Beer Release (Short's Brew): Kind Ale

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by BeyondDescription, Oct 2, 2012.

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  1. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Hey folks,

    I can now confirm that our distributor has received our batch of Kind Ale for this year. I drank one at the pub the other day--pretty darn tasty.

    Expect this in stores next week--perhaps two. Either way, if you really like this beer pick some up when you can because we only bottled about 400 cases.

    Cheers!

    Short’s Harvest Ale, a seasonal beer made each fall to celebrate a successful growing season. True to tradition, we commemorate the earth’s agricultural environment by using freshly picked hops to “wet hop” this brew. Straight from the fields on Leelanau Peninsula to our kettle, local hops impart a mellow earthiness to this ale that lead to moderate bitter tones and a subtle sweetness in the finish.

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    #1 BeyondDescription, Oct 2, 2012
  2. psykosis

    psykosis Initiate (0) May 21, 2009 Indiana

    Grabbed a bottle today at the Beverage Co. in Traverse City. Will be opening in just a little bit.
     
    #2 psykosis, Oct 3, 2012
  3. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Wow, that was fast--I didn't think this was even in stores yet!
     
    #3 BeyondDescription, Oct 3, 2012
  4. psykosis

    psykosis Initiate (0) May 21, 2009 Indiana

    I guess it helps when you're only 30 minutes from the brewery. :open_mouth:
     
    #4 psykosis, Oct 3, 2012
  5. travMI13

    travMI13 Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2012 Michigan

    Outstanding wet-hopped ale. This and Founders Harvest were my favorites from last year by far.
     
    #5 travMI13, Oct 3, 2012
  6. kdmcguire10

    kdmcguire10 Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2011 Michigan

    Really excited for this one!
     
    #6 kdmcguire10, Oct 3, 2012
  7. BeRanger

    BeRanger Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2011 Michigan

    So many delicious Short's brews, so little time.
     
    #7 BeRanger, Oct 3, 2012
  8. cates1tg

    cates1tg Initiate (0) Jul 18, 2010 Michigan

    Kind Ale is one of my favorites for this time of year, really looking forward to this.
     
    #8 cates1tg, Oct 3, 2012
  9. NSaad23

    NSaad23 Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2011 Michigan

    I hope to get some of this soon!
     
    #9 NSaad23, Oct 3, 2012
  10. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    As much of a Shorts fan I am, I've never thought this was that good. Hopefully this year is different.
     
    #10 steebo777, Oct 3, 2012
  11. Irishace9

    Irishace9 Initiate (0) Sep 7, 2012 Illinois

    How far does the distribution of this extend to?
     
    #11 Irishace9, Oct 3, 2012
  12. mjshearer1

    mjshearer1 Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2011 Michigan

    Michigan's borders.
     
    #12 mjshearer1, Oct 3, 2012
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  13. JimGlonke

    JimGlonke Pundit (899) Apr 27, 2012 Illinois

    Making a trip into MI this weekend from Chicago to the West Bloomfield area. Any chance this will have hit more stores by then? Have had success with Short's at the Meijer at exit 23 on I-94 in the past...thanks!
     
    #13 JimGlonke, Oct 4, 2012
  14. founder26

    founder26 Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2009 Michigan

    im pretty sure most meijers don't get shorts seasonals, best bet is to check liquor/beer shops.
     
    #14 founder26, Oct 4, 2012
  15. JimGlonke

    JimGlonke Pundit (899) Apr 27, 2012 Illinois

    Thanks for the info. I'll snoop around.
     
    #15 JimGlonke, Oct 4, 2012
  16. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    As far as chains go, Busch's in West Bloomfield MIGHT have it, but the yield was so low, it may have gone only to small independents.
     
    #16 BeyondDescription, Oct 4, 2012
  17. JimGlonke

    JimGlonke Pundit (899) Apr 27, 2012 Illinois

    Thanks for the further info...I'll cross my fingers.
     
    #17 JimGlonke, Oct 4, 2012
  18. dsal89

    dsal89 Initiate (0) Jul 6, 2008 Indiana

    Hoping to grab a bottle over the weekend while im in Michigan!
     
    #18 dsal89, Oct 4, 2012
  19. svandyke09

    svandyke09 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2012 Michigan

    Just grabbed a six pack of this and bottle of bloody beer. Blooody beer wasn't for me, but the kind ale sounds good and will be trying it later tonight. Any idea what the ABV of Kind Ale is? Haven't been able to find it anywhere.
     
    #19 svandyke09, Oct 4, 2012
  20. mzeld

    mzeld Initiate (0) Mar 5, 2012 Michigan

    This sounds great. Is it available on tap this weekend?
     
    #20 mzeld, Oct 5, 2012
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