Beer Release (Short's Brew): Bim Bam Boom

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by BeyondDescription, Jan 11, 2016.

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  1. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Bim Bam Boom was bottled a few days ago, and is up next after Swirl Stout, which should be hitting stores and draught towers all over Michigan, this week. Like Swirl, this is the first time BBB has been bottled/kegged for statewide distribution.

    Cheers!

    Bim Bam Boom is a rich dark stout brewed with cocoa nibs, cayenne pepper, and orange. Initial flavors are of sweet citrus followed by a lively tingling of peppery spice. A finish complete with roasted cocoa and tart orange flavors leaves a lasting impression. 7.4% ABV 36 IBU


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    #1 BeyondDescription, Jan 11, 2016
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  2. landrewg

    landrewg Zealot (694) Nov 11, 2008 Michigan
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    This is my kind of winter warmer! Wish I had one right now.
     
    #2 landrewg, Jan 11, 2016
  3. borto1ms

    borto1ms Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2013 Michigan

    When the release schedule came out, this was one that I had circled. Sounds really interesting.
    Love Knife getting pushed further back?
     
    #3 borto1ms, Jan 11, 2016
  4. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    I'd like to apologize, folks- there has been a change, here, and I was unaware.

    Love Knife is in fact slated to be after Swirl Stout, with Bim Bam Boom to follow. Love Knife has not been bottled, yet, but is to be soon and I will update, accordingly. Any questions, let me know.
     
    #4 BeyondDescription, Jan 11, 2016
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  5. borto1ms

    borto1ms Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2013 Michigan

    No apologies necessary! Sure I speak for a lot of people when I say thank you for all of the info you pass along to us on the Shorts front. Bim Bam Boom, Love Knife, whatever, just keep'em coming.
     
    #5 borto1ms, Jan 11, 2016
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  6. Tracker83

    Tracker83 Maven (1,290) Jun 26, 2012 Michigan
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    This one has landed! Spotted (and purchased) at a GR area bottle shop yesterday.
     
    #6 Tracker83, Feb 9, 2016
  7. Cotton_27

    Cotton_27 Maven (1,486) Feb 22, 2013 Michigan
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    Hopefully going to score some today after work, really pumped to try it! Sounds like an interesting beer.
     
    #7 Cotton_27, Feb 9, 2016
  8. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Most stores will have this by the end of the week. Tasty stuff, cheers!
     
    #8 BeyondDescription, Feb 11, 2016
  9. MostlyMichiganBeerReview

    MostlyMichiganBeerReview Initiate (0) Aug 4, 2015 Michigan

    Picked up a sixer. Looking forward to see how the heat is in this.
     
    #9 MostlyMichiganBeerReview, Feb 11, 2016
  10. westlaunboy

    westlaunboy Pundit (882) Mar 31, 2010 Washington
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    Just tried it last night - heat is barely noticeable. Personally I would've liked a little more.
     
    #10 westlaunboy, Feb 11, 2016
  11. MostlyMichiganBeerReview

    MostlyMichiganBeerReview Initiate (0) Aug 4, 2015 Michigan

    Yeah, i agree. Tried it and only sense a tad of heat in the finish that lingers for a few seconds. Oh Well.
     
    #11 MostlyMichiganBeerReview, Feb 12, 2016
  12. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    Kind of a relief to hear that. I like heat in food, not so much in drink. The Dragon's Milk with Chilis and Habanero Sculpin were too overpowering to enjoy. Mayan Mocha Stout was just about perfect.

    Also glad to see the thread pop back up, forgot this was already posted in the excitement over Batch 5000.

    Also, check out what's on tap at the pub, from Short's Facebook page:

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    #12 Tripel_Threat, Feb 12, 2016
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  13. AnchorDrops

    AnchorDrops Initiate (0) May 11, 2013 Michigan

    Damn, this is complex and balanced, perfect beer to sit outside on a snowy MI day and sip. The orange really pops, the pepper is subdued, and the cocoa hangs in the background[​IMG]
     
    #13 AnchorDrops, Feb 15, 2016
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  14. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    Cracked my first one the other night, holy cow this one is right where I like the heat, hinting not overpowering. Something I can sip more than one in an evening.
    Short's has gotten the Stout game down.
     
    #14 Tripel_Threat, Feb 24, 2016
  15. AnchorDrops

    AnchorDrops Initiate (0) May 11, 2013 Michigan

    Definitely. It is a shame I have significantly less interest in their hop forward offerings (except Goodnight Bodacious).
     
    #15 AnchorDrops, Feb 24, 2016
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  16. SerialTicker

    SerialTicker Pooh-Bah (2,851) Jun 18, 2012 Missouri
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    Wish I enjoyed this as much as others. I thought the flavors were too subtle. There was very nearly 0 heat, the orange added a tartness more than anything else, etc. Good stout base and all, but I thought it was a pretty run-of-the-mill stout.

    Love the label a lot though.
     
    #16 SerialTicker, Feb 25, 2016
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