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Tasting Notes: Surly Stunner Tropical Ale ›
On July 17, 2019  ·  in Surly Brewing Company, Tasting Notes

Surly is upping their summer beer game with a new tropical ale, Surly Stunner. Mosaic, El Dorado and Amarillo hops combine with subtle lactose sweetness to make up this complex, but fun to drink beer. We spoke to Eric Mangriotis, our resident expert in all things Surly, about his thoughts on the beer. Read More


Secret Beer Party: Surly First Avenue +1 @ Shuga Records ›
On July 31, 2018  ·  in Secret Beer Parties, Surly Brewing Company

Secret Beer Party

Surly First Avenue +1 is a beer made to enjoy wherever the music hits you. So to introduce this music-inspired beer to the Chicago area, we decided to have one of our Secret Beer Parties. What better venue to debut First Avenue +1 than Shuga Records in Wicker Park?  We drank, we ate, we bought records, and even listened to an in-store performance from Flamingo Rodeo. DJ Tim Zawada was also there spinning Prince-inspired Minneapolis sound for everyone to enjoy while they shopped the store. Shuga Records was booming with beer and bass and three lucky winners walked away with free tickets to see a show at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

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Check out the photos below thanks to the amazing and talented Brittany Purlee.

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7 Beers to Drink This Fourth of July ›
On June 25, 2018  ·  in Bell's Brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company, Budweiser, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., Holidays, Surly Brewing Company

Fourth of July Beers

We know everyone wants to celebrate the Fourth of July the best way possible so we’re here to point you in the right direction beer-wise. Whether you’re throwing an epic Fourth of July party, or kicking it back for a casual night at the lake house, we’ve got a beer to pump up your patriotism.

This year we selected seven low-ABV beers because we all know that the Fourth is a marathon and not a sprint. There’s something for everyone and you can rest easy knowing your cooler is stocked for every taste preference at the party.

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Get Ready for Summer Drinking Season with Lakeshore Beverage ›
On May 30, 2018  ·  in Boulevard Brewing Company, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., Surly Brewing Company, SweetWater Brewing, Video, Virtue Cider

Summer Beers

Summer beer drinking season is here and our training and education manager, Chris, is ready to whip you into shape. Watch the video below and be sure to find one of these fine beverages near you using our Beer Finder.

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Essential Summer Beers for Every Type of Drinker ›
On May 17, 2018  ·  in 3 Sheeps Brewing, Alaskan Brewing Company, Bell's Brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company, Burnt City Brewing, Founders Brewing Co., Golden Road Brewing, Goose Island Beer Co., Kona Brewing Co., Moody Tongue, Sun King Brewery, Surly Brewing Company, Tasting Notes, Urban Chestnut Brewing, Virtue Cider, Wiseacre Brewing Company

Summer Beers

Summer drinking season is here and no matter what your taste preferences are, we’ve got a beer (or cider) for you. These essential summer beers are perfect for outdoor drinking, indoor drinking, boat drinking, beach drinking, well — any kind of drinking really. Consider this your helpful guide from now until September. Be sure to use our Beer Finder to locate one of these fine beverages near you.

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Surly Brewing Introduces New Variety Pack and 60 Below Rye IPA ›
On March 06, 2018  ·  in Surly Brewing Company

Surly Brewing Variety Pack

In Chicago, we’re no stranger to cold weather. Hell, we embrace it. But the good people of Minnesota are on a whole other level. Minneapolis’ Surly Brewing knows a thing or two about the cold and recently released the brand new 60 Below Rye IPA, named in honor of the coldest day in Minnesota state history.

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