Rage On
It's generally acknowledged that the only thing better than Furious is more Furious. We agree, and we've done something about it. Raging Furious Imperial IPA doubles down on the entire…
Awards Season
Minnesota’s craft beer industry demands excellence. Surly is surrounded by incredible breweries and we know the skill and dedication they put into every single drop. It pushes us to do…
Big Game Beer Pairings 2024
The Big Game is Sunday! With that in mind, here are some of our recommended Surly pairings for the festivities. (Note to others doing this kind of post: Do not…
Hop Selection with Ben Smith
Every autumn, Surly Head Brewer Ben Smith heads to Yakima, Washington for hop selection. There are a few good reasons for this: That’s where the hops are. Ensuring the quality…
The Secret Origins of Seventeen
In the early 20th century, a secret society formed, dedicated to cocktail enthusiasts in the fraught time of Prohibition. The International Bar Flies formed in Paris at Harry’s New York…
Heed the Edict
One of our more unique Oktoberfest offerings allows you to choose your own flavor profile. It’s also one of the most traditional and part of our brewer-focused Intelligent Design series.…
Some Buffalo Chicken Dip Before I Die
This summer, Surly’s Kyle Hopkins competed on season 13 of Fox’s MasterChef. As we look forward to the opening of the NFL season and the equally critical tailgating season, we…
Fair to Midway
Every year, the Minnesota State Fair finds a way to top itself. Unlikely food options? Check. Titans of Twin Cities indie rock playing the actual Grandstand? Check. Crop art portrayals…
MasterChef Gets Surly
So the thing about Minnesota is, if someone in popular culture has even the most tenuous connection to our home state, we will talk about them like they’ve lived on…
Pride Month Guide
We’re celebrating Pride Month in a big way at our Beer Hall this June, with events, beer, t-shirts, etc. We’ll also be raising money for a great cause and, if…