Asator Viking IPA
Surly Brewing Company

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From:
Surly Brewing Company
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
Black IPA
ABV:
5.3%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.8 | pDev: 9.74%
Reviews:
6
Ratings:
37
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 15, 2016
Added:
Feb 15, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by MJSawyer:
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Rated by MJSawyer from Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

Feb 28, 2014
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

4.05/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
apparently stealing a page out of the hammerheart book, i cant imagine that little brewery is any real threat to the regional dominance of surly, i suggest instead that they may have been inspired by the very interesting and delicious beers of hammerheart, and this is their own trip down that road. its a smokey black ipa, on oak, with a ton going on in it. the nose is rauch heavy, german style smoked malt, aggressive, but somewhat smoother out by the wood. the hops are piney and woody and big, centennial and some other more bittering types, very pungent. one sip tells me this beer isnt for everyone, but it certainly is for me! i love the rich woody campfire smoke with the black roasty charred malt, and the piney deep woods sort of hop, its a great combination, and its united beautifully by the oak, which is quite prominent. smooth and rich tasting with a long almost acrid bitter finish. this is an abrasive beer (pun intended), and its definitely more fall than summer, but its an interesting brew and one of the more far out there beers i have had from surly. on tap at the acadia cafe, a real cool beer bar in the twin cities. some of surlys most intriguing work right here, even if it was externally inspired...
Jul 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3.52 by spycow from Illinois

Jul 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.81 by ElGallo from New Hampshire

Jun 08, 2016
 
Rated: 4.09 by herman77 from Minnesota

May 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.96 by jakemn91 from New Mexico

May 24, 2016
 
Rated: 5 by Mr_Bongard from Minnesota

Dec 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by EJJ1848 from Minnesota

Sep 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by secondtoughest from Minnesota

Sep 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.68 by Hellokmac

Aug 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by assman79 from Wisconsin

Aug 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Poupae from Thailand

Jun 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by tbone64 from Minnesota

May 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by YalovaIA from Iowa

May 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by MNPikey from Minnesota

May 11, 2014
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Reviewed by reebtaerG from Maryland

3.74/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Had on draft at churchkey 4oz pour into snifter on 5/8/14

A-Pours a dark amber color with off-white head. Good lacing.

S-Aromas of floral notes, pine, roast, light smoke.

T-Tasting notes of floral notes, toast, biscuit, light roast, pine, citrus, light smoke.

M-Medium body with a dry finish mouthfeel has good carbonation
May 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by mendvicdog from Maryland

May 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by yourefragile from District of Columbia

May 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by nmann08 from Virginia

May 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by XmnwildX12 from Minnesota

May 08, 2014
Asator Viking IPA from Surly Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 37 ratings