Beer Release (Short's Brew): Hopstache

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  1. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    I hope you've been saving your pennies, because this beauty has been packaged and will start hitting stores as early as next week. I heard it's tasting superb.

    Michigan Only, Michigan Forever!

    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
    85 IBU

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    #1 BeyondDescription, Jun 11, 2015
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  2. Lazhal

    Lazhal Pooh-Bah (1,890) Mar 13, 2011 Michigan
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    Can't wait to try this. Haven't had it yet. Loved Grapefruit Sculpin. This anything like it?
     
    #2 Lazhal, Jun 11, 2015
  3. JohnnyHopps

    JohnnyHopps Grand Pooh-Bah (3,380) Jun 15, 2010 Indiana
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    Not long til Spruce Pilsner. (This one is good too)
     
    #3 JohnnyHopps, Jun 11, 2015
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  4. gashmoney

    gashmoney Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2013 Michigan

    Gonna shoot for at least 18 this year! One of my absolute favorites.
     
    #4 gashmoney, Jun 11, 2015
  5. Brianw508

    Brianw508 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2013 Michigan

    Personally I think this is far superior. This is a must if you like GP IPA's
     
    #5 Brianw508, Jun 11, 2015
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  6. TypsiYpsi

    TypsiYpsi Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2012 Michigan

    One of my top three Short's offerings, for sure! So juicy and citrusy, my favorite IPA from them--and (call me crazy) MAYBE from anybody.
     
    #6 TypsiYpsi, Jun 11, 2015
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  7. fishmich

    fishmich Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2013 Michigan

    if i had to, i would buy a sixer of grapefruit sculpin and pour them on the ground for a bottle of Hopstache.
     
    #7 fishmich, Jun 11, 2015
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  8. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    As much as I like it in the bottle, I hope it's still on tap in the end of July, finally getting my yearly trip Up North in.
     
    #8 Tripel_Threat, Jun 11, 2015
  9. core42

    core42 Pooh-Bah (1,862) May 5, 2010 Michigan
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    I did not enjoy GF Sculpin...too much grapefruit & not enough IPA for me. This is a beautiful balance between the two
     
    #9 core42, Jun 11, 2015
  10. ojgio

    ojgio Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2014 Michigan

    Much better than GF Sculpin, IMO.
     
    #10 ojgio, Jun 11, 2015
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  11. Runninmixz

    Runninmixz Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2012 Michigan

    WOW. It is better, I wouldn't pour them on the ground though.......I mean damn..
     
    #11 Runninmixz, Jun 11, 2015
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  12. hopnado

    hopnado Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 Michigan

    Hopstache vs Ditka = Hopstache wins
     
    #12 hopnado, Jun 11, 2015
  13. a_beckman25

    a_beckman25 Pundit (946) Jan 27, 2013 Michigan
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    Entirely different than grapefruit sculpin in my opinion. Both great beers, definitely get some if u have the chance. U will not be disappointed
     
    #13 a_beckman25, Jun 11, 2015
  14. Nachos4two

    Nachos4two Pooh-Bah (1,944) Nov 26, 2011 Illinois
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    damn of course gonna bee in mi this weekend, days before distort , such luck I have
     
    #14 Nachos4two, Jun 11, 2015
  15. Pete811

    Pete811 Initiate (0) May 13, 2013 Michigan

    Where you going to be? In holland hops@84th will have it on draft before anyone else for their queen of hearts party.. (Saturday at 3:30)
     
    #15 Pete811, Jun 11, 2015
  16. MittenBrews

    MittenBrews Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2015 North Carolina

    Safe to say I'm excited...just a little bit. :wink:
     
    #16 MittenBrews, Jun 11, 2015
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  17. QuadriderMX

    QuadriderMX Initiate (0) Feb 20, 2014 Michigan

    Waited all year for this one!! By far my favorite shorts limited!! Hopefully allocations will be higher then they were last year. Within a week it was no where to be found
     
    #17 QuadriderMX, Jun 12, 2015
  18. ColonelHopslam

    ColonelHopslam Savant (1,037) Jan 22, 2014 Michigan

    Just had some Hppstache on draft and grabbed some bottles and a growler at the pub. Tasting just as good as always. Island Chomper is tasting phenomenal as well. It's like an imperial freedom with extra fruit added
     
    #18 ColonelHopslam, Jun 13, 2015
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  19. Pete811

    Pete811 Initiate (0) May 13, 2013 Michigan

    Drinking Hopstache in Holland on a beautiful day
     
    #19 Pete811, Jun 13, 2015
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  20. a_beckman25

    a_beckman25 Pundit (946) Jan 27, 2013 Michigan
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    Hopefully this is available tomorrow in Southern Michigan. So (Kid Rock voice) "I can drink about 15 Hopstaches"
     
    #20 a_beckman25, Jun 14, 2015
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