Krampus (Imperial Helles Lager) - Southern Tier Brewing Company

negroobserver

New York

4.13/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Hard to believe that this is technically a lager. Its appearance is that of an ale. Color is a nice golden brown color. Pours with about a 1/4 inch of white head which lingers for a bit and leaves light lacing on the glass.

Smells sweet, a bit hoppy/grassy.

Tastes a little sweet with the hoppy bitterness and sweet maltiness in the middle. It's very nicely balanced and flavorfull. LIght to moderate bitterness at the back end, which transitions into a largely clean finish.

The weight of the beer is nice. It's not too dense or light. It has body and weight without being the dominant characteristic and also without making you feel like something is missing. Very Good.

Overall, I find that the beer is smooth and easy to drink. Not sure what the ABV on this is, but I'd have to guess that it's closer to 8+%. The remarkable thing is that the alcohol doesn't show up in the aroma. No phenols that I can identify. VERY GOOD.

Serving type: on-tap

12-25-2012 20:10:39 | More by negroobserver

ncstateplaya

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

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NJBeer265

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

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seplo

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -17.1%

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johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev +2%

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randylangford

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +2%

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bluestar0828

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

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CanisMajor

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

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touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

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AmandaSchaefer

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

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Zimm

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

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BrianSherry

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

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scotv

New York

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

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smutty33

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -17.1%

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Devilman

Illinois

5/5  rDev +27.6%

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Kenai4

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

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fullmoonbeer

Ohio

3/5  rDev -23.5%

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mcgill526

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

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Whiskeydeez

Kansas

4/5  rDev +2%

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rkf1976

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

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Jason1337

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

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Wiedemann

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

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Kelp

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

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jpatton0127

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

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Jspriest

Maryland

3.25/5  rDev -17.1%

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