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Left Hand Chainsaw Ale (Double Sawtooth)

Left Hand Chainsaw Ale (Double Sawtooth)

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An American Strong Ale brewed by
Left Hand Brewing Co.

Longmont, Colorado USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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1563.58/5.03.57/5.0Special8.3%50 Trappist glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Our latest offering attempts to address an old saying that has plagued mankind since its inception. Many times we've heard, "more is not always better". Invariably the person on the receiving end of such a statement scowls at the ramifications. Here at Left Hand we realize that life cannot be reduced to or understood in absolute terms. Our latest addition to our lineup attempts to take exception with such broad statements about the human condition. Chainsaw is a connoisseur version of our award-winning Sawtooth Ale, designed to befuddle silly generalizations about life. We hope you enjoy!

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 Sammy (2969), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/516/20

May 3, 2008  
Not retired, as there is a 2008 version now out. I had last year’s. Not too hoppy, but significant. Not too malty but significant. An easy drinking, dangerously hidden alcohol. Good head initially. Nothing outstanding but it was enjoable and satisfying.

 gnoff (2540), Göteborg, Sweden
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/101/515/20
Jul 26, 2008  
(75 cl bottle shared with deft, purchased from Systembolaget special release)
On July 25, 2008
BB Oct - 2010
Labeled 9.1% ABV, 2008 vintage
Slight shady, reddish copper color, light brown head. Smooth, sweet, malty, caramel scent. Sweet, hoppy, caramel, bitter taste. Smooth mouthfeel, medium high bitterness.


 pilsnerrogge (1558), Finspång, Sweden
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/515/20
Jul 25, 2008  
Corked &caged 750 mml bottle (9.1 %)
Pours deep brownish hazy amber with a medium sized head. Sweet malty toffee aroma with notes of hops. Flavour is toffee, liquorice and black currants. A very balanced beer with well hidden alcohol.


 Magic_dave6 (3536), London, England
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Jul 22, 2008  
Bottle at the RBESG08 Grand tasting. Alround rating: Sweet pale and caramalts, lots of dopplebock character, theres a small peppery hop character, but its mainly just all sweetness.


 HughConway (222), USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/512/20
Jul 21, 2008  
Bottle. Tan head, opaque amber pour. Citrus hoppy aroma. Some malt, nice hops.


 TBone (4841), Pori, Finland
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Jul 20, 2008  
Bottled@RBESG 2008 Grand Tasting
Hazy amber color, small beige head. Grassy, aromatic hoppy aroma. A bit creamy, some roasty malts and then hops. Malty-hoppy aftertaste. Quite easy.




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