Short's Brewing (2021)

Just noticed the rest of the release schedule is out. Psyched to see Spruce Pilsner and Goodnight Bodacious in 6ers, 2 of my all time favorite short’s brews!

 

I hope there is more Spruce made this year, than there was last year.

 

Really digging Autumn IPA again this year. Really nice to have a shorts IPA come in under 6%.

 

Good to see Spruce and Bodacious back, and Step Into the Haze is underrated in my opinion.

My question, since we're two thirds of the way through September: where's Tried and True? There's not anything in the public label approvals that indicates a bunch of new releases coming. Is it being delayed?

 

Have they even said what is gonna be in that pack?

 

I haven't seen any details announced, and I asked when it was announced what would be included and got a "wait and see" answer. Frankly, I thought we might see Spruce in there.

 

I seen a 24 pack at Costco that had 8 Huma 8 Soft Parades and 8 Locals. Those are all tried and true beers, perhaps that is it.

 

That makes sense, but why be coy about what's inside of it if that's the case? It's no good to play wait-and-see and then drop a case of readily available brews. Also they haven't updated the description on the release schedule yet. For now, I'm holding out hope we'll get to see some old favorites (Pontius, maybe Publican?) return.
If that truly is their Tried and True, color me disappointed.

 

You know what's NOT disappointing? This beer right here:



It's been a little while since this one hit shelves, get it while you can.

 

The 2021 beer calendar said this would hit all distribution states. I am disappointed that this changed.

 

A Tribe Called Zest is ignorantly good, better than I remember. The release schedule is looking great for the next few months.

 

Same boat. I don't remember being overly impressed with this last go around but think this year it is really great. Feel the same about Sticky Boots. Thought it was good but didn't love it last year, but the fresh sixer I had last weekend was on point!

 

Hoppy Holidays hitting shelves this week

https://www.brewbound.com/news/shorts-brewing-to-release-super-hoppy-holidays-variety-pack/

 

There's not much more to say for this legend than:

Coming soon....

 

Well, it finally happened, although I suppose it was inevitable at some point. IMHO, this year's Yoda is the weakest so far, which I attribute to a lack of a wild card like last year's tangy Batch 10000, or 2019's Bourbon Huma and Good Humans, or 2018's syrupy Batch 5000 and Goodnight Bodacious. It's fine, not bad, but just not as out there as previous editions.

 

It's funny how people's palates are different, this is my favorite Yoda yet, seems more balanced and less of a mess to me.

 

While I agree in principle, part of the appeal of Yoda for me is the amount of messiness inherent in making leftover casserole.

Where I think we can all agree is Juicy Tree is goddam fantastic this year. Holy cow, I missed this one

 

Anyone seen the super hoppy holiday packs at a meijer in metro Detroit? I usually get it from them, but I have been to a few locations over the past two weeks and not one had it

 

I would check Costco, my local one had tons for 29.99

 

That is a great price. I paid $36 for the last one at my local spot. It seemed more scarce than usual this year.

 

I know, I paid 36.99 for two and figured that would be all I could find....then I saw the mountain of them at Costco, and had to buy two more!

 

Goodnight Bodacious is out. This is one of my favorite Short's beers, straddles the line between black IPA and imperial stout. Reminds me of fresh Expedition stout.

 

Saw a Tried & True variety pack at a local store today. It's a 12 pack of 3 each Soft Parade, Local's, Huma, and Bellaire. So, similar to the 24 pack at Costco but with the addition of Bellaire Brown. $14.99,so a decent price if you enjoy the flagships.

Come to think of it, I'm pretty sure Shorts very first variety pack was the same thing.

Edit: Dammit, so close. Substitute Pontius for Local's and its the first pack:

https://www.shortsbrewing.com/variety-is-the-shorts-of-life/

Actually, that sounds really nice!

 

Aiight, heads up. The latest Short's Report contains a link to a to the 2022 1st Quarter Release Schedule:



What's that? An IPA Awesome Pack? Oh, it contains:



The one on the right is Nowadaze, a Double Hazy IPA.

So what's everyone think? I'm happy for some Uber Goober, Double Parade, and to try the IPL. Good Humans is nice to see back too.

 

Last release of the year! I remember the year Short's got into the Hazy IPA game and launched Slurm and Slurm Lord. I was at the pub at this one was on tap and I immediately thought it was superior. Highly suggest picking this one up in days of auld Lang syne


The addition of oats really makes this one stand apart

 

I missed the pub only packs, too. And Short's puts out enough IPAs I don't know if putting out a variety pack of that style (except Space Rock, which I would call a cousin maybe) makes sense.
I still hold out hope we'll get that premium variety pack Joe mentioned a couple years ago.

 

Want list from the good old days:
Publican Porter
Cup A Joe
Key Lime Pie
Juicy Tree---bottles
Strawberry Shortscake
Woodmaster
Peaches And Cream
Carrot Cake
Chocolate Wheat
Pandemonium

 

I second this!

 

I could go for some Aorta ale or Lil' Wheezy.

 

This too!

 

The Baskin Robbins of beer....

 

Need a Jamocha Almond Fudge Stout

 

I miss lil wheezy, love that one

 

Dear Shorts,

Stop making the beer schedule and let us do it.

Us

 

If that happens, I'm adding Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster. I really miss that one.

 

I'm in. Please add Bludgeon Yer Eye. I LOVE Goodnight Bodacious, but I'd like a black IPA option that doesn't wreck me after a few bottles!