Short's Brewing 2020

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  1. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    I'd agree with @Zorak2 on this one, with some additions.

    If you look at the label approvals, Big Bird Blood (along with Cerveza de Julie and Tiramisu Blonde) were approved for 12 oz bottles. So they have have their own six pack releases.

    Juicy Tree, Yoda, Batch 10000, Liberator, and Double Cat Grass were approved for can releases. Doesn't mean that Liberator and Juicy Tree will be in the pack, Short's might be migrating to can-only releases in the future. I dunno. Part of me would love to see all these in six pack releases, but since Yoda is a blend of the other Hoppy Holidays brews, and Yoda is in a can, I believe we'll see a Hoppy Holidays pack in cans this year.

    Anyway, here's the label for Tiramisu Blonde. Sounds like something along the lines of Bean Flicker or Marvelroast
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    And here's another new one, Market Rodeo. Looks like it may be another Westborn Market exclusive, like Market Legend earlier this year.


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    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    Also, Turtle Stout had a keg ring approved. I know that one was mentioned fondly during the tournament, so I thought I'd mention it. It may be a pub only, but hopefully a keg or so will make it into the wild.
     
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  3. Cotton_27

    Cotton_27 Maven (1,486) Feb 22, 2013 Michigan
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    My dream Hoppy Holiday sampler would be. Spruce Pilsner, Goodnight Bodacious, Chief Hopper, Aww Jeah, Hellacious Rock, and Sagejuana.
     
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  4. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    This beer is already on my store's shelves, and I was wrong. Its taste is close to the description but on the weak-tasting side. More flavor is experienced when the beer has warmed a lot. It's listed as Retired on the Short's BA page, so I have requested that status be changed. So much for "goodness." :slight_frown:
     
    #344 PapaGoose03, Sep 11, 2020
  5. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    Wow, added in 2011? The announcement made it sound like a new brew. I see the ABV is different, maybe it's a reformulated version.
    Either way, it's too bad it's pretty subtle.
     
    #345 Tripel_Threat, Sep 11, 2020
  6. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    I didn't catch on the different abv, so this has to be a new version. It seems to be a very divisive beer. Ratings are all over the place on Untappd, and those numbers would be for this new version. My wife said she saw a couple 0.25 scores.

    Everyone will have to give it a try to decide for themselves. I don't consider it a bad beer, but it's certainly not one of Short's best efforts.
     
    #346 PapaGoose03, Sep 11, 2020
  7. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    Wow. Grabbed a pack at the store, popped one when I got home and let it warm up a bit. The flavor is extremely faint. It's not bad, it's just not there. If La Croix was a beer, this would be it.
     
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    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    I'm torn on this one. Cans store easier in the fridge, take up less room, and are beach-friendly. I'd miss the six pack artwork and "free" bottles for my home brews though.
     
    #348 Tripel_Threat, Sep 13, 2020
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  9. Zorak2

    Zorak2 Devotee (329) Nov 5, 2016 Michigan

    I was told almost a year ago at Short's mart that they are moving everything to cans, possibly within 2 year. So I guess maybe by next year, but who knows with the aluminum can shortage.
     
    #349 Zorak2, Sep 13, 2020
  10. Zorak2

    Zorak2 Devotee (329) Nov 5, 2016 Michigan

    I agree with you on the bottle art, the cans in my Short's collection just dont look as good as the bottles (I save 1 from every release) but cans are superior in every other way.
     
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    Zorak2 Devotee (329) Nov 5, 2016 Michigan

    Im with you, not their best effort, but still decent. Tasted like a very light green grape juice which was overall pretty refreshing for me.
     
    #351 Zorak2, Sep 13, 2020
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  12. beerme_123

    beerme_123 Initiate (0) Nov 6, 2019 Michigan

    Fall / winter specialty release schedule is out: Big Bird Blood, Good Humans, Spruce Pilsner, Batch 12000, Super Delicious Stout, Tiramisu Blond, Sabrotage, Pure MI IPA, and Superfluid.
     
    #352 beerme_123, Sep 14, 2020
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  13. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Sniff, sniff, bawl! No more Gargle Blaster?! It's been too long since February.
     
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  14. Cotton_27

    Cotton_27 Maven (1,486) Feb 22, 2013 Michigan
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    That's a fantastic line up! Pumped about Spruce Pilsner six packs!
     
    #354 Cotton_27, Sep 15, 2020
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  15. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    There's hope for the Hoppy Holidays pack!
     
    #355 Tripel_Threat, Sep 15, 2020
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    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    For primarily being IPAs, there's a nice variety of flavors. Sabrotage had my attention; beyond the Beastie Boys inspired label, I really liked what Sabro did for Market Legend.

    I also see the word Nitro in the center of the bottom banner of Super Delicious, I wonder if they're going to use Nitro cans or if it's brewed to simulate a nitro feel.

    And then there's the "???" square...
     
    #356 Tripel_Threat, Sep 15, 2020
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  17. JohnnyHopps

    JohnnyHopps Grand Pooh-Bah (3,380) Jun 15, 2010 Indiana
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    Adding Cup A Joe would be welcomed.
     
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  18. Cotton_27

    Cotton_27 Maven (1,486) Feb 22, 2013 Michigan
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    This!
     
    #358 Cotton_27, Sep 15, 2020
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  19. Zorak2

    Zorak2 Devotee (329) Nov 5, 2016 Michigan

    Its been too long!
     
    #359 Zorak2, Sep 15, 2020
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  20. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    New beer dropping soon:

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    Yes, yes, it's not Autumn Ale but it's a damn fine IPA. And with the change in weather a new brew will help keep the evenings warmer.
     
    #360 Tripel_Threat, Sep 22, 2020
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