Headed to shelves soon from Left Hand Brewing is “TNT Weizen Dopplebock.” A completely new release by Left Hand, this beer will be brewed with Lapsang Souchong tea.
Using the far reaches of the internet (aka Wikipedia) it yielded some info Continue Reading →
Left Hand Brewing (Longmont, CO) is replacing Jackman’s American Pale Ale. Stranger is a completely new recipe, and not a rebrand of Jackman’s Pale Ale. Jackman’s was retired at the end of 2010. I have requested info on what the Continue Reading →
The newest barrel aged offering from Left Hand Brewing (Longmont, CO) and its a doozy. “Wake Up Dead” follows on the heels of the sophomore release in the Fade To Black series – “Smoke Baltic Porter”. It’s brandy barrel aged, Continue Reading →
Left Hand Brewing (Longmont, CO) sent out a press release yesterday about their upcoming beer “Wake Up Dead”. It’s a barrel aged Russian imperial stout. I cut the info about Fade To Black out, as this is a post about Continue Reading →
The second release of Left Hand Brewing’s Fade To Black series has arrived. Fade To Black has replaced Left Hand Brewing’s Snowbound Ale as the brewery’s winter seasonal. Last year, volume one was a foreign export stout. This year’s edition Continue Reading →
Fall means hop harvest. Hop Harvest means fresh hopped beers. Hops are fresh picked off the vine and added to the beer usually within a day. Left Hand Brewing (Longmont, CO) is a released once a year concurrent with Continue Reading →
Headed to shelves soon from Left Hand Brewing is “TNT Weizen Dopplebock.” A completely new release by Left Hand, this beer will be brewed with Lapsang Souchong tea.
Using the far reaches of the internet (aka Wikipedia) it yielded some info on this ingredient. Lapsang Souchong translates to “small plant from Lapu Mountain.” The tea was invented in during the Qing era. Shortening the story, to speed up the drying process – tea producers would dry the tea leaves over a fire of pine trees.
The resulting flavor of the tea is smokey. Exactly the character Left Hand was in search of.
TNT will be a seasonal release, with a potential of being released more than once a year.
Left Hand Brewing (Longmont, CO) is replacing Jackman’s American Pale Ale. Stranger is a completely new recipe, and not a rebrand of Jackman’s Pale Ale. Jackman’s was retired at the end of 2010. I have requested info on what the change is and why from Left Hand. Info to follow.
Commercial Description: Sane or senseless? Harmless or harmful? Sometimes it takes awhile to get to know a stranger. Initial impressions are not always reality, so you must delve deeper. Beyond the initial floral hop aromas, malt sweetness is revealed, yet with a spicy undertone that exposes a very rye sense of humor. Take your time to get to know the Stranger. It’s strangely satisfying.
Style: American Pale Ale Hops: Centennial, Willamette, Cascade Malts: 2 Row, Rye Malt, Munich, & Crystal
The newest barrel aged offering from Left Hand Brewing (Longmont, CO) and its a doozy. “Wake Up Dead” follows on the heels of the sophomore release in the Fade To Black series – “Smoke Baltic Porter”. It’s brandy barrel aged, for a fruity complexity to compliment the oak and dark roasty flavors.
From Left Hand: Wake Up Dead hibernates in our cellars for 12 months in Heaven Hill Brandy Barrels before being blended to woody perfection. Hints of raisins, cherry, licorice and toffee, followed by earthy, herbal hop notes rise up, joining you in your fight for the hope of a better life. Barrel Aged Wake Up Dead is brewed every 2 years, so it will re-appear in 2012 in oak barrels yet to be disclosed. It is very limited, as we only brewed 100 barrels.
Style: Russian Imperial Stout (barrel aged)
Taste Expectations: Dark fruits. Cherry mixed w/ oak. Raisins. Bit of chocolate. Touch of coffee.
Availability: 22oz Bombers. Brewed every 2 years
10.2% ABV
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Left Hand Brewing (Longmont, CO) sent out a press release yesterday about their upcoming beer “Wake Up Dead”. It’s a barrel aged Russian imperial stout. I cut the info about Fade To Black out, as this is a post about wake up dead! Check out the info :
Left Hand Fade(s) to Black & then Wake(s) Up Dead Longmont Brewery releases beers to fight SADness (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
(Longmont, CO) – Yet creeping into your bedroom & slipping into bed to hide from your own darkness won’t lessen the pain, as the shortest day of the year is quickly approaching. The night is long, but the morning does arrive. You’ve woken up dead. You’re in ruins. On the brink of catastrophe. But don’t be discouraged. You are ripe for a revolution! But like the Bolshevik Revolution of the early 1900’s, Wake Up Dead, our 10.2% ABV barrel-aged Russian Imperial Stout doesn’t happen overnight. Patience is required. Wake Up Dead hibernates in our cellars for 12 months in Heaven Hill Brandy Barrels before being blended to woody perfection. Hints of raisins, cherry, licorice and toffee, followed by earthy, herbal hop notes rise up, joining you in your fight for the hope of a better life.
More about Barrel Aged Wake Up Dead
Part of our Big Mo Series of limited edition beers, Barrel Aged Wake Up Dead is brewed every 2 years, so it will re-appear in 2012 in oak barrels yet to be disclosed. It is very limited, as we only brewed 100 barrels. Non-barrel aged Wake Up Dead in 22oz bombers will be on shelves starting in 2011.Available in 22oz bombers and kegs, and distributed throughout Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan (western only), Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York, Washington, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina.
Left Hand Brewing (Longmont, CO) posted this to their facebook page… a teaser of a barrel aged offering coming soon. Investigating a bit further –
From Left Hand: We be a-rackin’ the Imperial Stout into Heaven Hill Brandy barrels early in 2010, and will blend it with un-aged Imperial Stout to woody perfection. At 22 degree plato and 10.2% ABV, it’s the perfect warmer for those cold winter nights. Enjoy the complex flavors revealing hints of raisin, black licorice, coffee, dark chocolate, and, of course, a hint of brandy.
The second release of Left Hand Brewing’s Fade To Black series has arrived. Fade To Black has replaced Left Hand Brewing’s Snowbound Ale as the brewery’s winter seasonal. Last year, volume one was a foreign export stout. This year’s edition is a smoked baltic porter.
Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find a lot of detail on this. Either way, Volume 2 is here. Here’s what I know –
Style: Baltic Porter (Smoked)
Taste Expectations: Smokey, but not overwhelming. Touch of molasses shines through the smoke. Twinge of dark fruit. Slightly warming.
Availability: 12oz/6pks. Draft. Nov-March. Seasonal. Recipe changes each year.
8.5% ABV
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Fall means hop harvest. Hop Harvest means fresh hopped beers. Hops are fresh picked off the vine and added to the beer usually within a day. Left Hand Brewing (Longmont, CO) is a released once a year concurrent with the fall harvest. This years release got a new label makeover, like Left Hand’s entire line has this year. Quick note, the first deliveries in 2010 are a bit thin, more cases to follow shortly.
Commercial Description:
Full of fresh hop flavors, this fresh-hopped IPA has become an annual cult classic. Brewed only once a year using fresh whole flower Colorado grown hops flown in from Rising Sun Farms in Paonia by Schwall and Spears Hop Freight Service. A strong malt foundation complements the bright floral hoppiness, allowing for a well-balanced, drinkable IPA.
Beer Rundown: Style: American IPA Hops: Fresh Cascade, Warrior. Colorado grown Malts: Pale 2 Row, Crystal, Wheat
Taste Expectations: Hops grapefruit & piney. Spicy & herbal are great descriptions. Sweet caramel toasted malts round this out.
Availability: 22oz bombers. Draft. Brewed seasonally once a year.
Headed to shelves soon from Left Hand Brewing is “TNT Weizen Dopplebock.” A completely new release by Left Hand, this beer will be brewed with Lapsang Souchong tea.
