Last updated on November 28, 2008
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Here, have a photo of the beer I just started sipping, Southern Tier Brewing Company‘s Krampus, which is one of their Seasonal Imperial beers. It’s a very nicely hoppy 9% beer with a very slightly roasted taste to it. I also think it smells a bit like grapefruit.
Here’s some text from the back of the bottle and the relevant Wikipedia article:
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!
Alc. 9.0% by Vol.
20° Plato
2-row Pale Malt
Debittered Black Malt
Munich Malt
Caramel Malt
Kettle Hops: Chinook
Dry Hops: WillametteStore In A Cool Place
Serve In A Snifter [Whoops!]
Best at 48°F (8.9°C)
Now I think it’s time to go watch King Corn via the Netflix / Xbox 360 streaming stuffs.
Sounds delightful. Do you buy your beer at Red Wagon? Been trying to find some decent liquor stores in the area.
Can’t believe that it’s already this late in the year. It’ll be Raspberry Eisbock time at Kuhnhenn soon.
Katrus: Yep, that’s exactly where I get it… Red Wagon at Auburn and Rochester is the one I usually end up at. There’s a few other local shops with good selections, but none as nice as there.
You may be surprised, but I don’t actually like the Raspberry Eisbock. I think I’m the only person who doesn’t, but it’s definitely not a beer for me. Then again, I don’t like fruit (save for raisins) with chocolate, and the tastes of that beer are right along those lines…