This is a unique opportunity to own a 5 Year Vertical of one of the most collectable Imperial Stouts in the Craft Beer Industry

Surly is a Minneapolis, MN based brewery known for aggressive flavors and bottle art. Each year of Darkness is distinguished by amazing bottle art from a different graphic artist each year. Medusa, the Kraken, Cerberus, a Warlock, and The Minotaur are depicted in this set. This beer is generally rated 100 on a 100 point scale by Beer Advocate and continues to improve with age. These beers have been properly cellared for their entire life and are ready to be consumed.

Darkness is a beer of fable and legend. Malty and intense, yet velvety smooth. This special edition of our massive Russian imperial stout matured in Elijah Craig 12-year bourbon barrels and brings waves of chocolate, vanilla, dried fruit, and cherry flavors, enhanced by the oak and bourbon character of the barrel and its previous occupant.

This auction item includes one 22 ounce bottle of each of the following:

• 2016 Surly Darkness
• 2016 Surly Darkness Barrel Aged in High West Rye Whiskey Barrels
• 2017 Surly Darkness
• 2017 Surly Darkness Barrel Aged in Woodford Reserve Rye Whiskey Barrels
• 2018 Surly Darkness
• 2018 Surly Darkness Barrel Aged in High West Rye whiskey Barrels
• 2019 Surly Darkness
• 2019 Surly Darkness Barrel Aged in Blended Rye Whiskey Barrels
• 2020 Surly Darkness
• 2020 Surly Darkness Barrel Aged in Elijah Craig 12 year Bourbon Barrels