Four - Surly Brewing Company

BierVogel

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

01-25-2013 14:40:40 | More by BierVogel

Localdrinklax

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

04-26-2013 07:48:11 | More by Localdrinklax

ryancl

Minnesota

4.75/5  rDev +9.4%

04-22-2013 18:03:32 | More by ryancl

plumcrazyfx

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

04-14-2013 18:58:24 | More by plumcrazyfx

stealth

Minnesota

4.75/5  rDev +9.4%

04-07-2013 06:40:45 | More by stealth

MNBeer1017

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -7.8%

03-30-2013 01:37:23 | More by MNBeer1017

Sparky44

Illinois

3/5  rDev -30.9%

03-23-2013 22:19:15 | More by Sparky44

roostor07

Minnesota

5/5  rDev +15.2%

03-02-2013 17:44:20 | More by roostor07

imperialking

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -2.1%

03-01-2013 00:20:46 | More by imperialking

sacrelicio

Minnesota

4.75/5  rDev +9.4%

02-26-2013 04:46:19 | More by sacrelicio

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev -7.8%

02-26-2013 01:55:03 | More by t0rin0

cdkrenz

Wisconsin

4.26/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

This beer was released in February of 2010. I've had it in my cellar for 3 years stored at 42.5 degrees.

A - Black as night with a nice frothy beep brown head.

S - Chocolate and coffee are prevalent midst roasted malts.

T - Sharp coffee flavor with nice roasted creaminess in the malt.

M - Smooth and creamy. I have to imagine the milk sugar has really added to the nice texture of this brew.

~ This is an amazing beer. I imagine the brew's sharp coffee flavor may have been a bit more mild had I not aged it for three years. Either way, the cellaring of the beverage hasn't harmed the beer.

Serving type: bottle

02-24-2013 21:30:59 | More by cdkrenz

Azrael

4.25/5  rDev -2.1%

02-20-2013 05:55:48 | More by Azrael

yokken

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

02-17-2013 20:34:22 | More by yokken

djrn2

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev -2.1%

02-10-2013 01:52:54 | More by djrn2

acurtis

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -7.8%

02-10-2013 01:50:12 | More by acurtis

spycow

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -2.1%

01-12-2013 00:16:55 | More by spycow

nmann08

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev -2.1%

01-06-2013 04:36:37 | More by nmann08

theCoder

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -7.8%

11-05-2012 18:49:22 | More by theCoder

steveimthatguy

5/5  rDev +15.2%

10-31-2012 08:19:59 | More by steveimthatguy

3Hops

Minnesota

5/5  rDev +15.2%

10-29-2012 03:42:16 | More by 3Hops

TheSevenDuffs

Ontario (Canada)

4.38/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Thanks to BeerTwinke for this bottle!
Poured in to tulip glass.

A - Poured black. Half a finger of espresso coloured head formed and reduced to a ring around the edges of the glass with a few scattered bubbles throughout. Good lacing.

S - Big espresso aroma up front despite the two years of age on this bottle. Roast and a fairly prominent sweetness from the milk sugar. Some milk chocolate and dark caramel aromas are also present.

T - A huge roast presence is met with a big sweetness up front. The espresso hits mid-palate and is not as robust as the nose indicated, which is a good thing as it allows the other flavours to play a bigger role. Sweet milk chocolate, dark caramel and molasses notes add layers of complexity. The finish has a mix of bitter espresso and sweet milk sugar, reminiscent of cappuccino.

M - Medium to full body with a really big chew. Light carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

10-28-2012 16:36:16 | More by TheSevenDuffs

schneid

Illinois

4/5  rDev -7.8%

10-11-2012 02:06:16 | More by schneid

hara94

Minnesota

4.75/5  rDev +9.4%

09-20-2012 14:25:08 | More by hara94

DovaliHops

California

4.48/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a dark black, with a small-medium, light-tan head. Scent is sweet chocolate and lactose. A good amount of cocoa powder, with very little espresso. Not sure what this smelled like fresh, but it smells amazing now. I'm guessing the espresso was more dominant in the past. Now the cocoa and lactose are very evident. Taste is sweet, milk chocolate with cocoa powder, Nestle Quick, milky lactose, and just a hint of espresso. The coffee profile is very subdued, but it is definitely "milky", which suits the style quite well. Mouthfeel is soft and very creamy. Drinkability is very high. Overall, this is the first Surly Anniversary beer I've had. Got Five and Syx after this. This one is going to be tough to beat. This beer sure held up well over the last few years.

Serving type: bottle

09-12-2012 07:00:40 | More by DovaliHops