Short’s Brewing & Billy Strings Announce New Thirst Mutilator Variety Pack

Elk Rapids, Michigan. – Just ahead of the New Year, Short’s Brewing and Billy Strings have released a variety pack of their signature non-alcoholic sparkling hop water, Thirst Mutilator.


Since June 2022, the zero-alcohol beverage collaboration features all-natural flavors, a hint of hops, and super-effervescent bubbles for a refreshing, thirst quenching libation suitable for all ages. And with zero calories, carbs, or gluten, it’s a great alternative beverage for dry January and the California Sober set and a great mixer if you’re not planning to cut alcohol.


“Since we started making Thirst Mutilator we have been waiting to release a variety pack. Cherry is such an iconic Michigan flavor; it really rounds out the lineup.” Stated Kerry Lynch, Sales Director for the Short’s Brewing. “If all goes according to plan, you can expect 6 packs of Cherry Vanilla this summer. But for now, you can only find it in the variety pack.”


There are three flavors of Thirst Mutilator available in six packs—Lemon Lime, Grape, and Orange, released most recently in October 2025. The variety pack will be available for a limited time, so be sure to get it while you can.


You can find Thirst Mutilator at select retailers, Short’s Brewing locations in Elk Rapids and Bellaire, Michigan, Indiana, and through Short’s online store. The variety pack is only available in Michigan, but don’t worry—Short’s is happy to ship it your way.


For more information about Short’s Brewing Company and to purchase Thirst Mutilator visit: https://www.shortsbrewing.com

About Short’s Brewing Company

Located in the heart of Northern Michigan, Joe Short opened the Short’s Brewing Pub in 2004 in Bellaire, Michigan. Short quickly made a name for himself by producing fearlessly creative, and wildly experimental brews, drawing folks from far and wide to experience his innovative libations. Driven by demand for their Imperial IPA, Huma Lupa Licious, Short’s Brewing opened a production facility in neighboring Elk Rapids and began bottling products in 2009; a second year-round tap room was added to the location in 2021. Today, Short’s Brewing is Michigan’s largest independent craft brewery and is known for products like Local’s Light American Lager, Huma Lupa Licious, Soft Parade Fruit Ale, and Thirst Mutilator Hop Water. Short’s is known for their commitment to community and supports many local and regional non-profit organizations like Paddle Antrim, Up North Pride, Glacial Hills, and the TART Trails Nakwema Trailways project. The brewery is a proud supporter of Michigan music, and hosts family-friendly, free shows all summer at the Elk Rapids Pull Barn and in their newly-opened Beer Garden across from the Pub in Bellaire.

About Billy Strings

Raised in Michigan and now based in Nashville, Billy Strings is known as one of music’s most compelling artists. Acclaimed for his boundary-pushing musicianship and dynamic live performances, Strings’ latest studio album, Highway Prayers—produced with Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Mac Miller, Aimee Mann)—debuted at #1 on Billboard’s all-genre Top Album Sales chart, becoming the first bluegrass record in 22 years to achieve the feat. The album has been widely celebrated, with GQ calling Strings “the hottest roots-music phenomenon in decades” and Pitchfork praising him as “the bluegrass wunderkind [who] expands his palette, exploring new textures and emotional registers while staying true to his beloved genre.”


Since his 2017 debut, Strings has earned widespread recognition, including two Grammy Awards for Best Bluegrass Album, back-to-back Artist of the Year at the Americana Music Awards, Entertainer of the Year at the International Bluegrass Music Awards three years running, Best New Headliner at the 2022 Pollstar Awards and Breakthrough Artist of the Pandemic at the 2021 Pollstar Awards. Known for his electric live shows, Strings has performed countless sold-out dates worldwide and will continue to tour through this winter.

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