Krampus (Imperial Helles Lager)
22oz bottle poured into a tulip glass Pours a crystal clear amber color with light red highlights and one finger off white head with great retention leaving rings of lacing down the glass. Grapefruit and pine hop aromas dominate the aroma, as the beer warms some caramel appears to balance. Bitter grapefruit and orange hops with some biscuity malt/cracker flavor lead to a middle and finish of pine and sweet malt taking turns. Medium body and carbonation, creamy mouth coating with a dry finish. The alcohol warmth is felt throughout, but never is intrusive. Only negative, why call this an imperial helles? Why not an imperial pilsner like every other brewery? There is nothing in this beer that reminds me of any helles I've tried. That being said, this is a great beer that I'll have again.