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The Liberator
Short's Brewing Company
- From:
- Short's Brewing Company
- Michigan, United States
- Style:
- Imperial IPA
- ABV:
- 7.4%
- Score:
- 89
- Avg:
- 3.97 | pDev: 12.85%
- Reviews:
- 206
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Dec 11, 2020
- Added:
- Dec 18, 2009
- Wants:
- 52
- Gots:
- 59
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Ratings by Buebie:
Reviewed by Buebie from Minnesota
4.12/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
4.12/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
Review taken from notes. Had this last week thanks to a very generous local BA that shared the bottle with me.
Poured into a 4 ounce sampling glass producing just over a finger of white head. Head was fluffy to say the least, leaving a very clingy and thick amount of lace along the walls.
Color is a golden copper, mostly transparent, some mild hazieness to it.
Aroma is pungent with hops. Call it hop infused hops, infused again with more hops. Citrus mostly with pine grapefruit and even more hops infused with hops.
Some sweet caramel malt aroma too.
Insanely intense hop flavor, although the first 2 seconds are relaxed and easy to comprehend, then its a nightmare storm of hops. Potentially lethal to the Bud man, I think he would have a Myocardial Infarction.
Bittering lemon zest becomes a bit much though at times, puckering the pallet like sucking on a lemon.
A little bit of caramel under it all, but lemon rules the world on this one.
I enjoyed the hell out of it and couldnt taste a damn thing after this one. Extra ordinary amount of hops in here and I loved it. But the lemon was a bit cloying and overall drinkability is probably not the best. But who cares? This was badass to try.
May 27, 2010Poured into a 4 ounce sampling glass producing just over a finger of white head. Head was fluffy to say the least, leaving a very clingy and thick amount of lace along the walls.
Color is a golden copper, mostly transparent, some mild hazieness to it.
Aroma is pungent with hops. Call it hop infused hops, infused again with more hops. Citrus mostly with pine grapefruit and even more hops infused with hops.
Some sweet caramel malt aroma too.
Insanely intense hop flavor, although the first 2 seconds are relaxed and easy to comprehend, then its a nightmare storm of hops. Potentially lethal to the Bud man, I think he would have a Myocardial Infarction.
Bittering lemon zest becomes a bit much though at times, puckering the pallet like sucking on a lemon.
A little bit of caramel under it all, but lemon rules the world on this one.
I enjoyed the hell out of it and couldnt taste a damn thing after this one. Extra ordinary amount of hops in here and I loved it. But the lemon was a bit cloying and overall drinkability is probably not the best. But who cares? This was badass to try.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by BEERchitect from Kentucky
3.83/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.83/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
While also liberating us from the grip of the haze craze, Shorts Brewing celebrates the freedom of getting hop heads back to their bitter roots.
Medium amber and cast in a hop-driven haze, The Liberator pours with the color of honey while releasing a creamy, slightly tarnish froth. As a strong citrusy scent rolls from the top, so does an earthy scent of grasses, herbs and pine. With a smooth taste of caramelized malts, the early sweetness is also of light honey, granola and agave.
As the hops rise to accept the malty challenge, the grain profile recedes to a supporting role. A big citrus lead brings a burst of orange, grapefruit, lemon and lime, the taste also involves red berry, apricot and papaya. Trending bitter to finish, a fresh grassy, hemp-like and piney grip extends into those strong citrus peel additions for an unnecessary peppery, pectin spice that proves slightly distracting.
Medium full on the palate, the beer may be full for IPA, but is dried considerably by the hop resins, formidable alcohol and reduction of malt presence in the finish, while extending long, peppery and slightly harshly with strong and bitter grip to the gullet.
Dec 11, 2020Medium amber and cast in a hop-driven haze, The Liberator pours with the color of honey while releasing a creamy, slightly tarnish froth. As a strong citrusy scent rolls from the top, so does an earthy scent of grasses, herbs and pine. With a smooth taste of caramelized malts, the early sweetness is also of light honey, granola and agave.
As the hops rise to accept the malty challenge, the grain profile recedes to a supporting role. A big citrus lead brings a burst of orange, grapefruit, lemon and lime, the taste also involves red berry, apricot and papaya. Trending bitter to finish, a fresh grassy, hemp-like and piney grip extends into those strong citrus peel additions for an unnecessary peppery, pectin spice that proves slightly distracting.
Medium full on the palate, the beer may be full for IPA, but is dried considerably by the hop resins, formidable alcohol and reduction of malt presence in the finish, while extending long, peppery and slightly harshly with strong and bitter grip to the gullet.
Reviewed by buschbeer from Ohio
3.78/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.78/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
12 fl. oz can
Served in a Michigan Wolverines pint glass
This beer pours copper colored with burnt orange highlights. It is topped with a mountain of tan head that leaves rocky lacing.
The smell is resin and malt.
The taste is bitter. I get dank and pine flavors. I get some caramel and toast from the malt. The finish is bitter and lingers.
Medium bodied with a smooth mouthfeel
This is a west coast bitter bastard. It is a solid beer.
Nov 21, 2020Served in a Michigan Wolverines pint glass
This beer pours copper colored with burnt orange highlights. It is topped with a mountain of tan head that leaves rocky lacing.
The smell is resin and malt.
The taste is bitter. I get dank and pine flavors. I get some caramel and toast from the malt. The finish is bitter and lingers.
Medium bodied with a smooth mouthfeel
This is a west coast bitter bastard. It is a solid beer.
Reviewed by Valdez_Mescalito from Michigan
4.3/5 rDev +8.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.3/5 rDev +8.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Short's Super Hoppy Holidays 2020 - 18 pack
12 oz. can dated 10/22/20 - 8.0% ABV
Poured into Dogfish Head branded Spiegelau IPA glass
Look - White, fluffy head, cloudy copper appearance.
Smell - Very malty smell.
Taste - Very bitter, tropical fruit taste.
Feel - Medium body with dry finish.
Overall - A good, bitter IPA.
Nov 10, 202012 oz. can dated 10/22/20 - 8.0% ABV
Poured into Dogfish Head branded Spiegelau IPA glass
Look - White, fluffy head, cloudy copper appearance.
Smell - Very malty smell.
Taste - Very bitter, tropical fruit taste.
Feel - Medium body with dry finish.
Overall - A good, bitter IPA.
Reviewed by beersampler6 from Michigan
3.93/5 rDev -1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.93/5 rDev -1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Very nice, citrus-forward, crisp beer from a great local brewery but I didn’t feel it was strong enough to be a double IPA. Pours a nice dark orange with a little lingering head and spotty lacing. Smells of citrus fruit zest, malt and a little herbal hops. Tastes similarly, along with more lemon and orange tastes in the forefront. There’s also a little caramel, bread and dankness. Smooth thin mouthfeel, good carbonation. Easy to drink and fairly smooth overall.
Jan 06, 2019
The Liberator from Short's Brewing Company
Beer rating:
89 out of
100 with
510 ratings
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