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Surlyfest (Limited Release)
September 29th thru October 5th
Brewer's Description
Our interpretation of a German Oktoberfest beer. This beer is a single hop lager, hopped exclusively with Summit hops. Being a Surly beer, we decided to dry-hop it. Is that a traditional German way to brew it? Nein, but we ain't in Germany. We aged this beer over 11 weeks to let the flavors mellow into an exceptional taste. We used German malts and Crystal Rye for a unique flavor. Only one batch of this beer was brewed, so go and drink it while you can!
Overall Rating based on 8 reviews
4.44 of 5 stars
Brewery Information
Surly Brewing Company
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
surlybrewing.com
Interesting Fact
Be one of the first 700 at the brewery on Oct 25 to buy 6 bottles of Darkness for $100. Read more
Photography
Courtesy of Erin Reichelt. View more on her flickr set.
Joe Lunchpail says The hops define this beer
October 6th, 2008
The extra hoppiness contributes wonderfully to the overall flavor character of this beer. It has the look and initial similarities to the other Oktoberfest beers, but the extra hop kick puts Surlyfest miles ahead of the competition, at least in my book. I felt like the aroma was a little like an old dishrag, leaving me thinking that I might not have washed my beer glasses properly, but, no, it was the beer. That would be my only dislike about this beer. Otherwise, the Surly boys have brewed up another winner. The can design is a beautiful touch as well.
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