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Southern Tier Krampus Imperial Helles Lager

I don’t know about you, but I find a lot of lagers to be boring. Well throw that out of the window on this one.? Krampus is a brand new brew from Southern Tier.? It’s classified by them as a Imperial Helles Lager.? BA classifies it as a Munich Helles Lager.? Doesn’t matter what it really is because it’s a monster.? At first smell you would think you’re drinking a IPA and the 9% ABV it’s sure to have you buzzing after you’re done with the bomber (I know I was both times I had this)

This brew pours a light orange color with basically no head at all.? It’s smell is full of piney and citrus hops.? It has a nice malty kick that hides behind the hops.?

With the taste you’re getting more of the same but for some reason it turned out to be more of a floral type hoppy taste.? Sweet malt character is there and mixes in fantastic.? The taste has a bit of a oak flavor and for some odd reason it tasted and felt a little bit like drinking an iced tea (yeah I know weird).? The feel on this one is a little thick and syrupy.? The finish on this one is a tad bit bitter.?

Basically I’ve never had a lager like this.? I don’t know if there is another lager out there like this.? It’s an IPA stuck in a lagers body.? It’s just a joy to drink and at 9% ABV, it’s a dangerous brew.? Lagers are usually low in alcohol (the ones I’ve had anyway) but this one just changes the game a bit.? Southern Tier is just amazing.

Found: Grape and Gourmet, Virginia Beach, VA
Price: Around 8 dollars a bottle.
Website: http://www.southerntierbrewing.com/
What the company says: St. Nicholas, aka Santa Claus, is a magical figure, the bringer of gifts and an icon of holiday spirit. Forgotten by most is his evil side kick and enforcer of ‘the list’. European tradition says while St. Nick is busy delivering presents to good little boys and girls, Krampus hands out punishments to the bad. A fanged, goat-horned bully, the Christmas Devil uses sticks and chains to beat the naughty children. Dark malts and aromatic hops create the diabolical spirit of this brew. It is finished with lager yeast and aged cold for no less than 30 days. This Imperial Helles Lager will warm even the darkest hearts.

This season, replace the cookies with a bottle of Krampus. If he happens to pay a visit, toast to him with this devilish brew. Merry Kramp-mas to all, and to all a good pint!
ABV%: 9%
Other beers to try from this brewery: Southern Tier Unearthly, Southern Tier Oat, Southern Tier Back Burner
Other beers to try within the same style: First one I’ve tried.
Rating: A-

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