For those who weren’t born yet or don’t recall them all that fondly, the ‘80s introduced some <Minnesota voice> interesting </Minnesota voice> fashion trends. Popularized by new wave bands with … Continued
To Our Diehard Surly Nation Fans, So this sucks, but we want to make sure you are in the loop on our latest plans surrounding this year’s Return of Darkness … Continued
We’ve been holding concerts at Surly for over half a decade now with our friends at First Avenue. In that time, we’ve been asked a lot of questions, from “Where … Continued
We’ve been holding concerts at Surly for over half a decade now with our friends at First Avenue. In that time, we’ve been asked a lot of questions, from “Where … Continued
Our latest So You Want to Brew a Beer entry comes from Derek Haubenschild, Surly’s HR Manager, and creator of Surly 77, a nod to one of his favorite cocktails. … Continued
We’ve been holding concerts at Surly for over half a decade now with our friends at First Avenue. In that time, we’ve been asked a lot of questions, from “Where … Continued
You’ve been asking where you can find Before I Die, the ONLY beer in America brave enough to ask one question: Just one professional football championship in the state of … Continued
We’ve been holding concerts at Surly for over half a decade now with our friends at First Avenue. In that time, we’ve been asked a lot of questions, from “Where … Continued
It takes a measure of grit to persevere through sixteen years of business, and that ability to stick it out and keep pushing boundaries inspired Sixteen, a wildly unique celebration … Continued
Our latest Intelligent Design* offering comes from brewer Kevin Garey, who took inspiration from a drink named after a legendary golfer. No, not Happy Gilmore. Please read for more information … Continued
Summer’s end is bittersweet around here. The leaves begin turning. Warm-weather activities wind down. Schools open, beaches close. Winter’s standing in your doorway, looking at its watch, whistling an oddly … Continued
The license is approved. The infrastructure is built. The crowlers are filled. For the first time in 14 years, you can bring home an actual, honest-to-god beer from Surly Brewing. … Continued
Before I Die was brewed to celebrate one audacious thought: a professional football championship in the state of Minnesota. If you’re from here, you get it. If you’re not, you’ll … Continued
PLACE PRESALE ORDER To celebrate the Minnesota Legislature freeing the growler, Surly is bottling a limited run of 2022 Darkness bottles! These bottles are exclusive to Darkness Day, which … Continued
Our latest Intelligent Design* offering comes from brewer Paige Hiber, who brewed a traditional bock lager called, appropriately enough, Phiber Bock! *If you’re unfamiliar, Intelligent Design is the name of … Continued
Our latest So You Want to Brew a Beer* offering comes from Surly veteran Tanner Bachman, who put his own spin on a Spaghett!, the classic summer beer cocktail. *So … Continued
The Surly Beer Hall goes back to the ‘80s next week with a killer double feature and a perfect New Wave soundtrack. Surly Cinema will be showcasing the work of … Continued
PLACE PRESALE ORDER To celebrate the Minnesota Legislature freeing the growler, Surly is bottling a limited run of 2022 Darkness bottles! These bottles are exclusive to Darkness Day, which … Continued
If you’re hitting up Great Taste of the Midwest this weekend, you’ll be able to sample Heads & Tails, Surly’s thiolized lager collab with Omega Yeast and 3 Sheeps. And … Continued
We’ve been holding concerts at Surly for over half a decade now with our friends at First Avenue. In that time, we’ve been asked a lot of questions, from “Where … Continued
The playlist. A modern-day spin on the classic mixtape (kids, ask grandpa about C-90 cassettes sometime), building the perfect playlist is an artform. For working out. For the backyard party. … Continued
We’ve been holding concerts at Surly for over half a decade now with our friends at First Avenue. In that time, we’ve been asked a lot of questions, from “Where … Continued
We’ve been holding concerts at Surly for over half a decade now with our friends at First Avenue. In that time, we’ve been asked a lot of questions, from “Where … Continued
For those who weren’t born yet or don’t recall them all that fondly, the ‘80s introduced some <Minnesota voice> interesting </Minnesota voice> fashion trends. Popularized by new wave bands with … Continued
