Brewery taprooms have become one of most significant cultural developments in the Twin Cities in recent years, but most lack in one clear area: food. Food trucks get the job done, but they rarely take dining to the next level. That’s where Jorge Guzman separates Surly from the pack. Guzman spent years as lead chef … [ Read more]
Former Surly brewer Todd Haug heading to 3 Floyds
October 31, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Former Surly Head of Brewing Operations Todd Haug, who stepped down earlier this month, is bound for Munster, Indiana’s, 3 Floyds Brewing Company, MSP Magazine reported today. The report states that Haug will not be replacing head brewer Chris Boggess, but joining his team of brewers, helping plan for a forthcoming expansion and distillery, and eventually … [ Read more]
Todd Haug stepping down from Surly Brewing
October 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In a statement posted on Surly Brewing Company’s website today, Head of Brewing Operations Todd Haug announced he’s stepping down from his position. Haug has been at Surly since its inception in 2006. “I’d like to thank our family, friends and fans – Surly Nation – for always believing in our vision,” Haug said in … [ Read more]
Surly celebrates double digits with TEN Ale
June 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
It’s been a little over 10 years since Omar Ansari helped Todd Haug brew the very first batch of Surly beer, on New Year’s Eve 2005. To celebrate their decade-long ride, the Surly crew is releasing their tenth anniversary beer, TEN. Brewed with pale crystal malts, invert sugar, and aged on toasted sassafras, it’s an Old Ale meant for … [ Read more]
The mystery behind the Surly, Dangerous Man “Blutpakt” revealed
May 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Surly and Dangerous Man caused a bit of a stir last week when they announced a mysterious “blutp̈akt” on social media. Speculation immediately began to swirl and ranged from both breweries being acquired by AB-InBev to Surly canning beer for Dangerous Man. In the end however, the most obvious guess was the correct one: a collaboration beer. … [ Read more]
The artful science of beer and food pairings
April 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Taste begins with chemistry. Esters, phenols, aldehydes, linear-terpenes, ketones, lactones, thiols, and a host of other compounds lock into olfactory receptors, sending electric pulses through the olfactory bulb and into the inner sanctums of the brain. On the tongue, a different set of chemicals stimulate sensations of bitter, sweet, sour, salty, and umami. These stimuli—smell … [ Read more]
What We’re Drinking: Stouts, sours, and sparkling wine
March 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Welcome to What We’re Drinking, the new bi-weekly feature wherein The Growler editorial staff look back on a recent remarkable beverage. What are you drinking, Growler Nation? Let us know on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Fair State Rye Falutin – Joseph Alton, Editor-in-Chief A photo posted by Fair State Brewing Cooperative (@fairstatecoop) on Mar 5, 2016 … [ Read more]
Todd The Axe Man is back
March 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Axe Man Returns! Cans are hittin’ shelves, starting this week https://t.co/H3sGRNLOZh pic.twitter.com/mlyY7KIZX9 — surlybrewing (@surlybrewing) March 2, 2016 Surly Brewing Company‘s West Coast IPA, Todd The Axe Man, is back in cans and on store shelves now. The inception of The Axe Man came in Copenhagen in 2014, when Todd Haug, head of Surly’s brewing … [ Read more]
Town Hall Tap serving four-year Darkness verticals Tuesday
February 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In a true showing of patience, Town Hall Tap has been sitting on kegs of the the past four years of Surly Darkness and will tap them all at 5pm on Tuesday, March 1. They’ll be offering flights of four five-ounce pours of the 2012, 2013, barrel-aged 2014, and 2015 vintages for $20.
Symphony and Suds Takes Classical Music Off the Stage and Into the Taproom
February 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In a time when all things old are suddenly cool again, you’d think orchestral music would be a hot ticket item. But for some reason, while record players and retro furniture and typewriters have all made their way back into everyday life, classical music is still being snubbed by younger generations, and labeled as stuffy, … [ Read more]
Minnesota’s 12 James Beard semifinalists
February 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Twelve Twin Cities chefs, bakers, restaurateurs, restaurants, and importers have been named semifinalists for the 30th-annual James Beard Foundation awards, reports the Star Tribune. The so-called “Oscars of the food world” recognize and celebrate excellence in 21 categories.The category with the most local names is Best Chef: Midwest. The Midwest region includes Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, … [ Read more]
Fair State, Surly, and Town Hall represent Minnesota in RateBeer’s best-of awards
February 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Fair State Brewing Cooperative was named one of the 2015 Top New Brewers in the World by RateBeer this weekend, coming in tenth among the more than 5,400 new world-wide breweries. From RateBeer’s website: Fair State is the first Minnesota brewery to receive this award. The brewery was also named the best new brewery in Minnesota … [ Read more]
The Ultimate Art-A-Whirl Beer Guide
May 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Northeast Minneapolis is the poster child for the Twin Cities’ creative scene. From innovative breweries to one-of-a-kind artist studios to quirky restaurants, the neighborhood wasn’t dubbed Minneapolis’ Arts District for nothing, and this weekend the doors are being thrown wide open for Art-A-Whirl. It’s no surprise, then, that the big annual event in Northeast would … [ Read more]
New Beers—and More—at Target Field in 2015
April 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Baseball season is finally back, and with it comes the announcement of the Twins’ starting lineup for the home opener today—and Target Field’s 2015 lineup of local beers. First, let’s go over the seasoned players of the stadium’s locally-brewed options: Indeed (Dandy Lager, Day Tripper, Shenanigans) Summit (EPA, Hopvale, Maibock, Saga, other seasonals) Surly (Furious, … [ Read more]
Starting New with Todd Haug of Surly Brewing Company
December 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A lot has changed for Todd Haug and Surly Brewing over the years. Now Haug and Surly are starting new with the Destination Brewery in Minneapolis. By Brian Kaufenberg Photos by Aaron Davidson Name: Todd Haug Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota Works at: Surly Brewing Co., 4811 Dusharme Dr., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 and 520 Malcolm Ave. … [ Read more]
