Surly Mr. Surly’s Orange Whip Cream Ale

 Surly Mr. Surly’s Orange Whip Cream Ale. 

5.5 % ABV,  Surly Brewing, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Hey, look, everyone, Surly is making flavored cream ales! Ice Cream themed! Yaaaay! 

Available only in 12 packs for some reason. Luckily (?), I got a sample can. 

Clear and yellow, big white head that folds quickly. 

In the nose: sweet and fruity. Danged if it doesn’t smell like a dreamsicle. It’s got that going for it. 

In the mouth: okay, orange, we got that, little from malt or hops, but that shouldn’t be expected, as this is not a “beer-beer.” Not much else going on here. It’s a suggestion, somehow, of ice cream, and the flavor sparks no joy. Not terrible, but a far cry from anything I’d ever want to drink again. 

Mister Surly's Orange Whip Cream Ale is coming to your neighborhood. A dreamy concoction of vanilla, blood orange, hops, and malt, Mister Surly's Orange Whip is sweet, citrusy, and balanced. Treat yourself.