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Sawtooth Ale

Left Hand BrewingAmber Ale
ABV: 5.3%IBU: 27
94
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
19
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3

What Our Panel Thought

Aroma: “Moderate earthy pine hops partnered with a mild caramel maltiness (graham cracker, sugar toast). Pronounced cherry and cinnamon esters. Slightly sweet but appropriate for the style.”

Flavor: “Smooth earthy hops flavor (spruce, pine) entwined with a pleasant vein of subtly roasty maltiness. Nice balance—flavor progresses from lightly sweet malt through hops bitterness to a dry finish that brings back just enough of the bitterness to give you something to think about before the next sip.”

Overall: “An amber with a tasty balance of hops and malt, a thoughtfully considered fruity ester profile, and a slightly roasty finish.”

What the Brewers Say

“The perfect balance between malt and hops. A great session beer. Unpretentious. Malty chewiness slowly transitions to herbal, earthy hops with a dry finish.”

The Soul of Beer (December 2017-January 2018)
Review printed in: The Soul of Beer (December 2017-January 2018)
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Date Reviewed: January 20, 2018