…and just like that, we’re entering summer’s home stretch. The Vikings are in training camp, Target’s back-to-school section is full of notebooks and paste, and the State Fair is right … Continued
We’ve been holding concerts at Surly for over half a decade now with our friends at First Avenue. In that time, we’ve been asked a lot of questions, from “Where … Continued
We’ve been holding concerts at Surly for over half a decade now with our friends at First Avenue. In that time, we’ve been asked a lot of questions, from “Where … Continued
Thank you to everyone who visited the brewery this June for the launch of our Summer Gets Surly programming. Prince Week, Pride Week, Charlie Parr in the Beer Garden, movies, … Continued
Our latest So You Want to Brew a Beer entry comes from Jonah Norling, who is part of the indispensable warehouse team that gets the Furious out the door and … Continued
Our latest Intelligent Design* offering comes from brewer Kyle Kennedy, who put his own spin on a kristallweizen, a clearer version of a classic hefeweizen. He gave us the lowdown … Continued
As part of our Summer Gets Surly programming at the Beer Hall, we’re creating theme weeks that pull the various strands–Surly Cinema, Summer of Sound, Live From the Beer Garden–together. … Continued
Surly celebrates Pride Month and backs it up by supporting the causes that matter to us and the LGBTQ+ community. In a political climate of “Don’t Say Gay” and hard-won … Continued
The long winter is over. Probably. The Beer Garden is open. Festival Field is prepping for its biggest summer concert slate ever. We’re exposing bare skin to direct sunlight. We’re … Continued
Surly has not one but two in-house programs that encourage our employees to brew their own beer for release in our Minneapolis beer hall. Both these programs, along with pretty … Continued
The Growler Has Been Freed. This isn’t just great for Surly, it’s great for the state of Minnesota. Every brewery can continue innovating and growing IN MINNESOTA. How will this … Continued
Are you looking for hops? Stop. The Surly Hop Stop variety pack is the ultimate destination for the discerning hop lover. In addition to our hoppy Furious flagship, you’ll find … Continued
In 2021 we introduced the first Supreme Variety Pack. The crisp, refreshing flavor of Grapefruit, Mango, Black Cherry, and Key Lime Supreme immediately stood out amidst a sea of bland … Continued
Q: Aren’t all IPAs cold? A: Well, you could serve them hot, but we wouldn’t recommend it as such. Q: Very funny, wiseass. What makes a Cold IPA a Cold … Continued
For those of you who aren’t craft beer professionals, Minneapolis is hosting the 2022 Craft Brewers Conference May 2-5 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The CBC is the largest craft … Continued
You’re asking yourself, “What in the hell is a thiol?” It’s a good question, and one that Surly and Other Half attempt to answer with Thiol & Error, a limited … Continued
We need more artists. While this might sound like a comment on society, and it is, it’s also a very specific request for Surly Brewing. In addition to Eddie Wolfe, … Continued
There is snow on the ground as we write this but by god we’re going to let you know where you can get Surly at our local outdoor Major League … Continued
A great pale ale is the perfect vehicle for big hop flavor. Amid a sea of overwrought IPAs with too much malt or too little everything else, the juicy hop … Continued
Welcome to the Twin Cities for this year’s Women’s Final Four! Here are some local names and terms to get familiar with as you navigate the tourney, Minneapolis, St. Paul, … Continued
To celebrate our flagship’s 15th anniversary, we brewed an amped-up Furious that emphasized its signature blend of robust malt and citrusy hops. And that was just the start. We then … Continued
Darkness is a beer that earns its reputation. Malty and intense yet velvety smooth, our Russian imperial stout’s yearly release is a de facto holiday, and not just because it’s … Continued
It’s time to achieve maximum saturation with Surly’s new year-round hazy IPA. Drips & Drops Hazy IPA splashes down this week, drenched in Sabro, Amarillo, Mosaic, and Citra hops. Juicy … Continued
Non-profit organizations continue to witness the impacts of COVID-19 firsthand, and the need for emergency food continues to sit at a historically high level. Rising food costs, supply chain disruptions, … Continued
West Coast hardcore took punk rock one step further. Faster, harder, and even more aggressive–drums and guitars combusting into barely controlled chaos. Stirred by that unruly sound, we bring you Controlled … Continued
