Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Surly Battle Vest Strata IPA

 

Surly Battle Vest Strata IPA.

6.7% ABV, Surly Brewing, Twin Cities, Minnesota.

From the recently retired variety pack. I’m still behind.

Clear, bright golden hue, slim white head.

In the nose: bold and expressive citrus notes. Lemon and grapefruit with a splash of pine.

In the mouth: nice bitter bite up front, good and hoppy stuff going down. Bright berries join the citrus crew. Bitterness clings to the palate. Hop flavors bouncing up and down. Medium bodied, long, hoppy finish. Tasty stuff. A little juicy, a little dank, the best of all worlds. 

A headbanger’s vest showcases the fiercest of metal icons. If someone makes a hophead vest, the Strata hop that drives this juicy, tropical IPA gets the Pantera spot. 


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