Feb 13, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Surly Brewing Smoke, their big baltic porter made with smoked malt from Bamberg, Germany then aged on oak, is a wonderful brew for those looking for a smoky treat. Plenty of smoke and roasty flavors along with a nice bit of alcohol in this complex brew. Before their... Read More
Jan 13, 2012 | Food Pictures
For 10 years Cafe Twenty-Eight offered awesome food and beer to the Linden Hills area of Minneapolis. Sadly at the end of 2011 they closed their doors. Over the years I enjoyed countless fantastic meals there along with some great beer from Surly Brewing. I wish... 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
