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rAvg: 3.79
pDev: 16.09%
Reviews: 115
Hads: 105
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Short's Brewing Company
Michigan
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United States
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American Brown Ale
| 9.50%
ABV
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Specialty Double Brown Ale.
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beerhan
Ohio
4.72
/5
rDev
+24.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
12 oz bottle. One of the most amazing descriptions of a beer ever.
Poured into a goblet, nice thin head with a gorgeous brown color.
Smells straight up like maple syrup and alcohol. Not much else going on.
Taste is phenomenal on this beer. Lots of maple syrup, nuttiness, booze, caramel. This tastes so good that I want one all the time.
Very drinkable and has a great mouthfeel. It is like drinking waffles with nuts and godiva on them. Amazing unique brew and the best thing shorts has ever done in my opinion. Such a beautiful beer.
Serving type: bottle
02-07-2011 06:53:31 |
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B0bD0bbselbock
Michigan
4.5
/5
rDev
+18.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Bottle poured into tumbler pint glass
A- Amber brown, moderately opaque, appearing somewhat like grade A maple syrup (appropriately enough). Fairly strong head, about 1/4 inch thick, with nice lacing.
S- The pecans seem to come out first, following quickly by the sweet aroma of maple syrup and brown sugar. I can really detect the maple syrup notes, along with brown sugar, paired with the roasted pecans, smelling somewhat like a maple glazed doughnut.
T- The maple syrup and roasted pecans shine through very nicely in this delectable drink. Amazing! The pecans really compliment the brown sugar and maple syrup notes beautifully. Also, a nice bit of warming alcohol in the finish, complimenting the other flavors well. The flavors linger very pleasantly on the palate, reminding me somewhat of flapjacks with pecans topped with real maple syrup. Truly, a chemical wedding of complimentary flavors dancing on the taste buds.
M- Medium-bodied, somewhat creamy.
D- Very, very drinkable. The lovely pairing of familiar flavors make for an enjoyable drink that goes down quite well, either enjoyed sip by sip , or guzzled at moderate pace :)
To my mind, this beer seems outstanding in many respects, from its bold and synergistic flavors, lovely aroma and color, to its high ABV- this beer has a lot to offer. I imagine this would be a nice drink to share with those who may have yet to develop a palate for craft brews, as this showcases quite nicely flavors that most folks may already know and appreciate. And on cold winter nights, sitting around a nice fire with friends or a loved one, this would be a winner, for certain, IMO. Maybe even as compliment to pancakes, bacon, and eggs for breakfast, for those "vacation" days ;) I also find the whimsical artwork on the bottle brings yet another dimension of enjoyment to the beverage. In Short's, a brilliant beer :)
Serving type: bottle
01-20-2011 07:28:39 |
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DannyDan
Michigan
4.5
/5
rDev
+18.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A. Pours a dark mahogany with a thick tan head with superb retention, and lacing. It also has decent carbonation.
S. The aroma is roasted pecans, maple syrup, coffee and chocolate. The smell just lets you know you have a high quality beer.
T. This is a very unique taste of maple syrup, pecans, chocolate, coffee mixed together followed by some sweet malts, some fruits, more maple syrup, a nutty pecan finish with hints of saltiness in a semi-sweet finish.
M. This starts out smooth, but as you drink it the creaminess takes over. The mix of smoothness and creaminess goes all over the mouth and when swallowing the beer can feel the warmness of the alcohol in you.
D. For being a full bodied beer with a 9.5% ABV it is very drinkable.
So far this is the best beer I have tried from Short's. This is highly recommended and a beer this good makes me proud that people who are local to me made this great brew.
Serving type: bottle
01-22-2011 05:12:48 |
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TurdFurgison
Ohio
4.45
/5
rDev
+17.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz bottle courtesy of jale (thanks Jim!). I've been looking forward to this particular beer more than many other Shorts creations.
