Bitter Brewer - Surly Brewing Company

capra12

New York

4.1/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Reviewed solo courtesy of Speedwayjim, poured into an east end pint glass.

Appearance: Poured a rather foamy 1 finger head, orange/ tan slightly cloudy. spotty/weblike lacing.

Smell: citrus/ grassy hops with a hint of pine.

Taste: Opens with a subdued hop profile which consist of citrus/ and earthy hops. There is a subtle malt profile that is around but doesnt influence/mask the bittering hops which emerge in the middle end but arent overwhelmingly hoppy. There is a very subtle tea/herbal profile that comes and goes in the open to middle. The aftertaste on this is citrus/grassy with a fair amount of bitter.

Mouthfeel: moderate carbonation, with a light body and leaves a slightly dry palate along with a coarse body but clean also

Drinkability: I would have this again and recommend this to someone who seeks a citrus/grassy hop/bitter brew that has a clean and light body. Very enjoyable.

Serving type: can

03-09-2010 03:33:25 | More by capra12

atomicskier1889

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -14%

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NickSMpls

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

05-19-2013 23:26:29 | More by NickSMpls

Photekut

Azerbaijan

3.5/5  rDev -14%

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Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

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Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

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jimmah120

Minnesota

4.36/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

16oz energy drink looking can, 6 days old (humble brag)

Semi-hazy yellow pumpkin color, sudsy esb head. Smell is lemon, pine, sweet fruits. Feel is light-medium, crisp yet buttery. Taste is bitter(obviously) pine, lemon rind, pie crust, bready grain finish.

The best tasting 4% beer you'll ever drink.

Serving type: can

05-14-2013 08:48:21 | More by jimmah120

MooseBoose

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-13-2013 02:32:55 | More by MooseBoose

Jeffrey2310

Minnesota

5/5  rDev +22.9%

04-09-2013 14:41:37 | More by Jeffrey2310

MNBeer1017

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -1.7%

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warmbier804

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -1.7%

03-16-2013 21:50:17 | More by warmbier804

wmobley

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -1.7%

03-13-2013 20:47:46 | More by wmobley

Bildo

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

03-06-2013 17:44:18 | More by Bildo

Lofty

Minnesota

4.75/5  rDev +16.7%

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2winCitiesHawk

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

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Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -14%

03-03-2013 09:12:30 | More by coffygrinder

bigbeers84

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

02-28-2013 09:54:07 | More by bigbeers84

sacrelicio

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

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t0rin0

California

3.25/5  rDev -20.1%

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alexsergio

New York

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

02-24-2013 23:03:22 | More by alexsergio

Azrael

4/5  rDev -1.7%

02-20-2013 05:53:44 | More by Azrael

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Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

02-19-2013 04:20:18 | More by PingBob

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Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

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Minnesota

4/5  rDev -1.7%

01-28-2013 11:15:51 | More by reyolb

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Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -14%

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