Inside Surly's new $30M Facility

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  1. StompingClover

    StompingClover Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2013 Minnesota

    They have been doing a soft opening for friends, family, volunteers etc. Food was great and their new space is awesome.
     
    #41 StompingClover, Dec 16, 2014
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  2. ramay86

    ramay86 Initiate (0) Jul 30, 2014 Minnesota

    So how big of a shit show is it going to be on friday? And how loud will the metal music be?
     
    #42 ramay86, Dec 16, 2014
  3. chazmcbro

    chazmcbro Initiate (0) Sep 7, 2010 Wisconsin

    Our big group ordered what seemed like everything off the food menu and it was all incredible. Pheasant and chicken being the highlights. They can't serve wine there, but the idea will be to have Misanthrope and Pentagram on as beers that will please the white/red wine lovers respectively. Lastly there was no metal playing on Saturday night. :slight_smile:
     
    #43 chazmcbro, Dec 16, 2014
  4. ramay86

    ramay86 Initiate (0) Jul 30, 2014 Minnesota

    Any good non-meat options for us veggie peeps?
     
    #44 ramay86, Dec 16, 2014
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  5. TheFizzinator

    TheFizzinator Initiate (0) Jan 6, 2014 Minnesota

    NO METAL!? This will not stand!
     
    #45 TheFizzinator, Dec 16, 2014
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  6. StompingClover

    StompingClover Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2013 Minnesota

    Yes. They had quite a few non meat options on the menu. They did a good job of having something for everyone and you can have anywhere from a full meal to just a snack.
     
    #46 StompingClover, Dec 16, 2014
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  7. Mplsmetro57

    Mplsmetro57 Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2013 Minnesota

    LOL I know <looks confused>
     
    #47 Mplsmetro57, Dec 16, 2014
  8. KV12482

    KV12482 Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2010 Minnesota

    Why is no one talking about the beer!? Does anyone know what they've had on tap so far?
     
    #48 KV12482, Dec 16, 2014
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  9. mkhartnett

    mkhartnett Savant (1,160) Oct 27, 2010 Minnesota
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    Unless I'm remembering incorrectly, that was yesterday. They are going to have 12+ on Friday. They have room for about a billion taps at the bar. It's nuts.
     
    #49 mkhartnett, Dec 16, 2014
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  10. PlatonicOtterLuv

    PlatonicOtterLuv Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2014 Minnesota

    I'm sure everyone signed non-disclosures since they're industry insiders. Let's just assume theyve had Moe's Bender, Four, yet-to-be-brewed Abrasive and 8 year verticals of Darkness on tap. We'll hear about it next fall.
     
    #50 PlatonicOtterLuv, Dec 16, 2014
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  11. MNBeerGeek

    MNBeerGeek Initiate (0) Jun 25, 2013 Minnesota

    It was actually barrel aged four... but you didn't hear it from me....
     
    #51 MNBeerGeek, Dec 16, 2014
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  12. nogophers

    nogophers Initiate (0) Jun 28, 2011 Minnesota

    I was always under the impression that a production brewery with a tap room couldn't serve food? I'm obviously wrong. Do others not serve food because of the added expense/regulation?

    Looking forward to seeing the completed brewery and drinking/eating there!
     
    #52 nogophers, Dec 17, 2014
  13. nogophers

    nogophers Initiate (0) Jun 28, 2011 Minnesota

    Never mind...I looked it up. Brau Brothers has a restaurant as well.
     
    #53 nogophers, Dec 17, 2014
  14. KV12482

    KV12482 Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2010 Minnesota

    Urban Growler has a restaurant too...
     
    #54 KV12482, Dec 17, 2014
  15. MNMike

    MNMike Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2013 Minnesota

    I was thinking a similar thing too - isn't this partially why Barley Johns decided to open up in New Richmond, WI for distribution? Due to the rules around the brewery/growler-fills/on-site-restaurant/distribution interactions?
     
    #55 MNMike, Dec 17, 2014
  16. billhelm

    billhelm Pundit (871) Feb 9, 2011 Minnesota

    Surly can't serve anything but their own beer... no other beers/wine/liquor. Brewpubs can do that (town hall, barley johns etc), but they can't distribute to other bars or liquor stores. That's the key distinction in our (stupid) laws at this point.

    I think most current taprooms don't bother because they don't have the space for a kitchen or don't want to bother with the additional regulations when they can have outside restos deliver or food trucks. Guessing we may see more newer ones incorporate some food component down the road (like Urban Growler and Surly).
     
    #56 billhelm, Dec 17, 2014
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  17. Stimulus199

    Stimulus199 Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2013 Minnesota

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    Someone is already camping.
     
    #57 Stimulus199, Dec 17, 2014
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  18. wuuin

    wuuin Initiate (0) May 16, 2007 Minnesota

    no.fucking.way
     
    #58 wuuin, Dec 17, 2014
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  19. mmulebarn

    mmulebarn Initiate (0) Sep 1, 2013 Minnesota

    I hope somebody from Surly put that tent up as a joke.
     
    #59 mmulebarn, Dec 17, 2014
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  20. SwinginParty

    SwinginParty Initiate (0) Jan 22, 2014 Minnesota

    He's showing the flag alright. The flag of fucking Antarctica.
     
    #60 SwinginParty, Dec 17, 2014
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