Left Hand Milk Stout
Left Hand Brewing Company
Longmont, Colorado
5.20% ABV
C. Pretty dark...so much I cant really tell
H. I'd say this is a nice shade of BLACK
N. Hints of smoked almonds and caramel. Strong hints of coffee and cocoa.
el Nadador; Its St. Patty’s day and were out drinking, where else but the Lodge and I run into an old swimmer friend, after conversing for a while I ask what he was drinking and he got me a round, Left handed Milk Stout. I know what you’re thinking, milk + beer= gross and possible vomiting….Well you’re wrong, I dove right into this beer and really enjoyed it down to the last drop, think if a creamier Guinness, mmm mmm good! It had flavors of chocolate and toffee with a sweat cream finish on the end, I should have had this all night but “este Amigo” wanted to do car bombs…Needless to say the next day I went out and grabbed a few of these, not sure if I can get them in New England but I got a few that should last me for a week while I track this one down.
Score: 4.225
The Ferm; Yep, this was a beer that Dos and I equally hated so much, that when we started this blog we thought about reviewing it. We quickly said nah, its a waste of time, and web space. I hated it soo much six months ago if you gave me this I wouldn't even spit it at you, because I wanted it no where near my mouth. Although now, courtesy of my growing palette, I now truly enjoy this beer. Yep I like it and still wouldn't spit it at you cause I want to drink it. Now don't get me wrong I'm crazy about it, but if it is on draft and the selection is weak, ill order it and enjoy the drink. This is a smooth drinking stout that has a nice sweetness to balance out the normal coffee and smoke flavors of a stout. This beer makes me want to experiment with lactose in my homebrews. Very good beer! Hmmm i wonder what other beers I would enjoy now?!
Score; 4.001
Overall; 4.113
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I'm glad you are finally liking it. I love this one.
ReplyDeleteyah that night at Bar Louie was the turning moment on this beer. It was heavenly off draft!
ReplyDeleteI think i found this up in NH, Ill be stopping by to get more, hopefully its not an april fools prank!
ReplyDeleteI love this beer, and I have had pretty good luck getting it in Aouth Eastern MA! Great Review guys
ReplyDeleteI love this one as well. You're right, super creamy. I came across it when doing a blog video about stouts. Was surprised to learn that they used to recommended milk stouts to nursing mothers for their health benefits. It's not allowed to be advertised like that anymore, but I got a kick out of it. Glad you guys liked it too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the comments today guys, I love the fact that everyone liked this review. Hopefully my guest bloggers and myself keep everyone entertained daily!
ReplyDeleteCHEERS!
Left Hand Milk Stout + Terrapin Wake and Bake= The Depth charge... A truly amazing beer, the best of both beers.
ReplyDeletethat Liquor Shop in Tynsgboro Ma did it again, they have this beer on hand and many others from the boys at left hand....
ReplyDeletealso for those of you wanting to try hoptimus prime- I know I hated it but i dont like IPA's- they have it in stock, go by and check them out
el Nadador -
ReplyDeleteFunny you mentioned this beer to me yesterday, because I received a hot tip this afternoon that a new restaurant, Bergamot, is opening tonight in Somerville, and the have a beer ice cream concoction. And we're not talking just any beer, my friend, but none other than Left Hand Milk Stout. From UrbanDaddy Boston: "And since any daring meal should be finished off with an equally daring dessert, they've concocted an off-menu Beer Ice Cream using Left Hand Milk Stout from Colorado and two scoops of vanilla ice cream." I may be going down there this weekend, and if I try it, I'll be sure to report back.
ohhh that sounds good..post what you found!
ReplyDeleteI didn't like this one, either, but never warmed up to it like you eventually did. Stouts are a style I thought I'd never enjoy, but after having Old Rasputin, Bell's Expedition, etc, I really came around to them and this one just didn't measure up for me. But I really liked Left Hand Fade to Black when I had it at Coffee District in January.
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