Surly Razor Gang Dry Irish Stout

Surly Razor Gang Dry Irish Stout. Dark | Roasty | Nefarious

4.5 % ABV. Surly Brewing, Minneapolis/Brooklyn Center, MN. 

This one came from the sampler pack before the current sampler pack. Been procrastinating on it. Let's clear it out. 

Solid blackness, slim brown head. 

In the nose: roasted malts, burnt coffee, cocoa and caramel. Touch of sweetness, but overall dry. 

In the mouth: Flavors from the nose invade the palate, and they just lay there. It's wet and it's dry, my, my, my, my. Medium-bodied, long-is bittersweet finish. Little bit of malt sweetness escapes before it all turns dry. Requisite flavors, but not too exciting. Kind of rote, this on and a bit disappointing. I feel that Surly should be capable of better. 

Eh. It's okay. Is that all we should expect? 

But, hey, who knows, maybe it was better fresh...

Sharp like a straight razor and smooth as a Gaelic brogue, this Irish-style stout combines rich roasted malt flavor with a sweet cocoa-like body and dry finish.