Abrasive Ale - Surly Brewing Company

kevanb

Illinois

4.23/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This DIPA from Surly pours a nice honey color, a bit hazy, but still rather transparant. A big white billowy 3 finger head sits atop the beer, which has a mild retention but impeccable lacing. The aroma bursts out of the glass, big rich citrus notes race forth even as it fills the glass. Tons of citrus, earthy pine and a nice big malt bill anchor the aroma which also has minor notes of lemongrass, juniper and even some mint. The flavors are really superb, it’s a bit malt forward, a variety of cereal malts and lighter biscuit lead the way, but a nice wave of citrus takes charge in the middle and leads to some sappy and sweater pine flavors that finishes with sharper resinous finish. The body is nice and full, smooth and easy going that finishes dry and bitter.

Verdict: A great DIPA from Surly. The flavors are nicely balanced and with great malty elements with solid hoppy flavors and a nice dry finish, this should be on any hopheads wish list.

Serving type: can

02-21-2012 05:57:05 | More by kevanb

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