Four - Surly Brewing Company

ucis

Minnesota

5/5  rDev +15.2%

12-05-2011 16:13:38 | More by ucis

Hopsiam14

Minnesota

4.75/5  rDev +9.4%

06-13-2013 04:43:38 | More by Hopsiam14

MNPikey

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

06-07-2013 21:21:53 | More by MNPikey

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

BierVogel

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

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

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