Gose ale with peach and watermelon brewed in collaboration with Chaco.

Short's Brewing Co. has teamed up with Chaco Footwear for a special beer release and sandal release.

Chaco was founded in Colorado in 1989 as a sandal for river guides sick of velcro closures getting caught in the sand. Known for their adjustability and comfort, Chaco has since moved their headquarters to Rockford, Mich.

Short's welcomed the Chaco team up to the brewery to show them around the area, and it was originally a joke to team up for an actual collaboration. After getting together, they decided it was time to get real about the collab.

So, Short's Founder Joe Short thought the beer should be light and crushable, perfect for a day on the water, and they came up with Ripple Effect, a peach and watermelon gose at just over 5% ABV.

"This beer was made for adventures, for gatherings with friends, for days on the lake and bonfire nights. Short’s and Chaco, at their core, are all about loving where we live and keeping our planet beautiful. Beer and sandals meet at the apex of this ethos, and together give you the perfect pairing for your hands and feet—a beer and sandal that keep you going on all your adventures, big or small," the beer's description reads.

The design came from a classic summer northern Michigan experience, and local artist Tanya Whitley illustrated the beach scene. You'll notice several stones and fossils, including the Petoskey, Charlevoix and Kewadin stones. The Chaco team used the art to create the webbing of the accompanying sandal.