Abrasive Ale - Surly Brewing Company

zeledonia

Minnesota

4.83/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

My first review, after a long time lurking and reading other people's opinions. This beer is so good, it's inspired me to take the step. And I don't even like most hoppy beers.

A: Pours a lovely golden-orange color with a massive white head.

S: Heavy on the floral hops, with strong citrus and a decent amount of pine. I get grapefruit as the dominant scent. Malts are there, but masked by the strength of the hops.

T: Sweet, smooth, fruity, and oh so flowery. Again, lots of floral and citrus hops up front, with a smooth transition through malty sweetness to a nice bitter hop finish. Amazing to me that they could get this much floral hop flavor into the beer without overwhelming bitterness. Very well balanced flavor.

M: Smooth, medium body, and nicely carbonated.

D: Very drinkable. Dangerously so. Definitely don't pick up much of the high alcohol content.

I am not generally a fan of IPAs or DIPAs, but this one is so good it's made me reconsider that opinion.

Serving type: can

02-16-2011 21:54:46 | More by zeledonia

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