Krampus (Imperial Helles Lager) - Southern Tier Brewing Company

kenpo23

Massachusetts

4.6/5  rDev +17.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

just put it aside for a year.... amazing. i may be biased because i do love a helles lager but as usual...Souther Tier does it right. no need for more explanation...just trust me. if i'm wrong...and you live in the area i have no problem meeting up with you at Bukowski Tavern in boston and trying what you would think is better.

Serving type: bottle

05-26-2010 22:19:26 | More by kenpo23

CanisMajor

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

05-16-2013 21:29:45 | More by CanisMajor

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

05-15-2013 14:24:45 | More by touchmeimsac

AmandaSchaefer

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

05-13-2013 23:05:16 | More by AmandaSchaefer

Zimm

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-10-2013 11:44:51 | More by Zimm

BrianSherry

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

05-01-2013 20:56:52 | More by BrianSherry

scotv

New York

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-01-2013 19:55:01 | More by scotv

smutty33

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -17.1%

05-01-2013 17:30:19 | More by smutty33

Devilman

Illinois

5/5  rDev +27.6%

04-27-2013 22:43:00 | More by Devilman

Kenai4

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

04-26-2013 01:40:01 | More by Kenai4

fullmoonbeer

Ohio

3/5  rDev -23.5%

04-25-2013 22:46:30 | More by fullmoonbeer

mcgill526

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

04-23-2013 21:37:36 | More by mcgill526

Whiskeydeez

Kansas

4/5  rDev +2%

04-21-2013 16:41:24 | More by Whiskeydeez

rkf1976

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

04-20-2013 02:56:57 | More by rkf1976

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

04-17-2013 09:30:05 | More by Jason1337

Wiedemann

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

04-16-2013 15:12:05 | More by Wiedemann

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

04-15-2013 05:40:45 | More by Kelp

jpatton0127

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

04-14-2013 15:17:56 | More by jpatton0127

Jspriest

Maryland

3.25/5  rDev -17.1%

04-13-2013 22:59:12 | More by Jspriest

DaPan

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +2%

04-11-2013 17:11:20 | More by DaPan

RyFikes

New York

3.25/5  rDev -17.1%

04-08-2013 16:36:54 | More by RyFikes

Wortman1998

New York

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

04-04-2013 16:45:21 | More by Wortman1998

brheuer

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

03-25-2013 00:09:43 | More by brheuer

onix1agr

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -23.5%

03-24-2013 05:33:30 | More by onix1agr

BeardedBoffin

Minnesota

4.51/5  rDev +15.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

Imperial Helles, isn't that an oxymoron? In any case, Krampus appears a dark amber color with a nice cap of foam which clings to glass as the liquid interface falls. The aroma is a nice balance of caramel and lemony hops. The alcohol opens the senses. Surprisingly carbonated, almost prickly, on the palate. The malt notes (bread, biscuit, and dark fruit) are briskly swept away as the hops takes over. Resinous pine, grapefruit, old fashion bitterness and a wave of booze finish this off in a big dollop of hops. A nice brew that invites the drinker to have more. I don't know if I would call this a Helles, but it is good.

Serving type: bottle

03-24-2013 01:09:59 | More by BeardedBoffin