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Hopstache

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Fragrant, earthy grapefruit dominates the aroma alongside fruity ale yeast esters. Initial malt sweetness is low, tart citrus and floral hop qualities lead, and grapefruit zest sharpens the finish into a hop shock that is surprisingly not overly bitter. Simcoe, Amarillo and Citra hops. 6.8% ABV, 85 IBU.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Very bitter85 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyearthyhoppy
citrusy
earthy
hoppy
floral
tart
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with a prominent fragrant grapefruit character supported by earthy undertones from the noble hop blend.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hopstache

◎ Appearance

Hopstache presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings well to the glass. The carbonation is crisp and lively, creating a steady stream of tiny bubbles that maintain good visual presence throughout the pour.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a prominent fragrant grapefruit character supported by earthy undertones from the noble hop blend. Fruity ale yeast esters weave through the mid-note, contributing a subtle floral complexity that rounds out the initial citrus impression without dominating.

grapefruit zestearthy hopfruity estersfloral notes

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing with minimal malt sweetness, allowing tart citrus and floral hop qualities to take immediate command. The mid-palate balances zesty grapefruit character with a crisp, well-structured bitterness from Simcoe, Amarillo, and Citra hops, building into a sharp, dry finish.

citrus-forwardtart bitefloral hopsdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish delivers a pronounced hop shock and grapefruit zest sharpness that lingers cleanly without excessive bitterness. The aftertaste fades to a refreshing, slightly herbal dryness.

grapefruit sharpnessclean fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
79
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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