Southern Tier Krampus Imperial Helles Lager

Imperial / Double Pilsner
Lakewood, New York, USA

http://www.southerntierbrewing.com

88
out of 100
RELEASEABVIBU's
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Backbone: Two-Row Pale, Debittered Black, Munich and Caramel Malts, Chinook and Willamette Hops

Strawberry Syrup, Peat, Damp Woodlands, Brown Sugar, Fried Mushroom, Carrot Juice

Star Anise, Lemon Juice, Kumquat, Violet, Black Licorice, Cayenne Pepper

$8 | 1x 22ox bottle

This is a roll up your sleeves and get involved kind of lager, wonderfully complex and extremely lively. Following a sweet and musty tickle of the nose, an incendiary device of bitter grassy herbaceousness and concentrated citrus fruit engulf the palate. Do not, I repeat, do not let the 'lager' name mislead you into sharing this beverage with amateur craft beer drinkers, this is one toned brute with a big set of strong teeth. The clean bitterness and background acidity make this big ass lager a wonderful match for tart seafood dishes, astringent pastas and sour salads.