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We’re Still Hiring!

Do you love Short’s Brewing Company and the craft brewing industry? Do you want to help us make some of the best food on earth? Do you like working with people who care – in Northern Michigan? Are you looking for a full-time, permanent job with great perks? Short’s Brewing Company seeks applicants for its Bellaire Pub. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about the hospitality industry, are team players, and either have experience or the desire to gain experience.

Pubtenders

We are interested in hearing from talented servers, bartenders, or others who are knowledgeable about craft beer and would enjoy a long-term career as one of our highly skilled pubtenders. Pubtenders are masters of draft beer knowledge and are required to constantly adapt their knowledge to our ever-changing list of 20 draft beers, plus our our broad food menu. Key tasks include taking orders, using our POS system, handling money, keeping accurate tabs, correctly pouring beer, filling growlers, cleaning glassware, stocking beer coolers. A great personality is essential!

Deli Team Members

Do you want to help us make some of the best food on earth? Short’s Brewing Company pub operation in Bellaire is looking for some deli ninjas. We love experience, but if you’ve got a great attitude we’ll be happy to train you! As a deli team member, you will be responsible for prep work, building sandwiches, making pizzas, and learning how to make the other delicious food items that we serve. You must be able to do basic math, follow recipes, comply with oral and written instructions, use standard measurement systems, effectively and safely use kitchen utensils, be able to work in hot and cold environments, and have sufficient dexterity for working in a crowded workspace with various coworkers.

Bussers/Dishwashers

If you seek steady, entry-level employment in the Bellaire area, this could be the position for you. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, you could become the next superstar employee on our team!

Other Requirements

Jobs in our pub require the ability to climb and descend stairs, lift heavy objects, stand for hours without a break, bend, and twist. These are fast-paced positions that require precision and professionalism. You must be able to get along with others and work as a team. The reward is huge, as you will get to be a part of something that is truly special in Northern Michigan.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please fill out our application and then email it to employment@shortsbrewing.com. Previous food service or related experience is preferred, but not required. Each position requires a new application

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Ginger in the Rye Bottle Release

“I like it when somebody gets excited about something. It’s nice.”
-J.D. Salinger

Quoted from The Catcher in the Rye, Salinger may as well have been discussing this week’s release of Ginger in the Rye throughout the state of Michigan. The release marks the triumphant return of this storied brew to bottles, original conceived as beer 5 of 13 in the 2007 Short’s Imperial Series.

Ginger in the Rye (7% ABV, 39 IBU) is an experimental ale brewed with rye, Munich malt, and fresh ginger. It pours a deep gold with a shy white head that dissipates quickly. The aroma offers a zing of fresh ginger mixed with hints of spice and faint banana fragrances, all alluding to the complexity of this unassuming ale. Sharp, crisp, and refreshing overall, Ginger in the Rye’s intricate blend of flavors lingers pleasantly on the palate.

Go ahead and get excited. It’s nice!

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Now Hiring – Deli Manager

Are you a culinary talent with great people skills? Do you want to help us make some of the best food on earth? Do you love Short’s Brewing Company and the craft brewing industry? Do you like working with people who care – in Northern Michigan? Are you looking for a career with great perks?

Short’s Brewing Company seeks a kitchen manager who is passionate about the hospitality industry, has great culinary talent, and has experience managing a kitchen and/or large volume food operation. In addition, we seek a natural leader with staff management experience. Some essential skills will include training, motivating, and monitoring our deli staff to prepare our menu items in quantity, designing and cooking delicious food, planning menus, creating daily/weekly specials, inventorying & ordering food, overseeing prep work to ensure that all meals leaving the kitchen are consistent in presentation and quality, and practicing strong oral and written communication skills.

We expect the successful candidate to be a working manager, in the trenches with their crew. We anticipate this role will require lots of stamina. We’re seeking a pro with ninja-like skills to master and flourish with this operation. You will need to be able to lift 50 pounds to chest height, stand on your feet for 8-10 hours per day, climb stairs repeatedly, tolerate hot environments, and have excellent attendance. This is a salaried, managerial position and it will be well compensated according to demonstrated experience and strong professional references. Other perks include health insurance, IRA, and paid vacation. Please send your resume and cover letter, or any inquiries that you may have, to employment [at] shortsbrewing.com.

- SBC Human Resources

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Prolonged Enjoyment Bottle Release

As the days grow longer, so do the hours in a day when a deliciously crisp IPA can be enjoyed. As the sunshine becomes more of a reality than a memory, we look forward to long, lazy days spent outside grilling on the patio and cruising around the lake on the ol’ Sea Ray. Combining our passion for IPAs and sessionable brews, Short’s is pleased to announce the statewide release of a beer made for those in it for the springtime long haul: Prolonged Enjoyment!

