Beer Release (Short's Brew): The Woodmaster

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  1. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Well, hey there...

    The Woodmaster has been bottled! It utilizes 26.5 gallons of maple syrup and 120lbs of pecans per batch. That's approximately 4oz of maple syrup and 2oz of pecans for every gallon of beer!

    This is our third year distributing a 12oz version of The Woodmaster state wide. For the first time ever, we filled two Bourbon barrels with this year's batch, to see how a barrel aged version of this beer will taste. We'll find out at this time next year. Cheers!

    The Woodmaster -- A high gravity American brown ale fermented with maple syrup and toasted pecans. This dark brown, full bodied ale is rich with sweet malt and syrup flavors which are complimented by the presence of hop aromas and a faint nuttiness. The palate delights with toasted qualities of caramelized malt and an earthy pecan laced finish.
    ABV 9%
    IBU 87

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    #1 BeyondDescription, Dec 10, 2012
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  2. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    My god, you guys just keep bringing the heat!
     
    #2 steebo777, Dec 10, 2012
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  3. raymo55

    raymo55 Initiate (0) Oct 3, 2011 Michigan

    YAY! A personal Shorts favorite....can't wait!
     
    #3 raymo55, Dec 10, 2012
  4. dblab33

    dblab33 Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Michigan

    mmmmmm BA Woodmaster. I think I just felt it move.
     
    #4 dblab33, Dec 10, 2012
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  5. psykosis

    psykosis Initiate (0) May 21, 2009 Indiana

    One of my top 5 Shorts brews. Love this time of year at Shorts!

    Out of curiosity, how do you guys think it would handle life in the cellar?
     
    #5 psykosis, Dec 10, 2012
  6. raymo55

    raymo55 Initiate (0) Oct 3, 2011 Michigan

    Not good at all! I drank one from last year that was 6 months old and had to drain pour it. Those pecans will turn infected
     
    #6 raymo55, Dec 10, 2012
  7. travMI13

    travMI13 Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2012 Michigan

    Whoa.... barrel aged Woodmaster.... dreams do come true!
     
    #7 travMI13, Dec 10, 2012
  8. jacob4999

    jacob4999 Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2008 Michigan

    I'd only drink this one as fresh as possible. Had one last year that was about 4 months old and had to pour it. But when fresh this beer is awesome!
     
    #8 jacob4999, Dec 10, 2012
  9. beerhan

    beerhan Savant (1,237) Apr 28, 2010 Ohio

    This. Keep it in your fridge and it should be fine (same goes for any shorts beer).

    That being said, this is my favorite shorts beer and I am stoked for it.
     
    #9 beerhan, Dec 10, 2012
  10. psykosis

    psykosis Initiate (0) May 21, 2009 Indiana

    noted. I shall consume them with the quickness.
     
    #10 psykosis, Dec 10, 2012
  11. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    They're good for 3+ months, but do some odd things after that due to pecans (as others have noted). Last years bottles were the best I've ever had (inlcuding the Imperial bottles and on tap).
     
    #11 steebo777, Dec 10, 2012
  12. FEUO

    FEUO Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2012 Canada (ON)

    Thank goodness its my son who is allergic to pecans and not me. More beer for me! :slight_smile:
     
    #12 FEUO, Dec 10, 2012
  13. fishtremble

    fishtremble Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2010 Michigan

    Damn another great release from Short's! When the hell is one of my paychecks ever going to make it to the bank? Have had it in the fridge as long as 6months myself and didn't notice any off flavors. Here's to hoping the BA version survives the ride!
     
    #13 fishtremble, Dec 10, 2012
  14. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    I've had mixed experiences, but if it's kept cold, it can last a lot longer. I had one at the HopCat Wood and Wild Ale fest and it was tasting great--it was kept cold. Definitely best drank super fresh, though.
     
    #14 BeyondDescription, Dec 11, 2012
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  15. Slamminson

    Slamminson Crusader (423) Mar 24, 2012 Washington

    I'm drinking some 2011 Woodmaster and it's still fine.
     
    #15 Slamminson, Dec 16, 2012
  16. 33nickadams

    33nickadams Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2010 Michigan

    This is one of my favorite Short's. BA Woodmaster will be huge!
     
    #16 33nickadams, Dec 16, 2012
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  17. gustogasmic

    gustogasmic Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2012 Michigan

    I hope this doesn't ring true in the barrel-aged version. Pecan nuttiness and bourbony vanilla could compliment so well
     
    #17 gustogasmic, Dec 17, 2012
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  18. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    I agree, but I don't think we'll bottle the barrel aged version.
     
    #18 BeyondDescription, Dec 17, 2012
  19. Circleo12

    Circleo12 Maven (1,446) Nov 12, 2012 South Carolina
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    Step #1 - Bottle The Woodmaster
    Step #2 - Send all Short's Brews directly to Upstate S.C.

    (I can dream at least)
     
    #19 Circleo12, Dec 17, 2012
  20. jacob4999

    jacob4999 Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2008 Michigan

    :slight_frown:
     
    #20 jacob4999, Dec 17, 2012
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