…Eddie Wolfe! Eddie is a tattoo artist and illustrator based in Chicago. You can see some of his knockout work above. We asked him if he’d like to say anything … Continued
Tuesday, 2/22/22. A remarkable day. Not only is it the birthday of American legends like Kyle MacLachlan, Julius “Dr. J” Erving, and Don Pardo*, it’s also an extraordinary confluence of … Continued
The Large American Football Game is this Sunday. You might know it by a different name, but we prefer this one as it observes the game’s outsize stature without inviting … Continued
Don’t be alarmed. What you’re hearing is a brawny, bracing double IPA making itself at home as Surly’s first seasonal of 2022. Like sound waves bouncing back to your ears, … Continued
We thought 2020 presented a unique challenge for Surly Gives A Damn. The ongoing pandemic and its attendant safety restrictions made it very clear that this challenge was an ongoing … Continued
The first Surly variety pack of 2022 gives you two IPAs from opposite ends of the spectrum, a velvety smooth lager, and the beer that changed Minnesota’s craft beer landscape. … Continued
When Surly brewed our version of Brave Noise Pale Ale, we were asked to select a worthy cause to whom we could donate the proceeds from each pint sold. We … Continued
Surly Gives A Damn (SGAD) works with many charitable organizations across the Twin Cities to give back to the communities and neighborhoods that support us. We’re going to highlight some … Continued
Mountains crumble. Stars fall. Rivers run backwards. The gods shudder. Fear not. Double Bladed Axe Man guides your journey to IPA Valhalla with a mighty swing of Citra and Mosaic … Continued
2021 was better than 2020. And 2021 sucked. But we’re still here and so are you. For that we’re grateful. Let’s review the year in Surly: JANUARY GOOD: We canned … Continued
In 2020, we sent Darkness variants to stores for the very first time. The universal acclaim means that in 2021, we’re sending Darkness variants to stores for the second time. … Continued
Furious turns 15 this year. We’re honoring this milestone in the only logical way: Having a Furious. If you’re in the right place at the right time, you can join … Continued
In an era of aluminum can shortages, shuttered bars/restaurants, and supply chain madness, a brewery putting out a brand calendar for the following year feels somewhere between brave and foolhardy. … Continued
Surly Executive Chef Donald Gonzalez guides you through the process of making your Surly Thanksgiving Feast step by step. Follow the instructions and enjoy! Be sure to refer to the … Continued
The Bear is done hibernating. Citrusy, piney, and just bitter enough, Yummi Bear West Coast-Style IPA is back for the season and available right now. Aggressively hopped on Centennial, El … Continued
There’s a TED Talk out there about the paradox of choice. The crux of it is that, when you have limitless options, your ability to choose diminishes. If you’ve been … Continued
Being led into temptation has negative connotations. No one denies this. One could even describe its checkered history as snakebitten. However, Surly would like to argue that it isn’t all … Continued
Some Thanksgiving meal kits are polite affairs. A turkey breast, a dollop of potatoes, a smidge of gravy, and some cranberries straight out of the can. Surly’s meal kit, created … Continued
The 2021 edition of Darkness hits shelves and tap lines this weekend. Here’s what you need to know. When can I get a bottle? Darkness will be available all weekend … Continued
Surly Enters Kansas & Western Missouri Minneapolis-based independent craft brewery extends distribution in Nov. MINNEAPOLIS (Oct. 26, 2021) – After successfully launching in the greater St. Louis area in 2019, … Continued
WHAT: Based on a recipe from Surly’s own Shannon Stroh and brewed in our BC facility, Definitive Few is a righteous IPA dry-hopped on Waimea and Motueka for a citrusy, … Continued
We’re packaging our thousandth batch of beer at Surly’s Minneapolis facility this week. 1000 batches of anything is a lot–beer, station wagons, pajamas with friendly dinosaurs on them–and we’re incredibly … Continued
Brave Noise Pale Ale is now pouring in Surly’s Beer Hall. It’s our contribution to the Brave Noise project, designed to promote inclusive and safe environments for women, BIPOC, and … Continued
Darkness season looms. Before it arrives, we wanted to check in with Justin Bergo, our 2021 Darkness Artist. The Mankato-based illustrator’s design will be released to the world at large … Continued
