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Surly SurlyFest

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
1863.58/5.03.55/5.0Autumn6.3%99.1Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein
Commercial 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! Prosit!
Note: 2007 version brewed with Sterling hops.
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 CanIHave4Beers (897), Des Moines, Iowa, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/58/103/517/20
Oct 6, 2008  
The rye and extra hops make this one of the most unique oktoberfest beers I have ever tried. That being said it is particularly hoppier than a normal beer of this style. No less it is very easy to drink and is just chock full of flavor.


 Cletus (5057), Connecticut, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/515/20
Oct 5, 2008  
Can courtesy of tytoanderso. Pours copper with a thin white head. Smells of sage, hops, caramel. Tastes bitter and peppery with some spice and spruce on the finish.


 Trev (880), Lakeville, Minnesota, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/516/20
Oct 4, 2008  
pours a nice copper colour with a thin head. floral citrus hop aroma, light tea tones. Toasty caramel malt hiding behind a spicy citrus hop flavour. Not anything like a marzen other than the colour, but a very enjoyable brew none the less.


 tedovertu (260), Apple Valley, Minnesota, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/104/514/20
Oct 3, 2008  
How this is considered a Oktoberfest/Marzen is hard to understand. Much closer to an dry IPA than a Marzen. The color is pretty close to what it is supposed to be. The head is much larger than any other Oktoberfest to date. The head even has some lasting lacing not present in any other Marzen. A Marzen with a floral soapy flavor, who knew?


 Elizavyeta (110), Minnesota, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/104/515/20
Oct 1, 2008  
Aroma is dense and dry with strong notes of rye, citrus, and even a hint of cabbage (not in the bad way). The pour is amber with an off-white, frothy head. Its flavor is nothing short of remarkable - a complex blend of cinnamon, hops, nutmeg, and even a hint of smoke predominate finishing into a long, slightly bitter end. An absolute must for smoked cheeses and bratwursts.


 WallyWalrus (205), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Oct 1, 2008  
16oz can. Pours a clear coppery amber with a firm off-white head. Aroma is light and sweet, with hints of citrusy hops, grain, tea, and a faint bit of spice. Taste is medium-bodied, with a taste of malt, caramel, and grain giving way to a slightly astringent finish of floral and syrupy hops, spices, and tea. A perfectly good Oktoberfest beer, though I can’t help but think Surly could have done a bit better.


 heemer77 (4309), Savannah, Missouri, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/512/20
Oct 1, 2008  
Canned. Medium copper colored body with a very light khaki head. The aroma was cereal grains with some sweet mango. There was also some nice dusty caramel and hints of black tea. The taste was rich toffee and iced tea. There was also some burnt toast in the finish. I enjoyed this other than the burning tasted finish.


 kseecs16 (887), Naperville, Illinois, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Sep 29, 2008  
Draught at Kuma’s Corner, Chicago, IL. Light copper golden with a thin off-white head. Soapy citrus hops aroma and flavor with a thin body. Does not really have the malt body you expect in a marzen and comes across a bit as a week pale ale to me. Not bad.



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