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Left Hand Brewing Company

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It’s tasty enough, I did get a myriad of hops but none of them stand out from the crowd and the end result is more of a slightly bitter pale ale than an IPA. Probably not one that I would choose again, but I would definitely enjoy one if it was the only choice.

I enjoyed the dank, citrusy notes--also, it pours very nice. Pretty good buzz from the 6.0abv. The only dislike was the initial smell. This brewery has better smelling IPA's. However, I liked it enough to give it a 4/5. Cheers.

 

L - nice bright golden appearance with a white lacy head (draft pour at Left Hand Brewery)

S - tropical, fruity, sherbet and inviting

T - tangy, bitter, slightly dank, fruity, no esters, lingering taste. Hop forward and great malt balance

F - Effervescent, slightly resinous, lingering and slightly chewy. Nice feel.

O - draft pour at Left Hand brewery in Longmont, CO. Surprisingly nice, not exceptional, but very good. I like the malt balance, the bitterness and the huge fruity flavor. I will be picking up a 6 pack on the way out.

 

 

 

nice hoppy ipa but have had a lot better beers from this brewery

12oz can. Poured out a clear, golden orange color with a small, khaki-colored head of foam. It left sudsy trails of lace on the glass. It smelled of caramel, toffee, citrus and some resin. Sweet tropical fruit taste with toasted caramel and some pine.

Best by date on can: 02/02/2022

Pours a beautiful, pale, golden color with hints of copper and a slight haze. An inch of frothy head sits atop which fades with time. Plenty of lacing on the glass as you drink. Carbonation looks average.

Aroma is slightly sour and juicy; cantaloupe, pear, grapes, tea and some sweet, bready malts in the background. Quite floral. Taste follows the nose quite well. Light fruits up front (grape, pear), with some butter and melon towards the middle. The sweet, bready malts always lingering in the background. Finishes crisp and dry with a lingering lemon and citrus soapiness on the tongue. My only complaint is that it is perhaps a bit shallow, which is strange considering the variety of hops they put in here.

The mouthfeel of this one is a bit disappointing for me. It's barely medium bodied and comes off a bit thin and overly seltzer-like. I appreciate a bit more body from an IPA, this comes off as more of a session IPA, even bordering on low-calorie IPA. That said, it does lend a bit to it's drinkability -- the ABV is masked very well.

Overall, this is not one of my favorites from Left Hand, but it's still quite solid. I expected a bit more complexity in the flavor and body, but I did find this quite drinkable. If you're looking for a sessionable IPA, this fits the bill, and at 6% ABV at that. I wouldn't turn it down, but I wouldn't seek it out again either. Cheers!

 

A - Hazy medium gold color with light soapy lacing.

S - Sweet malt forward with a slight bit of citrus.

T - Light caramel malt base with light citrus and a little bit of peppery rind.

M - Medium body.

O - Balanced with a nod towards the sweeter maltier side.

 

 

 

Hazy golden/amber appearance with a medium size off white head and good lacing. Aroma of grapefruit and tropical fruit. Flavor stays true to the citrus and tropical fruit standard while being only moderately bitter. Tastes more like a session beer even though the abv is 6%.