Jan 5, 2012 | Beer Reviews
This was the first year Surly’s smoked baltic porter aptly named Smoke was bottled. Some craft fans think all lagers are boring yellow water while many fail to realize that many baltic porters are made with lager yeast and if made with ale yeast are cold... 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 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
Dec 14, 2011 | Bar Pictures, Beer Reviews
It was spring time in Minnesota and the patio at Cafe Twenty-Eight is an awesome place to enjoy a fresh glass of Surly. Even better, this is a glass of Surly Four, Surly’s anniversary iced double espresso milk stout. Sadly at the end of this month Cafe... Read More
