Beer Release (Short's Brew): Swirl Stout

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  1. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    This is the first release of 2016 and the first time Swirl Stout has been bottled and kegged for statewide distribution!

    Swirl Stout is a Milk Stout brewed with cacao nibs, vanilla, and milk sugar. The aromas are bold and sharp, reminiscent of a decadent chocolate liqueur or Kahlua. A satisfying blend of sweet creaminess and dark chocolate create the perfect balance. Roasted bitter flavors are noticeable, but its a lingering sweetness that ultimately drys the palate. 6.4% ABV

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    #1 BeyondDescription, Jan 4, 2016
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  2. landrewg

    landrewg Zealot (694) Nov 11, 2008 Michigan
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    This sounds fantastic! Yet another Short's in my fridge soon!
     
    #2 landrewg, Jan 4, 2016
  3. the_King

    the_King Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2013 Michigan

    Did this one get moved up? For some reason I thought it was a February release?
     
    #3 the_King, Jan 4, 2016
  4. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Bottles are currently at the pub.
     
    #4 BeyondDescription, Jan 4, 2016
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  5. Zaphog

    Zaphog Grand Pooh-Bah (4,676) Sep 23, 2011 Michigan
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    Great beer! Can't wait for bottles!
     
    #5 Zaphog, Jan 4, 2016
  6. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    I'll be getting some of this!
     
    #6 steebo777, Jan 4, 2016
  7. red94tt

    red94tt Pundit (957) Nov 27, 2008 Michigan
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    I had to go back and check the release calendar too but it appears it's on schedule for this month (unless it was recently updated).

    Looking forward to this one, the label art looks hilarious.
     
    #7 red94tt, Jan 4, 2016
  8. MadLatvian

    MadLatvian Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2015 Michigan

    Great label, looking forward to this!
     
    #8 MadLatvian, Jan 4, 2016
  9. hopnado

    hopnado Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 Michigan

    I feel a brain freeze coming. Can't wait
     
    #9 hopnado, Jan 5, 2016
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  10. goast8127

    goast8127 Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2010 Michigan

    My wife is especially excited for this
     
    #10 goast8127, Jan 5, 2016
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  11. MadeInTheMitten

    MadeInTheMitten Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2015 Michigan

    Thank gerdness!
     
    #11 MadeInTheMitten, Jan 5, 2016
  12. QuadriderMX

    QuadriderMX Initiate (0) Feb 20, 2014 Michigan

    Imperial has been phenomenal at getting these Shorts releases on shelves typically in the same week as these announcements... @HopHeadHerman I assume this release is no different?
     
    #12 QuadriderMX, Jan 5, 2016
  13. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    It hasn't been allocated yet- should be in stores by next week or so.
     
    #13 BeyondDescription, Jan 5, 2016
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  14. michman

    michman Pundit (751) Oct 14, 2005 Illinois

    damn im headed home to MI tomorrow thu sat. gonna miss this one by a week i bet
     
    #14 michman, Jan 5, 2016
  15. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    I'm imagining tap handles that look like a soft-serve machine.

    I'm not one for mixing dessert and beer, but this one is just begging to be made into a float
     
    #15 Tripel_Threat, Jan 7, 2016
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  16. WillHuberm

    WillHuberm Initiate (0) Sep 21, 2015 Germany

    I saved a copy of the 2016 calendar when it was announced just for reference, since the 2015 changed quite a bit.

    Looks like Love Knife and Swirl Stout swapped places, but they were both slated for a January release, so just a minor change.
     
    #16 WillHuberm, Jan 8, 2016
  17. hopnado

    hopnado Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 Michigan

    lol, that's the first thing I thought of when I saw the label
     
    #17 hopnado, Jan 8, 2016
  18. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Should start hitting stores, early next week.
     
    #18 BeyondDescription, Jan 8, 2016
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  19. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Anyone pick this up, yet? I want reviews.
     
    #19 BeyondDescription, Jan 11, 2016
  20. ColonelHopslam

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

    hopefully tomorrow. I had it at WBF last year but it was 5 deg so I can't trust that experience.
     
    #20 ColonelHopslam, Jan 11, 2016
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