Jan 3, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Town Hall has won several GABF awards for their 1800 English IPA, a wonderful brew based on a recipe from the 1800’s. The 900 English Ale is what happens when you take the 1800’s recipe and 1/2 it. You end up with a Standard English Bitter that has a... Read More
Dec 28, 2011 | Beer Reviews
It’s that time of year again. Surly Brewing’s Abrasive Ale, a wonderful double IPA loaded with hop aroma and flavor, has returned and is with us until some time in March. I grabbed a 4-pack the day it hit stores and you should really do the same.... Read More
Dec 23, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Surly Brewing Five is a wonderful 100% brettanomyces fermented dark ale that has been aged in red wine barrels and drinks amazingly since it’s release but will continue to grow and get better with time in the cellar. I’ve been trying to drink as much as... Read More
Dec 22, 2011 | Food Pictures
Dropped into Cafe Twenty-Eight for what would turn out to be my final brunch there before they close. Surly Darkness was still on tap and I enjoyed their great breakfast burrito. Larry Schultz’s Organic scrambled eggs, black beans, Monterey jack cheese, lettuce,... Read More
Dec 20, 2011 | Beer Reviews
One of my frequent stops at Cafe Twenty-Eight I enjoyed a couple glasses of Surly Four, drug their 4th anniversary iced double espresso stout. This glass was just about empty as the sun shown through the front windows of the old firehouse and cast a shadow reminding... Read More
Dec 16, 2011 | Beer Reviews
What’s better than 1 glass of 2010 Surly Darkness? How about another one to replace the one you’re just about to finish? Cafe Twenty-Eight always has great lighting when the sun shows through their big front windows and the Surly glassware to go with the... Read More