It pours dark and murky, amber brown with what looks to be floating bits of translucence. A couple fingers of tan foam than never sink below 5mm or so.
It smells malty and a little sickly sweet, a noticeable hit of maple syrup, some light roast too. I want to say pecan, but only because it's on the label. It doesn't really smell nutty to me.
It's definitely easy to get the maple syrup in the flavor, evocative of several maple barrel aged beers from Founders. And in come the pecans, delicious! This really tastes just as advertised, much more than expected from the aroma. A little noticeable ethanol but not too much.
Thick and coating, almost oily feeling mouthfeel. Matches the flavors well, a beast of a beer and delicious. Well done.
Serving type: bottle
02-15-2011 02:24:11 |
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Another6Pack
Michigan
4.43
/5
rDev
+16.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A: murky brown pour, 1/4" head that lasted about a minute, nice sturdy lacing. Flakes of what I presume are the toasted pecans are suspended throughout.
S: sweet, earthy, and even a little alcohol in the nose. Pretty darn interesting and appealing.
T: blast of sweetness at the front, malt and pecans in the middle, and a kick of alcohol at the finish. I am not a sweet beer fan, but the sweetness in this one is not prolonged. Every now and then the finish was strangely reminiscient of Jagermeister.
M/D: nothing at all adverse here. Drinkability gets an extra .5 for the flavor/heat combination.
I like that I can taste everything that was put into this ale, and would be pleased if it worked its way into a regular winter bottling rotation.
Serving type: bottle
01-16-2011 22:29:08 |
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flpiii
Michigan
4.4
/5
rDev
+16.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a bottle in to a standard pint glass.
Appearance: Pours a dark red that can be described as slightly dense.
Just under a finger of a cream colored head. The head holds steady.
Smell: It's a sweet nutty smell, the nuttiness in very present in addition to hints of fruit.
Taste: I would say splendid! I was anxious to try this beer and I was not disappointed. The smell is a sneak peak of what you get, which is...nutty and full of sweet winter goodness!
Mouthfeel: This was my only disappointment with this beer, I love the Shorts earthiness that you get in most of their beers, but this one lacks that. Perhaps it's just this style of beer. Don't get me wrong it still has a good mouthfeel, just not what I was anticipating.
Overall: A great Brown Ale with a little kick!! A true Winter Warmer! I thoroughly enjoyed this beer and encourage you to give it a try!
Serving type: bottle
01-12-2012 02:05:36 |
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orbitalr0x
Illinois
4.38
/5
rDev
+15.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
750 ml bottle. #313 of 936.
Deep brown and opaque with a half inch of light tan head on top. Big brown malts with a nice sweetness from the highly evident maple syrup. Earthy with caramel accents as well along with a nutty undertone. Rich and inviting.
First sip brings smooth brown malts with sweet caramel accents. Toasted pecans come through quite nicely as well as fresh maple syrup flavors. Roasty brew with a smooth finish. Nutty, malty and overall just damn yummy.
Medium body and creamy with good carbonation. This was wonderful brew and a gem in a great series of beers from Short's. The last of the Imperial Series for me and it just leaves me wanting more, so give me more Joe!!
Serving type: bottle
05-05-2009 02:03:55 |
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kzoobrew
Michigan
4.38
/5
rDev
+15.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Enjoyed on tap at the Bellaire brewpub 07/31/10.
Dark brown body with slight amber highlights gleeming through the edges. Head is slight and doesn't linger long. Light eggshell color, decent lacing left despite the minimal head.
Rich maple syrup is strong upfront. Aroma is rather sweet all the way around. Caramel and brown malts with a nuttiness from the pecans. Slightly boozey but not offensive.
The flavor on tap is a bit deeper than later samples from the growler. On tap the darker malt flavors are stronger melding well with the sweet maple flavor. The nuttiness blends in just behind complimenting the previous flavors well. Out of the growler the sweetness seems to be increased as the darker malty flavors fade.
