A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

STOUT

Mon, 1 Apr '24
Portly
Wed, 25 Oct '23
Hearty draft pick
Mon, 21 Aug '23
Dark beer variety
Thu, 27 Apr '23
Of heavy build
Thu, 2 Feb '23
Robust brew
Mon, 15 Aug '22
Portly
Wed, 24 Nov '21
Dark beer
Fri, 23 Jul '21
Solid
Fri, 9 Apr '21
Opposite of svelte
Wed, 10 Feb '21
Kind of beer ... or a multi-word hint to 18-, 22-, 37-, 51- and 57-Across