Left Hand Oak Aged Imperial Stout 3.88 485

Left Hand Oak Aged Imperial Stout

	Percentile
	98
	overall

Brewed by Left Hand Brewing Co.
Style: Imperial Stout
Longmont, Colorado USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	Seasonal	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
485	3.9/5.0	3.88/5.0	Special	10.4%	78.1	Snifter

Commercial Description:
2008 and prior years: This 10th Anniversary celebration Imperial Stout hibernated in our cellars in French oak wine barrels since deep in the winter 2002-03. An ambitious blend of rich, dark malts and a wild variety of aromatic and bittering hops yield a beer that is large in character. Available in cork-finished, bottle-conditioned 750ml bottles.

2009 release: Thanks for purchasing another offering in our Big Mo’ Series. Russian Imperial Stouts gained popularity as a British export style from the late 1700’s through WWI. It catered to the Russians’lavish and opulent tastes and was well suited to the rigors of shipping across the Baltic Sea. Hibernating in brandy barrels for nine months before being blended to woody perfection, it is then bottle conditioned for an authentic old world experience. Imperial Stout is the perfect warmer for chilly winter nights. Enjoy the complex flavors that develop during the cask aging, including raisin, cherry, licorice, and toffee. It finishes with earthy, herbal hop notes. If discontent is the fuel of revolution then this brew is sure to keep any Bolsheviks sitting quietly by the fire. 75% Malt Beverage & 25% Malt Beverage Aged in Oak Brandy Barrels

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mar (1972), Dallas, Texas, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	4/5	7/10	5/5	18/20

Sep 29, 2007

black on the pour with a nice caramel colored head that didn’t last long at all. smelled like a candy store but perfect in taste. the sweetness was balanced out by the dark chocolate and coffee. excellent russian imperial stout.

fro2218 (466), Atlanta, Georgia, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	9/10	4/5	8/10	5/5	18/20

Sep 26, 2007

Wonderful. The biggest problem with oak aged beers is overdoing it and this beer is in perfect balcance. Taking such a great Imp. stout to begin with and blending it to perfection with the barrel aged Imp. stout leads to near perfection.

Ty5592 (1015), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Sep 19, 2007

Dark brown with small lacing type head. The flavor was of chocolate, roasted malt, light wood, and sweet. Thinner body but very good im stout.

Feinschmecker (190), Seattle, Washington, USA

4.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.5	9/10	5/5	9/10	4/5	18/20

Sep 15, 2007

BOTTLE. Pours like oil. Not much of a head. Smoke and chocolate aroma. It is maybe the best imperial stouts I have tried thus far. It is a very complex brew and demands your full attention. Flavor profile masks the alcohol.

shp555 (1693), Atlanta, Georgia, USA

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	6/10	3/5	7/10	2/5	15/20

Sep 10, 2007

(2007) Pours a deep black color with a light brown head. Aroma is molasses and roasted malts. Flavor is malty, molasses, roasted malts, and some oak.

ChainGangGuy (2616), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	4/5	6/10	3/5	15/20

Sep 10, 2007

(2007 Bottle) Appearance: Pours a dark brown, near black body with a dense, pillowy head. Smell: Boozey aroma of chocolate and roasted grains. Strong notes of oak. Taste: Flavor of dark roasted barley, with some chocolate, maybe even some anise. It’s got quite a sour, vinous quality to it. A fair amount of warming alcohol is evident on the oaken, roasty finish. Mouthfeel: Medium-full body. Medium carbonation. Very warming. Drinkability: The heck is this? It’s a decent stout, sure, but it’s no where near as lush and inviting as that 10th Anniversary version.

radiomgb (2072), Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Sep 8, 2007

Very dark brown in colour, brown coloured head that dissipates fairly quickly, no lacing. The aroma is mildly alcoholic, some chocolate malts, coffee, bourbon, vanilla and is quite rich. The flavour is not quite as filling as the aroma had me believe, lots of chocolate and vanilla, light liquorice, some very light bourbony alcohol. Lightly alcoholic mouthfeel, medium body, mild carbonation. Finishes sweet more than anything, sugary, light alcohol and long. Not to bad, I prefer oak aged beers to bourbon for sure.

750ml bottle obtained in a trade with <a href=http://www.ratebeer.com/ViewUser.asp?U target=blank>Crosling, thanks Nick.
Opened on July 27, 2007.
No best before date although I’ve had it for at least 2-3 years.

kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Sep 1, 2007

Date: 08/26/2006
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Fest of 26
Vintage: 2006

opaque dark brown, whispy tan head, light bourbon aroma, creamy body, slightly hot bourbon flavor with good rich malt to back it up, nice light roasted character under the bourbon,
-------- /> Date: 06/09/2007
Mode: bottle
Vintage: 2007
Score: 3.7 to 3.9
Words: Noog 3D

opaque brown, fine tan head, sweet chocolate and vanilla aroma, rich chocolate flavor, touch of bourbon sweetness, vanilla character brings out the chocolate and adds sweetness,
-------- /> Date: 08/12/2007
Mode: bottle
Source: roadtrip
Vintage: 2007

sweet bourbon in the aroma with the chocolate and roasted, rich chocolate and bourbon and a good mix, vanilla sweetness brings out the other flavors, a nice combination of flavors balanced in every way

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 8/10; Palate: 8/10; Overall: 16/20
Rating: 3.9/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **4

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