On tap at the Map Room, Chicago. Amber with medium white head. Malty, caramel, some pine, sweetish with lasting bitter finish. Medium bodied.

Notes from April 2010 December-ish canning, Febuary-ish consumption. Standard pint glass pour. A pretty orange whirlwind as it rolls out. Inch & a half of lumpy light tan head. Not quite clear, but a dusty orange amber. Ugly, sticky glass full of residual once it all settles in place, but I guess that's what we're looking for in an IPA eh? :) Smell is catty & piercing with alcohol. Sharp radish-like aroma. Hops are of varnish intensity. I know lots of people appreciate that sort of intensity, but it doesn't do it for me unless it's doing more then clearing my sinuses. No big fruit or floral aspects. A touch of rind, but it's very coarse & unwelcoming. From all the reviews, I'm guessing it's awesome straight off the canning line. Taste is bitter sweet upfront, with dark leafy greens. Sweet honey & cereal grains come in right after turning toasty. Finish is a lingering, dry, acidic rind. Feel is low to mild carbonation, a touch chalky because of the sediment, & it has a bit of a numbing effect on my tongue as well. Alcohol is a bit of a nuisance. Not my favorite Surly beer, but it does have some qualities I can see other people being a fan of.

Õlle on selline jook, et iga uus kord kui klaasi või pudeli suule tõstad, siis leiad midagi uut, sõltuvalt tuhandest-miljonist pisiasjast, mis hetke olukorda mõjutavad. Seega piirdun iga õlle juures selle tekstiga.

--Canned, from Systembolaget. -- Hazy golden, small head. Generous aroma of pears, lychee and play dough. Sweet with full body and rounded mouthfeel. Tangerine, lychee and perfumy shampoo. Resinous very bitter finish.

Sampled from the tap at ABR 2024. Pours black with a dark brown head that dissipates to the edges. Aroma has a combination of vanilla and strong roast with earthy dark grains backing. Flavor has earthy roast and dark grains with a decent amount of vanilla coming through.