Surly Brewing Cynic

LOC: Brooklyn Center, Minnesota ABV: 6.5% | IBUS: N/A | SRM: N/A

What the brewer says

“A pale gold–hued ale fermented with a Belgian yeast strain, resulting in a beer that has notes of lemon from the hops and black-pepper spice from the yeast, with a dry ‘tingly’ finish.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Delicate aroma. Balanced malt and esters with a hint of floral hops. Light bready and toasty malt with a touch of honey. Citrus and fruit esters with orange, raspberry, peach, and pear. Some herbal pepper notes sit behind.” Flavor: “Sweet with fruit notes of orange, white grape, and pear. Then some pepper herbal notes behind that. Some toasty biscuit notes come through. Finishes slightly sweet but still a bit dry. Medium carbonation at the end gives it a vibrant finish.” Overall: “Nice balance between fruit and malt. Very drinkable.”