Beer Release (Short's Brew): Hopstache

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  1. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    It's baaaaaaaaaack...

    You'll see this within a week.

    Hopstache typifies the boldness that comes from American hop varieties. The aroma is dominated by fruity ale yeast esters and fragrant grapefruit tones. Initial malt sweetness is low, and citrus fruit and floral hop qualities overpower any other perceived flavors. Aided by the addition of grapefruit zest, the finish is a sharp hop shock that electrifies the mouth, but is not overly bitter. 5.7% ABV

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    #1 BeyondDescription, Mar 21, 2014
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  2. tommyz

    tommyz Initiate (0) May 28, 2007 Michigan

    YEaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
     
    #2 tommyz, Mar 21, 2014
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  3. imfrommichigan

    imfrommichigan Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2012 Utah

    Yes! So excited. I thought this was my favorite IPA from Short's. Then Superfluid came out... We'll see how it stacks up!
     
    #3 imfrommichigan, Mar 21, 2014
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  4. fishmich

    fishmich Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2013 Michigan

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    #4 fishmich, Mar 21, 2014
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  5. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    I love you Short's.
     
    #5 steebo777, Mar 21, 2014
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  6. BEERschlitz

    BEERschlitz Initiate (0) Oct 13, 2013 Michigan

    (Mc Lovin) "I got a bonerr!"
     
    #6 BEERschlitz, Mar 21, 2014
  7. tectactoe

    tectactoe Pooh-Bah (2,386) Mar 20, 2012 Michigan
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    yes sir !!
     
    #7 tectactoe, Mar 21, 2014
  8. Brianw508

    Brianw508 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2013 Michigan

    this one won't last long ANYWHERE. can't wait
     
    #8 Brianw508, Mar 21, 2014
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  9. Nedster10

    Nedster10 Pundit (783) Feb 25, 2014 Michigan
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    Can't wait!!
     
    #9 Nedster10, Mar 22, 2014
  10. BEERschlitz

    BEERschlitz Initiate (0) Oct 13, 2013 Michigan

    My wife says she wants a Hopstache ride. I'm assuming tomorrow night she'll have one.
     
    #10 BEERschlitz, Mar 24, 2014
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  11. fishmich

    fishmich Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2013 Michigan

    one of my stores got 4 cases in today along with 4 more cases of freedom. got a hopstache chillin right now. :slight_smile:
     
    #11 fishmich, Mar 24, 2014
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  12. Nick429255

    Nick429255 Initiate (0) Jan 17, 2014 Michigan

    Yup. Got two six packs today. The store I go to usually gets a bunch of the high end/popular stuff and they only got two cases. So stock pile if you can! I did also see a second wave of Freedom, PT5th and DBL Crooked Tree as well.
     
    #12 Nick429255, Mar 25, 2014
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  13. jb123

    jb123 Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2012 Michigan

    Less bitter than I recall, this stuff is great. The mouthfeel reminds me of noble ale works IPAs which are world class. Nicely done shorts!
     
    #13 jb123, Mar 25, 2014
  14. Zaphog

    Zaphog Grand Pooh-Bah (4,676) Sep 23, 2011 Michigan
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    Drinking like a beast again this year! Short's is still killing it!

    I can't wait to try Stache Bender now! Shout out to my homies @jb123 and @beergorrilla who will be muling some for me while I'm at DLD muling them some FFF juice!
     
    #14 Zaphog, Mar 25, 2014
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  15. travMI13

    travMI13 Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2012 Michigan

    Grabbed a six today in Ann Arbor. Fantastic. If Shorts keeps killing it with IPAs and IPLs, then I think my summer go-to list is full.
     
    #15 travMI13, Mar 26, 2014
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  16. fishmich

    fishmich Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2013 Michigan

    agreed. ive passed up a lot of good beer recently knowing that im going to be spending a lot on Shorts stuff.
     
    #16 fishmich, Mar 26, 2014
  17. a_beckman25

    a_beckman25 Pundit (946) Jan 27, 2013 Michigan
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    Dear Hopstache,

    I love you...

    Mouth
     
    #17 a_beckman25, Mar 28, 2014
  18. Brianw508

    Brianw508 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2013 Michigan

    I've saved bottles of this, freedom, superfluid & an enjoy by 4.20.14 for tonight's Kentucky basketball game. Regardless of the outcome, I'll be drunk.
     
    #18 Brianw508, Mar 28, 2014
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  19. imfrommichigan

    imfrommichigan Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2012 Utah

    Wow... Apparently I missed this and am very upset with myself. I guess no bottles for me this year. I've only been looking forward to it for A YEAR NOW. I blew it.

    Drink one for me fellas!
     
    #19 imfrommichigan, Mar 29, 2014
  20. szmnnl99

    szmnnl99 Pooh-Bah (2,028) Apr 3, 2006 Michigan
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    What county are you in, I'm sure it's around somewhere?
     
    #20 szmnnl99, Mar 29, 2014
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