Beer Release (Short's Brew): Key Lime Pie

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  1. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Not I -- just finished one and still tasting as consistently tasty as my first from this batch.
     
    #41 BeyondDescription, Aug 21, 2012
  2. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    It will probably be about the same yield.
     
    #42 BeyondDescription, Aug 21, 2012
  3. psykosis

    psykosis Initiate (0) May 21, 2009 Indiana

    When are you expecting to release Peaches n Cream?
     
    #43 psykosis, Aug 21, 2012
  4. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    No soapy aftertaste, just a TON of lime. After a few weeks I'm hoping it mellows and the graham cracker pops more.
     
    #44 steebo777, Aug 21, 2012
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  5. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Not 100% sure, but I'll let you know when it's bottled and awaiting shipment to our distributor.

    It is next up on the list though!
     
    #45 BeyondDescription, Aug 21, 2012
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  6. loki993

    loki993 Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2009 Michigan

    Cant wait for that one. I love the crazy seasonal fruit beers you guys do.
     
    #46 loki993, Aug 21, 2012
  7. crossovert

    crossovert Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2009 Illinois

    What will be around on labor day weekend in SW MI?
     
    #47 crossovert, Aug 21, 2012
  8. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Depends. MAYBE Key Lime, Peaches 'n Creme, Ale La Rev, Beach Wheat...
     
    #48 BeyondDescription, Aug 22, 2012
  9. miketd

    miketd Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2006 Ohio

    After having Key Lime Pie at the pub I bought a six pack... liked it a lot. I also dig Peaches and Cream.
     
    #49 miketd, Aug 22, 2012
  10. JohnnyHopps

    JohnnyHopps Grand Pooh-Bah (3,380) Jun 15, 2010 Indiana
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    Sure would be nice to find a 6pak on Peaches n Cream in my favorite stores on labor day weekend.
     
    #50 JohnnyHopps, Aug 22, 2012
  11. lotsaswigs

    lotsaswigs Initiate (0) Jan 24, 2006 Michigan

    Yep, ton of lime is all I'm getting out of it and not really in a pleasant way to be honest. Not getting any of the graham cracker from last year. Kind of surprised to see this year's getting praised this way because as big of a Short's fan boy I am, before I read this thread I've been waiting for a "what the heck went wrong with this beer" thread instead.

    Very possible a few weeks mellowing out might balance things out...?
     
    #51 lotsaswigs, Aug 22, 2012
  12. abraxel

    abraxel Initiate (0) Aug 28, 2009 Michigan

    Different strokes and all that. It's definitely way more lime than I remember from last year, and I can understand how that's not everyone's cup of tea, but I love it. I'd be interested to see how it develops with a little time, but that requires me not to drink my remaining bottles...
     
    #52 abraxel, Aug 23, 2012
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  13. loki993

    loki993 Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2009 Michigan

    Its also possible that there could have been some bad 6 packs out there, I know I got one, so this could be a lot of peoples first real experience with the beer. It is for me.
     
    #53 loki993, Aug 23, 2012
  14. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    It should have a code date from this year on it (near the neck in black ink). If there isn't it MAY be from 2011. I can tell you right now that there may be old Key Lime from last year still on the shelves at some of these "museum of ancient beer stores" that I find from time to time. I had a Key Lime from last year about 3 months ago and it had broken down significantly. I say best drank fresh with this brew.

    If it is in fact from 2012 and not an brewing/packaging issue, then I certainly thank you for sampling the product. Craft beer is sort of like music--at times, a very personal view.
     
    #54 BeyondDescription, Aug 23, 2012
  15. lotsaswigs

    lotsaswigs Initiate (0) Jan 24, 2006 Michigan

    I am currently trying my third of the sixer I bought at the brewpub literally one day after the bottle date...yes, the off putting part of the beer for me is indeed a flavor that could be described as soapy coming in after the huge hit of lime. Just thought I'd post to let you know you're not alone...

    Glad others are enjoying it though, just not my cup of tea I guess...a very rare miss for me coming from Shorts.
     
    #55 lotsaswigs, Aug 23, 2012
  16. loki993

    loki993 Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2009 Michigan

    Oh no I wasn't talking about this year, this year is fantastic, only thing I regret was not buying more. The 6 pack I got last year something was wrong with it. It had some really odd off flavor that I really cant remember, but it was nothing that should be in beer. I got no lime no graham cracker really, just that odd flavor. The really strange thing was I got it fresh too within a week of release. I'm not sure if it may have been infected or what.

    I expected it was bad becasue what I drank was not an award winning beer. The stuff from this year I can definitely see it.
     
    #56 loki993, Aug 24, 2012
  17. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Ahhh, I see.
     
    #57 BeyondDescription, Aug 24, 2012
  18. Ronnie_Lemaster

    Ronnie_Lemaster Initiate (0) May 10, 2012 Michigan

    Had this last night and thought it was pretty good. I don't know that I've ever actually eaten key lime pie, so I can't really compare it. But to me I thought it tasted like a lower-alcohol, carbonated vodka gimlet.
     
    #58 Ronnie_Lemaster, Aug 24, 2012
  19. Slamminson

    Slamminson Crusader (423) Mar 24, 2012 Washington

    I saw some Key Lime Pie on the shelf at Main St. Liquor in Ann Arbor yesterday, for $18 a six pack.
     
    #59 Slamminson, Aug 27, 2012
  20. Number45forever

    Number45forever Initiate (0) Jan 6, 2012 Vermont

    Huge Key Lime pie fan here. The dessert. I'd definitely love to try this beer! I've loved everything I've had from Shorts.

    If anyone has a 6-pack to send my way, please conversation me. I'm sure Vermont has a few beers that could be worthy of a trade.
     
    #60 Number45forever, Aug 27, 2012
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