Slowly but surely, live music is returning. Beloved venues like Minneapolis’ First Avenue are reopening. The daily influx of new concert announcements, from stadium shows to nightclub gigs, are a … Continued
Surly built its brewing reputation on not necessarily brewing to style. Our 15th anniversary beer embraces that ethos with a vengeance. There is a lot going on with this one, … Continued
The Surly Pizza Upstairs oven is heating up and ready to bring back the New Haven-style pie back to the people. Here’s the top five things you need to know: … Continued
In the farthest, deepest fathoms of the ocean, light is but a rumor. That vast, benighted place where the leviathans hold sway. Age of Leviathans, Surly’s BC Small Batch offering … Continued
Brave Noise Pale Ale is the collaborative, multi-brewery initiative of Massachusetts’ Notch Brewing and one of their brewers, Brienne Allan, designed to fund inclusive and safe environments for women, BIPOC, … Continued
We’re thrilled to be pouring beer at the State Fair again this year. As in the past, we’ve brewed beers exclusive to the Fair that will pair perfectly with your … Continued
Say what you will about Jason Voorhees, he was way ahead of the curve on wearing a mask and understood the importance of a good sequel. This Friday, August 13th, … Continued
To say that we’re ready for Oktoberfest at Surly is an understatement. For starters, there really wasn’t an Oktoberfest in 2020. There was plenty of great beer, but the parties … Continued
We’ve had a long, hot summer here. Chances are you have too. We’re also aware, more than most, that this summer will eventually end. We know what awaits. Making the … Continued
Nate and Heather Jackson grow and develop hops in Wilder, Idaho as first-generation hop growers. When working with Sierra Nevada, Jackson Hop Farm submitted a handful of hop varietals for … Continued
Reopening the beer hall has given our extraordinarily talented brew team the chance to flex their muscles and work on all sorts of experiments with new hop varietals and styles. … Continued
Certain things defy easy answers. Scientists are baffled. Religion offers no solution. When reason and faith are abandoned, when the standard frames of reference break down and rational explanations can’t … Continued
This year give the Father’s Day gift that keeps on giving for twelve glorious cans. Surly’s 2021 Hop Pack is the thoughtful gesture that says “Hey, Dad, these are all … Continued
Surly Gives A Damn (SGAD) works with many charitable organizations across the Twin Cities to give back to the communities and neighborhoods that support us. Throughout 2021, we’re going to … Continued
Surly’s Beer Hall is on track to reopen this June. It would not be happening without the work of Aaron Johnson, a veteran of the Twin Cities culinary scene and … Continued
Surly Gives A Damn works with many charitable organizations across the Twin Cities to give back to the communities and neighborhoods that support us. Throughout 2021, we’re going to highlight … Continued
The women of Surly Brewing spent International Women’s Day working on a beer together. They named it after a phenomenon they’ve dealt with for many, many years, one that countless … Continued
Hops have been called a pernicious, devilish weed. If so, Surly chooses to dance with this devil and triple down on the hops. Introducing And The Devil Makes Three, a … Continued
Surly Gives A Damn works with many charitable organizations across the Twin Cities to give back to the communities and neighborhoods that support us. Throughout 2021, we’re going to highlight … Continued
Surly Gives A Damn works with many charitable organizations across the Twin Cities to give back to the communities and neighborhoods that support us. Throughout 2021, we’re going to highlight … Continued
Cry havoc and let slip the hops of yore! Clean, hoppy, and devastating, Havoc Machine delivers an authentic West Coast IPA payload. Surly’s second seasonal of 2021 unleashes the classically … Continued
Some say our beers are too hoppy. To that we say, “Damn straight.” The Hop Pack is the realization of this ideal. Our second variety pack of 2021 gives you … Continued
Vaccines for all Minnesotans 16 and older. Increased restaurant capacity. Social gatherings. Governor Walz’s recent announcement that “normalcy is on the horizon, and that brighter days are ahead” has given … Continued
Why are Surly and the rest of the Alliance of MN Craft Brewers going on about the #FreeTheGrowler campaign? Rep. Jim Nash explains.
