Beer Review - Southern Tier Krampus.

Been far too long since I posted a beer review. I am actually on a bit of a beer drinking hiatus at the moment (drying out some), but perhaps it is time for a little Krampmus in July?

 

Southern Tier Brewing Company - Krampus (Imperial Helles Lager)

Beer Type: American Double/Imperial Pilsner

Appearance: 22 oz. brown bottle with a cartoon Krampus "goatman" brandishing chains and birch branch. Nice! Beer poured a nice copper/amber color with a thin off-white head.

Smell: Plenty of hops in the nose, plus a bit of earthy bread.. does that make sense?!

First Drink: Sweet malt at first followed quickly by a citrus/bitter hops. Simple, direct, and to the point.

Mouthfeel: Good carbonation, not too strong but not too weak. An overall medium body.

Last Drink: More citrus and bread flavors coming through as the beer warms up.

Drinkability: First beer I have had from this brewery, but damn if this isn't a fine lager! A lot of flavor going on here.

Notes: While there is nothing outwardly "holiday" about this brew it does carry a bit of holiday cheer.. or perhaps that is the 9% ABV talking?

Verdict: 4.25 out of 5. This beer does Krampus proud.

Links: Beer Advocate and Southern Tier Brewing Company.

Krampus!!

Happy Krampus everyone!!

How are you celebrating your Krampus today? Need inspiration? How about a list of a few possible Krampus related activities you can do with your friends and loved ones:

• Make yourself a Krampus mask
• Cut and or burn some bundles of birch
• Ring bells!
• Join in a parade or throw a party
• Drink, feast, and be merry (and drunk)
• Run through the streets screaming "Krampus is coming!"
• Tell a story
• Ringing more bells, and beat on a drum
• Give gifts and take gifts too
• Beatings and/or whippings!

Whatever you do, have a good time and don't forget to celebrate! It's another 364 days until the next Krampus day after all...

Progress Report 12/5/10 - Merry Krampus day!

 

Merry Krampus! 

Hope you managed to scare some little kids and shake some chains today! I had to settle for shaking chains at a puppy but he was a bit frightened so I suppose it counts...

Life has been a bit nuts! Working in a retail store before/after/during the holidays can be quite stressful. I had hoped to mitigate this stress with extra hobby time and possibly attending a Blood Bowl event but life and work had other ideas. Sadly I missed out on the Underworld Cup in Kenosha, WI, which turned out okay as one of the co-commissioners from our local Blood Bowl league took him the first place trophy! Congrats to Beaux and his (not painted like the Power Rangers) Chaos Dwarfs for getting it done.

While the Nurgland Germs didn't manage to make it out to the Underworld Cup they did secure a win in their first game of the new KUBBL III season against a hard hitting Norse team - beating them 2-0. No casualties were score by the Germs but Rendclap the Pestigor scored two touchdowns, leveling him up to gain access to Sure Hands. With a previous +AG boost under his belt this is one dirty diseased beastman that even Krampus could love.

And with that quick recap I will leave you to your own tabletop debauchery with this quick little glamor shot of the fully painted Nurgland Germs in all their glory: