 hiddenvariable (181), pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 24, 2007
pours a hazy yellow amber with a medium fluffy white head that thins out but sticks around and leaves a great lacing. smells of pine resin and grapefruit, with a tiny bit of caramel malt. taste is orange and grapefruit, with hints of dark fruit esters and some more caramel malt, and a bit of alcohol. medium to full body and moderate carbonation, with a well balanced bittersweet palate and a good bit of warming. a different and interesting brew. the more i try of southern tier, the more i like where they’re going.
SuzyGreenberg (934), Seattle, Washington, USA
Aug 27, 2008 22 oz. bottle - thanks to biegaman for the trade; pours light orange and crystal clear; white head fades quickly; sweet and bitter aromas; some candy, earthy tones and stale malts; drinks creamy and bitter; a little malty, sweet and fruity, but mostly bitter; overall this comes off a little abrasive to me
BrotherGrendel (135), San Diego (La Jolla), California, USA
Aug 23, 2008 Poured into a Duvel tulip glass.
Appearance is an opaque bright orange hue, pillowy white layer of head that sustains, fair lacing on the glass.
Smell is very fragrant floral and citrus hops, pine resin lingers as does crisp malts, oranges and cotton candy.
Taste is initially full of sweet floral hops intermingled with a good dose of pine resin and orangey citrus, biscuity and bread malts balance out the profile midway, sweet candy and citrus round out the tail end which finishes sweet and resiny.
Mouthfeel is medium-bodied, creamy smooth texture, moderate carbonation.
Drinkability is high, I can’t believe this beer is at 10%abv the alcohol presence is so subtle, the Imperial line from ST continues to impress, I can’t way to make my way through all these beers, this Lakewood NY brewery has slowly acquired a fan for life (now if only they could get distribution to CA!).
gameface23 (86), Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
Aug 23, 2008 Pale copper color with a head that starts out enticing, but gives way at some point while drinking. Grapefruit/pine aroma. Well balanced flavor, but I was hoping for more out of an Imperial.
dm9831 (572), Monee, Illinois, USA
Aug 19, 2008 hazy golden color, thin head, with some lacing. aroma is wonderfully hoppy grapefruit and hints of pine. flavor is all bittery citrusy hoppiness. beauty pine finish which lingers. not a hop bomb, but a more delicate hop hop experience, enjoyable none-the-less. a respectable 8% abv remains fairly well hidden.
EricE (225), Beltsville, Maryland, USA
Aug 10, 2008 Orange - gold pour with a thin white head. Very clear. Not much of an aroma, some hearty grains and yeast and a bit of sweetness. Very grainy, almost corn flake like taste. Alcohol is noticeable but not overpowering . A bit of sweetness and fruit. Alcohol leaves a lasting aftertaste. This stuff isn’t bad, but a pale ale should be easy to drink and refreshing. Making this imperial doesn’t really add anything except a huge amount of alcohol and I think in this case it only hurt the beer.
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