Short's Brewing 2020

And here's the official announcement for the Short's aficionados and Short's-curious drinkers out there.

I still remember seeing this one in the shelves for the first time. Picked it up because of the Space Invader inspired artwork and Hitchhiker's Guide name. Stayed because of the well-hidden ABV and ridiculously delicious flavor. I loved it so much I held onto that first bottle - empty, of course.

 

It is the seasonal for February to April, they were dropping Superfluid well before they announced it. A little hype ahead of time would be helpful though.

 

As @beerme_123 mentioned, the next quarter of releases are up and live!

Here's the rundown:

April:



Sweet 16 Anni Ale is an India Pale Ale triple dry-hopped with 16 hop varieties. Brewed in celebration of Short’s Brewing Company 16th anniversary, this celebratory beer is the perfect this to cheers with at the Anni Party on Saturday, April 25th.



Dan’s Pink Skirt is an American IPA brewed with Summit and Simcoe hops. Malt characteristics are mild throughout and practically undetectable in the nose. Pronounced floral and citrus aromas abound, with a pine resin hop bitterness that lingers well into the finish.



7.8% ABV
99 IBU




May:

The Ooze is a Milkshake IPA brewed with lactose, vanilla, matcha and pineapple. Very cloudy and lime green in color, this beer smells like tropical pineapple, grapefruit, guava, and green tea. Leading with a tropical blast of fruit during the initial sip, the tea shines next with a slight earthiness. Medium bodied, with a simultaneously creamy and juicy mouthfeel, The Ooze finishes smooth.



6.6% ABV
75 IBU



Internet Dating is a Gose brewed with raspberry, lemon verbena, and cucumber in collaboration with Central State Brewing Company of Indianapolis, IN. The dark rose colored hue and pink head highlight the raspberry within, which is accentuated further upon first sip. Aromas and flavors of fresh cucumber and lemon are also present. With a refreshing lighter body, Internet Dating finishes dry and tart.



5.5% ABV
13 IBU
9.6 TA



June:


Freedom of ’78 is a medium-bodied IPA brewed with guava. This IPA is bright and clear with a pleasing bronze hue. The beers aroma is a unique fusion of citrus fruit and subtle pine. The distinct characteristics of the guava nectar are impossible to miss with flavors of tangerine, nectarine, and even faint honey detectable. The finish is bitter and dry.



8.0% ABV
70 IBU


Melt My Brain is an experimental Golden Ale brewed with coriander, juniper berries, limes and blended with Short’s made tonic water to create the tasting experience of drinking a gin and tonic cocktail. Delicate aromas of citrus and pine flow into bold bright flavors of sweet lime with a slightly sticky bitterness. Refreshing and clean, a tasty tonic effervescence provokes the palate for more.



4.0% ABV
24 IBU

 

So, two new-to-bottles and a few returning favorites... and Internet Dating (sorry, not a fan. Maybe next year some Ocho de Mayo in May? ).

While Anni 16 sounds good I'm gonna miss the original Anni Ale. I've resigned myself to believing that Anni, like Cookie Monster and his beloved treats, is a sometimes beer.

June will be a heavy month for me, with Freedom back out. And it's not an exaggeration to say - seriously - I drank more MMB than any other liquid besides coffee over the past year. So maybe I'll chill on that one.

 

Ooze looks appealing to me, I think the fruitier flavors will work better in a Milkshake IPA much better than, say, coffee. Don't know how the matcha works in it, but coffee IPAs need to stop.

 

We have common ground with ginger (although I will make an exception for Mule Beer, the lime tends to tame the ginger). If Ginger in the Rye never makes another appearance I'll be happy.

I would be curious to try Cinnabilly again. It gets a lot of hate but I remember enjoying it, but it's been a long long time

 

Ha! I just checked, I didn't remember reviewing Cinnabilly, and I didn't. But I did rate it.

3.25

Guess I didn't enjoy it as much as I remembered.