Gitchy Gitchy Ooh La La
Short's Brewing Company
- From:
- Short's Brewing Company
- Michigan, United States
- Style:
- Herb and Spice Beer
Ranked #94 - ABV:
- 5.5%
- Score:
- 83
Ranked #34,052 - Avg:
- 3.53 | pDev: 20.4%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 5
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Aug 11, 2022
- Added:
- Jul 17, 2016
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
SCORE
83
Good
83
Good
Gitchy Gitchy Ooh La La is an Experimental Kolsch style Ale brewed with lemon juice, cucumber and lilac flower. An equal presentation of all three ingredients show up in the nose, as well as a prominent distinction of each in the flavor profile. Pleasant grain qualities help achieve a balance between refreshment and bold ingredients, with a light bitterness to round out the finish.
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Reviewed by Whyteboar from Michigan
3.54/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
3.54/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Maybe it’s because the can I had was filled over 4 months ago, but it wasn’t anything like a Kolsch. But anyway -
Poured honey color and looked all the world like carbonated honey in the glass. The nearly white head diminished some but never went away.
The aroma was like a spring salad with cucumber and lilac with a hint of lemon.
The taste followed, which wasn’t ideal. Cucumber takes command with the lilac playing second and lemon was MIA. Curious. Not much malts and no hops could I taste.
The feel was better than expected based on the appearance, it was actually pretty quaffable and the active carbonation made it feel lighter than it likely was.
Glad to try it, don’t need to get it again.
Aug 11, 2022Poured honey color and looked all the world like carbonated honey in the glass. The nearly white head diminished some but never went away.
The aroma was like a spring salad with cucumber and lilac with a hint of lemon.
The taste followed, which wasn’t ideal. Cucumber takes command with the lilac playing second and lemon was MIA. Curious. Not much malts and no hops could I taste.
The feel was better than expected based on the appearance, it was actually pretty quaffable and the active carbonation made it feel lighter than it likely was.
Glad to try it, don’t need to get it again.
Reviewed by buschbeer from Ohio
3.78/5 rDev +7.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.78/5 rDev +7.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
12 fl. oz can
Served in a stemless wine glass
This beer pours yellow with a light haze. it is topped with an inch of off-white head that leaves nice lacing.
Cucumber is the most pronounced aroma. The lemon is harder to get.
Cucumber leads the way in flavor. Lemon on the backend. It is actually quite refreshing.
Medium bodied with a smooth mouthfeel
Pairs well with some Patti LaBelle's Lady Marmalade.
Aug 02, 2022Served in a stemless wine glass
This beer pours yellow with a light haze. it is topped with an inch of off-white head that leaves nice lacing.
Cucumber is the most pronounced aroma. The lemon is harder to get.
Cucumber leads the way in flavor. Lemon on the backend. It is actually quite refreshing.
Medium bodied with a smooth mouthfeel
Pairs well with some Patti LaBelle's Lady Marmalade.
Reviewed by BigIronH from Michigan
4/5 rDev +13.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +13.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Nose is crisp and juicy cucumber and lemon with a bread dough undertone. Taste follows suit with a baked biscuit like overtone that carries the flavors. Very fuzzy and refreshing. Overall, excellent.
Jun 11, 2022
Reviewed by Valdez_Mescalito from Michigan
4.15/5 rDev +17.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.15/5 rDev +17.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
May 2022 Specialty Release - 6 pack
12 oz. can dated 042522 (04/25/22) - 5.5% ABV / 35 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 with minimal lacing. Slightly cloudy, pale yellow appearance with a lot of streaming bubbles.
Smell - The scent is mostly lemon with hints of cucumber.
Taste - The taste is the opposite. There's much more cucumber in the flavor, but you get a good amount of tartness upfront from the lemon. In the aftertaste, you get some subtle bitterness that lingers. As the beer warms, it's easier to pick up a graham cracker maltiness.
Feel - Light-medium bodied with a crisp and tart mouthfeel and finishes dry.
Overall - A unique blend of flavors that are, at the very least, interesting.
Jun 10, 202212 oz. can dated 042522 (04/25/22) - 5.5% ABV / 35 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 with minimal lacing. Slightly cloudy, pale yellow appearance with a lot of streaming bubbles.
Smell - The scent is mostly lemon with hints of cucumber.
Taste - The taste is the opposite. There's much more cucumber in the flavor, but you get a good amount of tartness upfront from the lemon. In the aftertaste, you get some subtle bitterness that lingers. As the beer warms, it's easier to pick up a graham cracker maltiness.
Feel - Light-medium bodied with a crisp and tart mouthfeel and finishes dry.
Overall - A unique blend of flavors that are, at the very least, interesting.
Rated by robotnewyork from Michigan
1/5 rDev -71.7%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
1/5 rDev -71.7%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
Had at beer fest in Ypsilanti, 2018. Did not like.
Aug 11, 2018
Reviewed by Tripel_Threat from Michigan
4/5 rDev +13.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +13.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I hate to compare beers, preferring to take as they come, but I was instantly reminded of Spectra Trifecta while drinking this one. While that kolsch was made with chamomile, lemongrass, and ginger, this one has lilac, cucumber, and lemon. And I find both amazing.
The flavors can found both independently and rolled together throughout a glass. The slight dry bitterness of cucumber is perked up with bright lemon, with lilac perking up the aroma. I would love to see this one in a bottle release.
Jul 31, 2017The flavors can found both independently and rolled together throughout a glass. The slight dry bitterness of cucumber is perked up with bright lemon, with lilac perking up the aroma. I would love to see this one in a bottle release.
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