Left Hand Stranger A.P.A.

Left Hand Brewing Co.  Longmont, CO

Notes:
American Pale Ale

5.0% ABV
12oz Bottle

Appearance:  Pours a transparent, maize/golden color...some bubbles in the middle…whitish head is minimal…(3/5)

Smell:  Fresh pale malt smell…citrus and piney hops apparent…very light and crisp…traditional American pale ale aroma…a nice sweetness about this…(3.75/5)

Taste:  Starts like a typical American pale ale…bread malt beginning with a citrus and piney finish…but this one has something a bit different…there’s a finishing quality about this that is different…it’s very malty…it’s almost: bready – citrus – piney – bready…(3.75/5)

Mouthfeel:  Bitter entrance…light body, medium carbonation…it does have a nice feel to it that does leave my mouth watering for more…a fairly straight forward beer…(3.5/5)

Overall:  It’s good…a nice APA that does have a bit of a unique twist on the idea…the bready malts are flavorful and does make it something different…it’s good, very drinkable and enjoyable…it’s not revolutionary by any means, but does what it does well… a six pack is nothing less than what this ale deserves…(3.5/5)

Score:

(3.58/5)