Week 4 of 52
Surly Furious
January 21st thru January 27th
Brewer's Description
A tempest on the tongue, or a moment of pure hop bliss? Brewed with a dazzling blend of American hops and Scottish malt, this crimson-hued ale delivers waves of citrus, pine and caramel-toffee. For those who favor flavor, Furious has the hop-fire your taste buds have been screaming for.
Golden Promise malt and four American hop varieties result in a rich malt sweetness infused with bright hop flavor and aroma from beginning to end. It's about 6% alcohol and around 100 IBUs.
Overall Rating based on 49 reviews
3.51 of 5 stars
Brewery Information
Surly Brewing Company
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
surlybrewing.com
Interesting Fact
Surly's owner Omar Ansari had his first real beer at age 14 at Munich's Hofbrau Haus. Read more
Photography
Courtesy of Erin Reichelt. View more on her flickr set.
Kassie says Sooooo Good
January 21st, 2008
Surly Furious is, hands down, the best Minnesota brew that is produced year round.
Thinking about its hoppy goodness brings a tear of happiness to my eye.
Good Stuff.
Jan 21st, 2008 at 12:01 pm
I have to chime in, I don’t think you can say that Surly Furious is the best, hands down… it’s great if you love a ton ton ton of hops but I think there’s a lot of other, in my opinion, better beers. Over 48 beers to go yet…
Jan 21st, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Sure she can.
Jan 21st, 2008 at 12:52 pm
There are seasonal beers that I may end up liking more, but I can’t think of a single MN beer that I can get year round that I like better. This is my favorite go-to beer.
Jan 21st, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Oh, and I love a ton ton ton of hops.
Jan 21st, 2008 at 6:32 pm
I have to break down my favorites into styles, but I will say that this is one of my favorite IPAs in Minnesota… It’s a hard call between Furious, Town Hall’s Masala Mama and Fitger’s El Nino. Masala Mama gets a slight edge in my book since it’s available on cask most of the time, but they’re all good beers.
Jan 22nd, 2008 at 7:44 am
al- I guess the argument would go that nobody can really say any beer is the “best, hands down.” (Although you can say a beer is “[my] favorite, hands down.”)
As many have pointed out already, if you love hops, Surly Furious is a great beer. As others have also pointed out, if you like a bit more balance and different ingredients and flavors to come out, there’s more favorable alternatives in some opinions.
Jan 22nd, 2008 at 9:43 am
opinions are always subjective. there is no best, only “most favored”, or “my favorite”…that is what she meant, of course.
I do get some balance from Furious, but the hops certainly tilt forward. There are other flavors to be found, if you “see through” the hops. Some don’t/can’t. But they’re there.
As this week is showing, Furious is a love it or hate it beer. I prefer to love.