Shorts - The Magician

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

I wasn't expecting an Irish red ale. I was hoping for something hoppier. This was fine enough. Nothing spectacular. Not terrible. 

Short's Huma-Lupa-Licious IPA

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

This is really bitter and has a strange, off aftertaste. I'm hoping it grows on me because I have five more to drink. I'm not sure I'd recommend it.

Short's Bellaire Brown

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

Eh. I haven't had a brown ale in quite a while. This isn't bad. It has a hint of chocolate. Mildly sweet. yadda yadda yadda.



Bonus Mandy Thoughts:

[Takes about three separate sips]. I'm not giving thoughts away for free anymore.

Short's Pandemonium Pale Ale

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

I spotted three Short's beers at one of the beer stores this weekend. They're not normally distributed in DC so I picked up one of each to try.

I think these guys are typically known for making ridiculous beers that taste like key lime pie, s'mores, strawberry shortcake and other non-typical beer flavors.


This tastes like a typical pale ale. Not too hoppy or bitter. Meh. I dig the label art on this one though.

Short's Nicie Spicie

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

This smells really... interesting.

Woo. I've had other beers that have been brewed with peppercorns (I'm looking at your Pepe Nero) but this is the first one I've had that really tastes like it has pepper in it. But that's not meant in a bad way. I actually enjoy this. There's a slight taste from the coriander also.


Bonus Mandy Thoughts:
It smells dinnery.