Surly Syx?

This is a troll thread. This is too over the top to be real. If it somehow is real, wow, take a Benzo.

BTW, excited to have SYX on Saturday night.

 

Don't do it, gimme the five and no one gets hurt. Or sent it to the Bros, for the final word haha.

Actually I'm dying to try the Dissident from Descheutes. That supposed to be a world class sour.

 

Per Todd during the "Get Surly in DC" Salon at SAVOR 2012, Furious is "a very, very malt forward, hoppy, loosely an american IPA."

http://www.craftbeerradio.com/cbr-savor/SAVOR2012.TAS.8.mp3 (Furious discussion is around 14min in)

My interpretation of that statement is that Furious is not meant to be a "west coast" style IPA. Furious is Furious and isn't comparable to Stone, RR, (insert iconic IPA of choice), etc. However, I may be wrong.

 

Benzos, man. They could be your friend right now.

 

Sorry Erich - these guys are right. You are wrong.

Seriously though, you are entitled to an opinion, but I am positive you are in the small minority, locally or otherwise.

 

would gladly sit down with some five with you and discuss how it compares to other sour and wild ales, I don't know tons, but am always down for beer discussion, can bring a Juliet or something else.

 

To get back to the OP, we could argue all night about whether or not Surly is overhyped. However, it doesn't necessarily matter in that taste is really all that matters. If Surly's beers fit your taste profile, awesome. If they don't there's plenty of great options out there.

As for SyX, I'm still waiting for it to hit Roch, but I suspect that given the ABV it will age and it's profile will change. It could end up being phenomenal or a drain pour. Who knows, but for me it's exciting to see MN craft beer getting more attention and aging local brews to see how they evolve.

 

You are entitled to your opinion. However, Todd has made it clear in previous posts and interviews (someone please correct me if I am wrong or just happened to read too much into a comment) that he does not brew "to style."


Check this article out for a little insight to what Furious is supposed to be and some of Todd's views of brewing:
http://www.aperfectpint.net/blog.php/?p=2188

I enjoy Surly's beers. I am not a homer to the point of saying they are the only thing I will drink. But, I do like the fact that every one of their brews is different from anything else I have tried (and I have tried a lot of different beers). I have not cracked a bottle of Sÿx yet (because a bomber at 14.8% or whatever is too much to drink alone), but I have talked to people I trust who say it is worth trying. I get that not everyone will like it. I also get that EVERY limited release (regardless of the brewery) gets hyped to no end on this site. Let's all sit back, chill out, and crack a beer from whatever brewery pleases us and stop complaining about the hype of the ones that don't.

Cheers!

 

ok it is on, lets make this happen, I have friends with both lolita and madame rose, and I am sure we could get some other people with some good stuff. American Wild Ale tasting will happen.

 

Just pointing out that you seem really worked up and could calm down. Maybe you are always like that on here. It is actually amusing me right now.

BTW, I have been here for years but don't usually take part in events and trades, so don't personally know anyone. I blame my three young girls for that. I would love to find the time to meet people on here, including you, as I am just messing with you regarding the Benzo comments.

Seriously, I DO think Surly is great, including Furious. Five was very good, but in terms of Sours/Wilds, it could have been better. If I have a real criticism of Surly, it is that they are a little overpriced IMO. Ultimately, Founders and Deschutes are my favorite breweries available in MN.

There, now you can't say "Who are you?".

 

It is late, so I will stick to 2 things. Maybe more later...

1) west coast ipas are way out of balance. I like them too, but it doesn't make other ipas malt bombs. Plenty of malt and plenty of hops in furious.

2) 100% Brett beers often don't have over the top sourness. Often you get that more from pedio. or lacto cultures (aka bugs). Brett does sometimes contribute sourness, but usually a less puckering variety.

 

If this ends up being open to others at all, and assuming I can make it, I have a Juliet.

 

What is the point of this pissing contest that happens on here every single night?

This whole "taste" thing is nothing but your brain's interpretation of chemical signals.

Sometimes its good, sometimes its bad. Some people get hot and bothered by Bud Plat. Some people think that Surly is a horse-shit line of beers.

There is no right and wrong when it comes to subjective experience.

 

My review of Syx:

Todd,

Congratulations and Thank You.

 

Surly Syx > Me. Half a bottle tonight and I'm done.