Surly has an actual Irish beer in stores this St. Patrick’s Day. No, it’s not Xtra with green food coloring. Sharp like a straight razor and smooth as a Gaelic … Continued
Our second BC Small Batch beer of the year centers hellacious amounts of hop flavor, fiendish notes of stone fruit and citrus, and a smooth, sinister finish. It sounds almost … Continued
In the spirit of other weekday timekillers like Minesweeper, Cosmo relationship quizzes, and doomscrolling, Surly offers the following Minnesota March Bingo Card. Some of these things are evergreen while some … Continued
Surly’s Shannon Stroh and Julia MacLean joined forces with the other professional women brewers of Minnesota to create a collaboration beer at Badger Hill’s Shakopee facility. It’s called Nevertheless, and … Continued
Grapefruit Supreme, in the span of a couple short years, is now one of Surly’s cornerstone beers. Mango Supreme, released as part of our 2020 summer variety pack, was an … Continued
Darkness is a beer that earns its reputation. Malty and intense yet velvety smooth, our Russian imperial stout’s yearly release is a de facto holiday, and not just because it’s … Continued
We have a Darkness Artist! After judging entries from dozens of highly qualified artists and illustrators, we’ve found a successor to 2020 Darkness Artist Barbara Guttman. Congratulations to Justin Bergo, … Continued
Surly Gives A Damn works with many charitable organizations across the Twin Cities to give back to the communities and neighborhoods that support us. Throughout 2021, we’re going to highlight … Continued
All that we know, all that we’ve ever known, and all we will know exist at the same time. Space, time, matter, energy, folding a fitted sheet, everything. It’s a … Continued
2020 presented a unique challenge for Surly Gives A Damn. The needs in our community were never greater, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and the civil unrest following George Floyd’s … Continued
In the landmark case of Jacobellis v. Ohio, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart defined the difference between art and hardcore pornography as such: “I know it when I see it.” … Continued
UPDATE 6/30/22: You’re as sick about hearing about “supply chain issues” as we are, but sourcing printed aluminum cans continues to be a challenge across the independent craft beer industry. … Continued
Our first variety pack of 2021 rounds up a motley crew of delicious beers. Unusual Suspects lines up three all-new beers and one legendary IPA for you to pick out. … Continued
Pentagram is finally back. It just looks different. Surly’s legendary dark, barrel-aged sour beer hasn’t changed. It still ferments in stainless steel and spends 18 months or more in red … Continued
At Surly, we want to help you reach your goals and change your trajectory, be it in one day, one night, even Saturday’s all right. Introducing the Rocket Surgery Exam. … Continued
There might not be two greater cultural touchstones in the Twin Cities: Enjoying a craft beer at your neighborhood taproom and watching live music at your favorite local venue. A … Continued
The season’s upon us, whether you asked for it to be or not. As we attempt to make the best of the worst holiday season ever, at some point you’re … Continued
Years ago we released a beer called Dumpster Fire, so named due to a literal dumpster fire in our parking lot. Long story short: someone emptied their charcoal grill into … Continued
Moving Pictures is Surly’s first new beer of 2021. As we’ve discovered with social media, some claims need to be examined more closely to determine their veracity. We’re offering this … Continued
It gives us no small amount of pleasure to deliver some authentic, no-BS good news: With no Darkness Day and an overwhelming need for something special to brighten up this … Continued
We asked our in-house mixologists to use their not-insignificant time cooped up at home this fall to create some custom holiday cocktails with a Surly beer base. They came through … Continued
The annual release of Surly’s brand calendar is always a welcome experience for us and Surly Nation. It gives us a chance to let you know what we’ve been working … Continued
The 2020 holiday season is going to be difficult on many fronts. In addition to the “usual” problems of hunger, housing insecurity, and a lack of toys under the tree, … Continued
Mixed Messages, our holiday season variety pack, is so named due to the different beer styles contained therein. It also references the tactical-grade passive aggression of our beloved home state … Continued
The 2020 holiday season is going to be difficult on many fronts. In addition to the “usual” problems of hunger, housing insecurity, and a lack of toys under the tree, … Continued
