Beer Release (Short's Brew): The Liberator

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by BeyondDescription, Dec 23, 2014.

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  1. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Merry Christmas, ya'll!

    The Liberator has been bottled and will most likely start hitting stores (only in Michigan), this week! Hooray!



    P.S. It's tasting amazing.



    The Liberator     was made as a 30th birthday gift to Joe Short. As a double IPA, this beast employs a sizable malt bill, but it is the crazy amount of hops added to the boil every 4 minutes, for 120 minutes, that really make this beer special. Fruity, floral, and piney hop flavors penetrate throughout the caramelized malt profile. The Liberator is a well-balanced, full bodied brew that has a bitter finish due to the post fermentation addition of lemon and orange zest.

    The original batch brewed on the Bellaire system had 42lbs of hops in it, compared to Huma, which has around 20lbs of hops per batch. Today’s Elk Rapids batches have up to 138lbs of hops. The name, The Liberator, came from Joe’s name for the Short’s employees who carry out our company’s mission statement as “Beer Liberators”, freeing the masses from their misconceptions surrounding beer.
    8% ABV
    116 IBU

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    #1 BeyondDescription, Dec 23, 2014
  2. ColonelHopslam

    ColonelHopslam Savant (1,037) Jan 22, 2014 Michigan

    all over kzoo today. can't wait to pour this down my throat.
     
    #2 ColonelHopslam, Dec 23, 2014
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  3. rjcoy06

    rjcoy06 Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2013 Michigan

    I am doubling up on this one. One of my Top 10 fav's.
     
    #3 rjcoy06, Dec 23, 2014
  4. Blutz

    Blutz Crusader (414) Mar 25, 2014 Michigan
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    This is one of my absolute favorite's from Short's. It was also one of the first Short's beers I ever had - been hooked on 'em ever since.

    With this and Cup O' Joe back-to-back, Short's is dominating my fridge right now.
     
    #4 Blutz, Dec 23, 2014
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  5. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    Just had a few at the pub, damn fine once again!
     
    #5 steebo777, Dec 24, 2014
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  6. MIbeer27

    MIbeer27 Zealot (695) Jul 26, 2014 Michigan

    Instant Short's top five for me! Picked up Cup a Joe and Space Rock today as well. Can't wait!

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    #6 MIbeer27, Dec 24, 2014
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  7. QuadriderMX

    QuadriderMX Initiate (0) Feb 20, 2014 Michigan

    Damn you Westcoasters! Always getting the Shorts at least a week before us here in Detroit!!
     
    #7 QuadriderMX, Dec 24, 2014
  8. willth

    willth Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2013 Illinois

    Anyone seen it around gr and cost?
     
    #8 willth, Dec 24, 2014
  9. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Oh yeah, it's all over. Probably $17.99 at most places.
     
    #9 BeyondDescription, Dec 24, 2014
  10. Pete811

    Pete811 Initiate (0) May 13, 2013 Michigan

    13.69
     
    #10 Pete811, Dec 24, 2014
  11. Brianw508

    Brianw508 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2013 Michigan

    Terrific beer, and very allocated. I'll be tappin a barrel Friday at some point
     
    #11 Brianw508, Dec 24, 2014
  12. MIbeer27

    MIbeer27 Zealot (695) Jul 26, 2014 Michigan

    $12.99 in the Lansing area.
     
    #12 MIbeer27, Dec 25, 2014
  13. willth

    willth Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2013 Illinois

    I got some on sunday at the pub for i think 11.99... real tasty stuff. Also would like to thank Shorts as a company for filling any of the beers you have on tap for growlers. Uber goober for new years eve sounded real good.
     
    #13 willth, Dec 30, 2014
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