BWBB

Hey all,

We are back with another edition of the BWBB. This week's beer is the Sawtooth Ale from Left Hand Brewing Company in Longmont, CO. I mentioned this brewery before on C and my trip out to Colorado. When we were eating dinner one night, I tried this Polestar Pilsner. Honestly, it wasn't all that great. Maybe my general distaste for pilsners was clouding my judgment, but the Polestar was not my fav. On a better note, my restaurant in Mke usually has their Milk Stout on tap...which is really, really good. One of the better stouts I have ever had. So my opinion of Left Hand is somewhat split. Anyways...

I was at the liquor store a couple of days ago when I noticed Lefthand's Sawtooth Ale. It was like 90 degrees outside that day, and I figured, "hmmm, maybe that could be decent on a day like today." Needless to say, a six pack was purchased. Here are my thoughts:

A pretty average ale without much distinctive flavor. It certainly doesn't taste bad, but it lacks any "good" flavor. There is actually a pretty earthy taste which can best be described as woodsy. It finishes pretty sweet but nothing overwhelming. Also, the beer is advertised as a "bitter." But, I really had trouble discerning any bitterness above and beyond the average ale. The beer pours very dark orange. I would say that the color is not indicative of the flavor. I was expecting bigger, bolder flavors, but it left me wanting more. I also could have used a bit more carbonation. The beer was a tad flat in my opinion.

Ok, so the jury is possibly(?) still out on Lefthand. I understand that they are sorta an up and coming, cool, hip name in the brewing world...but they have to back it up. They also make a point to note that they brew their beer using a significant amount of solar energy. So they get a bit more leeway than most other breweries. No doubt, I will keep drinking the Milk Stout, but the others, probably not. Out of 10 pint glasses, Sawtooth Ale gets 5. It obviously wasn't BAD, but it also wasn't GOOD.

I am hoping to get a Michigan Football Preview up in the near future. I will be in AA for the game on Saturday...CANNOT WAIT!

Until next time, do good and be good.