Name: Southern Tier: Unearthly
Brewed In: Lakewood, New York
Type / ABV: Imperial India Pale Ale / 11.0%
Bought at/Price: Binny's / $5.99
Dennis: A quote from their website "to underestimate Unearthly is to trifle with the mysteries of the universe" sheds some light on the brewers of this beer. They certainly deserve praise for not only using six hops in different ways, but also making them blend together so smoothly. This is one serious double IPA and the warning holds true, despite the 11% alcohol and the hint of it in the nose, you can barely taste it. In fact if I didn't know better I'd say it was much much lower and chug the whole bottle. Some people like hops to smack them in the face, others appreciate a subtle blend. For the latter, this is one of the best I've had.
Jen: Yes, another beer from Southern Tier. This one is quite exceptional. It smells of hops with an alcohol twist to the nose. For 11%, the flavors and alcohol aren't overwhelming. You can definitely taste the hops and really nothing else except for the alcohol finish. They use quite a variety of hops in this brew and use them in multiple ways. This enhances this brew and gives it depth. Southern Tier ROCKS!
Rating: 4.25 out of 5