Beer Release (Short's Brew): Bludgeon Yer Eye

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  1. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Afternoon, folks!

    This fairly new Short's brew was bottled this week and is awaiting distribution. This is the second time Bludgeon has made it's way into our limited specialty bottle release line up. With it's bigger body and excellent dark malt qualities, we decided to showcase it as a later fall option. Cheers!

    This India Black Ale is a shining example of stylistic guidelines. Intense fruity and floral aromas abound with a subtle malty fragrance reluctantly piercing through. A deep black color attunes the pallet for rich, dark, roasted malt flavors. The unexpected twist comes when high hop bitterness takes over and resonates profoundly.

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    #1 BeyondDescription, Nov 2, 2012
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  2. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    This was an awesome surprise last year. I'm not a fan of Black IPAs but this one is damn fine.
     
    #2 steebo777, Nov 2, 2012
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  3. Runninmixz

    Runninmixz Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2012 Michigan

    Looking forward to trying this. Also I grabbed some chocolate wheat yesterday. It was awesome.
     
    #3 Runninmixz, Nov 4, 2012
  4. founder26

    founder26 Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2009 Michigan

    what did you find so awesome about it? I for one thought it had a slight off taste, maybe was the wheat malt that I am not use to im not sure.
     
    #4 founder26, Nov 4, 2012
  5. Runninmixz

    Runninmixz Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2012 Michigan

    Its rich but light st the same time. I drank one at room temp and one cold. Room temp brought out all the complexity. You get a coffee taste and a little coco bitter.
     
    #5 Runninmixz, Nov 4, 2012
  6. mzeld

    mzeld Initiate (0) Mar 5, 2012 Michigan

    This looks great. I'm excited to pick some of this up. Also need to find some Chocolate Wheat. What's the overall consensus on the Chocolate Wheat?
     
    #6 mzeld, Nov 5, 2012
  7. Runninmixz

    Runninmixz Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2012 Michigan

    I really liked it. Untappd rates it well also.
     
    #7 Runninmixz, Nov 5, 2012
  8. semibaked

    semibaked Pooh-Bah (1,897) Mar 27, 2007 Minnesota
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    Definitley a good one.
     
    #8 semibaked, Nov 5, 2012
  9. sarcastro

    sarcastro Savant (1,133) Sep 20, 2006 Michigan

    I had this on tap at the brew pub 2 years ago and thought it was great.
     
    #9 sarcastro, Nov 5, 2012
  10. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Just started seeing this in stores yesterday...
     
    #10 BeyondDescription, Nov 9, 2012
  11. BeRanger

    BeRanger Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2011 Michigan

    This is a favorite... Also saw the BrewPub has a Spruce Black IPA on tap? Sounds delicious.
     
    #11 BeRanger, Nov 10, 2012
  12. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    Tasting damn fine in the bottle!
     
    #12 steebo777, Nov 10, 2012
  13. Steimie

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

    Allow me to threadjack for a moment...

    When is Cup A Joe hitting shelves?
     
    #13 Steimie, Nov 10, 2012
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  14. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    early December
     
    #14 BeyondDescription, Nov 10, 2012
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  15. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Yep...Bludgeon Yer Spruce:sunglasses:
     
    #15 BeyondDescription, Nov 12, 2012
  16. BeRanger

    BeRanger Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2011 Michigan

    I cannot wait for some Cup of Joe. Perfect nightcap
     
    #16 BeRanger, Nov 13, 2012
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  17. BeRanger

    BeRanger Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2011 Michigan

    They need a Barrel Aged version
     
    #17 BeRanger, Nov 13, 2012
  18. Steimie

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

    Agreed. Stoked for this beer.
     
    #18 Steimie, Nov 13, 2012
  19. jmich24

    jmich24 Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2010 Michigan

    Any idea what hop might be used to get that strong pine, resin, harsh nose/taste in this and other Shorts hoppy beers (im looking at you Huma)? BTW I absolutly love it. Chinook comes to mind, any other Ideas? Maybe it has more to do with their water profile/yeast?
     
    #19 jmich24, Nov 23, 2012
  20. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    We use many high alpha variety's in our hoppier offerings. Bludgeon uses an English yeast strain and of course, the profile of the water affects the brew.
     
    #20 BeyondDescription, Nov 23, 2012
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