Raisin Apollo
Short's Brewing Company

Raisin ApolloRaisin Apollo
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From:
Short's Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
Ranked #2,084
ABV:
9.9%
Score:
79
Ranked #26,421
Avg:
3.46 | pDev: 20.52%
Reviews:
37
Ratings:
120
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 22, 2023
Added:
May 31, 2011
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  4
Triple IPAs are notoriously laced with subtle sweetness and residual heat, so we leaned hard into those flavor notes by adding golden raisins during fermentation. Raisin Apollo delivers a citrus palate punch (thanks to six separate additions of Apollo hops during an extra-long boil) complimented by the aroma of fresh-cut grass and whispers of marmalade.
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

4.02/5  rDev +16.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz can from Wolverine Market in Port Huron, Michigan.

Appearance. Slightly hazy copper colored body with an unusually durable off-white head.

The raisins add some of the dark fruit notes common in Belgian beers without reducing the bitterness below a level that is ahove average for the style. Hoppy and fruity, not unusual for an IPA, but the raisins add a new element that increases complexity and that works well for my taste.
Aug 22, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by BigIronH from Michigan

Jan 21, 2023
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Reviewed by MrOH from Maryland

2.68/5  rDev -22.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 4 | overall: 2.5
Light amber with some cloudiness, nice beige head, good retention, thick bands of lacing
Smells like raisins, sweet malt, maybe a bit of citrusy hops
Resiny bitterness up front and lasting way past the finish, golden raisins, some sweet malt
Actually goes down fairly easy. Medium bodied, appropriately carbonated, alcohol is definitely warming but you don't taste it.
They've been brewing this for over 10 years now. Why? Who loves this beer?
Jan 04, 2023
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Reviewed by BB1313 from Ohio

3.88/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Canned on 10-6-22. 12oz can poured into a tulip.

Pours amber with solid clarity and transparency; creamy light khaki head that falls leaving great retention and sticky frothy lacing.

The aromas are on the subtle side. Hints of tropical fruit. Some caramel. Some breads. Malts are there. It smells nice, but I'm sure it smelled even better when it was fresher.

The flavors are bolder than the nose. Lots of pineapple leading the way. More caramel. Some pine resin in the mix. The golden raisins come through and do their thing. Nice hop flavors. Moderate sweetness. Moderate bitterness. That would make this one bittersweet. Strong malt backbone. Finishes on the juicier side. Mild warmth in the finish but the alcohol is ultimately well hidden.

Mouthfeel is nice. It's full-bodied with moderate carbonation. It's extremely soft, fluffy, and smooth.

This is a nice "Triple IPA". The aromas haven't held up but the flavors are still really nice. Really nice hop flavors. The craftsmanship is on point. Well done.
Jan 02, 2023
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Rated by Buck_Jones from Michigan

3.94/5  rDev +13.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Piney and resiny, this guy has legs for days. And sneaky on the ABV if it is indeed 9.9%. Easy drinking and well done.
Dec 25, 2022
 
Rated: 3.78 by szmnnl99 from Michigan

Dec 11, 2022
 
Rated: 3.66 by Hoptometrist from Ohio

Dec 02, 2022
 
Rated: 3.9 by Grupatre from Michigan

Nov 25, 2022
 
Rated: 3.73 by blissfulNemo from Michigan

Nov 19, 2022
 
Rated: 4.3 by Valdez_Mescalito from Michigan

Nov 13, 2022
 
Rated: 3.62 by RalphStanley34 from French Polynesia

Oct 29, 2022
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Reviewed by KT3418 from Colorado

3.75/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Sounds like they brought this back for Christmas as it's in this 18 pack. I honestly liked it, it had good hop bitterness and flavor with a slightly different malt backbone. Smooth and easy drinking as well
Oct 25, 2022
 
Rated: 3.5 by Agentveba from North Carolina

Nov 28, 2014
 
Rated: 1 by EZEKIEL_F from Michigan

Nov 24, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by DanGeo from Michigan

Oct 27, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by hansgruber from Indiana

Oct 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by JohnnieNepal from Michigan

Oct 14, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by imfrommichigan from Utah

Oct 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by atone315 from Wisconsin

Oct 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by GRBLUE12 from Florida

Sep 05, 2013
Raisin Apollo from Short's Brewing Company
Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 120 ratings