Surly Scrillionaire

This 8.0% ABV dark lager is from the Surly Brewing Company of Brooklyn Center (and now Minneapolis), Minnesota. It was part of their latest seasonal mixed twelve pack.

The beer pours a very dark amber, notes of brown. There is a half-inch of light tan head. The aroma is bright, malty, tangy, fruity, caramel. The taste follows the aromas, but amps the sweetness and caramel up a big notch. However, despite all the malty sweetness, it does have enough hops to bring it to a semi-bitter finish. The beer has a body big enough to hold up its large flavors, but without being heavy. It drinks smooth, with tingling carbonation. There is a light fruitiness and hoppiness in the aftertaste. This is a tasty and interesting beer.