8% ABV. Surly Brewing, Twin Cities, MN.
And here we have the last can from my most recently purchased Surly sampler pack, the Thaw Pack if I'm not mistaken. The final can, of three, after finishing the first two without thinking too hard about them. Now, for some hard thinking.
Clear, pale crimson color, swiftly diminishing beige head.
In the nose: Sweet caramel malt notes start if off, with a side order of toffee. Stone fruit and berries merge with the mix. The briefest whiff off hops.
In the mouth: Flavors from the aroma appear on the palate. Richness and sweetness abound , with hardly a trace of bitterness. High alcohol content makes an early appearance. It's not too out of place, but I'd expect a fuller body to accompany it. As it is, it's a bit too much on the medium side. And fairly smooth and easy drinking.
This one's not really doing it for me. It's an alright beer, and I can drink it, but I'm not going out of my way for one.
BREWED FOR THOUSANDAIRES THE WORLD OVER
You don’t need to live in the lap of luxury to enjoy the finer things in life. Simply pour a glass of this rich, malt-heavy dark lager to find notes of caramel, toffee, dark fruit, and a hint of chocolate. Whether you’re overdrawn or flush, take a sip and you’ll feel like a Scrillionaire.
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