Short's Pandemonium Pale Ale - Short's Brewing Company

blackcompg

Illinois

3.53/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from their 12oz bottle -

Appearance - Poured a finger of golden head, body was a gorgeous opaque orange amber, very nice lacing left after the session.

Smell - Whole grain bread, earthy hops, and some minerals in the nose.

Taste - There is a bready malt character for the entire quaff - starts with floral and very earthy hops, baked bread, then light minerals long into the finish.

Mouthfeel - On the lighter side, medium carb provides alot of crispness and sharper edges - cleansing the palate to finish slightly bitter and dry.

Overall - This is a very good and uniquesly refreshing APA, a good thirst quencher, and very sessionable @ 5.4%.

Serving type: bottle

08-19-2012 16:15:22 | More by blackcompg

scotorum

Massachusetts

3.43/5  rDev -6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Poured from the 12 oz. bottle into a tulip glass

a. Translucent orange-amber, half finger head disappears rather quickly, light lacing traces left behind.

s: Mildly fruity.

t: Bright and fresh with grapefruit-hop bitterness without the grapefruit flavor .

m: Light with tongue-tingling bitterness.

o: A good summer brew, a sort of ale-IPA hybrid. Or maybe a darker-tinted IPA.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 05:59:25 | More by scotorum

Marti403

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

06-05-2013 21:39:50 | More by Marti403

alelover

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

06-02-2013 19:06:40 | More by alelover

HardyA

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

06-02-2013 00:25:40 | More by HardyA

drh1382

Texas

4/5  rDev +9.6%

05-23-2013 20:15:37 | More by drh1382

ackeeper

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

05-22-2013 02:10:25 | More by ackeeper

Roman5150

Michigan

3.8/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

bottle into pint glass

appearance: darker orange/amber with huge foamy white head

smell: earthy hops, resin, wheat, hay, citrus, lemon, grass

taste: follows the nose with an earthy hop bitterness without too much flavor complexity. however it's very drinkable, very down to earth beer that you can drink without much thought. Notes of rye, breadiness, while being slightly on the watery side.

mouthfeel: not much carbonation, feels like a macro lager

overall: not my favorite pale ale, but a very decent highly drinkable one. I would buy this again but not seek it out, it's a great pale ale but nothing super special. I could session this.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 05:40:17 | More by Roman5150

HarmonMW

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

05-15-2013 19:48:23 | More by HarmonMW

JMurphy41

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

05-11-2013 15:01:51 | More by JMurphy41

Slay40

Michigan

4/5  rDev +9.6%

05-10-2013 18:59:49 | More by Slay40

Bitter_Echo

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

05-09-2013 01:25:23 | More by Bitter_Echo

Shatter

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

05-08-2013 01:52:55 | More by Shatter

Tek9ne

Michigan

3/5  rDev -17.8%

05-04-2013 14:13:48 | More by Tek9ne

sinstaineddemon

Connecticut

3.76/5  rDev +3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

A - This ale pours a dark pumpkin orange with a thin white head that laces quickly but the rim has some serious retention. Scant amounts of carbonation available.

S - sharply hoppy without hop-bombiness, poignant but not strong, a malty backbone provides support but doesn't particularly add to the aroma

T - The hops pick up in the taste, at least initially. The first tongue splash makes you think this beer is going the (D)IPA route, but just for a split second. The hops plateau and the malt creeps up and balances ideally.

M&D&O - quite drinkable, the elements bland nicely, especially as it warms a bit. Blithely complex, with no pretension. A well crafted beer. Shorts...PLEASE COME TO NEW ENGLAND PERMANENTLY!!!

Serving type: bottle

05-01-2013 20:45:42 | More by sinstaineddemon

MichaelNickerson

Michigan

3.66/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance - clear, golden yellow with a nice two finger head

Smell - extremely hoppy with a hint of floral notes

Taste - dry and bitter with a hint of floral

Mouthfeel - very low carbonation and dry mouth

Overall - this was my first american pale ale and was a great beer to start with. Would like some more fruity or floral taste, but the typical hops with bitterness was sufficient for an above average score

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2013 15:19:30 | More by MichaelNickerson

finstadp

Michigan

4.19/5  rDev +14.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

This was the first beer I have had from Short's Brewing Company and I was very impressed. The appearance was amber colored and murky. The smell or aroma was fruity and specifically cherry flavored. The mouth feel was very light and refreshing. The flavor has hoppy with fruit notes. This was a great beer overall.

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2013 20:05:57 | More by finstadp

JDizzle

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

04-18-2013 15:19:36 | More by JDizzle

concealed

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -11%

04-12-2013 01:51:12 | More by concealed

DaPan

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

04-11-2013 16:31:36 | More by DaPan

rkf1976

Michigan

4/5  rDev +9.6%

04-06-2013 00:43:25 | More by rkf1976

wyatt13

Illinois

3.73/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Another Short's brew that my dad picked up while in Michigan recently. Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into my tulip glass.

A - An intentionally vigorous pour results in a blossoming two-and-a-half finger white head that sits proudly atop a honey-hued base. Retention is good and offers promises of substantial lacing to come.

S - Decent amounts of hops of the orange and grassy varieties, with a bit of earthiness or nuttiness. A relatively heavy malt backbone for a pale ale plays a significant supporting role.

T - Caramel malts and hops are fairly balanced here, with a lingering sweet aftertaste that is reminiscent of honey. I definitely feel that the hops are taking more of a backseat than I was anticipating in this one.

M - Low on the carbonation, but with a fuller mouthfeel than expected. Very drinkable, despite bitterness that expands throughout the bottle.

O - Not your typical pale ale, largely due to the different malt profile. Don't go into this one expecting your typical pale ale, but approach it with an open mind and I think you will be more satisfied.

Serving type: bottle

04-03-2013 02:52:25 | More by wyatt13

neckbracesub

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

03-28-2013 13:18:25 | More by neckbracesub

Sparky44

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

03-24-2013 23:31:19 | More by Sparky44

Haybeerman

Colorado

4/5  rDev +9.6%

03-22-2013 23:44:56 | More by Haybeerman