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Surly SurlyFest

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
1903.58/5.03.55/5.0Autumn6.3%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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akevitt (97), Valhalla, Minnesota, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20

Jun 29, 2008  
The beer was copper colored with a decent amount off-white head. The citrus hops are dominate in the bouquet of hops that they used. Tastes like furious with caramel malt. Which cuts the hops in a good way and makes it more drinkable.

 j12601 (1327), Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Dec 22, 2009  
Can courtesy of the magnanimous tytoanderso. Pours a clear caramel orange with a thin beige head. Lightly sweet caramel, touch of citrus hops, and a bit of spicy rye. Medium bodied, light grain, but not that acrid unpleasant graininess that weaker versions offer. Nice nutty malt and light caramel tones. Finishes with a crisp bitterness and some earthy sweet malt that lingers a while.


 scrizzz (1324), kirkland, Washington, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/58/104/517/20
Dec 21, 2009  
This beer is speaking to me. Caramel, leather and those green hats with a feather in the brim. Prost! Beautiful caramel color, no head though. Digging this Oktoberfest, dry, woodsy, leafy welcomed hops in the finish followed by raw earth. It’s how I would brew an Oktoberfest, wish I paired this with food.


 decaturstevo (2007), decatur, Tennessee, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Dec 19, 2009  
Deep amber pour with light white head and lace. Aroma of caramel malt and a hint of earthy hops. Flavor caramel, paper, abv, and a nice bitter finish. Medium bodied and well carbonated. Very nice beer.


 MrChopin (668), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/513/20
Dec 17, 2009  
Can thanks to brian23456 (BA)!
Red-copper with a thin white head. A muted beer this is, light caramel and malt in the nose. Faintly grassy flavor with hints of nut and malt, significant rye notes. Nice body with a lasting finish. Pretty enjoyable and easy to pound, but not much as a conversation piece.


 SuzyGreenberg (1410), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/513/20
Nov 27, 2009  
16 oz. can - clear copper with thin white head settling to the edges; wheat, lemons, bread, light caramel and cookies; husky and biscuity; thin bodied as expected with a caramel, toasty sweetness; crisp, clean hops and yeasty profile; sweetness in the finish; quite nice overall


 DuffManSW (293), Riverside, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/105/516/20
Nov 20, 2009  
Can thanks to lufootball... Pours an orange brown with a thin lacing head...Aroma is nice with the oktoberfest yeast and the rye really comes through... Flavor is a combination of the oktoberfest yeast, rye and hops... This is a nice twist on the style that works pretty well.. Glad I got 3 more cans!!


 JohnC (2286), Mission Viejo, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Nov 16, 2009  
Thanks to ditmier for this beer. Poured from a can, this clear golden brown beer had a nice malty flavor which was complemented nicely by the spiciness of the rye. I very much enjoyed it and would drink it again.


 shawnm213 (985), South Bend, Indiana, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Nov 13, 2009  
Bonus beer from skinnyguy in trade- thanks dan! pours a clear amber with a medium foamy white head. aroma of allspice, earth, nuts, dirt. flavor is bread, doughy malts, caramel, medicine, overripe fruit, and toast. Pretty good for the style, but not my favorite style. The toasted earthy medicinal flavor to this just doesn’t do it for me. Seems well crafted though and I’m happy to have tried it.



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