Surly Logic Bomb Juicy Pale Ale

Surly Logic Bomb Juicy Pale Ale.

5.5% ABV. Surly Brewing, Minneapolis/Brooklyn Center, MN.

Farewell, Surly X-tra Citra Pale Ale, 2016-2022. For whatever reason, the bosses laid down the law and struck it down from the schedule. And along comes Logic Bomb, because these days it’s all about being juicy. Dry is for the birds. Let’s drink one up and see what it’s all about.

Lights hazy (because that’s how it is these days), bright golden hue, slim white head.

In the nose: bold citrus, grapefruit and orange. Pleasant.

In the mouth: moderate bitterness, just enough to keep my taste buds happy. Medium bodied, light on the palate, breezy and refreshing. Exceptionally drinkable, if not especially memorable. It’s a decent beer and you can drink it.

Hop bitterness stays on the palate for a long span, which is a plus in my book. Not overwhelmingly “juicy”, but enough to check off some marketing boxes. Now, to see how people respond to disembodied, dripping organs on their beer labels. 

You CAN handle the truth: An approachable pale ale can also burst with juicy hop flavor. Start making sense with Logic Bomb.