Short's is Where it's At!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

During my tenure in the great white north, , I did see a delicious uprising of micro brewed beers coming out of the woodwork. One of which I had the privilege of imbibing was that of Joe Short, the Bellaire God of Beer, (my words not his). Short brings the feel of care and divinity in every one of his brews. I had the pleasure of meeting Joe at the 2007 Epicurean Classic in Traverse City and indulging in a couple of great beers.

When I moved downstate, I had micro breweries coming out of the woodwork. I had 3 great places that brewed beer within a 15 mile radius. Not to take anything away from the other brews I have indulged in in the last few years, but normally the name Short's would come up when we would start talking about beer. Richard Gnarly, a good friend of mine from work, has lived in SW Michigan his whole life, and there is one thing that Richard knows: it's a good beer. When Richard mentioned that he wished he could get a Short's down here, I knew that the man had taste. When I walked into my favorite beer store appropriately called The Party Store, I perused the different coolers of fine Michigan beer. That is when I stumbled upon it. In between the Founders and the Bell's sat six packs of Huma Lupa and Pandemonium Pale Ale. My God! A bright light shone upon the two spots in the freezer, the clouds lifted outside, I do believe I heard a hummingbird start to whistle Zippity Doo Dah. I was happy.

Short's delivers a fine brew to many tastebuds. Whether you are looking for a bitter IPA or an even more bitter Huma Lupa or a Stout or an Amber or the list goes on, Joe Short does not skimp on the goods. He is the real deal. Thank God for people like Joe Short who deliver the goods and don't come a banging on your back door for $20/six pack. I am a firm believer that good beer will cost you more to drink, but also that you shouldn't have to give up your first born, your arm, your leg, etc to enjoy quality.

The Macro's are sneaking up on us. They are busier putting out new beers with new names and new looks than a one legged man at an ass kicking contest. Some decent, some the same old drivel with a new look. Be aware! Don't take good beer for granted folks. It is out there in droves and a lot of it reasonably priced.

Next time you are up in the north country, make it a point to stop at Short's Brewery in Bellaire, MI. You won't be dissappointed.