Axe Man
Axe Man is what Surly calls perhaps its most acclaimed IPA: remarkably hop-forward and aromatic, tagged Dank, Hoppy and Loud. Citra and Mosaic lead, with Warrior for bittering. Straw-gold, 7.2% ABV, brewed at 16 degrees Plato from Golden Promise, 2-row, acidulated malt and Carafoam, high in bitterness. The brewery also reports a Best in Show at the Minnesota Brewers Cup.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Axe Man
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.
About IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a IPA?
IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.
Finding a similar IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, bitter, dank character as Axe Man will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.





