I have really enjoyed visiting local breweries lately in my travels. My stop in Minneapolis was no exception. It was highly recommended that I check out Surly Brewing Co.
I got my stamp at the door and I was ready to go.
They were absolutely packed when I was there. They have tons of seating inside, whether at the bar or at one of their long picnic tables.
Plus, they have a huge outside seating area with lots of fun outdoor games to play. It was the perfect weather to be outside and enjoy the sun before the harsh Minnesota winter arrives.
They have an enormous selection of beers to choose from. No matter what your tastes are, you will find something to satisfy your taste buds.
I went for two sour beers. Sour beers are unique and hard to find. There is something about that punch of sour taste that I really enjoy. It’s almost like a piece of sour candy.
The first sour was the Signal Process. This had a hint of strawberry flavor. It really was like sour candy with w hint of sweetness.
The second sour was the Pentagram. This had a sour cherry taste. It made my lips pucker when I first took a sip, but I got use to the taste.
To help enjoy these beers I ordered a few things from their menu. Their kitchen was really buzzing the day I was there. I started off with the Aki’s Breadhaus Pretzel. This was a large fresh made pretzel. It was piping hot when it came out. The dough they used was sweet and kind of light in texture.
They served a spicy ale mustard on the side, which was a little tangy. They also served a side of homemade pimento cheese. I am not a big fan of pimento cheese but this one was tasty. It was creamy and not as sour as other ones I have tried. It was really good spread on the pretzel. I certainly did not expect that.
I also got a plate of their pierogies. They were filled with potato and gruyere cheese. They popped them in the deep fryer briefly so that the outside got crispy. The combination of potato and cheese was rich and creamy.
They served a horseradish crème fraiche on the plate. The heat from the horseradish added a unique taste to the pierogies that was calmed down by the creamy cheese.
I would definitely stop by Surly Brewing Co again on a visit to Minneapolis. Their pizza and Polish kielbasa looked really popular among the other guests. Plus they have so many other beers to choose from.
Check them out at www.surlybrewing.com
Come by for a beer or catch a movie on their lawn at night.
Enjoy!
T