Minnesota’s first double IPA is back. Abrasive takes its name from Sparky Abrasives, the original occupant of our original Brooklyn Center location. Fueled by a mountain of Citra hops, Abrasive … Continued
Surly’s Beer Hall will close its doors indefinitely after last call tonight. The COVID-19 pandemic makes operating a large gathering place impossible, especially in a Minnesota winter. We hope to … Continued
This is the first year in over a decade without an official Darkness Day. Oh, there’s still Darkness to be had–available wherever Surly is sold on Halloween–but no bacchanal of … Continued
You ever go into a liquor store and find yourself entirely unable to decide what you want? You’re craving an IPA, but it’s also your personal coffee beer season. You … Continued
A few things to note as we wrap up food and drink service in the Beer Hall: We strongly encourage reservations. Walk-ins are allowed but they might be seated in … Continued
Over a year in the making, our latest beer is a true collaboration of ideas, flavors, and craft. Surly and New Belgium proudly present Culture Collab, a blended culture American … Continued
The traditional 14th anniversary gift is ivory. Two things about ivory you should know is that it’s remarkably cruel to animals and impossible to drink. Barleywines, on the other hand, … Continued
Surly Hospitality employees have completed their free and fair election on the issue of union representation, which was conducted by an independent third party. A majority of the eligible employees … Continued
The hits just keep on coming. Since the pandemic began, we’ve all faced uncertainty and the need to constantly adjust to changing circumstances. This weekend was no exception as we … Continued
Direct Current IPA, Surly’s fall seasonal, hums with an overload of hop flavor and character. Charged with generating an IPA that will light up your cooler, our brewers chose an … Continued
As you might have heard, there’s no traditional State Fair this year. Yes, there’s a sold-out drive-thru version that allows you to approximate the gluttony in your Ford Focus, but … Continued
A lot of our favorite fall rituals are cancelled, postponed, or still up in the air. As we continue trying to make the very best of the very worst year, … Continued
Surly’s BC Small Batch August release imagines a world where an IPA gets dry-hopped not once, not even twice, but three entire times. We call this brave new reality Trip … Continued
Welcome to Version 3.0 of Surly’s Beer Hall 2020, opening at 3 pm on Thursday, August 6th. We’re healthy and excited to get back to what we do best. Here’s … Continued
The Menu: Surly Burger Double patties, American cheese, lettuce, red onion, fancy sauce, toasted bun. Served with potato chips. Philly Cheesesteak Smoked prime rib, whiz, beef-fat mayo, peppers & onions, … Continued
Welcome to the strangest goddamn 4th of July weekend ever. (OK, the 1776 one was also weird, but that’s because it was brand new and toilets weren’t invented.) As we … Continued
Like many of us, our BC Small Batch Series laid low this spring. But with summer here and a little more freedom of movement for now (wear your masks, people), … Continued
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE Saber-Tooth Tiger: an extinct tiger-cat, more accurately known as a Smilodon. Sabrotooth Tiger: a Sabro hop-driven IPA from Surly Brewing Co. The Sabro hop brings what we … Continued
As we dip our toes into the water of “being around other people again,” it helps to have an ice breaker. You can talk about whether you’re recycling or composting … Continued
We put out a 2020 Brand Calendar way back in November 2019, as we looked forward to an exciting year of new beer releases and returning favorites that could be … Continued
We stand with our community in the fight for justice for George Floyd. We see the community’s pain from a critical lack of resources. We join the community in demanding … Continued
Minnesota’s summer is roughly Memorial Day through Labor Day. The grills fire up, the patio furniture gleams, and the Drinking Beer Outside Season officially opens. With that in mind, please … Continued
Minnesota Central Kitchen announced Surly Brewing Co. as its newest partner in the effort to address growing demand for food assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Surly Brewing is the fifth … Continued
Good news: We’re extending our Virtual Food Drive through May 8th to provide continued support to The Food Group as they provide emergency meals for families affected by COVID-19. The Food … Continued
Surly Gives A Damn’s annual Earth Day Clean Up is cancelled due to sheltering in place, as working side-by-side to save our planet needs to be metaphorical for a while. … Continued
Surly entered the Arizona market roughly six months ago. Besides being welcomed with open arms and full pints, we also made friends with The Shop Beer Co., a fantastic independent … Continued
