Last month, Short’s Brewery announced plans to release a new beer entitled “Compression,” named after an electronic tool called the Vulf Compressor, created specifically by the fine gentlemen of Vulfpeck. (Learn more about the Vulf Compressor, which Jack Stratton describes as “the ultimate tool of a mix engineer and a really boutique, top-shelf Himalayan pink sea salt,” here.)
The beer’s formula had very specific tastebuds to satisfy, as a press release quotes their requests to include “a funky sour that kwenchs Katzman’s desire for a mouth-crushing barnyard blanket to the face, whilst maintaining a sweetness akin to the Stratton-Satisfying Soft Parade, simultaneously capturing a yearning that wets Willia’s whiskey wishes, and yet has an overall drinkability that Dean’s discerning palette can simply not deny.”
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The resulting concoction is described as “an Oud Bruin with plums aged in red wine barrels, a Sour American Brown Ale aged in red wine barrels, a Belgian Sour Wheat Ale made with blackberries aged in Sauvignon Blanc barrels, and a Sour Stout aged in bourbon barrels,” according to the same press release.
On April 30th, the “Compression” was released at Short’s annual live music event, Short’s Anni Party XII. But before heading to the Brewery, Vulfpeck made a few very important stops. Heel-toeing off their three-night New Orleans debut, the guys headed straight to the studio where they met up with Antwaun Stanley, beloved vocalist known for his contributions on Vulf hits “1612,” “Wait For The Moment,” and “Funky Duck.”
Based solely off the looks on their faces, we can expect very good things from this in-studio gathering. This will be Vulfpeck’s sixth studio album, as they’ve put out a new record every year since becoming an official band out of Vulf Records.
After the magic was created, they headed over to Short’s Brewery, who, somehow, pulled off their requests swimmingly. Watch how Joe Dart, Woody Goss, and Theo Katzmann react to their first tastes below:
Just as Compression synthesizes Vulfpeck’s flavors into beer form, their Vulf Compressor software synthesizes many sounds into musical forms. The synergy is irresistable. The band extended that synchronicity to the Brewery’s anniversary party, delivering a sensational performance.
Watch this pro-shot footage of “Outro” and “Fugue State” below:
Vulfpeck : Short’s Anni Party XII from Mostly Midwest on Vimeo.
Keep doin’ what you do, Vulfpeck.