Furious - Surly Brewing Company

rkinsella

Minnesota

4.38/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I am usually not a fan of IPAs in general, but I had to finally try Furious just to support our local rock star brewers at Surly.

The 4 pack I grabbed had a canned date of only two day earlier! WOW! Talk about brewery fresh...two days old!!!....now I'm really intrigued.

Coppery color with an average head and lacing. Smell was floral, grapefruit like.

Taste had a big malt punch engulfed by a huge hop bouquet.
Not nearly as hoppy as I was aspecting. There is an oiliness and hop resin quality on the mouthfeel.

What surprised me is that it's so damn drinkable! As it warmed, the grapefruit hop bomb started to come out more.

Overall it's just plain wonderful. Again, I usually don't care for IPAs, but I'd drink this one again for sure. Local, fresh & well crafted...what more could you ask for?

Serving type: can

11-05-2011 23:44:33 | More by rkinsella

SrMonkey

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

05-18-2013 15:43:21 | More by SrMonkey

NJB145

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

05-18-2013 12:14:27 | More by NJB145

chrisp450

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev -2.7%

05-18-2013 03:55:20 | More by chrisp450

Fargrow

North Dakota

3.5/5  rDev -19.9%

05-18-2013 02:50:18 | More by Fargrow

charlesw

New York

4.25/5  rDev -2.7%

05-17-2013 14:16:31 | More by charlesw

MrBuckHigh

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +3%

05-16-2013 23:56:35 | More by MrBuckHigh

iHeartMNBeer

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev -2.7%

05-16-2013 20:35:17 | More by iHeartMNBeer

Westuh

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +3%

05-16-2013 18:29:44 | More by Westuh

Hugonaut13

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +3%

05-16-2013 03:29:31 | More by Hugonaut13

Showboat66

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -8.5%

05-16-2013 01:53:54 | More by Showboat66

AndyAvalanche

Massachusetts

4.08/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

16 oz. can poured into a nonic pint glass. A hard pour brings about a slightly orange cream colored head; very large with mostly small bubbles, really nice lacing to it. Liquid is darker than I would expect for an IPA, sort of a nice hearty amber color. Still very good clarity to it even though it's a little darker than I expected, a really good looking IPA.

Smell is good, a nice solid malt backbone here. Plenty of toasted caramel malt aromas and a wee bit of toffee. Nice hope presence to (as expected). There's a nice grassy, earthy, piney, and citrusy. Has it all going on for a solid smelling IPA.

Taste is good. Again with a solid malt backbone, initial sweetness followed by the hop bitterness. Not really sure on the hop combination here, but whatever it is, it meshes together very well. Very well balanced flavor. I'd describe it as a nice toasted caramel malt flavor followed by some nice citrus and pine.

Mouthfeel is very good. Well balanced, and smooth, medium body. A slight resiny feel to it. Starts sweet with a clean, dry and bitter finish. The carbonation level is perfect too. Extremely drinkable , slow sipper or one that could be enjoyed quicker if you prefer. All in all a very good IPA, Surly knows what they are doing.

Serving type: can

05-16-2013 01:26:21 | More by AndyAvalanche

hopoilcrazy

Tennessee

4.48/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Been wanting to try this for a very long time.

A - Hazy amber color. Huge, four finger head that is porous and lacy, very delicate. Amazing sticking down to the last sip.

S - Malt wave hits: burnt caramel, peat, vegetal mustiness. A lot of floral, herby hops coming through with mint and rose water-ish notes. Big hit of verjus/grape must.

T - Great example of an American IPA. This is so distinctive that it could be deemed a Mid-Western IPA. Slightly sweet on the palate. Mint jam, clover honey, honeysuckle. Almost a berry-like tang.

M - Mouth-coating without the heavy feel. Medium body with a good hit of booze

This is so good I want it all the time. Might have to move to MN! Especially when they build the Surly biergarden

Serving type: can

05-15-2013 01:51:23 | More by hopoilcrazy

guityler83

Wisconsin

4.7/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Brilliant chrimson red to marroon in color. Hazy apperance but light blurs through. Tan head that recesses fast but clings to the side of the glass for dear life.

S: Thick pine, melon and strawberry like hop aromas pop off the canvis. A hint of smokey carmel that complicates the perception of the malt aroma.

T: Toffee, bread crust and cracker malt profile that is very complex and complimentary to the dank piney bitterness that hits you first. The bitterness feels like it would start fatigueing the palet after a while, but it never does.

M: Resienous with a above average body and moderate carbonation. Crisp and refreshing.

O: There are so many IPAs out there and that fall in with the crowd this one dared to be different and BAM did it exceed. Blood red briliant color with a great aroma and amazing taste.. you can't ask for much more then that.

Serving type: can

05-15-2013 01:35:33 | More by guityler83

JohnnyMc

Ohio

4/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Finally getting to try this!!

Pours out a deep amber/copper color with 3 fingers of off-white head.

The aroma is packed with citrus, pine and earthy hop notes. There is a decent malt backbone here with bready, caramel and toffee notes too.

The taste is also hop forward, but very balanced. There are strong amounts of orange, some tangerine and pine hop notes. There is a slight floral character to it as well. This flows into the big malt backbone with tons of caramel, toffee and biscuit notes.

The body is medium and the mouthfeel is crisp. Very easy to drink.

A solid IPA, but nothing that will blow you away. Very easy to drink because of the balance between bitter and sweet. Very enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 21:01:51 | More by JohnnyMc

earlholman

District of Columbia

4.5/5  rDev +3%

05-14-2013 13:40:28 | More by earlholman

Matagal

Brazil

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

05-13-2013 16:23:44 | More by Matagal

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -2.7%

05-13-2013 05:30:53 | More by Bonko_the_sane

No1Smitty

California

4.5/5  rDev +3%

05-13-2013 02:56:53 | More by No1Smitty

pk18

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -2.7%

05-13-2013 01:53:02 | More by pk18

Zimm

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -14.2%

05-13-2013 00:15:10 | More by Zimm

lpayette

Vermont

4.25/5  rDev -2.7%

05-12-2013 20:00:03 | More by lpayette

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

05-12-2013 16:52:06 | More by mikeburd1128

MinorThreat

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev -2.7%

05-11-2013 21:02:14 | More by MinorThreat

AnnArborJoe

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

05-10-2013 16:58:28 | More by AnnArborJoe