Yeah, I just said it. And you know it’s true. Surly Brewing just updated the Darkness label with what you see here. It’s demonic, badass, and just makes me thirsty. I think I just broke a sweat.
Label:
October 22, 2011
I can hear them outside again, pounding at the gate. This marauding army of undead can’t be held back much longer. Their thirst for Darkness is unrelenting and my fuel and rations will be gone by nightfall. Only the robust flavors of this massive Russian Imperial Stout will appease them. I must give them what they want. I just hope we have enough. No! The gate has been breached. I hope that help s o o n…..
Style: Russian Imperial Stout
Hops: Columbus, Amarillo, Simcoe
Malts: Pale, Golden Promise, Crystal, Oats, Black, Chocolate, Roast
Dark candi sugar
Yeast: English Ale Yeast
Taste Expectations: Waves of flavors; chocolate, cherries, raisins, coffee, and toffee.
Availability: 22oz bombers, limited release October.
9.8% ABV, 85 IBUs
I don’t like beer or stout, but just because your packaging is AWESOME, I would give it a try! LOVE IT!!
I don’t like beer or stout, but just because your packaging is AWESOME, I would give it a try! LOVE IT!!
Such a bad ass label. Here is the old version http://mnbeer.com/beer/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Surly-Darkness-2010.png
So badass. Here is the old version
So badass. Here is the old version
The zombie from 3 years ago is stellar as well. Gotta love Surly!