Double Darkness

Double Darkness

Oh how I love the Darkness.  It returns each year and so do I to Cafe Twenty-Eight where the Surly Darkness glassware add to the enjoyment somehow.  Order a glass to enjoy while you wait for your delicious food to come.  Then order another glass for after your meal... Read More
Surly Darkness 2010

Surly Darkness 2010

When Surly Darkness, their big kick ass Russian imperial stout, is released each year I find myself at Cafe Twenty-Eight drinking quite a few glasses a couple times a month until it’s gone.  The atmosphere and the food are the best and the Surly taps make it... Read More
Victory Storm King Imperial Stout 2008

Victory Storm King Imperial Stout 2008

Victory Storm King is a 9.1% ABV imperial stout with plenty of hops that is great fresh or with some age on it.  After around 3 years in the cellar, physician this beer was awesome.  The alcohol notes had settled down and the malty roast flavor was much more forward.... Read More
SweetWater Happy Ending ’08

SweetWater Happy Ending ’08

Served up fresh this brew has plenty of hop presence but it also aged very well.  This bottle sat in the cellar for 3 years and drank wonderfully when opened this past fall.  SweetWater Happy Ending imperial stout has a smooth and roasty malt body with just a touch of... Read More
Oskar Blues Ten Fidy

Oskar Blues Ten Fidy

A big imperial stout from a can.  Oskar Blues Ten Fidy pours as thick new motor oil and as dar as the well used stuff. Big, chocolatey, and roasty, this brew is great for sipping.  Canned beer doesn’t seem to age the way that bottled does.  This was a 2 year old... Read More