Many breweries have no trouble moving India pale ales. If anything, some breweries have trouble keeping up with production, as crowds line up outside taprooms to purchase limited batches of IPAs as soon as they’re released. It’s a good thing, too, as most agree that IPAs are best consumed fresh, when the hop character is... View Article
(Press Release) ELK RAPIDS, Mich.–Short’s Brewing Company of Bellaire and Elk Rapids, MI announces plans to partner with The Lagunitas Brewing Company based in Petaluma, CA, America’s ninth largest brewery. The partnership stems from Short’s desire to successfully navigate the ever-evolving craft market while maintaining its creatively fearless identity. Lagunitas’ 19.99% equity stake in... View Article
(Press Release) ELK RAPIDS, Mich.—Short’s Brewing Company of Elk Rapids, Michigan announces plans to package their beers and Starcut Ciders in cans for the first time. Based in Northern Michigan, the company sees this addition to their lineup as a step towards reaching customers enjoying activities better suited for non-glass containers. An initial can roll... View Article
(Press Release) ELK RAPIDS, Mich.—Short’s Brewing Company of Bellaire, MI, announces updated Midwest distribution plans. In January, the company announced it would distribute Short’s brews and Starcut Ciders outside of their home state, Michigan, for the first time. Initial distribution outside Michigan began with eastern Pennsylvania in February 2016. This area will extend to Pittsburgh... View Article
(Press Release) ELK RAPIDS, Mich.–Short’s Brewing Company of Bellaire, MI announces plans to distribute its beer and Starcut Ciders outside of Michigan. The brewery, which was founded in 2004 by Joe Short, has distributed only to the state of Michigan since opening its production facility in 2009. Joe Short said the decision to move away from... View Article
Not too long ago, I held a glass of a strawberry habanero India pale ale brewed by Brouwerij De Molen to my lips. I consider myself a hophead, but wondered if all my previous IPA tasting had prepared me for that first taste. The sweet, juicy fruit waxed on first and the heat swept the... View Article
We’ve all seen the T-shirt, Beer Is Food. A growing number of brewers have taken that sentiment to near-literal levels by concocting recipes strongly influenced by culinary creations, be they breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert or between-meal snacks. Of course, any time a brewery attempts a beer designed to evoke a certain edible, it walks a... View Article
Beers today are conceived quite differently than when beer itself was still being created. Centuries ago, modern styles were not developed based on brewers’ whimsy but out of necessity.
Shorts Brewing Co. Bellaire, MI Available: MI On May 1, Shorts Brewing Co. sponsored the first Short’s to Short’s Paddle from the original brewery in Bellaire to a new, second facility. The 26-mile trip on a chain of lakes took most of the 30-50 participants 12-16 hours on the water. ABV: 6.3 ABW: 5 Color:... View Article
