Surly - Furious

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

This was pretty enjoyable. Citrusy. Simcoe or Citra in there? One or the other potentially. A lot darker for a standard IPA than expected. Pretty bitter. Mildly sweet.

Definitely a good IPA. Pick it up if you're in Minnesota. If not, I wouldn't spend a ridiculous amount of money to get this. I picked it up at a store that gets a lot of out of market beers and I'd say it was worth the one time $5 expense. 

Surly - Coffee Bender

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

I was maybe expecting even more coffee flavor and aroma out of this, but maybe I'm just used to drinking strong coffee. As it warms up, the smell gets a little stronger. The beer is okay. I was anticipating something a touch sweeter. 

Surly - CynicAle

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

Greetings from Minnesota!

This was decent enough. Its fairly well hopped, which isn't something that I think is common to the style. Sort of reminds me of Prima Pils in that regard.

I was disappointed because it was a decision between this and Bender (a brown ale). They were all out of the IPA and Coffee Bender, which sounds more interesting than the straight brown ale.