If you can remember as far back as 237 years ago to the 2019 holiday season, we ran a very popular gift card promotion wherein you could buy a $50 … Continued
The emergence of COVID-19 and the resulting public health crisis has shaken us all to our very foundation. The response from health care professionals, government officials, and the public at-large … Continued
The concept behind Stunner is simple: A hop bill that leans heavily on Amarillo, El Dorado, and Mosaic hops for tropical notes of mango, orange, and papaya. A hit of … Continued
Surly releases a variety pack every quarter. It introduces new beer to the market, highlights some of our flagships, and gives Surly Nation a good idea of where the brewery’s … Continued
We were really looking forward to Opening Day at Target Field. On the brewery side, we had more locations and beers at the ballpark, including the major league debut of … Continued
Minnesotans pride themselves on where they’re from and supporting each other when the rubber meets the road. In this time of extreme challenges and uncertainty, we’ve witnessed this compassion firsthand. … Continued
The Zoom meet-up became an everyday feature of our lives just like that, didn’t it? While infinitely preferable to the other things that have come along with it (existential dread, … Continued
Many of us are spending more time at home lately. And by “more time” we mean “all of it.” Watching daytime TV the other day (might have been Ellen or … Continued
We miss live music. We miss encores and wristbands. We miss First Avenue. As you know, First Avenue postponed or cancelled upcoming shows at all their properties due to the … Continued
Surly Nation, Providing you an environment that is clean, safe, and fun is what Surly Brewing and our destination brewery are all about. The coronavirus pandemic has required us to … Continued
Surly is a long-time friend and sponsor of 30 Days of Biking, and as they enter their 10th year of riding, we’re proud to continue that. We’ll be sponsoring a … Continued
This Saturday (3/7), we’re encouraging Surly Nation to open their cellars, clear out their refrigerators, and Drink It Now. Our friends at Allagash Brewing in Maine introduced this concept, which … Continued
Visitors to the Beer Hall marvel at the pierogies. Based on a dough recipe from Surly Chef de Cuisine Tom Beheba’s grandmother, they’re filled with a creamy blend of potato … Continued
Three new Surly beers are hitting shelves this week. There’s the highly anticipated yearly variant of one of our most beloved beers. There’s also our monthly BC Small Batch release, … Continued
You may have seen that we’re putting Darkness Day on hiatus. Our reasons are here. Our goal is to resurrect it at our Minneapolis brewery when it’s legal to do … Continued
Darkness Day is over. For now, at least. The annual celebration of our legendary Russian imperial stout is officially on hiatus. The move from Brooklyn Center to Somerset, WI, while … Continued
We’ve selected Surly’s 2020 Darkness Artist, and it is Minneapolis illustrator Barbara Guttman! We asked her for a brief bio to introduce herself to Surly Nation, and she obliged: “Barbara … Continued
There are many reasons to hold your wedding at Surly: the one-of-a-kind venue, the dedicated, on-site event coordinator, the state-of-the-art A/V system, everything. But today, we’d like to focus on … Continued
The most Overrated! thing in Minnesota? Minnesota Nice. Plucky upstart Duck Duck Grey Duck made a valiant run but was simply no match for our state’s peerless passive aggression. Thanks … Continued
The BC Small Batch series prides itself on experimentation, whether we’re aging Mexican lagers in tequila barrels or pushing the hop envelope as far as nature and our brewing equipment … Continued
The winners have their flights/hotel rooms booked. Our staff has the stamps and ink for your passports–look for the people in the red Surly beanies from Love Your Melon if … Continued
Surly is a longtime supporter and sponsor of The Loppet Foundation. Surly Gives A Damn volunteers assist with everything from course construction to clean-up, and you can find us manning … Continued
If you’re familiar with our brewery, then you’re likely familiar with Surly Gives A Damn. Our charitable arm, SGAD focuses on giving back to the communities that built us, both … Continued
So, you’re getting married. First of all, congratulations! You probably weren’t expecting a leading independent craft brewer to tell you this today, but it’s just the beginning of the positive … Continued
Executive Chef Ben Peine and our culinary team revamped our daily Beer Hall offerings, adding new options to never-leave-the-menu favorites. All of them are available now and all offer an … Continued
We’re not so different, you and I.