Full bodied with a thick and creamy mouthfeel. Very syrupy, sweetness sticks to the tongue leaving the finish to be very long.
Another dangerously drinkable beer from Short's. A hefty beer which will really sneak up on you. A couple pints would probably be my limit, but I would enjoy the hell out of those pints. Excellent beer and a privilege to drink.
Serving type: on-tap
08-28-2010 17:38:50 |
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zoso1967
Michigan
4.33
/5
rDev
+14.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
The Woodmaster pours a fairly cloudy, deep woody (go figure) brown color with a light tan cap of foam. The foam has nice staying power and leaves equally nice lace.
The aroma is sweet and malty with plenty of brown sugar, some maple and a bit of toffee. It also has that sort of earthy spice to it that seems so common in Short's larger beers. I also can detect just a bit of alcoholic heat and perhaps even some vanilla.
The flavor is also quite malty with a pretty big punch of dark and rich fruity sweetness. The malt character of this beer also has a good dose of molasses and plenty of maple goodness. Probably my favorite aspect of this beer is that all this sweetness melts away to reveal a nice nutty and slightly toasty character that you would find in a more traditional brown. It is a very smooth transition that makes the beer very balanced and makes me want to take another sip.
The mouthfeel is also quit pleasant. Nice and smooth with a medium body. The finish is slightly sticky, but at the same time has enough dryness to keep it from getting out of control. Toasted nutty notes linger on my palate after swallowing.
This might not be as drinkable as a standard brown ale, but it is much more drinkable than many other beers of its size and malt character. When I smelled this and got all that malt in my nose, I figured it would be a sipper, but the nuttiness on the end helps it go down faster. This is a very well made beer.
Serving type: bottle
01-18-2011 15:39:32 |
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TCHopCraver
Michigan
4.33
/5
rDev
+14.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Reviewed from notes written on 2/23/11.
The Woodmaster (great name and artwork combination) pours moderately dark brown with an attractive hint of mahogany. The head is beige and about one finger tall after a down-the-middle pour into a large snifter. The lacing looks very much how a shaken up snow globe appears.
I can definitely smell the maple and pecan influences over top of a big, brown ale aroma, which is slightly nutty and very heavy on brown sugar. Other scents of caramel and toffee slip into the bouquet. Just judging by the smell, I would love to have this beverage at a campfire on a cold autumn night.
The Woodmaster has a really unique and oh-so-yummy taste. The maple syrup flavor is the highlight for me and it blends nicely with the brown sugar and caramel notes that I would expect an Imperial Brown to have. The finish is nicely nutty and toasty on my tongue as the pecans take over. Perhaps some hops and a little bit of alcoholic heat add to the finish.
The mouthfeel is a fine medium body and has perfect carbonation for the beer. The finish isn't necessarily drying, but it has a toasty snap at the end of each sip.
Well, The Woodmaster certainly isn't sessionable, but it is a beer that I enjoy greatly. The two Imperial Browns that I have had from Shorts (this and Good Humans), have both been standouts and I am impressed with how different the two taste, while still remaining pretty similar. This is one of those beers that I am surprised by how good it is every time that I drink it.
Serving type: bottle
02-26-2011 19:38:15 |
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techfed87
Michigan
4.3
/5
rDev
+13.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Pours a nice powerful head. Color is dark brown. Smell is fairly sweet, with a definite malt presence there.
First sip is quite interesting. It starts off very slowly, building in intensity from what could be described as an average brown ale to something far more nuanced. There is a bit of a nutty flavor to it, which I guess could be the pecans. Mouthfeel is very rich as well, with an aftertaste that's quite tasty in its own respect.
Having heard that this is a limited release, I strongly suggest you try this one before it runs out.
Serving type: bottle
01-22-2011 00:50:49 |
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chugalug06
Colorado
4.29
/5
rDev
+13.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Very dark brown with very light dense foamy head. Not much lacing.
