Short's Raisin Apollo - Short's Brewing Company

syu3003

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A- poured 1FH orangey and hazy. a little darker than expected.

S- aroma of moderate hops, notes of citrus but with a sweet tone probably from the raisins.

T- with the aroma a bittersweet character with dank hops. more malty than hoppy from what i remember when i had it on tap last year. raisiny sweets initially with a pretty strong alcohol finish.

M- a fairly balanced DIPA that seems to achieve what joe was aiming for. very drinkable.

I- I had this on tap in bellaire last year and was very excited for its release. 2011 on tap I remember being much hoppier with more citrusy hoppy characters and a hint of raisin, which is what hyped me up about the beer. this year's bottle release was a bit disappointing, but nonetheless a very drinkable and delicious beer. will have no problem finishing off my sixer! Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

02-11-2012 03:15:29 | More by syu3003

Slay40

Michigan

4/5  rDev +16.6%

05-12-2013 02:18:22 | More by Slay40

kscaldef

Oregon

2/5  rDev -41.7%

04-22-2013 05:32:42 | More by kscaldef

duceswild

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +9.3%

04-17-2013 06:33:11 | More by duceswild

rkf1976

Michigan

4/5  rDev +16.6%

04-06-2013 00:44:25 | More by rkf1976

Sparky44

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +9.3%

03-24-2013 23:34:14 | More by Sparky44

SimcoeJoe

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +31.2%

03-16-2013 13:09:01 | More by SimcoeJoe

SaisonRichBiere

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +31.2%

03-02-2013 02:10:56 | More by SaisonRichBiere

PattyMelt

Michigan

2.25/5  rDev -34.4%

02-21-2013 07:49:42 | More by PattyMelt

adamant1912

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +9.3%

01-29-2013 19:23:30 | More by adamant1912

schmityl

4.25/5  rDev +23.9%

01-14-2013 00:19:29 | More by schmityl

BlissJunkie

Michigan

4/5  rDev +16.6%

01-10-2013 22:40:21 | More by BlissJunkie

SeaOfShells

California

1.5/5  rDev -56.3%

01-10-2013 20:42:48 | More by SeaOfShells

beergorrilla

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +9.3%

12-21-2012 15:34:03 | More by beergorrilla

jmich24

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +9.3%

11-30-2012 04:44:56 | More by jmich24

ssimpson89

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev +2%

10-29-2012 00:42:29 | More by ssimpson89

LaChupacabra

California

2/5  rDev -41.7%

10-27-2012 04:54:11 | More by LaChupacabra

rolandboy

Michigan

2.5/5  rDev -27.1%

10-20-2012 03:33:31 | More by rolandboy

TCgoalie

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +23.9%

10-18-2012 01:34:28 | More by TCgoalie

ROGUE16

Delaware

3.5/5  rDev +2%

10-15-2012 23:47:49 | More by ROGUE16

bsuedekum

Missouri

3/5  rDev -12.5%

10-12-2012 01:04:32 | More by bsuedekum

Gtg642

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev +2%

09-21-2012 22:48:34 | More by Gtg642

kawilliams81

Illinois

2.6/5  rDev -24.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a Half Acre tulip.

A- Pours a dark copper with a 1 finger light tan head. Small blotches and bubbles on the glass.

S- Citrus, pine and grape juice.

T- Sweet caramel malts, citrus and pine bitterness, plum and grape juice.

M- Medium body and carbonation. Slight dry with a astringent after taste that lingers.

O- Raisins in a IPA doesn't sound good and it isn't. Take the raisins out and this is probably a good dipa.

Serving type: bottle

09-13-2012 01:27:25 | More by kawilliams81

BrkfstOfChmpns

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev +9.3%

09-11-2012 21:42:01 | More by BrkfstOfChmpns

birchstick

Missouri

3.6/5  rDev +5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A - pours an orangish amber caramel color with a nice looking fluffy white head

S - nose consists of lots of floral, piney hops with a little bit of earthy onions in the mix

T - starts off with sweet raisin and grape flavors. These move on to a little bit of grain and cookie malts, but are quickly overtaken by bitter onion, pine, and juicy citrus hops. Ends with bitter hops and a little bit of hot booziness.

M - Full bodied and smooth; goes down well

D - overall, another unique, interesting beer by Shorts. The reasons weren't as noticeable as I had anticipated, but they worked well in the DIPA style, which I feel is a hard style to add anything to. Recommended if you can find it.

Serving type: bottle

08-22-2012 22:18:46 | More by birchstick