Probably will check it out at some point, but not incredibly high on my list at this point either. I agree, Surly will always have that place of the new upstart of craft beer in MN, but they have most certainly moved on. |
I want to see it soon, probably the first Monday that they are open. They are both incredibly consistent (I enjoy every one of their regulars and seasonals) and experimental. The last 3 anniversary beers were way out there, with the last one really hitting the mark. I’m not a homer, nor am I from MN, so them moving out beyond the MN market does not bother me. I’m extra excited to have an awesome beer source just a few minutes from where I work. |
I did end up visiting Surly for the grand opening. I was able to leave work early, and, while there were many people there, it wasn’t nearly as chaotic or uncomfortable as I feared. In fact, I’d say it was orderly and comfortable (and fun and enjoyable), one of the best executed large beer-related events I’ve ever attended. The beer lines looked long but moved quickly. There was a wait for tables to eat food, so I didn’t even attempt to do so. The second floor, in which they weren’t serving beer (save for cans of Abrasive that I was told were canned that morning but which I did not consume), wasn’t crowded at all. I had a Todd the Axe Man, which I think may be Surly’s best IPA (or double IPA) yet, and my first Eight, which I think may be Surly’s best anniversary release yet, so the beer was top notch, as expected. |
If they can keep Todd the axe man on, I will be there. One of my favorite ipas of recent memory. Stubs on campus has had it recently, but it’s been fairly hit or miss |
"Taproom" doesn’t do this place justice. Event Center is a much more accurate representation. |
Place is legit. They should stop making Overrated and put Todd the Ax Man in cans. Pizza was nice. Hog Frites were awesome. Surly Beer Hall wins. |
Todd is grate. That is their best IPA and its not close. |
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