The aromas pouring off of this light-bodied Session India Pale Ale (3.5% ABV, 47 IBU) simulate handfuls of fresh green hops being held up to one’s nose. Huge earthy hop fragrances of green grass, pine, and citrus fruit intoxicate the senses and led judges to vote Prolonged Enjoyment Best Overall IPA at the 2012 World Beer Expo. The slightest sweet malty flavors are met quickly by zesty citrus American hop characteristics. Bitter qualities linger briefly before a mildly dry finish that’s complemented again by accents of pine and pure refreshment. Get your hands on a six pack and settle in for Prolonged Enjoyment!

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Land Support Wanted

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Upcoming Springtime Events, including Anniversary Party and S2S Paddle

Spring is a busy time for birds, garage cleaners, and Short’s Brewing Company. Check out this list of some big events happening in the upcoming months.

Short’s 9th Anniversary Party – Saturday, April 27th

In 2004, our company embarked on a journey fueled by a passion for the liberation of craft beer in Michigan. Nine years later, we celebrate our continued passion for beer, music, and great food.

The Anniversary Party, held at our Bellaire brewpub, will be the world’s very first opportunity to set taste buds on the 9th Anniversary Ale and Controversius Maximus (a double ControversiALE)! Using our brand new second bar to its full potential, we will be pouring FORTY distinct (and distinctive) brews on draught as well as tapping into THREE very special firkins. A full beer list is available here.

Live music will be provided by our good friends Reggie and the After Party along with special guests The Whiskey Pickers. Be sure to plan your accommodations soon if you want to be able to sleep nearby.

Shanty to Short’s Run – Saturday, May 11th

Run for beer! May 11th marks the second annual running of the Shanty to Short’s 5K/10K! The run begins at the Lakeview Hotel at Shanty Creek and heads downhill to the Bellaire finish line just outside of the Short’s brewpub. Registration fees are $18 in advance and $24 on the day of the run. More information can be found here.

5th Annual Short’s to Short’s Paddle – Saturday, May 18th

Updated in many ways for 2013, the 5th Annual Short’s to Short’s Paddle continues to grow. With many participants already signed up, registration continues at $85/paddler through the April 30th registration deadline. Registration and more information can be found at www.shorts2shorts.com

Short’s to Short’s is a unique event in many regards, not least of which in the way that loyal Short’s fans volunteer to help on shore and by Captaining Safety Boats along the 27 mile course.

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CALLING ALL SAFETY BOAT CAPTAINS

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Limited Short’s Release in Washington DC

Coinciding with the journey of a few Short’s employees to Washington DC for the Craft Brewers Conference this week, we are excited to announce a very limited release of Short’s brews in the DC area!

Cases of Huma Lupa Licious, Good Humans, and The Magician can be found in a handful of select area retailers while supplies last. Short’s will be on draught only at the ChurchKey, beginning with a 20-tap takeover tonight (March 26th)! Full list of retailers carrying Short’s in Washington DC available here.

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First Ever Hopstache Bottle Release

When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the follicular bands which have connected them to the bearded or clean-shaven, Short’s finds due cause to triumphantly declare freedom to grow, admire, and honor the Mustache!

Enter Hopstache.

An American IPA, Hostache exemplifies the bold citrus flavors and aromas provided by certain American hop varieties (in this case Simcoe, Amarillo, and Citra). The aroma is dominated by earthy grapefruit tones. Initial malt sweetness is quite low and tart citrus and floral hop qualities overpower other perceived flavors. Aided by the addition of grapefruit zest, the finish electrifies the mouth, but is not unbearably bitter.

Conceived by Beer Liberator Jon Wojtowicz, Hopstache was first brewed as a celebration of Woj’s wedding and named for the theme of his 30th birthday party. The label depicts Joe Short’s very first mustache, a mustache he’s since diligently improved upon towards the marvel we experience today.

Due to the overwhelmingly positive reactions by pub patrons and fans at festivals who tried Hopstache (5.7% ABV and 106 IBU), we are excited to announce bottles will be making their way to shelves statewide for the very first time this week. Experience for yourself the infatuating power of the ‘Stache!

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A Springtime Message from Short’s

On this, the day of the vernal equinox, we at Short’s Brewing Company would like to formally welcome you into spring! We join all of Michigan in turning a collective eye towards sunshine and the lakes and trails we deeply love for recreation.

We’d also like to take this opportunity to remind you that our Bellaire brewpub is OPEN. While renovation work continues, we have once again opened our doors to the wonderful fans we missed dearly last week. So come on in a raise a pint to the coming of another breath-taking northern Michigan season!