Beer Release (Short's Brew): Carob Stout

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  1. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    I'm sure all the folks who feel we don't bottle enough stouts will appreciate this one!

    For the first time in six packs, Carob Stout has been bottled and will be making it's way to a Michigan store near you, starting this week!

    Carob Stout is a big bodied stout that receives its distinguishable flavor characteristics from the substantial use of roasted malt, dark specialty grains and ground carob. Cocoa and chocolate-like aromas penetrate from the black depths of this alluring ale. Robust flavors of roasted black coffee mix with the abundant, rich chocolate qualities. As it warms, an ample bitterness from the dark roasted specialty grains and high alpha hops intensifies. The finish is dry on the palate.

    6.4% ABV
    92 IBU

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    #1 BeyondDescription, Jan 18, 2015
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  2. Pete811

    Pete811 Initiate (0) May 13, 2013 Michigan

    92 ibu's
    can't wait
     
    #2 Pete811, Jan 18, 2015
  3. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Sounds interesting. I'll spring for a sixer just because it's from Short's and it's gotta' be good.
     
    #3 PapaGoose03, Jan 18, 2015
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  4. Badlieut

    Badlieut Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2014 Michigan

    Sounds good...looking forward to it.
     
    #4 Badlieut, Jan 18, 2015
  5. ColonelHopslam

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

    From this to goodnight to woodmaster is going to be a fun ride to our eventual freedom
     
    #5 ColonelHopslam, Jan 18, 2015
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  6. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    Imperial version was always my favorite of the series, this one is simply a well made chocolate stout.
     
    #6 steebo777, Jan 19, 2015
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  7. Pete811

    Pete811 Initiate (0) May 13, 2013 Michigan

    Did they have both at the tenth anny? I did have this there and not sure which..
     
    #7 Pete811, Jan 19, 2015
  8. ntimblack

    ntimblack Initiate (0) Mar 28, 2013 Canada ()

    Having never tasted carob before, I wasn't sure what to expect, but a lot of people seem to agree though that it most closely resembles chocolate while really being its own unique flavor. Excited for this one.
     
    #8 ntimblack, Jan 19, 2015
  9. rckjr

    rckjr Aspirant (202) Oct 15, 2013 Michigan

    Please and thank you.
     
    #9 rckjr, Jan 19, 2015
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  10. Brianw508

    Brianw508 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2013 Michigan

    i love this beer. wasn't this bottled in a variety pack last year?
     
    #10 Brianw508, Jan 19, 2015
  11. king75

    king75 Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2010 Michigan

    I have never tried this one and am looking forward to getting a six pack if I can find it.
     
    #11 king75, Jan 19, 2015
  12. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    Only Imperial was on at the Anny bash. The other has been on at the brewpub before here or there. Maybe in a bottle last year sometime in a mixed pack as well?
     
    #12 steebo777, Jan 19, 2015
  13. FaradayUncaged

    FaradayUncaged Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2014 Michigan

    Well, I know what's on my shopping list this week.
     
    #13 FaradayUncaged, Jan 19, 2015
  14. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Never bottled before in a 12oz. Last year was Mystery Stout.
     
    #14 BeyondDescription, Jan 19, 2015
  15. ColonelHopslam

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

    Stumbled upon a sixer today without even looking for it. Can't wait to pop one open tonight.
     
    #15 ColonelHopslam, Jan 19, 2015
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  16. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    Had this at the brewpub last summer (profile pic is from that visit), and it is delicious. If anyone is on the fence, don't bother with singles, get a full sixer.
     
    #16 Tripel_Threat, Jan 20, 2015
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  17. Pete811

    Pete811 Initiate (0) May 13, 2013 Michigan

    Malty fresh.. scored some today under 10 bucks.. a steal.. another stout that we'll be wondering why it's not barrel aged.. lol
     
    #17 Pete811, Jan 20, 2015
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  18. Clownoisseur

    Clownoisseur Zealot (634) Oct 7, 2013 Michigan
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    I hope Mystery Stout shows up again. One of my favorite Short's beers ever.

    Only 1 left in my fridge. Help!
     
    #18 Clownoisseur, Jan 21, 2015
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  19. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    Mystery Stout was a great addition to the winter packs last year. I'd love to have a variety pack with that and Black Chai.

    Does anyone remember the four in the 2013 winter variety pack? Mystery Stout, Black Diamond, Gingersnap and...?
     
    #19 Tripel_Threat, Jan 21, 2015
  20. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Snow Wheat
     
    #20 BeyondDescription, Jan 21, 2015
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