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Good Humans

Short's Brewing Company
United States·Brown Ale
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Caramel and toffee meet mild hop bitterness in a very big and bold brown ale, made to showcase malts and dry-hopped with Simcoe and Golding. 8.3% ABV, 28 IBU. The brewery's motto for it: drink a Good Humans and be a good human. It comes from Short's, established in Bellaire, Michigan, in 2004.

ABV
8.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyhoppy
caramel
malty
hoppy
toasty
nutty
bready
Aroma
Caramel and toffee dominate the nose, supported by warm toasted malts and subtle nutty undertones.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Good Humans

◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut brown with russet highlights, displaying good clarity and a dense, tan head that clings persistently to the glass walls. Moderate carbonation produces fine, tight bubbles that sustain excellent lacing throughout the drinking experience.

deep chestnut brownpersistent headexcellent lacing

◌ Aroma

Caramel and toffee dominate the nose, supported by warm toasted malts and subtle nutty undertones. Herbal and piney Simcoe and Golding notes emerge on closer inspection, adding complexity without overwhelming the malt-forward character.

caramel, toffeetoasted maltherbal Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

Rich caramel sweetness defines the entry, transitioning through a full-bodied mid-palate with pronounced breadiness and subtle nuttiness. Mild hop bitterness (28 IBU) provides gentle restraint, allowing the malts to remain the focal point while dry-hop character adds a whisper of herbal complexity on the tongue.

caramel sweetnessfull-bodiedmild bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with dry-hopped herbal notes gradually fading into residual caramel and toasted grain. Warmth from the 8.3% ABV remains present without harshness.

smooth, warminglingering caramel
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
80
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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