Surly’s first variety pack of 2020 is designed for these post-holiday months, as we trudge our way out of winter’s grip. There will be days where the temperature sneaks above … Continued
Our first seasonal release of 2020 stands out in a crowded IPA market by taking a little from the new school and a little from the old school for a … Continued
Making an approachable beer that still gives you the hop character and juiciness of a hazy IPA isn’t rocket surgery. It’s Rocket Surgery. This uncomplicated, easy-drinking ale has an abundance … Continued
We’re headed to Breckenridge, CO later this week for the 20th Anniversary of the Big Beers Festival right in the heart of the Rockies at the Beaver Run Resort. Not … Continued
When formulating Surly’s 2020 release calendar, we had a couple choices: Introduce a CBD-infused, barrel-aged, hard seltzer smoothie in cans that explode if handled by a non-first-born son, or Make … Continued
Furious48 has some winners! Congratulations to Walter from St. Paul, Christopher from Bloomington (MN), Jared from Denver, and Eleanor from Chicagoland. They and their +1s will all be partying on … Continued
It’s the coldest and darkest time of year. When metal legend Avril Lavigne sang “It’s a damn cold night,” we felt that. What better way to cope than with pizza … Continued
When are we open? When are we closed? When are we open late? When are we closing early? Can I get on a tour? ANSWERS TO ALL THESE QUESTIONS ARE … Continued
Black cats skitter. Ladders loom. Mirrors break. Danzig writes a song that Johnny Cash covers. The calendar reads Friday, December 13. Disregard these ominous portents and remember: You make your … Continued
Our final BC Small Batch release of 2019 shares a name with one of our tattoo-loving staff’s favorite things. (Besides metal/hardcore bands with names your parents are iffy about.) Sharp … Continued
Thanksgiving is this week. You think you’re ready. You’re not. The armada of snowstorms, the request to bring a side you don’t know how to make, the relatives who show … Continued
Kim Syring is Surly’s Quality Lab Specialist, and performs the critical task of ensuring your Surly beer tastes good. With science. She was recently asked to give a presentation at … Continued
It’s that time of the year again. The quest for a perfect gift is underway. A thoughtful expression of love and friendship that delights and surprises the people in your … Continued
2020. Just looking at that number, it feels like there should be jet packs and flying robot dogs. Instead we have *gestures at all the remarkably stupid stuff around us … Continued
The BC Small Batch series encourages our brewers to experiment with unexpected flavors and collaborate with our fellow independent craft brewers. November’s selection fulfills these expectations with a vengeance. Introducing … Continued
The response to Black Horsemen Danish-style black lager, our collaboration with metal legend King Diamond, has been astonishing. Fans from across the world (no, seriously: we just had a request … Continued
Surly Gives A Damn (SGAD) is looking to close 2019 out with a sustained barrage of damn-giving before and during the holidays, as we’ve lined up a series of events … Continued
Given our Upper Midwest home base, we’re often asked when Surly will be available in Michigan. After all, Ironwood is only two hours from Duluth (Deb from Ironwood has pointed … Continued
Yeah, about that. We updated our website last year. One of the things we updated was the field where you enter your email address to subscribe to the newsletter. IN … Continued
The good people at Brew Pipeline and TapRm in New York City did a one-time drop of Axe Man out east this spring. The reaction was overwhelmingly positive, so much … Continued
At first blush, there might not be many similarities apparent between Arizona and Minnesota; however, the two states share many important things in common. We love Larry Fitzgerald. We’ve all … Continued
Is the West Coast the Best Coast? That’s not for us to say here in flyover country. But we absolutely love a good West Coast-inspired IPA, market trends be damned. … Continued
The Great American Beer Festival is upon us. The annual Denver convention is a craft beer lover’s Wonka factory, with hundreds of breweries in attendance and just as many pre-parties, … Continued
Furious48 has some winners! Congratulations to Walter from St. Paul, Christopher from Bloomington (MN), Jared from Denver, and Eleanor from Chicagoland. They and their +1s will all be partying on … Continued
King Diamond is embarking on 23 black masses across North America starting Nov. 2. To make the tour even more memorable, King Diamond has collaborated with Surly Brewing Co., the … Continued