Vanilla, maple, sugar, roasty, sweet.
Very nutty flavor, dry and mouthy. Sugars are roasty and forward. Nothing is subtle about this brew. Carbonation is a nice medium with a slight agave finish. Flavor is a bit tight and could use sometime in the cellar.
Highly recommended, a great drinker even at 9.5%. Lots of unique aromas and flavors. Thanks Abanton for spreading the Shorts wealth.
Serving type: bottle
02-22-2013 01:47:04 |
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JizackFH
New York
4.25
/5
rDev
+12.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This review is from notes taken when I went to the Shorts Brewpub on 7/7/10. I love going to their brewpub by the way.
A - This beer pours a deep mahogany color. The edges glow crimson when held to the light. It has a nice 2-finger off-white head on it, that left good lacing on the glass.
S - It has a good maple syrup smell up front. There are also notes of pecans, almonds, caramel, alcohol, and toffee. There is also a bit of toastiness present.
T - The toasted malts come out first. There is also a nice sweetness present as well. The maple taste is present, but much less than in the nose. I am also getting the caramel, toffee, and nuttiness that was in the nose.
M - This has a medium-ull body with low-medium carbonation. It is a very smooth beer, and has a creamy feel to it. It coats the mouth nicely.
D - This has good drinkability. It goes down easy and tastes great. It has a good balance to it, as a deep flavor profile. This is a great beer from a great brewery, and I'm glad I got the chance to enjoy it. I can't wait until my next trip the Shorts brewpub.
Serving type: on-tap
01-02-2011 13:16:27 |
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akorsak
Pennsylvania
4.23
/5
rDev
+11.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A 25.7 oz bottle, from the 2007 bottling; purchased at the brewpub three years ago this week. # 631 of 936.
A: The brown ale is dark, a syrupy chocolate/caramel look, obscured and opaque. A thin head, mildly off-white, is just a thin band around the glass. Not back for being as old as my middle child.
S: Maple syrup, toasted pecans, and caramel. The richness of the aroma is very reminiscent of Utopias, the maple syrup adding a luxurious texture to the smell. Brown sugar adds to the sweet spiciness of the nose.
T: A little long in the tooth, but just a little. That age has mellowed out maple syrup a spell, coaxing more out of the nuttiness. That nuttiness is chewy and darker, a full flavor that segues into the nutty caramel flavors of the base brown ale. The maple syrup is sweet, a dark richness against the nuts. A little thin at times, the ale still holds up remarkably well. The maple syrup aspect lingers, a dry sweetness that packs a boozy punch at times. An excellent beer to nurse through.
M: The maple syrup and pecan are a good combination, nutty and sweet. Spicy brown sugar and raisins add to the wall of flavor. Damned, this one held up well.
Serving type: bottle
07-15-2012 00:49:50 |
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Viggo
Ontario (Canada)
4.22
/5
rDev
+11.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
750 ml bottle. Huge thanks to rlcnmeyer for the DLD hookup!
Pours a clear dark ruby red, very thick off white head forms, settles down to a thick ring, good retention as it keeps up a solid layer, no real lacing on the glass though.
Smell is nice, very nutty, heavy toffee/caramel, lots of raisin and dark fruit, figs, bourbon, wood, vanilla, very rich and malty aroma, nice and biscuity, smells good.
Taste is better, very fruity and nutty, pecan pie, maple, alcohol, sherry, vanilla and oak, cherry puts, toffee and caramel, biscuit, more nuts, really cool flavour profile.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied with low to medium carbonation. Smooth going down, this is nice stuff. Thanks Randy!
Serving type: bottle
01-05-2010 19:02:34 |
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maximum12
Minnesota
4.22
/5
rDev
+11.3%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
Thanks to GrandCruDrew for this bottle, an extra in a springtime trade off my wants list. I approach this Short's offering as I approach all of them: ready with a towel, or ready for a great treat. Which will this be?
