan

Apr 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by km02600 from Michigan

Mar 26, 2015
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Rated by hardysf from Michigan

2.82/5  rDev -29.5%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
clear yellow. Not a lot of strong flavors. Good sipping beer. Would rather have Huma.
Mar 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.97 by atone315 from Wisconsin

Mar 14, 2015
 
Rated: 4.17 by Beerasaurus from Virginia

Mar 13, 2015