Beer Release (Short's Brew): Prolonged Enjoyment

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  1. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Good evening folks,

    This spring marks the return of many classic Short's beers, but it also has us welcoming back an instant pub and limited bottle release favorite from last year, Prolonged Enjoyment.

    This beer utilizes 5 different malt varieties and 4 different kinds of hops, while clocking in at an astonishing 3.5%

    Prolonged Enjoyment: The aromas pouring off of this beer simulate handfuls of fresh green hops being held up to ones nose. Huge earthy hop fragrances of green grass, pine, and citrus fruit intoxicate the senses. The slightest sweet malty flavors are met quickly by zesty citrus American hop characteristics paving the way for the extraordinary bitterness packed into this light bodied India Pale Ale. Bitter qualities linger briefly before a mildly dry finish that's complemented again by accents of pine and pure refreshment.
    3.5% ABV
    47 IBU

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    #1 BeyondDescription, Mar 28, 2013
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  2. tommyz

    tommyz Initiate (0) May 28, 2007 Michigan

    wow, 3.5.....I would not even know how to act drinking something with that low of an ABV......And gotta say..Shorts is Kicking Major Ass this year!
     
    #2 tommyz, Mar 28, 2013
  3. Tee2Grn

    Tee2Grn Pundit (780) Nov 6, 2012 Michigan
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    Great beer. Wish it was canned so it was easier to ride in my golf bag for 18 holes.
     
    #3 Tee2Grn, Mar 29, 2013
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  4. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    I want to buy as much of this as possible. Quite possibly the best session beer ever.
     
    #4 steebo777, Mar 29, 2013
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  5. Holiday1072

    Holiday1072 Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2008 Michigan

    It's about time, and no, I don't have it......yet
     
    #5 Holiday1072, Mar 29, 2013
  6. dblab33

    dblab33 Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Michigan

    Got some last night and it is amazing - just like last year. This would be a perfect canned beer for sure.
     
    #6 dblab33, Mar 29, 2013
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  7. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    This has been seen in Grand Rapids.
     
    #7 BeyondDescription, Mar 29, 2013
  8. Cotton_27

    Cotton_27 Maven (1,486) Feb 22, 2013 Michigan
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    just picked up a sixer, no suprise another great shorts IPA. Joe is the king of hops.
     
    #8 Cotton_27, Mar 30, 2013
  9. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Joe is a king for sure when it comes to hops -- this beer was actually developed by our production manager, Tony, who is the brainchild of many newer Short's brews.
     
    #9 BeyondDescription, Mar 30, 2013
  10. whatsleftofyou

    whatsleftofyou Zealot (666) Mar 12, 2006 Michigan

    This is easily the best session IPA I've had, and much better than the other Short's offering IMO.
     
    #10 whatsleftofyou, Mar 31, 2013
  11. Steimie

    Steimie Maven (1,428) Jan 7, 2012 Michigan

    Prolonged Enjoyment > All Day IPA
     
    #11 Steimie, Mar 31, 2013
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  12. tectactoe

    tectactoe Pooh-Bah (2,386) Mar 20, 2012 Michigan
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    Picked up a pack in Downriver. This stuff is damn good. Only 3.5% ABV? Crazy talk.
     
    #12 tectactoe, Apr 2, 2013
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  13. Zaphog

    Zaphog Grand Pooh-Bah (4,676) Sep 23, 2011 Michigan
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    Picked some up yesterday...will prob go back for more tomorrow!

    Short's is goin' H.A.M. this year!
     
    #13 Zaphog, Apr 3, 2013
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  14. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Thanks for the responses folks, any and all feedback is greatly appreciated!
     
    #14 BeyondDescription, Apr 6, 2013
  15. Tee2Grn

    Tee2Grn Pundit (780) Nov 6, 2012 Michigan
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    This would be nice if it was released for a longer time period. Maybe through August. Great beer for summer.
     
    #15 Tee2Grn, Apr 6, 2013
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  16. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    Totally agree!
     
    #16 steebo777, Apr 7, 2013
  17. abraxel

    abraxel Initiate (0) Aug 28, 2009 Michigan

    Yeah! As it is, it's more like Abbreviated Enjoyment, am I right?
     
    #17 abraxel, Apr 7, 2013
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  18. kdmcguire10

    kdmcguire10 Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2011 Michigan

    Amazing what they've done with this beer considering the ABV
     
    #18 kdmcguire10, Apr 8, 2013
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  19. Tee2Grn

    Tee2Grn Pundit (780) Nov 6, 2012 Michigan
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    Completely agree.
     
    #19 Tee2Grn, Apr 8, 2013
  20. semibaked

    semibaked Pooh-Bah (1,897) Mar 27, 2007 Minnesota
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    Had one today, very good stuff.
     
    #20 semibaked, Apr 9, 2013
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