Pour is an undeniable brown with a respectable, but not suspect, off-white cap. The smell, my lord, the smell. Like somebody dropped my mother's Christmas kitchen into a pecan pie, then topped it off with sweet malts & a coating of maple syrup. Unlike any aroma that's ever graced these nostrils; just fantastic.
Short's The Woodmaster almost lives up to this heavenly bouquet. Pecans & maple syrup blow out of the glass in a verdant wave of tastiness. Sub-tastes are raisins, figs, shoe leather, a more general nuttiness, perhaps a stray drop of malt or two. Enjoyable either way: surface or deep. The only drawback, & this is picky, is it ain't too drinkable. I've already had it popped for over half-an-hour, & perhaps 3-4 ounces are gone. One of the heaviest, most-filling brown ales I've ever run into.
But hey, whatever, this is simply an excellent beer that pushes boundaries in every direction. A showcase of Short's at it's best.
Serving type: bottle
05-28-2011 01:47:22 |
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33nickadams
Michigan
4.22
/5
rDev
+11.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Dark brown color, translucent, with a half a finger head with small bubbles. Smells of nuts, chocolate, maple syrup and malt. Taste is nutty, chocolatey, slightly coffee and I get very little maple syrup. Mouthfeel is on the heavy side and is carbonated lightly. Overall, this is a great beer and I will seek this out every year. A great winter warmer. If you were never able to get Cashew Mountain Brown, this one ranks right up there with it in my opinion. I would love to see this one barrel-aged.
Serving type: bottle
01-16-2012 01:33:31 |
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BlissJunkie
Michigan
4.2
/5
rDev
+10.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This beer has been one year aged in a cellar. Upon opening it is still very maple forward. There is very little head even on an aggressive pour.
The color is definitely on par for a brown. It's not clear but it's not cloudy however you can see through it unlike a porter or a stout. First sip has a great amount of alcohol and lots of dark fruit. While the alcohol is the most dominate flavor, its not hot alcohols. Everything is very mellow and enjoyable. Past the figs and dates the pecans stand out more than the maple. The maple is present but it's more ambiguous and leaves you searching for all that makes this beer so good. It has a subtle but enjoyable carbonation.
I enjoy boozy olde ales and this one aged a year is definitely one of my favs. I enjoy it fresh as well but the year makes it a much more complex beer.
Serving type: bottle
01-10-2013 04:15:35 |
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rye726
Colorado
4.18
/5
rDev
+10.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Up for review is a 750ml bottle of The Woodmaster from Short's Brewing Company. Poured into a snifter at cellar temp. Pours mahogany, tan head. Notes of pecans, strawberry fruit, malts, oak and booze. Nice creamy body. Very nice, could use more time to mellow out.
Serving type: bottle
02-22-2011 00:58:21 |
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TenHornsProud
Colorado
4.18
/5
rDev
+10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Appearance: Dark brown/ Ruby with a tan head that lingers
Smell: Nutty chocolate with a semi-sweetness with no real hops and syrup. Nice aroma.
Taste: Upfront cherry and vanilla, mildly nutty and slightly fruity. Woody and maple syrup strong after that with a dryish finish.
Mouthfeel: Taste the alcohol but it's balanced. Medium body and carbonation.
Serving type: bottle
01-27-2012 03:36:14 |
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emerge077
Illinois
4.15
/5
rDev
+9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Sample courtesy Jay23, via trade with Hoppymeal. Thanks!
Around an 8 oz. sample, poured into a Chimay chalice. Deep orange/brown body with pretty crimson highlights. Consistent head with spindly lacing. Good clarity on the first pour. Plenty of visible carbonation streams.
Dark and exotic aromas of vinous berry, dried apple, maple, with the mild lactic elements of a Flanders red.
