We bring you tidings of great joy–Surly’s Darkness Variants are hitting the market as you read this. In boxed 16 oz. cans that slide gracefully into a loved one’s stocking and/or your own pint glass, these delicious riffs on our iconic imperial stout are a real gift.
Your 2024 Variants:
*COLA. Developed by Surly’s Francis Willette, this effervescent Darkness detour aged in bourbon barrels with vanilla, dried orange peel, cola flavoring, and demerara sugar. You’ll get a hint of orange and spice on the nose, with overtones approaching a Mexican Coke.
*DOUBLE BARREL. Literally. Darkness aged on Tattersall Rum and O’Shaughnessy Bourbon barrels, with a generous helping of vanilla to finish. Massive rum/bourbon notes, along with vanilla sweetness and woody oak.
*CHOCOLATE LIMONCELLO. Surly VP of Brewing Operations Ben Smith came up with the inspiration for this curveball on a trip to Italy, pairing lemon puree and cacao in a Darkness base, with time spent aging on French oak for good measure. The citrus aromatics and chocolate/coffee backbone echo drinks like espresso & tonic, but this is its own damn thing. We can’t wait for you to try it.
Look for all three variants at your preferred Surly outlet!
