Short's Brewing Company

Regional Brewery in Elk Rapids, Michigan, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Short’s Brewing Company

Established in 2004

Contact
211 Industrial Park Dr, Elk Rapids, MI, 49629, United States
Subsidiaries
Short's Brewing Company owns 2 breweries/brands:
Description
Short's Brewing Company is a brewpub and microbrewery in Bellaire, Michigan, United States. Registered in 2002, the company opened its pub in 2004. In 2008, a production facility in Elk Rapids, Michigan was purchased and renovated to accommodate larger scale batches.

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4.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 4 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 4
Tasting at Papsoe
Hazy reddish color; creamy head. There is a bad aroma of fresh printed magazines, glue; and light fruits. In the flavor, some bitter side clashed with the tart/fruity elements. Confused. Bad.
Tried on 10 Jan 2009 at 17:38

4.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 4 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 4
Tasting at Papsoe
Hazy golden color; creamy head. The rosemary aroma reminds me a roasted chicken more than a beer. It seems a very solid Ale, with good malt, some sweetness, good hopping, unfortunately the rosemary (spruce) is so out of place. 10 years ago, following an ancient recipe, I brewed a beer with rosemary from my garden, it was undrinkable. Controversial, and I decide for thumbs down, as I did 10 years ago.
Tried on 10 Jan 2009 at 17:36

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Tasting at Papsoe
Black color. Solid Stout, quite Imperial, on the minus side there is some glue aroma, bread dough; on the plus side there is an unusual cookie touch. Good.
Tried on 10 Jan 2009 at 17:35

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Tasting at Papsoe
Hazy amber color; creamy head. Breadish aroma, maybe also with the sunflower seeds. Good Ale, solid moutfeel, good malt, medium sweetness, with a different bread touch than other beers, and light honey. Correct bitterness. Strange but not bad.
Tried on 10 Jan 2009 at 17:34

4.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 2 Overall 4.5
Tasting at Papsoe
Black color, creamy head. Mild aroma of liquorice, carobs, talc, perfume (eau de cologne). Flavor of roasted malt, mint, liquorice, chemicals… wrong. Undrinkable for me.
Tried on 10 Jan 2009 at 17:32

5.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Tasting at Papsoe
Hazy chestnut color. It’s a very strange brew, with strong caramel aroma and flavor. But also light vegetables aroma, soup aroma, spicy flavor, cookies, vegetables, chocolate. Weird!
Tried on 10 Jan 2009 at 17:30

7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
Tasting at Papsoe
Hazy dark amber color; creamy head. Nice hoppy aroma, fruity, strange grapefruit, horse barn. Strong caramel flavor, medium sweetness, good hopping, light citrus fruitness, hop resins. Strong ending bitterness, a bit harsh. Good.
Tried on 10 Jan 2009 at 17:29

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Tasting at Papsoe
Hazy amber color. It really smells like Bloody Mary: tomato, spices and light celery; I forget that it’s supposed to be beer, the aroma is nice. Some caramel flavor, medium-low sweetness, quite strong hopping, with a good pepper presence. I’m usually against these mixes, but I have to admit that this one is an interesting experience. If it was not so bitter at the end it would be better.
Tried on 10 Jan 2009 at 17:28

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Bottle. Nice tan head with good duration. Color is pitch black. Aroma and taste are rich with coffee, chocolate, roast malt and also some licorice.
Tried from Bottle on 02 Jan 2009 at 09:17

7.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Bottle. Huge creamy head with excellent duration. Color is amber. Aroma and taste are rich with ginger and also has some yeast, malt and citrus.
Tried from Bottle on 02 Jan 2009 at 09:16