Jun 8, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Every Friday at 4pm, Grumpy’s NE taps a cask. Each week the cask changes with many of them coming from local Minnesota breweries. A couple weeks back, the featured cask was Surly CynicAle. This particular cask of brew had been aged on oak and vanilla beans.... Read More
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 27, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Winter is here if by definition rather than weather and that means Surly Abrasive has returned. I popped a can fresh from the brewery, canned earlier that same day. About as fresh as you can get this big double IPA. Into a snifter it goes to let that beautiful hop... Read More
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
