Oak Aged Unearthly (Imperial India Pale Ale) - Southern Tier Brewing Company

tedsox31

Illinois

3.7/5  rDev -9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured into a tulip from a 22 oz. bomber. Aggressive pour.

The appearance is an amber color that is somewhat translucent. There is an white-yellow head that is not as large as I thought it would be given the pour. Lacing is sticky and goes throughout.

The aroma is not too strong here. Some hops and vanilla is all that I am getting for some reason.

It is an interesting taste. One that I do enjoy, on the whole. It starts out sweet, and finishes bitter. There is some oak, vanilla, a little bit of citrus and some bitterness at the end.

Mouthfeel is thick and creamy. Medium-high carbonation.

This is a nice beer. I think for myself it is a once-in-awhile beer, but it has some nice characteristics. It isn't overwhelming, but I enjoy the oak touch to it. I think it brings a nice taste to an already good beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2009 02:14:03 | More by tedsox31

Zaphog

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -8.1%

06-17-2013 20:17:20 | More by Zaphog

dbert21

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -20.3%

06-16-2013 14:40:36 | More by dbert21

jaxon53

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -8.1%

06-16-2013 13:26:54 | More by jaxon53

orangesol

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -14.2%

06-15-2013 19:54:14 | More by orangesol

TastyIsBeer

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -14.2%

06-14-2013 23:08:22 | More by TastyIsBeer

Gschaf

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2%

06-13-2013 15:33:03 | More by Gschaf

Pensfan0782

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2%

06-12-2013 23:23:53 | More by Pensfan0782

tswater

Colorado

4/5  rDev -2%

06-11-2013 18:53:59 | More by tswater

buzzy

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2%

06-11-2013 01:48:42 | More by buzzy

jarrgal

North Dakota

4/5  rDev -2%

06-10-2013 02:26:22 | More by jarrgal

dweeuu

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

06-10-2013 01:52:58 | More by dweeuu

pottergator

New York

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

06-09-2013 05:14:20 | More by pottergator

jreindl

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

06-08-2013 14:25:36 | More by jreindl

thehappybelgian

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +16.4%

06-08-2013 03:43:13 | More by thehappybelgian

Matt_Rodgers

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -8.1%

06-07-2013 05:46:05 | More by Matt_Rodgers

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2%

06-06-2013 23:17:23 | More by ejimhof

comfortablynirm

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2%

06-04-2013 22:52:21 | More by comfortablynirm

Cylinsier

Pennsylvania

4.48/5  rDev +9.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Tap

Pours a clear amber with a sugar white lacing.

Light fruity sweet smell, berries and some citrus. Piney undertones.

Flavor of apples, berries, grapefruit, pine, maple, and a bit of caramel. Hop bitterness in the aftertaste.

Full viscous body with light tingles of carbonation on the tongue.

Excellent flavor profile, a real treat. Definitely worth trying.

Serving type: on-tap

06-03-2013 00:12:24 | More by Cylinsier

westcoastbeerlvr

California

3/5  rDev -26.5%

06-02-2013 16:29:16 | More by westcoastbeerlvr

brheuer

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

06-02-2013 01:06:18 | More by brheuer

MastaShonuf

California

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

06-01-2013 04:18:36 | More by MastaShonuf

Martinecu

Georgia

5/5  rDev +22.5%

05-31-2013 20:58:57 | More by Martinecu

HumphreyLee

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

05-31-2013 05:54:07 | More by HumphreyLee

craftbeerasian

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +16.4%

05-29-2013 23:58:38 | More by craftbeerasian