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Left Hand Stranger Pale Ale

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RATINGS: 389   WEIGHTED AVG: 2.98   IBU: 36   EST. CALORIES: 150   ABV: 5%
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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.


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3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
mikedevilsfan (78) - Tennessee, USA - JUN 17, 2013
very decent pale ale. Bubbly and light with a slight orange peel finish. Don’t let the low rating fool you this is a good pale ale.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
mile (2162) - Helsinki, FINLAND - JUN 16, 2013
Bottle. Golden, hazy, small to average and mostly diminishing head. Moderate, malty and sweetish aroma, some caramel and light tropical fruitiness, light citrus hoppyness. Body is medium, malty and sweetish flavor, some caramel and light tropical fruitiness, light citrus hoppyness. Finish is average, malty and lightly sweetish, light caramel and light fruitiness, light citrus - piney hoppyness. Caramel sweetish pale ale - could use more hoppyness.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
JohnRMurdoch (2307) - Glasgow, SCOTLAND - JUN 14, 2013
355ml bottle @ BrewDog. Orange amber colour, not much head. Rustic resin hop aroma & flavour. Dry citrus hop aftertaste. Decent pale ale.

4
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
TriggerHappy (28) - Łódź, POLAND - JUN 8, 2013
Zapach jest świetny, liczi (dużo), cytrusy i karmel. Smak to płaska goryczka, ale daje radę.

2.8
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
nimbleprop (3063) - SouthWest, Washington, Washington DC, USA - JUN 6, 2013
12oz bottle pours a clear orange with some creamy, clumpy white head. Aroma is incredibly mild, some citrus, some orange, a little malt, some white bread. Flavor is better, decent malt back bone, some orange, light honey, lemon. Watery finish.

3.1
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
IPAsavedMYlife (338) - St. Petersburg, Florida, USA - JUN 6, 2013
Nose is a bit of honey and hay. A slight bit of english smelling hops. Must be the willamette. Taste is of definite Munich and some crystal malts. The rye component is only slight. Mild for 36 ibu. Easy drinking but not all that great.

2.8
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
caesar (4029) - Bunnik/Utrecht, NETHERLANDS - JUN 3, 2013
Bottled. Clear deep golden color, medium frothy off-white head. Aroma of grainy malt, hint of caramel. Flowery hops, bit floral, earthy, hint of pine. Medium bitter taste. Hmm, not the best or maybe not the freshest example I’ve had.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
thiswildidea (1) - NETHERLANDS - JUN 1, 2013 does not count
A little bland and watery for a pale ale in my honest opinion. Nonetheless a decent brew with a nice citrus like note and crisp finish. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
alexandersh (95) - Gilbert, Arizona, USA - MAY 27, 2013
Bottle; Color: Hazy orange. Aroma: Grapefruit/Citrus. Flavor: Intense hoppy taste. Floral element as well as mild citrus/grapefruit. Notes of bread and roast, a little on the watery side.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
Brouwerij (501) - Boulder, Colorado, USA - MAY 18, 2013
UPDATED: MAY 22, 2013 Bottle. Pours a clear copper gold with coarse white head that settles quickly. Minimal thin lacing. Aroma is mildly hoppy, citrus, floral, malty, nutty. Flavor is hoppy, mildly resinous, slightly fruity, citrus, floral finish, bitter aftertaste. Detectable malt background. Hop profile is transparent at times, coming through predominantly in bitterness rather than flavor. Moderate carbonation, medium light body, and crisp texture. A decent pale ale, clean, drinkable, but ultimately leaves something to be desired.


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