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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    Ah, that new thread smell. Smells almost as good as boiling wort.

    As a refresher, here's what's coming soon to shelves (or already out there!)

    Seasonals:
    January - February: Superfluid DIPA
    January - March: Mule Beer

    Specialties for January:
    London Fog
    Über Goober - and by extension, PB&J Stout. 50/50 Uber and Soft Parade.
     
    #1 Tripel_Threat, Jan 1, 2020
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  2. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    Here it is, Short's fans: the first limited release of the year!

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    The last time this one saw a bottle release was late 2015/early 2016 as a part of a variety pack that included Bonafide Legit, Earl of Brixom, and Electric Mullet. London Fog was the standout for me (with EoB close behind) and at the time I declared it had become one of my favorite Brown ales. Little did I know it would be more than three years till it came around again.

    Sorry, out-of-state drinkers, this one's Michigan only.
     
    #2 Tripel_Threat, Jan 7, 2020
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  3. red94tt

    red94tt Pundit (957) Nov 27, 2008 Michigan
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    2020 Wishlist:

    A surprise announcement that Goodnight Bodacious is making its return in 6packs.
     
    #3 red94tt, Jan 7, 2020
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  4. lotsaswigs

    lotsaswigs Initiate (0) Jan 24, 2006 Michigan

    London Fog was in 2018 Variety pack #2 also. Really enjoyed it. I miss those variety packs.
     
    #4 lotsaswigs, Jan 7, 2020
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  5. Tracker83

    Tracker83 Maven (1,290) Jun 26, 2012 Michigan
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    My next visit to Bellaire should be right at the end of January. Crossing my fingers and hoping a fun Private Stache gets released prior to then (bourbon barrel cup a joe?????). BBA carrot cake hanging on until then would be a nice plus too!
     
    #5 Tracker83, Jan 7, 2020
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  6. Zorak2

    Zorak2 Devotee (329) Nov 5, 2016 Michigan

    I'll be up there this weekend and I can report on quantity of BBA Carrot Cake. I'm hoping Bourbon Evil Urges hangs on since it has been in the mart since October and still in stock according to the website. Also looks like they released Bourbon Ein Freund today as well.
     
    #6 Zorak2, Jan 8, 2020
  7. Zorak2

    Zorak2 Devotee (329) Nov 5, 2016 Michigan

    There is about 16 BBA Evil urges and 30 BBA Carrot Cakes left at the pub. They said probably wont last past MLK day.

    Ein Freund is available and will be officially announced on Friday.
     
    #7 Zorak2, Jan 9, 2020
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  8. Tracker83

    Tracker83 Maven (1,290) Jun 26, 2012 Michigan
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    Thanks for the update!
     
    #8 Tracker83, Jan 10, 2020
  9. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Per the newest Short's newsletter, the next two bottle releases will be Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster (a DIPA), and The Woodmaster (an Imperial Brown Ale with maple and toasted pecans). These two are probably my favorite and second favorite from Short's, and I get them back-to-back. Life can be so sweet!
     
    #9 PapaGoose03, Jan 18, 2020
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  10. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    The Woodmaster sounds interesting...did they say if it would see distribution beyond Michigan in the newsletter, by chance?
     
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  11. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    So far, it looks like MI only. Latest Short's report doesn't put the distro area for each release, so we gotta go by the release schedule on the website.


    I also wanna put a warning out there for Short's fans: check bottle dates. I was at a store a week and a half ago for London Fog and saw PGGB. Knowing the release schedule, I knew these were old bottles and a check of the date stamps confirmed it. Happened at the same place with Juicy Tree, too.
     
    #11 Tripel_Threat, Jan 18, 2020
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  12. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    I'll confirm what @Triple_Threat said. Historically I think both of these beers have been small batch releases, so the distro is likely to be limited again. A road trip to New Buffalo may be in your future?
     
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  13. Zorak2

    Zorak2 Devotee (329) Nov 5, 2016 Michigan

    Wow I have never seen PGGB last a month past release at any store. Now Juicy Tree is a different story, but normally the remaining 6pks get split up into singles/build your own sixer and I dont see them past April after that.
     
    #13 Zorak2, Jan 18, 2020
  14. Zorak2

    Zorak2 Devotee (329) Nov 5, 2016 Michigan

    Yeah it would make sense that Woodmaster has always been smaller batch due to the use of Michigan Maple Syrup and pecans.
     
    #14 Zorak2, Jan 18, 2020
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    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    I finally found the Short's 2020 Release schedule on their website, and it lists PGGB and The Woodmaster as both being Michigan-only releases.

    https://www.shortsbrewing.com/2020-release-schedule/
     
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  16. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    We're into the second half of January, and it's time for the the second release of the year.

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    Thia one's going out to the entire Great Lakes region - the last one to do so until Critterless in March. So grab your chance to experience roasty peanut butter that doesn't stick to the roof of your mouth.

    And since Spruce Pilsner is a fan favorite, I thought I'd mention it's on tap in Bellaire if you find yourself in the area.
     
    #16 Tripel_Threat, Jan 20, 2020
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    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    Heading out to Colorado? Now you don't have to mule Short's out there with ya...

    Pretty interesting strategy, to fill out the distro area where Michiganders tend to travel/move to. As long as they take it slow and don't overextend distribution.
     
    #17 Tripel_Threat, Jan 25, 2020
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  18. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    With craft beer being so hyper local, these days, I'm a bit worried, but we'll see! They have a great rep for the area.
     
    #18 BeyondDescription, Jan 26, 2020
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  19. Cotton_27

    Cotton_27 Maven (1,486) Feb 22, 2013 Michigan
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    Just picked up some fresh Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster. Nice to see this one back in six packs. Hopefully Shorts continues the trend of putting some old favorites back into rotation.
     
    #19 Cotton_27, Feb 3, 2020
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  20. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    Not gonna lie, between Evil Urges and PGGB I could be set for a good long while
     
    #20 Tripel_Threat, Feb 4, 2020
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