The Brewery: Surly Brewing (Brooklyn Center, MN)
The Brew: Furious (American IPA)
Availability: Cans & draft (Year-Round)
ABV: 6.2% | IBUs: 66
Rating: 9/10
Location: Home
The Story? Twas the night before Big Day In and all through the house, not a creature was stirring. But seriously, this is by far the earliest the evening before that I've had everything together for Ithaca Underground's pending festival. Time to sit back with a meal and a brew.
Furious is the last of the batch of Surly's that made it my way earlier in the fall and is packed with American hops and Scottish malt.
The Beer? Furious kicks off with voluminous off-white head atop dark, amber-red bubble body. The nose is full of fresh hops, tangerine, and a hint of green apple. Down the hatch it's bittersweet hop bliss. Lots of citrus, balanced by sweet toffee and caramel flavors.
Deft balance is what I find I enjoy most about all of Surly's beers. Complex, robust, but throw-back easy drinking thanks in part to Furious' soft carbonation. Further through, roasted notes build with mild hints of tea and herb.
Overall, another slammin' hoppy ale from Surly. Cheers!
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