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Left Hand Imperial Stout

Left Hand Imperial Stout

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An Imperial Stout brewed by
Left Hand Brewing Co.

Longmont, Colorado USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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6153.71/5.03.71/5.010.4%45.8 Snifter P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Imperial Stout is a silky smooth, very flavorful black brew. It is a traditional style of strong stout originally brewed in Britain for export to St. Petersburg, Russia. The malty sweetness of the beer is tempered by a medley of roasted malt and the aggressive use of hops. A long conditioning time gives the brew time to mellow and mature. The beer is not filtered, allowing every subtlety and nuance to be enjoyed.

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 maeib (3959), Wootton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/518/20

Dec 26, 2007  
Bottled. A black coloured stout with a shirt lived tan coloured head. Full rich aroma. Mostly chocolate but also soy and coffee. Some roast in the taste; not as much as some impy stouts but it is there. Again rich chocolate and hints of soy. Good warming alcohol. A big tasty beer.

 mirjukka (379), LOHJA, Finland
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Sep 5, 2008  
bottle 355ml 6,2e bottled 01 31 07 at Black Door Helsinki murky black tiny creamy beige head Taste : roasted malts kick of hops bit fruity and milky chocolate,coffee. Very tasty long lasting aftertaste no sticky at all.


 drjay44 (125), USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/514/20
Sep 4, 2008  
22 oz. bottle. Nice thick creamy long lasting head, molasses in color, rather mild nose, with some chocolate coffee overtones, heavy, somewhat creamy mouthfeel, initial flavors of beef, then sweetness balanced by hops, with finishing bitterness.... flavor and taste not as complex as anticipated, with mildy astringent, chemical finish.


 ogivlado (2334), Zagreb, Croatia
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Sep 4, 2008  
Bottled(355ml). -Black coloured, medium sized brown head, chocolate coffee nose. Sweet roasted malt, dark chocolate and coffee taste with notes of cocoa and few hoppy hints. Dry roasted finish, alcohol is well hidden and almost unnoticed.


 MrBunn (850), Western, Pennsylvania, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Aug 25, 2008  
Bottle. Pours a used motor oil black with a dense, tan head. Aromas are thick... of creamy, chocolate, anise and a touch of citrus hops (pineapple?) The hops stand out a little more than I’m used to in an Imperial Stout, and the pineapple-y edge makes it a little cloying. Still, things are pretty good, but alcohol is a bit too evident for my taste. It has a nice warmth to it, but it leaves a bit of a taste.


 daknole (697), Plantation, Florida, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Aug 24, 2008  
Bomber from total wine in Pembroke Pines. Black pour with a wispy brown head. Aroma is all chocolate and raising and flavor is the same. Sweet and delicious. I really llike this style and this one was very good.




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