#084: Surly Brewing » Wet (IPA)

Fresh hop IPA from Surly...

The Brewery: Surly Brewing (Brooklyn Center, MN)
The Brew: Wet (India Pale Ale)
Availability: Cans & draft
ABV: 7.5% | IBUs: 90
Rating: 9/10
Location: Home

The Story? Wet is Surly's fresh hopped IPA. Each year, different hops are used depending on what's available. This year focused on Cascade and Centennial hops - 10lbs per barrel. The key with this one is to drink it. Soon.

The Beer? Wet starts out of the gate with a sweet, hoppy nose and very lacy, staying head. The taste is bright and bitter with a touch of sweetness and a far lighter mouthfeel and body than I was expecting. A hot, spicy hop presence builds along with a complimenting drying finish. That hot hop flavor is what really takes the cake for me.

The ABV of Wet is impressively well hidden and even coming in at 90 IBU, this one is still incredibly crisp and drinkable thanks to the light body, ultra fresh hops, a sturdy malt backbone. A refreshing and fresh, fresh, fresh.

Surly Brewing invasion...

HUGE "Thank you!" to my friend in Minnesota for this jaw-dropping gift box. He and I spoke last month briefly about getting my hands on some Surly beers and he was enthusiastic to help. I figured a few cans, maybe a four pack or two if I was lucky. I was not prepared for this to say the least... 32 cans and 36lbs of pure Surly nectar.

Look for reviews of Wet, Hell, Furious, Bender, Coffee Bender, Cynic, Fest, and Overrated! coming your way after I work through more of the Vermont haul.

Check out Surly Brewing while I find a place to fit these in the overflowing fridge:
http://www.surlybrewing.com