Fairly mild apple tartness, brown sugar, a unique nuttiness (presumably pecan listed on the label), definite 100% maple syrup tones, and dried figs rounding it out. Bittersweet. The maple gives it a nice oomph in the body, along with a forest-like element. Taste=4.25 if I could.
Ultra malty, smooth, and medium bodied overall. There's a twinge of alcohol under the maple goodness, which slows you down some, but it's not distracting. Very creative and highly recommended!
Serving type: bottle
01-06-2008 20:19:17 |
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OHLRangers
Michigan
4.15
/5
rDev
+9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
750ml bottle purchased from the brewery in July 08.
Shared with my better half on Xmas Eve, poured into standard pint glass. Dark reddish brown appearance, limited head leaving no lacing.
First thing that hits in the aroma is the pecans, followed by the maple syrup. Upon tasting, each drink yields another flavor. I get the pecans first, then a bit of a boozy hit on the back of the tongue, followed by the maple syrup. As the temperature changes, so do the tastes.
Great feel, but it's a tough beer to drink and drink. Great for sharing, and another from the creative mind of Joe Short.
Serving type: bottle
12-25-2008 05:10:43 |
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GbVDave
Illinois
4.15
/5
rDev
+9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a 750ml bottle into two St. Bernardus goblets. Thanks to HeatherAnn for the assist! Extra special thanks to Mentor for this from our recent trade! Also, thanks to Mentor for mailing me the hang tag/trading card. You rock, Paul!
Bottle # 496 of 936
Date Brewed: 3.20.07
Batch No: 289
Date Bottled: 5.9.07
A: Pours a muddy milk chocolate mixed with Grade B maple syrup color. Small khaki head gives way to thick bubbly ring and ample lace.
S: Aromas of tangy fruit, maple syrup, toasted nuts, cola nut, molassas, honey, vanilla, and pipe tobacco.
T: See above with a hint of brandy and/or rum, brown sugar, roasted nuts, and dry toasty malt.
M: Full bodied and sweet with the perfect amount of dry astringency.
D: Damn! We loved this beer! So rich and earthy, hopefully this becomes easier to find in the future.
Serving type: bottle
01-16-2010 19:50:24 |
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SpdKilz
Illinois
4.15
/5
rDev
+9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
My second beer of the night and another great beer provided by Kevin (kzoobrew). Cheers buddy!
Appearance - Pours into my Russian River Tulip with a roasty chocolaty brown color with just hints of light coming through the edges of the glass. About a finger of slowly dissipating head is achieved, that leaves slight lacing on the sides of the glass.
Smell - Nutty, brown sugar, malty backbone, pecans, and maple syrup. Yummm.
Taste - Oh wow, I can immediately taste the pecans, but for just a split second before the maple charges in and takes over. Holy cow. This tastes exactly like my grandmothers pecan pie. Dang it I wish she was here - despite her not being the "drinkin type" I'd trick her into sipping this so she can see how similar it tastes! The nuttiness from the pecans makes itself present again after the initial sweet wave of maple syrup subsides, and ends on a sweet, toffee note.
Mouthfeel - Pretty damn thick - chewy, lower carbonation, syrupy. Appropriate.
Drinkability - As with all of Short's beers, I have honestly never been able to taste the alcohol. This, for being so high in ABV, is pretty damn drinkable. I can see why Kevin has spoke about this beer in the past. Well done Short's!
Serving type: bottle
02-02-2011 02:50:27 |
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elNopalero
Texas
4.15
/5
rDev
+9.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
This pours a ruddy dark caramel brown color with very light, thin foam. There’s a light aroma defined by some sweet maple notes and a touch of mild caramel malt. The flavor has a pronounced bitterness that is appealing contrast to malt sweetness along with some maple notes. There’s some pecan on the finish but it doesn’t draw undue attention to itself. I get some heat but it’s on the mellow side. That said, I felt the abv before I noticed it.
Serving type: bottle
01-14-2013 07:25:18 |
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